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2027 Oaksey Chase Preview
Featured on the Jump Finale day at the Sandown racecourse in April of each year is the Oaksey Chase. This Grade 2 chase is run over a distance of two miles, six and a half furlongs and was established in 2014 with Menorah winning the first four renewals of the race.
It is named in honour of the amateur jockey John Oaksey, who won the Whitbread Gold Cup in 1958.
Oaksey Chase Information:
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How competitive is the Oaksey Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 12 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 107%. The race in 2025 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 117%, whilst on average over the last 12 renewals of the Oaksey Chase, the over-round has been 112%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £112 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Oaksey 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 Oaksey Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Oaksey Chase races over the last 12 renewals:
- Menorah (5:38.60) in 2015
- Black Corton (5:39.60) in 2019
- Menorah (5:41.40) in 2017
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 12 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Oaksey Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 10 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -3.37. Whilst we wait for the 2027 Oaksey Chase, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
The runner that holds the record over the past 12 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2018 renewal when Top Notch from Nicky Henderson under the guidance of Daryl Jacob, won in a time of 6:00.50, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Menorah, trained by Philip Hobbs and ridden by Richard Johnson set the quickest time of 5:38.60 in the 2015 renewal.
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Oaksey Chase Past Winners
Here are the Oaksey 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 Oaksey Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 5:46.00 | Doyen Quest (IRE) 8yo 11-2 11/4 | Harry Skelton Dan Skelton (GB) |
| 2025 5:44.11 | Gaelic Warrior (GER) 7yo 11-8 5/6F | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2024 5:46.00 | Fantastic Lady (FR) 9yo 10-13 9/1 | Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2023 5:42.50 | Hewick (IRE) 8yo 11-6 6/5F | Rachael Blackmore John Joseph Hanlon (IRE) |
| 2022 5:53.00 | Saint Calvados (FR) 9yo 11-0 1/1F | Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2021 5:53.00 | Frodon (FR) 9yo 11-6 4/5F | Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2019 5:39.60 | Black Corton (FR) 8yo 11-3 15/8F | Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2018 6:00.50 | Top Notch (FR) 7yo 11-6 4/5F | Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2017 5:41.40 | Menorah (IRE) 12yo 11-10 9/4 | Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs (GB) |
| 2016 5:48.00 | Menorah (IRE) 11yo 11-10 5/1 | Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Oaksey Chase have been based:
- GB: 10 winners with an additional 10 placings from 63 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 2 placings from 12 runners
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Oaksey Chase Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Oaksey Chase over the last 12 renewals is Philip Hobbs, who has won the race four times, with those four winners coming from Menorah (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Oaksey Chase are Paul Nicholls (3 wins) and Nicky Henderson (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Oaksey Chase trainer statistics over the last 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Hobbs | 4-4-4 | +12.75 | +7.91 |
| Paul Nicholls | 21-3-5 | -14.32 | -14.72 |
| Nicky Henderson | 10-2-3 | +1.80 | +1.88 |
| W P Mullins | 7-1-3 | -5.17 | -2.80 |
| Dan Skelton | 4-1-1 | -0.25 | -0.28 |
| John Joseph Hanlon | 1-1-1 | +1.20 | +0.75 |
| Jamie Snowden | 2-0-2 | -2.00 | +2.61 |
| Kim Bailey | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.25 |
| Emma Lavelle | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.94 |
| Gary & Josh Moore | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -1.36 |
Oaksey Chase Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Oaksey Chase over the last 12 renewals is Bryony Frost, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Black Corton (2019) and Frodon (2021).
Here are some of the top Oaksey Chase jockey statistics over the last 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony Frost | 3-2-2 | +1.68 | +0.18 |
| Nico de Boinville | 7-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.63 |
| Harry Cobden | 6-1-2 | -4.00 | -3.75 |
| Harry Skelton | 4-1-1 | -0.25 | -0.28 |
| Paul Townend | 3-1-1 | -1.17 | -1.50 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 6-0-1 | -6.00 | -5.15 |
| Nick Scholfield | 4-0-0 | -4.00 | -4.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -2.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 2-0-2 | -2.00 | +2.61 |
| David Bass | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.25 |
2027 Oaksey Chase Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, (3, 5), 1, 2
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.
- 12 / 12 (60%) - Achieved an RPR of 136+ (LTO)
- 12 / 12 (64%) - No bigger than 9/1
- 12 / 12 (73%) - Furthest ran 2m5½f - 4m2f
- 12 / 12 (73%) - Furthest Placed 2m5½f - 3m5f
- 12 / 12 (76%) - In a field of 4 - 24 (LTO)
- 12 / 12 (76%) - Ran over 1m7f - 2m5f (Debut)
- 12 / 12 (77%) - Carried 154 - 164lbs (LTO)
- 12 / 12 (79%) - Not in IRL/SCO/WAL (Last Win)
- 12 / 12 (80%) - Not in a G3/Cl3 (Last Win)
- 12 / 12 (81%) - Break of 23 - 379 days (Last Place)
- 12 / 12 (83%) - Carried 137 - 163lbs (Debut)
- 12 / 12 (85%) - Off a break of 15 - 154 days
- 12 / 12 (88%) - Ran in 3 - 7 races (1 Year)
- 12 / 12 (88%) - Achieved an RPR of 146+ (Non-Hcps)
- 12 / 12 (88%) - Highest Won is not G3/Cl3
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Sandown racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Oaksey 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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Oaksey Chase Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 6+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +13.75, is when runners had recorded 2 career falls.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran over 2m4f when last winning, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-21.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Oaksey Chase is Aintree; there have been a total of 7 winners of this race who ran at Aintree last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 11 winners from a total of 72 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 3 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Oaksey Chase; that stallion, Kings Theatre, has produced 4 winners (2017,2016,2015,2014).
Looking at the winning odds over the last 12 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Fantastic Lady in 2024, winning for Nicky Henderson at odds of 9/1 under the guidance of Nico de Boinville. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 12 renewals, there have been 7 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Oaksey Chase.
Route to the Oaksey Chase
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Oaksey Chase. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Doyen Quest Aintree - 4th of 8 (14/1) | Mildmay Novices' Chase |
| 2025 - Gaelic Warrior Aintree - 1st of 7 (11/4) | Bowl Chase |
| 2024 - Fantastic Lady Aintree - 6th of 24 (18/1) | Topham Chase |
| 2023 - Hewick Cheltenham - F of 13 (41/1) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2022 - Saint Calvados Aintree - 5th of 10 (10/1) | Melling Chase |
| 2021 - Frodon Cheltenham - 5th of 12 (16/1) | Cheltenham Gold Cup |
| 2019 - Black Corton Kelso - 2nd of 4 (3/10) | Belhaven Brewery Premier Chase |
| 2018 - Top Notch Ascot - 4th of 7 (9/4) | Ascot Chase |
| 2017 - Menorah Newbury - 3rd of 9 (7/1) | Long Distance Hurdle |
| 2016 - Menorah Aintree - 3rd of 4 (7/1) | Betfred Lotto "£100K Cash Giveaway" 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 Oaksey 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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