- 1:30 Supreme Novices Hurdle
- 2:10 Arkle Chase
- 2:50 Ultima Handicap Chase
- 3:30 Champion Hurdle
- 4:10 Mares Hurdle
- 4:50 Northern Trust Novices Chase
- 5:30 National Hunt Chase Cup
- 1:30 Ballymore Novices Hurdle
- 2:10 RSA Chase
- 2:50 Coral Cup
- 3:30 Champion Chase
- 4:10 Cross Country Chase
- 4:50 Boodles Handicap Hurdle
- 5:30 Champion Bumper
Marsh Novices Chase Betting Odds - 1:30pm Cheltenham
The Marsh Novices Chase is a very recent addition to the festival. It has been scheduled as the first race on the Thursday and punters will be unable to rely on previous trends with this being a new addition. This race is likely to be popular with trainers that want to avoid the best 2m and 3m chasers as it provides the novice chasers with an opportunity to run over 2m 4f when in previous years they have had to take the 2m Arkle route, or consider taking the 3m RSA Chase route.
It has been given Grade 2 status but should still attract some classy horses that either don’t have the pace for the 2m race or lack the stamina for the 3m alternative. There are usually a number of course winners entered and the experience over these fences and on this tough, undulating track may be something to bear in mind when making your selections.
Check out the latest odds on the Marsh Novices Chase.
