Day 1 · Champion Day · Tue 16 Mar 2027 · Old Course
National Hunt Chase
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About the race
About the National Hunt Chase
The oldest race at the Festival, for amateur riders over an extended staying trip. Run as a novices' handicap chase from 2025.
- Distance
- 3m 5f
- Race type
- Handicap Chase
- Age conditions
- 5yo+ novices, amateur riders
- Course
- Old Course
- First run
- 1860
Editorial
Analysis & guides
Festival guide
Cheltenham Festival 2027 Guide: Dates, Days, Races and How to Follow
The four days, the 28-race programme, the four championship races and the 2025 rule changes that still apply — every fact traced to a source, and every gap labelled.
Cheltenham Betting Tips Editorial DeskUpdated 14 September 20269 min read
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 National Hunt Chase?
The 2027 National Hunt Chase is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 March 2027 — Day 1 (Champion Day) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the Old Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.
How long is the National Hunt Chase?
The National Hunt Chase is run over 3m 5f on the Old Course at Cheltenham. It is a Handicap Chase for 5yo+ novices, amateur riders.
When was the National Hunt Chase first run?
The National Hunt Chase was first run in 1860.