Cheltenham Arkle Challenge Trophy

The 2010 Arkle Challenge Trophy Odds are really starting to hot up after Sizing Europe shot to the top of the market following a couple of electrifying displays at Punchestown recently and he now looks like the one to beat in March. Also featuring in the odds at this early stage are the likes of Captain Cee Bee and Riverside Theatre in what promises to be a classic race. Long Run also has been attracting a lot of money following his win at Kempton on Boxing Day, the Nicky Henderson trained horse has come over from France and looks a real star in the making. Somersby has thrown his name into the hat after he defeated Crack Away Jack at Sandown recently to win the Henry VIII Novices Chase in fine style, Crack Away Jack has picked up an injury and will miss Cheltenham for the second year in-a-row. We now know that Sizing Europe will go straight to Cheltenham and he will be one of the Arkle Chase Runners to watch in this race after a cracking season so far.

The Arkle Challenge Trophy, formerly known as the Cotswold Chase, was renamed in honour of the great steeplechaser, Arkle, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times in the 1960’s. Arkle Champion Chase History.

Arkle Chase Free Bet From Bet365

The online bookmaker Bet365 offer their top free bets of the year for the Cheltenham Festival and we would expect it to be in the region of £200 in free bets to all new customers. The free bets are provided in different stages and we suggest that you visit their site for more details on this huge new offer.

Claim a £200 betting offer on the Arkle Chase with Bet365

It is a Grade 1 National Hunt Novice Chase for five-year-olds and above and is run over a distance of 2 miles and over 12 fences on the Old Course at Cheltenham Racecourse. It takes place on the first day of the famous Cheltenham Festival.

In terms of popularity at the Festival it ranks fourth, behind, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Champion Hurdle and the Queen Mother Champion Chase. This 2009 running has total prize money in excess of £175,000.

The race is particularly noted for its history of procucing winners who go on to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase the following year. Flagship Uberalles, Moscow Flyer, Azertyuiop and Voy Por Ustedes are just four of these. See Arkle Trophy past winners. The race seems to be one specifically targeted by specialist Cheltenham and Arkle Trophy trainers, who see the race as the biggest test for their novice jumpers.

The 2009 Arkle Chase Result

The 2009 Arkle Trophy produced a tremendous finish in which Forpadydaplasterer held off a determined bid from Kalahari King. See 2009 Arkle Trophy result for report of the race.

Betting - Arkle Trophy Champion Chase

As you may know, the Arkle Trophy Chase is a popular betting market and millions are backed each year on the race. The attraction lies in the fact that it usually goes to form so the favorites in the Arkle Champion Chase odds are always the ones to look at first. See our Arkle Trophy Champion Chase tips as well to check out the form of this years runners and some of the statistics associated with the race. We also have the distinct advantage of providing you with an Arkle Trophy Chase Free bet facility with a variety of bookmakers. The offers are excellent this year and there is an even bigger choice.