A field of seven are set to head to the 3m 1f 125y start for the 2026 Peter Marsh Handicap Chase, but whilst there’s not a bumper field taking their chance at Haydock Park there are some quality staying chasers looking to potentially throw their hat into the Cheltenham Gold Cup ring.
We take a look at all the runners for the £56k-to-the-winner contest, as well as picking out some key trends and pick our 1-2-3 for the showpiece event on the card.
2026 Peter Marsh Chase Runners
A runaway 11-length winner of the Ultima Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore’s Myretown was unable to follow that up in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury on his first start this season, as he was a faller at the 9th fence. Looking to bounce back here and book his spot in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the lightly-raced chaser is still open to improvement. Another on a rapid incline is Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith’s Konfusion, who is another that holds a Gold Cup entry and was last seen winning the Rowland Meyrick in fine style. A dual winner of this race, Royale Pagaille will be looking for a hat-trick of wins, but the Venetia Williams-trained veteran will have the burden of top weight. Second in the Kim Muir in March, Johnnywho was third in Ascot’s Silver Cup last time and adds more depth to the race, as do Richmond Lake, Imperial Saint and Nassalam, who complete the line-up.
2026 Peter Marsh Chase Racecard
Check out the full racecard for the 2026 Peter Marsh Chase, which is run at Haydock Park at 2.00pm on Saturday 17 January.
14:00 Haydock
Good To SoftSky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- First Prize: £56950
- 3m 1f 125y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
- Win time: 6m 36s
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.70
- Place: £2.50
11/2
- Place: £2.50
100/30J
7/2
100/30J
11/1
Non-runners
Nassalam
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.67 |
| Trifecta | £48.80 |
Selections
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Richmond LakePeter Marsh Chase Trends
One of the staying handicap chases of the season, the Peter Marsh Chase has been won by some smart performers down the years. Here are the key trends to keep an eye when trying to find the winner.
- 3 of the last 10 winners have been aged 10 or older
- 3 of the last 10 winners have carried more than 11st to victory
- 8 of the last 10 winners have been priced 13/2 or shorter in the betting
- 4 of the last 10 winners have been rated below 140
Peter Marsh Chase Tips
If Myretown can produce anything like his Ultima run then he should be taking this contest en route to a crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup. A faller last time out, he will need to bounce back, but he’s certainly the one with the most potential in this line-up and he can get the better of Johnnywho, who continues to find one too good. Royale Pagaille has shown he’s a revelation around Haydock and should relish the conditions, so he can plod on for third spot.
FAQs
When and where will the Peter Marsh Chase be run?
The Peter Marsh Chase will take place at Haydock Park racecourse on Saturday 17 January, 2026 at 2.00pm.
How can I watch the Peter Marsh Chase on Saturday?
The Peter Marsh Chase will be shown live on ITV Racing at 2.00pm.
Who is Steve Chambers?
Steve Chambers is the editor for GG.co.uk and is a senior racing analyst, specialising in race previews, betting insight and feature coverage.
When were the Peter Marsh Chase tips published?
The tips for the Peter Marsh Chase were published at 9.35am on Friday 16 January.
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