2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Odds - Final Demand still favourite despite DRF flop
The 2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival is set to be an exciting contest with several top entries. Final Demand, initially the favorite, saw his odds drift to 4/1 after a significant defeat. Kaid d'Authie has emerged as a strong contender following a notable win. The Big Westerner shares favoritism after a Christmas victory, while Romeo Coolio, Wendigo, and Kitzbuhel are other potential runners. With diverse talent in the lineup, this Grade One race is crucial in identifying future Gold Cup hopefuls.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase [Updated on 11.2.2026]
- This Grade One takes place at Cheltenham on Wednesday 11th March 2026
- Final Demand remains the favourite, despite drifting out to 4/1
Following on from the Turners Novices' Hurdle on Ladies' Day at the Cheltenham Festival, novice chasers will have their chance to shine in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. This Grade One is often seen as a key trial for the following season's Gold Cup, and Lord Windermere was last horse to achieve that fabled double back in 2014.
Here's a look at the 2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase betting and run down of the headline entries.
2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Final Demand | 4/1 |
| Kaid d'Authie | 5/1 |
| The Big Westerner | 5/1 |
| Romeo Coolio | 5/1 |
| Wendigo | 7/1 |
| Western Fold | 8/1 |
| Koktail Divin | 12/1 |
| Kitzbuhel | 12/1 |
| Bar | 14/1 |
[Updated on 11.2.2026]
2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Entries
Final Demand was cut into odds-on for this Grade One after kicking his season off with two emphatic wins over fences. However, the betting for the Brown Advisory was blown wide open when Willie Mullins' star flopped at the Dublin Racing Festival, and Final Demand drifted out to 4/1 following that 12-length defeat.
Kaid d'Authie outjumped his stablemate to win that Grade One, and shot up to second in the Cheltenham betting. The Big Westerner now rivals Final Demand for favouritism too, following her Grade Two win at Limerick over Christmas.
Gordon Elliott still hasn't decided where he'll run Romeo Coolio at the Cheltenham Festival, but the Brown Advisory seems to be his preferred target. Two-time Grade One placer Western Fold could also represent Elliott. Leopardstown Christmas winner, Koktail Divin will join stablemate The Big Westerner in the field.
Jamie Snowden will be represented by John Francome winner Wendigo. Kauto Star winner Kitzbuhel is another possible runner for Willie Mullins. Connor King's star Oscars Brother, Scilly Isles winner Sixmilebridge, and Gary Moore's Salver also feature in the ante-post betting.
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