2025 National Hunt Chase Odds - Now Is The Hour an early favourite for this day one handicap
The 2025 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham captures attention as one of the highlights of the festival, with the main race reverting back to a 0-145 handicap. Currently leading the odds is Now Is The Hour, known for its striking win at the Prestige Novices' Hurdle. Other strong contenders include Haiti Couleurs and Transmission, with rivalries brewing after recent races. Big names like Gavin Cromwell and Gordon Elliott have multiple entries, promising a fiercely competitive event at Cheltenham.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2025 National Hunt Chase
- This Grade Two takes place on day one of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday 11th March
- Now Is The Hour tops the early betting
The curtain comes down on Champions Day at Cheltenham with the National Hunt Chase. This Grade Two was shortened from four to three and three-quarter miles a couple of years ago and will revert back to being a 0-145 handicap for the 2025 Festival.
Here's the latest National Hunt Chase betting and a look at the most likely runners.
2025 National Hunt Chase Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Now Is The Hour | 3/1 |
| Haiti Couleurs | 6/1 |
| Deafening Silence | 6/1 |
| Transmission | 10/1 |
| Shannon Royale | 10/1 |
| Sa Majeste | 10/1 |
| Bar | 12/1 |
2025 National Hunt Chase Entries
The early favourite for this historic contest is Now Is The Hour, who ran out an 17-length winner of the Prestige Novices' Hurdle at Haydock in February. Gavin Cromwell ran his star over fences before last season ended and has clocked up three quiet runs this season, finishing fourth behind Three Card Brag on his most recent outing at Navan.
Haiti Couleurs claimed an emphatic victory at Aintree in November before winning on his third chasing start around Cheltenham. Transmission won an amateur's race under Patrick Mullins at Cheltenham in November before finishing second to Haiti Couleurs in December. The two look set to renew their rivalry in the National Hunt Chase.
Deafening Silence is yet to win in three starts over fences, but Dan Skelton's eight-year-old still sits prominently in this betting heat. Nicky Henderson's Hyland and Johnnywho for the O'Neill family are other possible home runners on day one of the Cheltenham Festival.
Gordon Elliott has a raft of potential runners, including Shannon Royale, Search For Glory and Cleatus Poolaw. Willie Mullins could be represented by Sa Majeste and Captain Cody, both of whom have had the requisite three starts over fences. Answer To Kayf, Mossy Fen Park, White Rhino and Butch also feature in the betting.
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