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| Date | Time | Class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 4th April 2025 | 15:30 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 3 furlongs 200 yards |
The Melling Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase over sixteen fences for horses aged five years or older. The race is run on the second day of the Aintree Grand National Festival.
2025 Melling Chase Preview
The Melling Chase has attracted just four runners in 2025, with Queen Mother Champion Chase runner-up, Jonbon, trading at 4/7. The inconsistent El Fabiolo could spring an upset, but is underpriced at 11/4, suggesting a punt on the favourite is the way to go.
04.04.2025
Good (Good to Soft (GN))
4
2m 3f 200y
Result
| POS | Dist | Runners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 st |
Jonbon
J : N de Boinville
T : N J Henderson
SP : 4/6
WGT : 74
|
|
| 2 nd | 3.25 |
Protektorat
J : Harry Skelton
T : D Skelton
SP : 7/1
WGT : 74
|
| 3 rd | 43 |
Matata
J : J J Slevin
T : N A Twiston-Davies
SP : 16/1
WGT : 74
|
| F |
El Fabiolo
J : P Townend
T : W P Mullins
SP : 5/2
WGT : 74
|
Melling Chase Tips
*Note: Betting tips are only displayed on the day of the race.
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Indicated odds were updated on 2025-12-04 4:37:05 UTC. Please note that
odds are subject to change.
Tips cannot guarantee betting success. Review tipsters performance and bet responsibly.
Tips cannot guarantee betting success. Review tipsters performance and bet responsibly.
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About the Melling Chase
Named after the adjacent village of Melling, renowned for the Melling Road that intersects the racecourse, the Melling Chase was inaugurated in 1991. It has consistently maintained Grade 1 status since its inception. Competitors in the race frequently include horses that participated in either the Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival the preceding month.
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner | SP | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jonbon | 11/10 (F) | 8 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson |
| 2023 | Pic D’Orhy | 4/1 | 8 | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2022 | Fakir D’oudairies | 10/11 (F) | 7 | Mark Walsh | Joseph O’Brien |
| 2021 | Fakir D’oudairies | 2/1 (F) | 6 | Mark Walsh | Joseph O’Brien |
| 2020 | no race | ||||
| 2019 | Min | 2/1 (F) | 8 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
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