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2026 Red Rum Handicap Chase Preview
Previously known as the 'Aintree Chase' it was renamed in honour of the three-time Grand National winner Red Rum, the Red Rum Handicap Chase is scheduled to take place in April of each year at the Aintree racecourse.
The race is a Premier Handicap which is open to runners aged five or older, it is run over just shy of two miles where the runners face a total of twelve fences.
Red Rum Handicap Chase Information:
- Red Rum Handicap Chase Past Winners
- Red Rum Handicap Chase Trainer Statistics
- Red Rum Handicap Chase Jockey Statistics
We also have a dedicated Aintree tips page that will cover this race as well as all of the other races on the day of the race, see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are predicting to win this race and the others on the cards. We cover every race at the Aintree Grand National Meeting and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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How competitive is the Red Rum Handicap Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2012 when the race had an over-round of 120%. The race in 2022 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 130%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Red Rum Handicap Chase, the over-round has been 124%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £124 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Red Rum Handicap Chase Trends, see which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal, we also have a section that looks at the Red Rum Handicap Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Red Rum Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals:
- Surf And Turf (3:52.10) in 2015
- Chaninbar (3:54.50) in 2010
- Parsnip Pete (3:54.50) in 2014
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 20 if you had followed the winner of the Red Rum Handicap Chase next time out then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out, would have returned an LSP of -6.50. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Red Rum Handicap Chase.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 3:52.10 was set by Surf And Turf in 2015, which is the quickest time over that period, the runner was trained by Kevin Frost and ridden by Brian Hughes. The slowest winning time was set in 2005 when Fota Island won in a time of 4:09.50, booked to ride was A P McCoy by the trainer M F Morris.
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Red Rum Handicap Chase Past Winners
Here are the Red Rum Handicap Chase past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the horse which won along with the age & weight of the horse. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Red Rum Handicap Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3:54.54 | Sans Bruit (FR) 7yo 10-6 5/1 | Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2024 4:08.65 | Sans Bruit (FR) 6yo 10-2 5/1 | Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2023 3:55.28 | Dancing On My Own (IRE) 9yo 11-10 15/2 | Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2022 4:04.72 | The Last Day (IRE) 10yo 10-6 12/1 | Adam Wedge Evan Williams (GB) |
| 2021 4:00.92 | Editeur Du Gite (FR) 7yo 10-9 9/1 | Joshua Moore Gary Moore (GB) |
| 2019 4:06.60 | Moon Over Germany (IRE) 8yo 10-7 11/2 | Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2018 4:04.90 | Bentelimar (IRE) 9yo 10-8 10/1 | Jonathan Burke Charlie Longsdon (GB) |
| 2017 3:58.00 | Double Ws (IRE) 7yo 11-1 8/1 | Brian Hughes Malcolm Jefferson (GB) |
| 2016 4:09.00 | Katachenko (IRE) 7yo 10-10 9/1 | Wayne Hutchinson Donald McCain (GB) |
| 2015 3:52.10 | Surf And Turf (IRE) 9yo 10-5 33/1 | Brian Hughes Kevin Frost (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Red Rum Handicap Chase have been based:
- GB: 17 winners with an additional 40 placings from 254 runners
- IRE: 3 winners with an additional 8 placings from 44 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 2 placings from 5 runners
- AUS: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Red Rum Handicap Chase Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Red Rum Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals is Paul Nicholls who has won the race three times with those three winners coming from Edgardo Sol (2012) and Sans Bruit (2024 & 2025). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Red Rum Handicap Chase is Henry De Bromhead (2 wins). Multiple trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Red Rum Handicap Chase, Nicky Henderson (0-17), Dan Skelton (0-11) and Nigel Twiston-Davies (0-11) have all failed to produce a single winner despite sending multiple runners to the race.
Here are some of the top Red Rum Handicap Chase trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nicholls | 24-3-4 | -6.50 | -10.99 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 15-2-6 | +0.00 | +6.14 |
| Venetia Williams | 12-1-3 | +14.00 | +11.88 |
| Evan Williams | 11-1-3 | +2.00 | +2.50 |
| Donald McCain | 10-1-2 | +0.00 | +0.26 |
| Tom George | 8-1-2 | +9.00 | +4.25 |
| Alan King | 5-1-4 | +3.00 | +4.20 |
| Ian Williams | 5-1-2 | +2.50 | +1.81 |
| Milton Harris | 4-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.50 |
| John Spearing | 4-1-2 | +7.00 | +5.75 |
Red Rum Handicap Chase Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Red Rum Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals with both Brian Hughes and Rachael Blackmore who have both won the race two times. Brian Hughes winners have been with Surf And Turf (2015) and Double Ws (2017). Rachael Blackmore's winners have been Moon Over Germany (2019) and Dancing On My Own (2023). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Red Rum Handicap Chase, Sam Twiston-Davies has ridden 11 runners to the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Red Rum Handicap Chase jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hughes | 8-2-2 | +35.00 | +19.63 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 5-2-2 | +10.00 | +5.13 |
| Sean Quinlan | 4-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.50 |
| Brendan Powell | 4-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.50 |
| Jonathan Burke | 4-1-2 | +7.00 | +4.75 |
| Adam Wedge | 3-1-2 | +10.00 | +8.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.13 |
| Bryony Frost | 2-1-1 | +4.00 | +2.13 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 11-0-2 | -11.00 | -7.00 |
| Harry Skelton | 8-0-2 | -8.00 | -4.00 |
2026 Red Rum Handicap Chase Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 3, 7, 4, (1, 4, 6, 9), 7, F, 1, PU, 3, PU, PU, 3, PU, 2, 8, PU, 9, 2, 8
The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Had 1 - 7 wins (Career)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Fewer than 3 wins (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - No more than +20lbs (Vs Min Weight)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Held an OR of 117+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - In a field of 7 - 19 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Held an OR of 125+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Achieved an RPR of 132+ (Hcps)
- 18 / 20 (79%) - No bigger than 20/1
- 18 / 20 (81%) - No more than +3yrs (Vs Min Age)
- 18 / 20 (82%) - Achieved an RPR of 133+ (Last 3)
- 18 / 20 (83%) - No older than a 9yo
- 18 / 20 (88%) - No more than 2 falls (Career)
- 17 / 20 (81%) - No bigger than 7/1 (Last Win)
- 17 / 20 (87%) - No bigger than 25/1 (LTO)
- 16 / 20 (43%) - Within the first 6 of the market
Remember to use the trends listed above along with the Aintree racing predictions to see if you can find the winner of the Red Rum Handicap Chase. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Red Rum Handicap Chase Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor which had produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +56.50 is when runners had a highest class won of Class 3.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 3 season starts, when backing these the trend shows a record of 0-42.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Red Rum Handicap Chase is Cheltenham, there has been a total number of 6 winners of this race who ran at Cheltenham last time out.
The race is open to both sexes with the Male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 301 runners whilst the Female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 3 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Red Rum Handicap Chase:
- Beneficial (2 Wins)
- Triple Threat (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Red Rum Handicap Chase despite multiple attempts:
- Midnight Legend (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Definite Article (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Presenting (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Coastal Path (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Doyen (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Surf And Turf in 2015, winning for Kevin Frost at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Brian Hughes. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals there have been 3 winning favourites in the race. Ahead of the 2026 Red Rum Handicap Chase why not head over to the best racing tipster page to see what the tipsters are backing today?
Route to the Red Rum Handicap Chase
Many trainers will target races to use as prep races before coming to the Red Rum Handicap Chase, these are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Sans Bruit Chepstow - 4th of 7 (8/1) | Pertemps Network Handicap Chase |
| 2024 - Sans Bruit Chepstow - 2nd of 7 (11/4) | Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Handicap Chase |
| 2023 - Dancing On My Own Fairyhouse - 9th of 11 (29/1) | Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase |
| 2022 - The Last Day Haydock - F of 7 (25/1) | Smalley Decorators Handicap Chase |
| 2021 - Editeur Du Gite Newbury - 1st of 8 (7/2) | Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Chase |
| 2019 - Moon Over Germany Thurles - 4th of 4 (3/1) | Thurles Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Chase |
| 2018 - Bentelimar Kempton - 7th of 10 (7/1) | Matchbook Silver Bowl Handicap Chase |
| 2017 - Double Ws Cheltenham - 9th of 20 (16/1) | Betfair Novices Handicap Chase |
| 2016 - Katachenko Carlisle - 3rd of 5 (8/13) | ApolloBet Daily Racing Refunds Novices Chase |
| 2015 - Surf And Turf Aintree - 2nd of 7 (11/2) | Maxilead Metals Handicap Chase |
Schedule for Thursday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The three-day Grand National meeting kicks off on Thursday with four Grade 1 events on the seven-race card which features both the Aintree Hurdle and the Bowl Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree Manifesto Novices Chase | Impaire Et Passe (FR) 7yo - 9/4 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 14:20 Aintree Anniversary 4YO Juvenile Hurdle | Murcia (FR) 4yo - 11/4 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 14:55 Aintree Bowl Chase | Gaelic Warrior (GER) 7yo - 11/4 | W P Mullins Mr P W Mullins |
| 15:30 Aintree Aintree Hurdle | Lossiemouth (FR) 6yo - 5/4 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 16:05 Aintree Foxhunters Chase | Gracchus De Balme (FR) 9yo - 22/1 | J J O'Shea Mr Huw Edwards |
| 16:40 Aintree Red Rum Handicap Chase | Sans Bruit (FR) 7yo - 5/1 | Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden |
| 17:15 Aintree Nickel Coin Mares Bumper | Seo Linn (IRE) 5yo - 15/8 | P Twomey W J Lee |
Schedule for Friday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
Day 2 of the Grand National meeting is Ladies Day or Fabulous Friday, the highlights on the track being the Melling Chase plus there is the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree Mildmay Novices Chase | Caldwell Potter (FR) 7yo - 11/4 | Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden |
| 14:20 Aintree National Meeting 2m4f Handicap Hurdle | Wellington Arch (GB) 6yo - 14/1 | Jonjo & A J O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 14:55 Aintree Top Novices Hurdle | Salvator Mundi (FR) 5yo - 7/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 15:30 Aintree Melling Chase | Jonbon (FR) 9yo - 4/6 | Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville |
| 16:05 Aintree Topham Chase | Gentleman De Mee (FR) 9yo - 14/1 | W P Mullins Mark Walsh |
| 16:40 Aintree Sefton Novices Hurdle | Julius Des Pictons (FR) 6yo - 14/1 | Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan |
| 17:15 Aintree National Meeting 2m Handicap Hurdle | Shes A Saint (IRE) 8yo - 25/1 | Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell |
Schedule for Saturday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The Grand National is obviously the showpiece of the Aintree meeting and day 3 also includes three Grade 1 events, the feature of those being the Liverpool Hurdle.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:20 Aintree National Meeting 3m Handicap Hurdle | Deep Cave (IRE) 7yo - 28/1 | Christian Williams Jack Tudor |
| 13:55 Aintree Mersey Novices Hurdle | Honesty Policy (IRE) 5yo - 5/1 | Gordon Elliott Mark Walsh |
| 14:30 Aintree Freebooter Handicap Chase | Cruz Control (FR) 8yo - 10/1 | Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard |
| 15:05 Aintree Liverpool Hurdle | Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 8yo - 12/1 | Henry De Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe |
| 16:00 Aintree Grand National | Nick Rockett (IRE) 8yo - 33/1 | W P Mullins Mr P W Mullins |
| 17:00 Aintree Maghull Novices Chase | Kalif Du Berlais (FR) 5yo - 15/8 | Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden |
| 17:35 Aintree Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race | Green Splendour (GB) 5yo - 100/30 | W P Mullins Mr P W Mullins |
Article Contributor Information
We are blessed with an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to creating and maintaining this Red Rum Handicap Chase Preview are at hand, Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse racing tips team team looking after the tipsters and managing the tips settlement, whilst also creating and managing all of the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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