Where To Bet on Savills Chase

Race Details:

Date: 2025.12.28
Grade: 1
Open To: Horses Five Years and Older
Track: Turf
Length: 4,828 Metres
Location: County Kildare, Ireland


The Savills Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase held each year during the Christmas Festival in late December.

The race is open to all horses aged five years and older and is run at Leopardstown on a turf track measuring 4,828 meters in distance. Over the course of the nearly 5 kilometer trip, there are 17 fences to be jumped.


2024 Winner:

Galopin Des Champs delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the Savills Chase at Leopardstown for the second year in a row. Jockey: Paul Townend. Trainer: Willie Mullins.


History:

The first edition of the race at Leopardstown in its current format was run in 1992. The most successful horse in the race's history is Beef Or Salmon, with three wins (2002, 2004, 2005), and the most successful jockey is Paul Carberry, with four wins.


Betting Odds & Tips:

The Savills Chase attracts strong betting interest given its Grade 1 status and festive setting. Common bets include Win, Place, Each-Way, Exacta, and Trifecta wagers. Track and fence familiarity at Leopardstown is key - most winners are aged between six and eight and have previous chase victories or experience over similar distances. Horses with proven stamina over three miles and good jumping form often perform well. Markets typically open early, and ante-post odds can shift significantly once declarations and weather conditions are confirmed.


Fun Fact:

Winners of the Savills Chase frequently go on to compete in the Cheltenham Gold Cup - several past winners have also captured the Irish Gold Cup in subsequent seasons.


Key Takeaways:

- The Savills Chase is one of Ireland's premier staying chases and a highlight of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.
- Experience at the course and proven stamina are consistent winning traits.
- The race provides strong betting value and is often a key indicator for the upcoming Cheltenham Gold Cup.


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