The Tingle Creek Chase is a Grade 1 race held annually in early December at Sandown Park. Open to horses aged four and older, the race covers approximately two miles, with competitors facing thirteen fences. The winner earns close to £100,000 in prize money.
Tingle Creek Chase Odds & Runners
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Tingle Creek Chase Racecard
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Tingle Creek Chase Overview
Run each December at Sandown, the Grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase has been a highlight of the racing calendar since its inaugural running in 1979, originally as a handicap. In 1994, it was upgraded to a Grade 1 race, opening the field to horses aged four and up. This demanding race spans just under two miles and requires competitors to clear thirteen fences, emphasizing speed and precision in jumping.
The Tingle Creek Chase has seen many outstanding champions, including legendary horses like Desert Orchid, Moscow Flyer (twice), Kauto Star (twice), Master Minded (twice), Sprinter Sacre, Sire de Grugy (twice), Un de Sceaux, and Flagship Uberalles, who won a record three times. As a key trial for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, this race draws a competitive field each year.
Tingle Creek Chase Betting Trends and Statistics
Paul Nicholls has dominated the Tingle Creek Chase in the past two decades, claiming ten wins with horses such as Kauto Star (2005 & 2006), Twist Magic (2007 & 2009), Master Minded (2008 & 2010), Dodging Bullets (2014), Politologue (2017 & 2020), and Greaneteen (2021). Other multiple-winning trainers include Nicky Henderson with three wins and Gary Moore with two.
The leading jockey in recent Tingle Creek Chases is Nico de Boinville, with two wins aboard Altior (2018) and Jonbon (2023). Other notable jockeys, such as Harry Cobden, Harry Skelton, Bryony Frost, and Tom Cannon, are also aiming to repeat their previous victories.
As this race is a major stepping-stone toward the Queen Mother Champion Chase, past winners frequently return for another attempt. Additionally, Edwardstone (2022) and Sizing Europe (2011) won this race after clinching the Arkle Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham earlier in the year.
Tingle Creek Chase History
Named after the celebrated National Hunt racehorse of the 1970s, the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase was first run in 1979, honouring the horse’s success at Sandown Park. Initially a handicap race, it was later elevated to Grade 1 status in 1994.
The Tingle Creek Chase attracts top equine talent, boasting an illustrious list of past champions, including Desert Orchid, Sprinter Sacre, Moscow Flyer, Kauto Star, and the iconic Flagship Uberalles. Over the years, the race has also been known as the Mecca Bookmakers’ Handicap Chase and the Benson & Hedges Gold Cup.
Previous Tingle Creek Chase Winners
Tingle Creek Chase FAQ
Who won the Tingle Creek Chase in 2023?
Jonbon won the Tingle Creek Chase in 2023 justifying his very short starting price of 30/100f.
What is the prize money for the Tingle Creek Chase?
The race is worth almost £100,000 to winning connections.
When is the Tingle Creek Chase?
The Tingle Creek is usually run in early December. It is seen as a key trial for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March.
How many fences are in the Tingle Creek Chase?
There are thirteen fences to be jumped in the Tingle Creek Chase.
How many horses race in the Tingle Creek Chase?
The race is usually contested by a small and elite field of top-class chasers. Fields of between four and six runners have been commonplace in recent years.
Which horses are eligible for the Tingle Creek Chase?
Horses aged four and older are eligible to contest the Tingle Creek Chase.
