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2027 Bowl Chase Preview
Scheduled to take place in April of each year at the Aintree racecourse is the Bowl Chase, with the race taking place during the Grand National meeting.
This is a Grade 1 chase which is open to runners who are five or older, it is run over a trip of three miles and one furlong, in which nineteen fences are to be jumped.
The inaugural running was in 1984, and the race was designed for runners who failed to perform or failed to make it into the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Bowl Chase Information:
If you are looking at Aintree picks then you may be interested in the Grand National tips as this is the course showpiece race of the season, forty runners over the national fences is a favourite among racing fans. We cover every race at the Aintree Grand National Meeting, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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How competitive is the Bowl Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2010, when the race had an over-round of 107%. The race in 2016 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 118%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Bowl Chase, the over-round has been 112%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ112 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Bowl 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 Bowl Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Bowl Chase races over the last 20 renewals:
- Silviniaco Conti (6:15.70) in 2015
- Shishkin (6:20.94) in 2023
- Jango Baie (6:21.35) in 2026
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 Bowl Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -10.21. Ahead of the 2027 Bowl Chase, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 6:15.70 was set by Silviniaco Conti in 2015, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Noel Fehily, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2024 when Gerri Colombe won in a time of 6:51.54 for trainer Gordon Elliott, who booked Jack Kennedy in the saddle.
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Bowl Chase Past Winners
Here are the Bowl 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 Bowl Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 6:21.35 | Jango Baie (FR) 7yo 11-10 1/1F | Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2025 6:22.15 | Gaelic Warrior (GER) 7yo 11-10 11/4 | Mr P W Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2024 6:51.54 | Gerri Colombe (FR) 8yo 11-10 9/4F | Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2023 6:20.94 | Shishkin (IRE) 9yo 11-10 7/4F | Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2022 6:33.30 | Clan Des Obeaux (FR) 10yo 11-7 13/2 | Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2021 6:25.94 | Clan Des Obeaux (FR) 9yo 11-7 5/2F | Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2019 6:35.20 | Kemboy (FR) 7yo 11-7 9/4F | R Walsh W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2018 6:38.20 | Might Bite (IRE) 9yo 11-7 4/5F | Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2017 6:24.00 | Tea For Two (GB) 8yo 11-7 10/1 | Lizzie Kelly Nick Williams (GB) |
| 2016 6:41.20 | Cue Card (GB) 10yo 11-7 6/5F | Paddy Brennan Colin Tizzard (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Bowl Chase have been based:
- GB: 15 winners with an additional 23 placings from 114 runners
- IRE: 5 winners with an additional 4 placings from 29 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 1 runner
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Bowl Chase Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Bowl Chase over the last 20 renewals is Paul Nicholls, who has won the race five times, with those five winners coming from What A Friend (2010), Silviniaco Conti (2014 & 2015) and Clan Des Obeaux (2021 & 2022). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Bowl Chase are Nicky Henderson (3 wins), David Pipe (2 wins) and W P Mullins (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Bowl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nicholls | 22-5-10 | -1.50 | -2.48 |
| Nicky Henderson | 11-3-5 | -4.45 | -3.90 |
| David Pipe | 7-2-4 | +16.00 | +11.28 |
| W P Mullins | 7-2-5 | +0.00 | +0.78 |
| Jonjo O'Neill | 6-1-3 | -3.50 | -1.61 |
| Tom George | 5-1-2 | -0.50 | -0.66 |
| Gordon Elliott | 4-1-2 | -0.75 | -0.64 |
| Oliver McKiernan | 3-1-1 | +48.00 | +28.00 |
| Nick Williams | 3-1-1 | +8.00 | +4.25 |
| M F Morris | 3-1-1 | +1.50 | +0.10 |
Bowl Chase Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Bowl Chase over the last 20 renewals is Nico de Boinville, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Might Bite (2018), Shishkin (2023) and Jango Baie (2026). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Bowl Chase is Harry Cobden (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Bowl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico de Boinville | 5-3-3 | +1.55 | +0.20 |
| Harry Cobden | 7-2-4 | +4.00 | +2.54 |
| Jack Kennedy | 2-1-1 | +1.25 | +0.41 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 1-1-1 | +2.75 | +1.72 |
| Paul Townend | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -4.00 |
| Charlie Deutsch | 4-0-0 | -4.00 | -4.00 |
| Harry Skelton | 3-0-2 | -3.00 | -1.09 |
| Brian Hughes | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -2.16 |
| Mattie Batchelor | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.25 |
| Jonathan Burke | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.85 |
2027 Bowl Chase Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 3, 1, 2, F, UR, 5, PU, 3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4, 1, 1, 2, 1
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 (74%) - Achieved a TS of 142+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Achieved a TS of 148+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (78%) - Had 1 - 13 placings (Jockey)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Achieved an RPR of 157+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Furthest Won 2m5f - 3m2f
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Held an OR of 152+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Ran in 1 - 20 races (Jockey)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - No more than +3yrs (Vs Min Age)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Placed within last 3 starts
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Achieved a TS of 112+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Ran in 1 - 6 races (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - No older than a 10yo
- 19 / 20 (72%) - Within the first 5 of the market
- 19 / 20 (76%) - Won within last 5 starts
- 19 / 20 (80%) - Achieved an RPR of 163+ (Career)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Aintree racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Bowl 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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Bowl Chase Trend Analysis
â The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +54.50, is when runners ran in a Class 1 (G1) when last winning.
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 1 place in the past year, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-38.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Bowl Chase is Cheltenham; there have been a total of 14 winners of this race who ran at Cheltenham last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 142 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 2 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Bowl Chase:
- Dom Alco (2 Wins)
- Kapgarde (2 Wins)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Follow The Plan in 2012, winning for Oliver McKiernan at odds of 50/1 under the guidance of Tom Doyle. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 9 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Bowl Chase, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Bowl Chase
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Bowl Chase. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Jango Baie Cheltenham - 2nd of 10 (11/4) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2025 - Gaelic Warrior Leopardstown - 3rd of 8 (6/4) | Dublin Chase |
| 2024 - Gerri Colombe Cheltenham - 2nd of 11 (13/2) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2023 - Shishkin Cheltenham - 2nd of 9 (1/1) | Ryanair Chase |
| 2022 - Clan Des Obeaux Newbury - 3rd of 5 (1/1) | Denman Chase |
| 2021 - Clan Des Obeaux Newbury - 2nd of 7 (6/5) | Denman Chase |
| 2019 - Kemboy Cheltenham - UR of 16 (8/1) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2018 - Might Bite Cheltenham - 2nd of 15 (4/1) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2017 - Tea For Two Cheltenham - UR of 13 (41/1) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2016 - Cue Card Cheltenham - F of 9 (5/2) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
Schedule for Thursday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The three-day Grand National meeting kicks off on Thursday with four Grade 1 events on the seven-race card, which features both the Aintree Hurdle and the Bowl Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree Anniversary 4YO Juvenile Hurdle | Mange Tout (FR) 4yo - 5/1 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| 14:20 Aintree Manifesto Novices Chase | Koktail Divin (FR) 6yo - 3/1 | Henry De Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe |
| 14:55 Aintree Bowl Chase | Jango Baie (FR) 7yo - 1/1 | Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville |
| 15:30 Aintree Foxhunters Chase | Barton Snow (IRE) 9yo - 7/4 | J J O'Shea Mr Henry Crow |
| 16:05 Aintree Aintree Hurdle | Brighterdaysahead (FR) 7yo - 13/8 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| 16:40 Aintree Red Rum Handicap Chase | Ryans Rocket (IRE) 8yo - 14/1 | Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke |
| 17:15 Aintree Nickel Coin Mares Bumper | Nans Choice (IRE) 5yo - 9/2 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
Schedule for Friday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
Day 2 of the Grand National meeting is Ladies Day or Fabulous Friday, the highlights on the track being the Melling Chase, plus there is the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree National Meeting 2m4f Handicap Hurdle | Wellington Arch (GB) 7yo - 6/1 | Jonjo & A J O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 14:20 Aintree Mildmay Novices Chase | Gold Dancer (FR) 7yo - 100/30 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 14:55 Aintree Top Novices Hurdle | Storming George (IRE) 6yo - 16/1 | Neil King Jack Quinlan |
| 15:30 Aintree Melling Chase | Grey Dawning (IRE) 9yo - 5/1 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 16:05 Aintree Topham Chase | Will The Wise (IRE) 7yo - 9/1 | Gavin Cromwell Conor Stone-Walsh |
| 16:40 Aintree Sefton Novices Hurdle | Zeus Power (GER) 5yo - 3/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J J Slevin |
| 17:15 Aintree National Meeting 2m Handicap Hurdle | Laafi (FR) 6yo - 20/1 | William Durkan Patrick M O'Brien |
Schedule for Saturday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The Grand National is obviously the showpiece of the Aintree meeting, and day 3 also includes three Grade 1 events, the feature of those being the Liverpool Hurdle.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 Aintree Maghull Novices Chase | Mirabad (FR) 7yo - 50/1 | Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell |
| 13:20 Aintree National Meeting 3m Handicap Hurdle | Wade Out (IRE) 7yo - 18/1 | Olly Murphy Gavin Sheehan |
| 13:55 Aintree Mersey Novices Hurdle | Bossman Jack (GB) 6yo - 11/4 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 14:30 Aintree Freebooter Handicap Chase | Mr Hope Street (IRE) 8yo - 4/1 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 15:05 Aintree Liverpool Hurdle | Home By The Lee (IRE) 11yo - 5/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J J Slevin |
| 16:00 Aintree Grand National | I Am Maximus (FR) 10yo - 9/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 17:00 Aintree Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race | Forthfactor (IRE) 5yo - 10/1 | Dan Skelton Miss Heidi Palin |
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 Bowl 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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