{"id":21403,"date":"2026-04-08T09:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21403"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:46:35","slug":"melling-chase-runners-racecard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/melling-chase-runners-racecard\/","title":{"rendered":"Melling Chase \u2013 Runners &#038; Racecard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<div class=\"post_banner sticky\">\r\n                    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text\">\r\n                            <p>Choose your bet on <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\/uk\/aintree\">Grand National<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\">BET<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"responsibly\">18+ | Play responsibly | BeGambleAware.org<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melling Chase<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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\u2019s Mildmay course, requiring runners to jump 16 fences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often serves as the ultimate rematch for top horses stepping up from Cheltenham\u2019s Queen Mother Champion Chase or coming out of the Ryanair Chase. The Melling Chase takes place annually in early April during the world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\/uk\/aintree\">Grand National Festival<\/a> at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the signature feature race of <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/grand-national-ladies-day-friday-races-runners-racecard\/\">Day 2<\/a>, traditionally known as Ladies Day. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melling Chase 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be run on<\/span> Friday, 10th April 2026<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From Melling Chase runners to racecards and even tips, our quick guide provides all the information you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is the Melling Chase?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned before, the Melling Chase is a top-tier Grade 1 steeple-chase held at Aintree over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs. Open to horses aged five and older, the runners carry 11 stone, while mares benefit from a 7lb weight allowance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes it special is its timing, just three weeks after the Cheltenham Festival. It acts as the ultimate middle-distance battleground, where two-mile speedsters step up in trip to take on tougher stayers from the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Ryanair Chase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it began in 1991, its massive prestige and prize money have attracted the sport\u2019s greatest champions. While the Grand National itself is a marathon test of endurance, the Melling Chase celebrates pure pace, precision jumping, and tactical brilliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Melling Chase Date &amp; Race Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Date<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Friday, 10th April, 20<\/strong>26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Race time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3:30 PM (UK time)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Aintree Racecourse<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Prize money<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">\u00a3250,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Grade 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5YO+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Race type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Chase<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Distance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2m 4f<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/promotions\/sportsbook\/welcome-offer-grand-national-2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-National-betting-offer-2.jpg\" alt=\"Grand National betting offer banner\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-National-betting-offer-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-National-betting-offer-2-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Melling Chase Runners 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some exceptional talents will headline the field. Let\u2019s look at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">runners for the Melling Chase<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Horse<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Career Form In Chase Races<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Gidleigh Park<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Grey Dawning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">13 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Heart Wood<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">14 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Impaire Et Passe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jonbon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">22 runs, 15 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">JPR One<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">15 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">L\u2019eau Du Sud<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Libberty Hunter<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">12 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Matata<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">17 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Protektorat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">26 runs, 9 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Saint Segal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">23 runs, 6 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Solness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">21 runs, 7 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Melling Chase Racecard<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most tactical and high-speed jumps races of the Grand National Festival, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melling Chase racecards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature a stellar lineup of elite chasers. Let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Horse<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Age \/ Weight<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Official Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jockey \/ Tainer<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Odds<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Gidleigh Park<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">156<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">J: Brian Carver<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: H Fry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Grey Dawning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">165<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">J: Harry Skelton<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: T: D Skelton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Heart Wood<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">167<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: H De Bromhead<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Impaire Et Passe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">167<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: W P Mullins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jonbon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">10 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">165<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: N J Henderson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">JPR One<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">160<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">J: Brendon Powell<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: J Tizzard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">L\u2019eau Du Sud<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">163<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: D Skelton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Libberty Hunter<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">10 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">159<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: Mrs C Williams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Matata<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">159<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: N &amp; W Twiston-Davies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Protektorat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">11 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">165<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: D Skelton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Saint Segal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">155<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">J: C Gethings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: Mrs J Williams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Solness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 \/ 11-10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">166<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">T: J P O\u2019Brien<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-National-betting-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Grand National betting banner\" width=\"768\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-National-betting-banner.jpg 768w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-National-betting-banner-300x83.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Know More About Melling Chase (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>When Is the Melling Chase 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Melling Chase 2026 is a prestigious Grade 1 race run over a distance of approximately 2 miles and 4 furlongs on Aintree\u2019s Mildmay course. It will be held on Friday, 10th April 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Time Is the Melling Chase?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Melling Chase is the signature feature race of Day 2, traditionally known as Ladies Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes place annually in early April during the world-famous Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. The Melling Chase 2026 is scheduled for 3:30 PM (UK time).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Many Runners Are in the Aintree Bowl Chase?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five runners in the Aintree Bowl Chase: Jango Baie, Impaire Et Passe, Spillane\u2019s Tower, Protektorat, and Pic d\u2019Orhy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Where Can I See the Melling Chase Racecard?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see the Melling Chase racecard in our guide above or on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #18ae62;\">Betting is only available to participants aged 18 years and over. Please bet responsibly. BeGambleAware.org<\/span><\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Melling Chase was introduced to the Aintree schedule in 1991 and features some iconic names. 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