Rutuja Dumbre
Rutuja loves to dabble in the sports world and craft passionate stories about it. With previous experience as a football player, she brings firsthand expertise to her articles.
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08
Apr
The Topham Handicap Chase is a famous horse race held every April during Aintree’s Grand National festival. While shorter than the Grand National, it uses the same historic course and its famously challenging fences.
The race often highlights future Grand National contenders who are gaining experience for the following year. However, winning both the Topham and the Grand National remains an incredibly rare and difficult achievement.
The Topham Handicap Chase 2026 will be run on Friday, 10th April 2026. Our simple guide has you covered about all its details, from Topham Handicap Chase runners to racecards.
What Is the Topham Handicap Chase?
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08
Apr
The Melling Chase was introduced to the Aintree schedule in 1991 and features some iconic names. It is a prestigious Grade 1 race run over a distance of approximately 2 miles and 4 furlongs on Aintree’s Mildmay course, requiring runners to jump 16 fences.
It often serves as the ultimate rematch for top horses stepping up from Cheltenham’s Queen Mother Champion Chase or coming out of the Ryanair Chase. The Melling Chase takes place annually in early April during the world-famous Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
It is the signature feature race of Day 2, traditionally known as...
07
Apr
The second week of April promises intense footballing action as the Champions League heads into the quarter-finals. The French titans will host their fierce English opponents at Parc des Princes in Paris on Wednesday, 8th April at 8:00 PM (UK time). If you are watching from the UK, catch it live on Prime Video or TNT Sports.
Considering the team forms and past performances, the Parisians have the slightest edge over Liverpool. However, the tables can turn when it comes to aggregate scores in the Champions League. Interested in betting on this fixture? Here are all the details about the...
17
Mar
After a tough first leg, the Conference League heads into the second leg of the round of 16. The Cypriot club, AEK Larnaca, is set to host their English opponents, Crystal Palace, at the AEK Arena. Their fixture is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 5:45 PM (UK time). For UK viewers, the match will be live on TNT Sports or discovery+.
After a disappointing 0-0 tie in the first leg, the two clubs must give their all to stay in the competition. While the Eagles have a slight advantage, AEK Larnaca is proving a tough opponent. Interested in betting...
13
Mar
This weekend, the Premier League will move into matchday 30, with some epic clashes. The Red Devils are all set to host the Villans at Old Trafford on Sunday, 15th March at 2:00 PM (UK time). The Manchester United vs Aston Villa fixture will be live for UK viewers on Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
Things are bound to get intense in this face-off as the Reds are in the third position, while the Villans occupy the 4th position on the table. The three points from the clash could be the turning points for the club that wins. If you...
11
Mar
A part of the Cheltenham Festival, the Queen Mother Champion Chase is a two-mile test of pure speed and agility. Held on the demanding Old Course, the race is famous for its fast pace and challenging fences. If you want to know about the Queen Mother Champion Chase odds, you must know the basics properly.
This race is the highlight of Wednesday, March 11, and is scheduled to take place at around 4:00 PM (UK time). Our quick guide will take you through everything related to its odds and how they work. Moreover, we will also cover grounds about the...