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.

 

[pawras]

If Kopek hadn't fluffed the last I think it might have won instead of Kargese

 

[granger]

If Kopek hadn't fluffed the last I think it might have won instead of Kargese

I'm pretty certain of it whilst very much respecting the mare

Kopek hopefully pulls out fine tomorrow

 

[smartpredator]

I'm pretty certain of it whilst very much respecting the mare

Kopek hopefully pulls out fine tomorrow

Agreed. I think he would have won cosily enough but I ain't complaining.

 

[edgt]

Danny is lethal with an uncontested lead; his sense of pace and keeping a bit up his sleeve is legendary.

 

[granger]

Danny is lethal with an uncontested lead; his sense of pace and keeping a bit up his sleeve is legendary.

Yep

It's like we have seen that episode many times previous