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The <\/span>Topham Handicap Chase<\/span> is a famous horse race held every April during Aintree\u2019s Grand National festival<\/a>. While shorter than the Grand National, it uses the same historic course and its famously challenging fences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Topham Handicap Chase 2026<\/span> will be run on <\/span>Friday, 10th April 2026. Our simple guide has you covered about all its details, from Topham Handicap Chase runners to racecards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is the Topham Handicap Chase?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As we mentioned before, the Topham Chase is a Grade 3 handicap race held every April on the second day of Aintree\u2019s Grand National festival. Open to horses aged five and up, the race covers two miles and five furlongs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is the final race run over the famous Grand National fences before the main event on Saturday. Finding a predictable warm-up race for the Topham is difficult. For example, four of the last 11 winners had previously run at the Cheltenham Festival<\/a>, but none finished near the front.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As traditional prep races rarely predict the winner, the Topham is generally won by course specialists. It favours horses that excel over these specific, tricky fences and those that thrive on better spring ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Topham Handicap Chase 2026 Date & Race Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nFriday, 10th April, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Race time<\/span><\/td>\n4:05 PM (UK time)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/td>\nAintree Racecourse<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prize money<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a3150,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Status<\/span><\/td>\nGrade 3 Premier Handicap<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age<\/span><\/td>\n5YO+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Race type<\/span><\/td>\nChase<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance<\/span><\/td>\n2m 5f<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Topham Handicap Chase Runners 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The<\/span> Topham Handicap Chase<\/span> runners are mentioned below. It features some big names with a history of exceptional performances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Horse<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCareer Form In Chase Races<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solness<\/span><\/td>\n21 runs, 7 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il Est Francais<\/span><\/td>\n10 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firefox<\/span><\/td>\n10 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matata<\/span><\/td>\n17 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gentlemen De Mee<\/span><\/td>\n24 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ile Atlantique<\/span><\/td>\n8 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hitman<\/span><\/td>\n28 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corke Park<\/span><\/td>\n9 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Madara<\/span><\/td>\n16 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boombawn<\/span><\/td>\n16 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Etalon<\/span><\/td>\n18 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amirite<\/span><\/td>\n17 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eldorado Allen<\/span><\/td>\n33 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bad<\/span><\/td>\n13 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will The Wise<\/span><\/td>\n7 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Addragoole<\/span><\/td>\n7 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soul Icon<\/span><\/td>\n16 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coming Up Easy<\/span><\/td>\n6 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viroflay<\/span><\/td>\n9 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prairie Wolf<\/span><\/td>\n19 runs, 7 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conflated<\/span><\/td>\n33 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
O\u2019Moore Park<\/span><\/td>\n11 runs, 0 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heltenham<\/span><\/td>\n27 runs, 7 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Booster Bob<\/span><\/td>\n8 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mahons Glory<\/span><\/td>\n12 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lisnamult Lad<\/span><\/td>\n9 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peaky Boy<\/span><\/td>\n5 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bill Baxter<\/span><\/td>\n19 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teddy Blue<\/span><\/td>\n10 runs, 4 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pour Les Filles<\/span><\/td>\n3 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theatre Native<\/span><\/td>\n9 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jipcot<\/span><\/td>\n8 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The King Of Prs<\/span><\/td>\n16 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primoz<\/span><\/td>\n13 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Union Station<\/span><\/td>\n10 runs, 0 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana Jones<\/span><\/td>\n19 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excello<\/span><\/td>\n12 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glengouly<\/span><\/td>\n21 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leader In The Park<\/span><\/td>\n8 runs, 2 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Statuario<\/span><\/td>\n32 runs, 6 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunnyvilla<\/span><\/td>\n22 runs, 5 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bleu D\u2019enfer<\/span><\/td>\n18 runs, 1 win<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Denis\u2019s Well<\/span><\/td>\n14 runs, 3 wins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Topham Handicap Chase Racecard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below are the <\/span>Topham Handicap Chase racecards<\/span>. However, please note that the final declarations, which determine the definite field of 30, will be announced before the race.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Horse<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAge \/ Weight<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nOfficial Rating<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nJockey \/ Tainer<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nOdds<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solness<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 12-0<\/span><\/td>\n166<\/span><\/td>\nT: J P O\u2019Brien<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Il Est Francais<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 11-8<\/span><\/td>\n160<\/span><\/td>\nJ: J J Burke<\/span><\/p>\n

T: T R George<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firefox<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 11-8<\/span><\/td>\n160<\/span><\/td>\nT: G Elliott<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matata<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 11-7<\/span><\/td>\n159<\/span><\/td>\nT: N & W Twiston-Davies<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gentlemen De Mee<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 11-6<\/span><\/td>\n158<\/span><\/td>\nT: W P Mullins<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ile Atlantique<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 11-1<\/span><\/td>\n153<\/span><\/td>\nT: W P Mullins<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hitman<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 11-1<\/span><\/td>\n153<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Freddie Gingell<\/span><\/p>\n

T: P F Nicholls<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corke Park<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 10-12<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\nT: G Elliott<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Madara<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 10-12<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Harry Skelton<\/span><\/p>\n

T: D Skelton<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boombawn<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-8<\/span><\/td>\n146<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Tristan Durrell<\/span><\/p>\n

T: D Skelton<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Etalon<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-6<\/span><\/td>\n144<\/span><\/td>\nT: D Skelton<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amirite<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 10-6<\/span><\/td>\n144<\/span><\/td>\nT: H De Bromhead<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eldorado Allen<\/span><\/td>\n12 \/ 10-6<\/span><\/td>\n144<\/span><\/td>\nT: J Tizzard<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bad<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 10-5<\/span><\/td>\n143<\/span><\/td>\nT: B Pauling<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will The Wise<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 10-5<\/span><\/td>\n143<\/span><\/td>\nT: G P Cromwell<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Addragoole<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 10-5<\/span><\/td>\n143<\/span><\/td>\nT: G P Cromwell<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soul Icon<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-4<\/span><\/td>\n142<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Thomas Bellamy<\/span><\/p>\n

T: Kieran Burke<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coming Up Easy<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 10-4<\/span><\/td>\n142<\/span><\/td>\nT: H De Bromhead<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viroflay<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-3<\/span><\/td>\n141<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Miss O Nicholls<\/span><\/p>\n

T: P F Nicholls<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prairie Wolf<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-3<\/span><\/td>\n141<\/span><\/td>\nT: J Parkinson & S Smith<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conflated<\/span><\/td>\n12\/ 10-2<\/span><\/td>\n140<\/span><\/td>\nT: G Elliott<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
O\u2019Moore Park<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-2<\/span><\/td>\n140<\/span><\/td>\nT: W P Mullins<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heltenham<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-1<\/span><\/td>\n139<\/span><\/td>\nT: D SKelton<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Booster Bob<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 10-1<\/span><\/td>\n139<\/span><\/td>\nT: O Murphy<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mahons Glory<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 10-1<\/span><\/td>\n139<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Lee Edwards<\/span><\/p>\n

T: Dylan Cunha<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lisnamult Lad<\/span><\/td>\n9 \/ 10-0<\/span><\/td>\n138<\/span><\/td>\nT: Ian Donoghue<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peaky Boy<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-13<\/span><\/td>\n137<\/span><\/td>\nT: J & A O\u2019Neill<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bill Baxter<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 9-12<\/span><\/td>\n136<\/span><\/td>\nJ: Sam Twiston-Davies<\/span><\/p>\n

T: W Greatrex<\/span><\/td>\n

SP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teddy Blue<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-11<\/span><\/td>\n135<\/span><\/td>\nT: Harry Derham<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pour Les Filles<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-8<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/span><\/td>\nT: M Bowen<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theatre Native<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-8<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/span><\/td>\nT: H De Bromhead<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jipcot<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 9-8<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/span><\/td>\nT: J & A O\u2019Neill<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The King Of Prs<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-8<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/span><\/td>\nT: G P Cromwell<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primoz<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-8<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/span><\/td>\nT: L Russell & M Scudamore<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Union Station<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 9-7<\/span><\/td>\n131<\/span><\/td>\nT: G P Cromwell<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana Jones<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 9-6<\/span><\/td>\n130<\/span><\/td>\nT: M F Morris<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excello<\/span><\/td>\n7 \/ 9-6<\/span><\/td>\n130<\/span><\/td>\nT: N J Henderson<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glengouly<\/span><\/td>\n10 \/ 9-5<\/span><\/td>\n129<\/span><\/td>\nT: Faye Bramley<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leader In The Park<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 9-5<\/span><\/td>\n129<\/span><\/td>\nT: B Pauling<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Statuario<\/span><\/td>\n11 \/ 9-5<\/span><\/td>\n129<\/span><\/td>\nT: M Bowen<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunnyvilla<\/span><\/td>\n11 \/ 9-2<\/span><\/td>\n126<\/span><\/td>\nT: N G Richards<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bleu D\u2019enfer<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 8-12<\/span><\/td>\n122<\/span><\/td>\nT: D McCain Jnr<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Denis\u2019s Well<\/span><\/td>\n8 \/ 8-10<\/span><\/td>\n120<\/span><\/td>\nT: Ian Donoghue<\/span><\/td>\nSP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Topham Handicap Chase Odds & Favourites<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that you know <\/span>when is the Topham Handicap Chase<\/span>, let\u2019s look at odds and favourites. Horse racing odds show how likely a horse is to win and how much money you can make if it does. In the UK, odds are usually written as fractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, odds of 10\/1 mean that for every \u00a31 you bet, you will win \u00a310, plus you get your original \u00a31 back. Also, the horse with the lowest odds is the favourite because bookmakers believe it has the best chance of winning. This means a 4\/1 favourite is much more likely to win than a 33\/1 longshot.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the Topham Chase features so many runners, many people place an each-way bet. This splits your wager into two parts: one for the horse to win, and one for it to finish in the top few positions. If the horse places but does not win, you still get a payout at reduced odds.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this Premier Handicap, the betting market shifts constantly in the lead-up to the race. However, based on current trends, some of the names leading the betting include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Madara: Regarded as a very strong contender following standout handicap performances earlier in the season. Will The Wise: Maintained strong handicap form and sits right behind the early market leaders. Ile Atlantique: Another prominent name in the early betting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Bet on the Topham Handicap Chase Online<\/h3>\n

With these simple steps, you can take a look at <\/span>Topham Handicap Chase<\/span> betting and place a bet<\/a> on 7bet:<\/span><\/p>\n