2026 Cheltenham Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices Chase (Grade 1) 5yo+ : Prize Money £112540.00 : Distance 1m 7f 199y

[pawras]

I have it all between the first two in the betting Kopek Des Bordes and Lulamba, as far as ratings as are concerned but Kopek has the better trial/prep/pointer race stats due to it's win in the Supreme last year.

I think it will be a brill race to watch !

https://www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing/2026-03-10-cheltenham/14:00/winner

 

[edgt]

Rarely has a one start novice beaten a Graded open chase winner.
Could easily happen here as you say; some performance if it does without accident/misfortune.