The Betfair Tingle Creek Chase takes place at Sandown on the 9th December, with a whole host of runners and riders looking to take over from Un de Sceaux and Ruby Walsh as the reigning winners. For those interested in placing a bet on the Grade 1 National Hunt chase, let’s take a closer look at some of the most fancied entrants, as well as some potential outsiders for victory.
Betfair Tingle Creek Chase: Runners & Riders
2016 Tingle Creek Chase winner Un de Sceaux is still in with a chance of defending his title, with trainer Willie Mullins yet to make a final decision on the nine-year-old’s next run. However, having already won 16 races since his arrival from France back in 2013, he is well worth considering at this early stage. Elsewhere, trainer Gary Moore is searching for a third win in this race, with prized asset Sire de Grugy potentially lining up at Sandown next month, having already won five Grade 1 races, including the Tingle Creek Chase twice. Elsewhere, big names including Fox Norton, Douvan and Altior help to make up the favourites in the ante-post betting markets, with the latter having already won the Game Spirit Chase, Arkle Challenge Trophy and Celebration Chase so far this year.
Betfair: Predictions
Given his recent form, it comes as little surprise that it is Altior who is the early favourite with the majority of bookmakers. The Nicky Henderson trained seven-year-old can be backed at best odds of 4/7 with Paddy Power, while both Douvan and Fox Norton are not far behind. For those looking for a potential outsider bet for the upcoming Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, both Min and Great Field are worth considering, with the duo offered odds of 12/1 and 16/1 respectively at William Hill.
Top Betting Tip
Despite there being any number of appealing looking options for next month’s main event at Sandown, our top betting tip for the race is to back Douvan with an each-way bet, with the Willie Mullins trained thoroughbred available at best odds of 6/1 with Coral.