Run over 2 miles on the Cheltenham Old Course, the Arkle is a Grade 1 Steeplechase open to horses that are 5 years or older. A maximum of 18 horses will attempt to navigate the 13 fences in an attempt to emulate the three times winner “Arkle” after whom the race is named. Last years race was won by the Nicky Henderson trained Jango Baie (ridden by Nico de Boinville). The current going is “soft”.