2026 Old Roan Chase Odds - Hitman returns to defend Aintree crown
Aintree kicks off the new jumps season on Sunday with the highly anticipated Old Roan Chase, a Grade Two Limited Handicap. This year’s contest features a strong field, with Boombawn, Hitman, and Master Chewy leading the betting. Hitman, last year’s winner, returns alongside previous competitors and notable new entries like Wendigo and Bluey. With a deep lineup and several horses seeking redemption or breakthrough wins, anticipation is high for Aintree’s first major meeting and the prestigious Old Roan Chase.
- Betting and entries for the 2026 Old Roan Chase
- This Grade Two takes place at Aintree on Sunday 25th October
- Defending champion Hitman trails Boombawn in the market
Aintree hosts its first major meeting of the new jumps season on Sunday. A strong card is headlined by the Old Roan Chase, a Grade Two Limited Handicap that's been won by legendary chasers like Albertas Run, Kauto Star and three-time winner, Monet's Garden.
Here's the latest betting for the 2026 Old Roan Chase and a closer look at the most likely runners.
2026 Old Roan Chase Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Boombawn | 5/1 |
| Hitman | 6/1 |
| Master Chewy | 6/1 |
| Imperial Saint | 7/1 |
| Wendigo | 8/1 |
| Bluey | 9/1 |
| Bar | 12/1 |
2026 Old Roan Chase Entries
On his fourth appearance in the race, Hitman finally claimed his first Graded win in last year's Old Roan. Freddie Gingell's mount was well beaten on his two starts after that and fell on his most recent outing in the Topham Handicap Chase here at Aintree.
Three horses that Hitman beat in last year's Old Roan feature prominently in the betting for Sunday's renewal. Boombawn could only finish fourth, but the Dan Skelton factor sees him head the early betting for Sunday's contest. Runner-up Master Chewy looks set for another crack at Hitman, as does Imperial Saint, who finished fifth as the favourite 12 months ago and was last seen running in the Grand National.
Jamie Snowden has entered second-season novice Wendigo, who has the Coral Gold Cup on his radar. Harry Cobden will ride Bluey for Emma Lavelle, while Jack Tudor renews his partnership with Prairie Wolf for Sue Smith and Joe Parkinson.
Harry Derham has entered the enigmatic Teddy Blue. Dylan Johnston will ride Just Over Land for Sam Thomas. Other notable entries include Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies' stalwart Matata, Insurrection for new trainer Nick Schofield and Laura Morgan's recruit The Other Mozzie.
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