2026 Betfair Chase Odds - Grey Dawning odds-on to defend Haydock crown
The 2026 Betfair Chase, the first Grade One race of the British National Hunt season, will take place at Haydock Park in November. This year's renewal features a high-quality field, with Grey Dawning the odds-on favorite to defend his crown after last year's win. Other notable entries include Salver, Iroko, The Big Westerner, L'Homme Presse, and Caldwell Potter, promising an exciting contest. Key returning trainers and contenders highlight the significance and competitive nature of this staying chase.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Betfair Chase
- This Grade One will be run at Haydock on Saturday 21st November
- Grey Dawning is odds-on to win the race for a second time
The first Grade One race of the British National Hunt season will be held at Haydock Park in November, as a quality field lines up in the Betfair Chase. Famous names like Kauto Star, Silviniaco Conti and Cue Card have all won this staying chase and this year's renewal is shaping up to be a cracker.
Here's a look through the current Betfair Chase betting and a rundown of the most likely runners.
2026 Betfair Chase Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Grey Dawning | 4/5 |
| Salver | 5/1 |
| Iroko | 9/1 |
| The Big Westerner | 10/1 |
| L'Homme Presse | 14/1 |
| Caldwell Potter | 14/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
2026 Betfair Chase Entries
Grey Dawning is odds-on to defend his Betfair Chase crown. Dan Skelton's star finished second to Royale Pagaille in 2024 before claiming a bloodless victory over that same rival 12 months ago.
Josh and Jamie Moore look set to be represented by Salver, who won two Grade Twos over fences last season before placing in Grade Ones at Cheltenham and Aintree. Iroko has placed in the last two renewals of the Grand National but seems set to try his hand in open company this season.
Henry de Bromhead could potentially be represented by the lightly raced but talented mare The Big Westerner. Venetia Williams' L'Homme Presse looks set to deputise for the retired two-time champion Royale Pagaille. Paul Nicholls could run Caldwell Potter, who claimed Grade One honours at Aintree in 2025 before spending a year off the track.
Gordon Elliott could send Stellar Story or Firefox over to Haydock for this prestigious Grade One. Other names in the betting include Irish and Welsh National winner Haiti Couleurs, Cotswold Chase winner Spillanes Tower, Ultima winner Johnnywho and another from the Venetia Williams yard, Djelo.
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