There is nothing quite like the breathless and exhilarating sight of watching top-class chasers tackling Cheltenham’s formidable fences at ferocious speeds. Cue the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
The feature race on day two of the Cheltenham Festival has a rich history and reputation for providing high drama, and this year’s renewal should not be an exception.
Bettors looking for the best Champion Chase odds from betting sites will find them on this page, along with useful insights that might help pick out the next two-mile champion chaser.
Queen Mother Champion Chase odds
Above are the latest Champion Chase betting odds from horse racing bookmakers. These odds are live, so any changes made by the bookies will be instantly reflected in the prices on this page.
Champion Chase betting trends
Using trends can be a shrewd way of picking the winner of the Champion Chase on betting apps. Below are a few of the more reliable trends and statistics:
Form & Ratings
- 10 of the last 12 winners had won at least once before Cheltenham.
- Each of the last 12 winners had run at least eight times over a distance of 15 to 17 furlongs.
- Nine of the last 12 Champion Chase winners were rated 162 or above.
- 20 of the previous 25 winners had run at the Cheltenham Festival previously.
- Only two of the last seven horses to try and retain their Champion Chase title have succeeded.
Age
- 10 of the last 12 Champion Chase winners were aged between seven and nine.
Betting Trends
- Six of the last seven odds-on runners have failed to win.
- 11 of the last 12 winners were in the top three in the Champion Chase betting.
- Nicky Henderson has trained five of the last 20 Champion Chase winners.
Queen Mother Champion Chase winners (2015-2025)
Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Marine Nationale | Barry Connell | Sean Flanagan | 5/1 |
2024 | Energumene | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend | 17/2 |
2023 | Energumene | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend | 6/5f |
2022 | Energumene | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend | 5/2 |
2021 | Put The Kettle On | Henry de Bromhead | Aidan Coleman | 17/2 |
2020 | Politologue | Paul Nicholls | Harry Skelton | 6/1 |
2019 | Altior | Nicky Henderson | Nico de Boinville | 4/11f |
2018 | Altior | Nicky Henderson | Nico de Boinville | Evs |
2017 | Special Tiara | Henry de Bromhead | Noel Fehily | 11/1 |
2016 | Sprinter Sacre | Nicky Henderson | Nico de Boinville | 5/1 |
2015 | Dodging Bullets | Paul Nicholls | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/2 |
Responsible Gambling
Bettors should always gamble responsibly online. Always remain within a budget and never exceed it. Never chase your losses.
Anyone can lose a bet even if they know a lot about horse racing. It is easy to get carried away with Cheltenham free bets during the festival, so remember to remain in control of your time and betting.
Bettors can use responsible gambling tools provided by betting sites such as deposit limits, loss limits and self-exclusion among others.
Should you wish to seek help for gambling-related issues, there are several charities, organisations and healthcare providers who offer support and information:
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