The Betfair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt Steeplechase that takes placed at Haydock Park on November 25th, with a whole host of big names in the running to take home a share of the spoils this year. With former favourite Might Bite having been withdrawn from the running, the field is now more open than ever, with any number of entrants believing that they have what it takes to come out on top. For those looking to place a bet on this illustrious race, let’s take a closer look at the runners and riders.
Betfair Chase: Runners & Riders
Despite currently being among the favourites for the upcoming Betfair Chase, trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies is seemingly withdrawn to the fact that Bristol De Mai will have to miss out on a run at Haydock Park. Having won the Peter Marsh at the same venue just last year, this is good news for other entrants. In his absence, Sizing John is the favourite with many bookies, with the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner bidding for the triple crown over the coming months, which included wins in both the King George VI Chase at Kempton and next year’s Gold Cup. Elsewhere, the likes of Cue Card, Thistlecrack and Native River should help to make up one of the most talented list of runners in the UK for a long time, making this an extremely difficult race to predict.
Betfair Chase: Predictions
With Gold Cup winner Sizing John currently being offered best odds of 13/8 with bookmaker Coral, it is clear to see where the majority of the money has gone so far when it comes to bets placed. However, with Cue Card, Coneygree and Tea For Two backed at respective odds of 6/1, 10/1 and 12/1 respectively at the same betting site, there is certainly plenty of value in the market.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the race is to back Thistlecrack with an each-way bet, with the Colin Tizzard trained horse hoping to make up for lost time, having missed large parts of the year through injury. The Cheltenham Gold Cup candidate can be backed at best odds of 14/1 with Paddy Power, having already won the Worcester Novices’ Chase as a steeplechaser.