The 2026 Clarence House Chase will be held at Ascot this Saturday, with the 2m Grade 1 contest hosting a hugely exciting renewal at the weekend, with progressive chasers and champions alike running for Britain and Ireland.
For the feature race of the weekend, we provide you with all of the important info, including our runners guide, trends and tips for the Clarence House Chase.
2026 Clarence House Chase Runners
Only four runners have been declared for the 2026 Clarence House Chase, but the contest could hardly have attracted a more intriguing and classy line-up. Tingle Creek hero Il Etait Temps proved a class apart from his rivals at Sandown before Christmas and will look to secure a sixth straight win and sixth Grade 1 in all for his career. He will once again face Jonbon, who has chased him home at Sandown twice since April, but won this last year and will have Harry Cobden aboard for the first time. Gidleigh Park was a very promising novice chase last season and could be progressive, while Thistle Ask is undoubtedly so, taking a big leap in class that is merited after his sensational exploits in handicap company the last twice.
2026 Clarence House Chase Racecard
Check out the full racecard for the 2026 Clarence House Chase, which is run on Saturday 17 January.
15:30 Ascot
SoftBetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- First Prize: £98472.5
- 2m 0f 172y
- Class 1
- 4 runners
- Win time: 4m 8s
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
9/1
7/1
2/5F
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.04 |
| Trifecta | £25.90 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Il Etait TempsPOSTDATA:
Il Etait TempsThe Times:
Il Etait TempsTelegraph:
Il Etait TempsDaily Mail:
Il Etait TempsD Express:
Il Etait TempsDaily Mirror:
Il Etait TempsThe Sun:
Il Etait TempsThe Star:
Il Etait TempsDaily Record:
Il Etait TempsClarence House Chase Trends
Our Weekend Watch tipster Dave Young has looked into the key Clarence House Chase trends in his dedicated article, the main stats from which are summarised below.
Clarence House Chase Tips
It is difficult to imagine any result other than an Il Etait Temps victory if Willie Mullins’ grey displays anything approaching his best at Ascot on Saturday. The Mullins team are beginning to roll after a tricky period post-Christmas, but the selection is so consistent at putting in high class performances that any form concerns about his trainer would be mitigated by his quality anyway. Thistle Ask may put the field’s collective jumping powers under pressure from the front and can hold on for second ahead of Jonbon, whose ability is on the wane now aged ten and may not be able to provide Harry Cobden with a memorable first ride in JP McManus’ silks since becoming his number one rider.
FAQs
When and where will the Clarence House Chase be run?
The Clarence House Chase will take place at Ascot racecourse on Saturday 17 January, 2026 at 3.30pm.
How can I watch the Clarence House Chase on Saturday?
The Clarence House Chase will be shown live on ITV Racing at 3.30pm.
Who is Joe Napier?
Joe Napier is the deputy editor of GG who gives tips and opinion throughout the week. He has been writing for GG for over four years and is hugely passionate about racing.
When were the Clarence House Chase tips published?
The tips for the Clarence House Chase were published at 11.30am on Thursday 15 January.
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