Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is one of the most challenging races run at the Cheltenham Festival, with contestants tested over a 3 mile 7 furlong course.

2024 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Preview

It’s not often you see a horse priced as a short-odds favourite after finishing 6th in its last two races, but such is the case of Delta Work, who heads into the 2024 Cross Country Chase with strong support in the betting markets.

The enthusiasm for this entry is based on his win in the same race at Cheltenham last year, however, at his price he’s just about the worst value favourite you’re likely to see at Cheltenham this year.

Minella Indo finished second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup back in 2022, and has since won two races, neither of these at a distance of over 3 miles. He’s arguably a higher quality horse than his rivals, but also short on value trading at under 4/1.

Coko Beach also trades under 4/1, but may offer some value at this price. A winner over 3 miles and half a furlong at Punchestown in February, he hasn’t finished outside the places over 3 miles or more since pulling up in last season’s Grand National.

Race Card

# Jersey Runner BEST ODDS
*Form data excludes P2P races and is for the last 6 races of any type (incl. both NH and Flat)
Indicated odds were updated on 2024-03-13 11:59:04 UTC. Please note that odds are subject to change.

Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Tips

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Nap Time Racecourse Tipster Best odds
Indicated odds were updated on 2024-03-29 4:38:04 UTC. Please note that odds are subject to change.

2024 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Tips & Analysis

Only one horse features in the picks from our expert tipsters, with unanimous support of our own pick, Coko Beach.

If you’re going to back this entry with a place bet, do so at Boylesports, who are paying an extra place on the 2024 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.

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About the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is the second longest race run at the Cheltenham Festival, and the longest run over the cross country course. Originally a handicap, it has been bumped up to Conditions status. The race covers a distance of 3 miles 7 furlongs, with 32 obstacles encountered during the course of the race.

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is a tough enough test that it tends to attract horses who’re likely to compete in the Grand National later in the season. The arduous course tends to favour older horses with more experience and staying power. Surprisingly for a race that was a handicap for much of its history, the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase has produced two double winners.

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase isn’t any old handicap, and a fairly specialized skillset is required to come out on top of this course and race. Falling towards the end of the day it also attracts less money from the general public than higher rated races earlier on the card.

In practice this means betting markets do a fairly job of picking out genuine contenders, if you want to take your direction from the odds. If not, you’re going to need to look out for older horses (8 or above) who ideally have some experience over cross country tracks, who’re also running within range of their handicap. Bet for the places and you’re in with a solid chance of a return.

Recent Winners

YearWinnerAgeWeightJockeyTrainer
2023Delta Work1011-07Keith DonoghueGordon Elliott
2022Delta Work911-04Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2021Back on the Lash710-3Sean BowenMartin Keighley
2020Easyland611-4Jonathan PlouganouDavid Cottin
2019Tiger Roll911-04Keith DonoghueGordon Elliott