Arkle Chase

A Grade One Chase for Novices over 2 miles on the Old Course.

We are on the look out for a future star of sprint chasing. Recent Arkle winners Sizing Europe, Voy Per Ustedes, Moscow Flyer, Azertyuiop, Flagship Uberalles and Klairon Davis have all gone on to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

If Sprinter Sacre wins the Arkle Paddy Power will refund all losing singles up to £100

Arkle Chase Trends

10/10	returned an SP no bigger than 9/1
10/10	had no more than five races over fences
9/10	finished in first two in all completed starts over fences
9/10	rated at least 142 over hurdles
8/10	were aged between five and seven(only two winners aged eight or over since 1960!)
8/10	had final prep race within 52 days of the Festival
8/10	finished in first two last time out

Arkle Trends Analysis

The trend to focus on here is the 142 rating over hurdles. Not that many horses rated 142+ over hurdles will go over fences and if they meet the age requirement they could well be worth considering.

Arkle Chase Last Ten Winners

Table below shows the last ten winners of the race, their age at the time of winning, trainer, jockey and odds (starting price).

Year	Horse	Age	Trainer	Jockey	Price
2011	Captain Chris	7yo	P Hobbs	R Johnson	6/1
2010	Sizing Europe	8yo	H De Bromhead	A Lynch	6/1
2009	Forpadydeplasterer	7yo	T Cooper	B Geraghty	8/1
2008	Tidal Bay	7yo	JH Johnson	D ORegan	6/1
2007	My Way De Solzen	7yo	A King	R Thornton	7/2
2006	Voy Por Ustedes	5yo	A King	R Thornton	15/2
2005	Contraband	7yo	M Pipe	T Murphy	7/1
2004	Well Chief	5yo	M Pipe	AP McCoy	9/1
2003	Azertyuiop	6yo	P Nicholls	R Walsh	5/4F
2002	Moscow Flyer	8yo	Mrs J Harrington	B Geraghty	11/2

Arkle Preview and Tips

The 2012 could turn into a crackerjack with the likes of Sprinter Sacre, Menorah, Al Ferof and Cue Card all heading towards this race.

The Arkle is a huge test for inexperienced horses who are required to jump well at speed. Errors will cause horses to struggle to keep in touch and those unable to maintain a high cruising speed will become too far detached so the high quality horses listed above will be at a big advantage.

Sprinter Sacre had long been touted as a horse to follow when his time came to jump a fence and glowing home reports from his trainer and big race jockey proved spot on with three eye-popping novice victories. We advised backing Sprinter Sacre much earlier in the season at a tasty 7/1 but he still looks the best bet even at the much shorter odds available now.