In the odds at Bet365, the Argento Chase favourite is Time For Rupert at 6/4 to win. Coming from a hurdle career that saw him peak early last year with a second place in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes World Hurdle, Time For Rupert started his chase career in November and has won two starts since then.

This will be Time For Rupert’s first Grade level chase, but he has clearly been aimed at the Argento Chase as evidenced by his last start being the same awkward length of 3 miles, 1 and a half furlongs. We think the faith in him is deserved and he is indeed the best chance to win, so you had better take him now before Time For Rupert’s Argento Chase odds shorten.

Punchestowns follows in the Bet365 Argento Chase odds at 9/4 to win. While he lost his first race this season by a hand, it was still a solid performance that will have gotten him back into the swing of things. Punchestowns is a multiple Grade 1 winner and place getter, though his chase record is decidedly less impressive than his overall jumps record. This race is a bit longer than he is used to and he has traditionally struggled at Cheltenham, so we wouldn’t back him when Punchestown’s Argento Chase odds are so short.

The last major contender in this event is Tidal Bay, in the Argento Chase antepost odds at 11/2 to win. A second place in the Grade 1 Betfair Chase last start and a third place in the Grade 2 John Smith’s Hurdle to start the season probably make Tidal Bay the most recently successful horse in the running. We really like his chances here and the best of our 2011 Argento Chase tips is that you back Tidal Bay in the antepost odds.

The odds widen at this point, with both Neptune Collonges and Taranis at 10/1 to win. Neptune Collonges is a great horse that has gone loopy, with completely out-of-character performances this season that suggest his career is probably at an end. Similarly, Taranis may have won the Argento Chase last year, but his career after that point signals a tremendous drop in form and a horse past his prime.

The other horses in the Bet365 Argento Chase antepost odds are Little Josh at 11/1, The Tother One at 12/1, Madison Du Berlais at 16/1, Mon Mome at 25/1, and The Sawyer at 33/1. Our Argento Chase tips for these horses are that Little Josh and The Tother One could take a place, Madison Du Berlais is unfortunately a spent force, and both Mon Mome and The Sawyer will simply be trying for a share in the prize money.

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Leading the odds at Bet365 is King Fontaine at 9/2 to win. Having continued a winning streak when coming back this season, King Fontaine looks to make it 5 in a row this weekend. Aside from pulling up in his first chase, King Fontaine has otherwise not finished further back than third and has an overall winning record. With that said, this will be his first Grade level chase and that will see him competing against much stronger competition than he is used to.

Next is Buffalo Bob at 5/1 to win, another unproven talent taking his first shot at a Graded event. His greatest successes have usually come around the 3 mile mark, so he has a good chance in the Peter March Chase despite his spotty record. He also seems to be in rare form this season and a place looks very likely even if he can’t steal another win.

Maktu is at 6/1 on Bet365, coming back to the 3 mile distance after a failed experiment at a longer distance. Unable to return to winning form after the break like King Fontaine did, Maktu has finished second and fifth in his last two starts. His advantages in this race will come from prior Grade level experience and great performances at Haydock. Finishing a hand behind King Fontaine at the start of the season also suggests that Maktu can make this a very close affair.

At 7/1 are both Khachaturian and Becauseicouldntsee, and the former is the safer bet of these two. Khachaturian has a bit more experience at this level, even if the performances haven’t always been up to scratch. A previous chase at Haydock Park is also to his advantage.

Take The Breeze and Sa Suffit are both in the Bet365 odds at 10/1. Take The Breeze is a good choice for someone who likes to bet at long odds, as his last performance suggested the potential to take a big race this season. Sa Suffit also isn’t too bad a choice for the punter with a bit more gamble in them, but the risk is somewhat higher given this will be his first race this season.

Other horses in the odds at Bet365 include Bakbenscher, Frankie Figg and Dom d’Orgeval at 12/1; Palypso De Creek and Major Malarkey at 14/1; Far More Serious at 20/1; Madison Du Berlais, Dream Alliance, and Atouchbetweenacara at 25/1; and Buena Vista at 33/1.

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The top of the odds is Kauto Star at an obscene 8/11. This shouldn’t be too surprising to anyone who follows racing even just casually, as Kauto Star has won this race in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. The race is normally held in December, but had to be postponed until now, so Kauto Star is looking to make it 5 in a row to break the record for most wins, as he is currently tied with the legendary Desert Orchid.

Next in the odds is Long Run, surprisingly close at 5/1. Coming third recently in the Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase, Long Run is a French contender that could definitely score the upset if Kauto Star falters. His 2009 to 2010 season was almost undefeated, with a single third place in the Grade 1 RSA Chase at Cheltenham.

Nacarat follows at 10/1 and he’ll almost certainly finish in the first four places. Whether he can take a place is a different story, and a win is out of the question. Grade 1 competition is just too much for Nacarat to dominate, but he is good enough to beat most of the field.

At 12/1 are Riverside Theatre, Forpadydeplasterer and The Nightingale. Following that is Sizing Europe at 14/1, Planet of Sound at 16/1, Albertas Run at 20/1, Madison Du Berlais at 33/1, and Ollie Magern at 100/1.

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Unsurprisingly, Kauto Star is the favorite at odds of 8/13. The gelding won this race the last 3 times it has been held, and this year he looks to tie for the record of most wins in the King George VI Chase and a new record of 4 successive wins. Winner of the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Kauto Star is in top form to take another King George Chase.

Imperial Commander is next in the odds at William Hill, at 6/1. With a close loss to Kauto Star in the Betfair Stakes, it seems that Imperial Commander will have to expect second place at best, though a win in the Paddy Power Gold Cup keeps some hope in a winning performance. Madison Du Berlais is also in with a chance and is getting odds of 8/1, but an awful run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup means few would risk the money.

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