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After the excitement of the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival, Day 1 continues with the Arkle Challenge trophy at 2.00pm
To ensure you have the best spot for the race, we have rounded up the best Cheltenham free bet offers to get the week off to a flying start.
Arkle Free Bets and Offers
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New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.
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About the Race
The Arkle Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the Arkle Chase, is a prominent steeplechase that takes place on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects
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Nature of the Race:
- It's a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase. This signifies it's a top-tier race.
- It's specifically for novice chasers, meaning horses in their first seasons of steeplechasing.
Course and Distance:
- It's run on the Old Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
- The distance is approximately 2 miles.
- Horses jump 13 fences during the race.
Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices Chase Preview, Tips, Runners & Trends (November Meeting)
Significance:
- It's a key race for identifying up-and-coming chasers.
- Many horses performing well in the Arkle Chase compete in higher-profile races, such as the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
- It is named after the famous race horse Arkle.
In essence, the Arkle Chase is a highly competitive and exciting race showcasing young steeplechasing horses' talent.
