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2026 BetVictor Champion Chase Preview
Currently known as the BetVictor Champion Chase for sponsorship purposes, this race is scheduled to take place in either late October or early November of each year at the Down Royal Racecourse.
Open to runners who are aged five or older, this Grade 1 chase is run over a trip of three miles, in which runners face fifteen fences and has been a fixture here since 1999.
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BetVictor Champion Chase Information:
- BetVictor Champion Chase Past Winners
- BetVictor Champion Chase Trainer Statistics
- BetVictor Champion Chase Jockey Statistics
If you are interested in other predictions at Down Royal, then head over to the Down Royal tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below.
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How competitive is the BetVictor Champion Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2015, when the race had an over-round of 108%. The race in 2012 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 119%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the BetVictor Champion Chase, the over-round has been 114%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £114 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 BetVictor Champion Chase Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the BetVictor Champion Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run BetVictor Champion Chase races over the last 20 renewals:
- Valseur Lido (6:00.30) in 2016
- Envoi Allen (6:04.10) in 2024
- Road To Respect (6:04.40) in 2018
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the BetVictor Champion Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 1 winner. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -15.00. Ahead of the 2026 BetVictor Champion Chase, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2020 renewal when The Storyteller from Gordon Elliott under the guidance of Keith Donoghue, won in a time of 6:41.10, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Valseur Lido, trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden by R Walsh set the quickest time of 6:00.30 in the 2016 renewal.
BetVictor Champion Chase Past Winners
Here are the BetVictor Champion Chase past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the BetVictor Champion Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 6:13.10 | Envoi Allen (FR) 11yo 11-10 11/4 | Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2024 6:04.10 | Envoi Allen (FR) 10yo 11-10 3/1 | Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2023 6:25.70 | Gerri Colombe (FR) 7yo 11-10 4/7F | Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2022 6:17.70 | Envoi Allen (FR) 8yo 11-10 7/2 | Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2021 6:16.60 | Frodon (FR) 9yo 11-12 3/1 | Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2020 6:41.10 | The Storyteller (IRE) 9yo 11-12 9/2 | Keith Donoghue Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2019 6:32.10 | Road To Respect (IRE) 8yo 11-10 5/2 | Sean Flanagan Noel Meade (IRE) |
| 2018 6:04.40 | Road To Respect (IRE) 7yo 11-10 6/4F | Sean Flanagan Noel Meade (IRE) |
| 2017 6:16.10 | Outlander (IRE) 9yo 11-10 16/1 | Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2016 6:00.30 | Valseur Lido (FR) 7yo 11-10 2/1F | R Walsh Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the BetVictor Champion Chase have been based:
- IRE: 14 winners with an additional 19 placings from 103 runners
- GB: 6 winners with an additional 4 placings from 22 runners
2025 BetVictor Champion Chase Replay
BetVictor Champion Chase Trainer Statistics
Two trainers have led the BetVictor Champion Chase over the last 20 renewals, with both Gordon Elliott and Paul Nicholls winning the race five times. Gordon Elliott winners have been Roi Du Mee (2013), Don Cossack (2015), Outlander (2017), The Storyteller (2020) and Gerri Colombe (2023). Paul Nicholls' winners have been with Taranis (2007), Kauto Star (2008 & 2010), Kauto Stone (2012) and Frodon (2021). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the BetVictor Champion Chase are Henry De Bromhead (4 wins) and Noel Meade (3 wins).
Here are some of the top BetVictor Champion Chase trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Elliott | 28-5-6 | +10.25 | -0.33 |
| Paul Nicholls | 12-5-9 | +1.88 | +2.97 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 16-4-8 | -0.75 | +0.64 |
| Noel Meade | 13-3-6 | -1.50 | -0.59 |
| Nick Mitchell | 2-1-1 | +6.00 | +3.20 |
| C A Murphy | 2-1-2 | +1.75 | +1.42 |
| Michael Hourigan | 2-1-1 | +1.75 | +0.72 |
| M F Morris | 7-0-3 | -7.00 | -3.78 |
| W P Mullins | 5-0-2 | -5.00 | -2.72 |
| Mrs John Harrington | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -3.69 |
BetVictor Champion Chase Jockey Statistics
There are multiple leading jockeys in the BetVictor Champion Chase over the last 20 renewals, with Jack Kennedy, Sean Flanagan, and Darragh O'Keeffe having all won the race twice. Jack Kennedy winners have been Outlander (2017) and Gerri Colombe (2023). Sean Flanagan winners have been with Road To Respect (2018 & 2019). Darragh O'Keeffe winners have been with Envoi Allen (2024 & 2025).
Here are some of the top BetVictor Champion Chase jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 7-2-2 | +11.57 | +4.60 |
| Sean Flanagan | 6-2-4 | +0.00 | +1.65 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 3-2-2 | +4.75 | +3.60 |
| Keith Donoghue | 4-1-1 | +1.50 | -0.30 |
| Bryony Frost | 1-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.88 |
| Mark Walsh | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | +1.75 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.05 |
| Paul Townend | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.44 |
| Donagh Meyler | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.94 |
| Sam Ewing | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -1.00 |
2026 BetVictor Champion Chase Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): 2, 1, 1, F, 1, 1, 3, (2, 4), 3, 1, 1, 7, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 1, 3, 4
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (67%) - Achieved an RPR of 160+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Achieved a TS of 132+ (Non-Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (77%) - No bigger than 16/1
- 20 / 20 (78%) - Achieved an RPR of 154+ (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Furthest Won 2m5f - 3m2½f
- 20 / 20 (80%) - In a field of 4 - 12 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Furthest ran 2m6f - 3m5f
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Not in a LST/Cl2-5 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Ran in a Non Handicap (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Furthest Placed 2m5f - 3m2½f
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Achieved an RPR of 145+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Ran in 3 - 8 races (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Won within last 7 starts
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved a TS of 104+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Had 1 - 7 placings (1 Year)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Down Royal racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the BetVictor Champion Chase. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2026 BetVictor Champion Chase Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the BetVictor Champion Chase will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually made 48 hours before the race.
BetVictor Champion Chase Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +19.25, is when runners had a furthest trip placed of 3m1f.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran in a Handicap last time out; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-22.
The courses that have produced the most winners of the BetVictor Champion Chase are Aintree and Punchestown; there have been a total of 7 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 124 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 1 runner.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the BetVictor Champion Chase:
- Gamut (3 Wins)
- Muhtathir (3 Wins)
- Village Star (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the BetVictor Champion Chase despite multiple attempts:
- Presenting (0 Wins from 12 runners)
- Beneficial (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Outlander in 2017, winning for Gordon Elliott at odds of 16/1 under the guidance of Jack Kennedy. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 8 winning favourites in the race. Ahead of the 2026 BetVictor Champion Chase, why not head over to the best racing tipster page to see what the tipsters are backing today?
Route to the BetVictor Champion Chase
Many trainers target races as preparation for the BetVictor Champion Chase. These are the races in which the recent winners ran before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Envoi Allen Cheltenham - 3rd of 9 (12/1) | Ryanair Chase |
| 2024 - Envoi Allen Aintree - 4th of 7 (13/2) | Melling Chase |
| 2023 - Gerri Colombe Aintree - 1st of 6 (4/6) | Mildmay Novices' Chase |
| 2022 - Envoi Allen Punchestown - 3rd of 5 (11/1) | Punchestown Champion Chase |
| 2021 - Frodon Sandown - 1st of 4 (4/5) | Oaksey Chase |
| 2020 - The Storyteller Punchestown - 1st of 8 (2/1) | Irish Daily Star Salutes Our Frontline Heroes Chase |
| 2019 - Road To Respect Aintree - 5th of 6 (9/2) | Bowl Chase |
| 2018 - Road To Respect Punchestown - 3rd of 12 (7/2) | Punchestown Gold Cup |
| 2017 - Outlander Punchestown - 6th of 7 (8/1) | Irish Daily Star Chase |
| 2016 - Valseur Lido Sandown - 2nd of 7 (4/5) | Oaksey Chase |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this BetVictor Champion Chase Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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