Who wins the 2026 Champion Chase?
The Queen Mother Champion Chase, a prestigious event in National Hunt racing, will take place on March 11, 2026, at the Cheltenham Festival. The race is renowned for its exciting two-mile challenge, with Majborough currently favored to win. Past champions like Badsworth Boy and notable trainers such as Tom Dreaper have left a lasting legacy. Marine Nationale, the 2025 winner, will not compete due to injury. The prize for the 2026 winner is £225,080, with coverage available on ITV Racing and online. Discover predictions and odds on our website.
- Key questions answered ahead of the 2026 Champion Chase
- This Grade One will be run at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday 11th March
- Majborough is odds-on to win the Queen Mother
What is the Champion Chase?
The Queen Mother Champion Chase is one of National Hunt racing's most important races, and is featured at the Cheltenham Festival. This thrilling event is held at Cheltenham Racecourse, located in Gloucestershire, England.
When is the 2026 Champion Chase?
The Champion Chase is always run on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. The 2026 Champion Chase will be run at 4:00pm at Cheltenham on Wednesday 11th March.
Who won the Champion Chase?
Two years on from his victory in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, Marine Nationale powered up the Cheltenham hill to claim an impressive victory in the 2025 Champion chase.
Who is the favourite for the Champion Chase?
The overwhelming favourite to win this year's Champion Chase is Majborough, a former Triumph Hurdle winner who scored an emphatic success in the Dublin Chase on his most recent start.
What happened to Marine Nationale?
Marine Nationale was an intended runner in the 2026 Champion Chase, but Barry Connell was forced to scratch his stable star from the race after sustaining a neck injury.
Who will win the 2026 Champion Chase?
You can read our full guide to the 2025 Champion Chase here on our website. You'll get the latest odds and our betting predictions in this free preview.
What distance is the Champion Chase?
The Champion Chase is run over a distance of two miles. That distance equates to 16 furlongs, or just over 3200 meters.
Who is the best winner of the Champion Chase ever?
The greatest winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival is widely considered to be Badsworth Boy, the only horse to win the race three times (1983, 1985 and 1986). Other outstanding winners often mentioned include Moscow Flyer and Sprinter Sacre, both renowned for their brilliance and dominance at their peak. While several champions have left their mark, Badsworth Boy’s unique three victories mean many historians still regard him as the race’s greatest winner.
Which trainer has won the most Champion Chases?
Three trainers have won the Champion Chase six times. Flyingbolt's trainer, Tom Dreaper was the first to win six Queen Mother Champion Chases. Britain's two most recent Champion Trainers, Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson, have also won this race on six occasions.
What is the first prize for the Champion Chase?
The first prize for the 2026 Champion Chase is £225,080. The overall prize pot for this Grade One totals over £410,000.
How can I watch the Champion Chase?
The 2026 Champion Chase will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to watch this race live via a mobile or tablet, then take a look at the Horse Racing Live Streaming page on our website.
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