List of British National Hunt races
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A list of notable National Hunt
horse races
which take place annually in Great Britain
, under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority
, including all races which currently hold Grade 1, 2 or 3 status.
† Distances in miles and furlongs
National Hunt racing
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horse races
Horse racing
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which take place annually in Great Britain
Great Britain
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, under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority
British Horseracing Authority
The British Horseracing Authority, also known simply as the BHA, is the regulatory authority for horse racing in Great Britain.It was formed on 31 July 2007, after the merger of the British Horseracing Board and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority .Its stated objectives are to: “provide the most...
, including all races which currently hold Grade 1, 2 or 3 status.
Grade 1
Month |
Race Name |
Type |
Racecourse |
Distance † |
Age |
November | Betfair Chase Betfair Chase The Betfair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt Steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
3m | 5yo + |
November | Fighting Fifth Hurdle Fighting Fifth Hurdle The Fighting Fifth Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newcastle over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Newcastle Newcastle Racecourse Newcastle Racecourse is a horse racing course located at Gosforth Park near Newcastle upon Tyne in England. It stages both flat and National Hunt racing, with its biggest meeting being the Northumberland Plate held annually in June.-History:... |
2m | 4yo + |
December | Henry VIII Novices' Chase Henry VIII Novices' Chase The Henry VIII Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are thirteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Sandown | 2m | 4yo + |
December | Tingle Creek Chase | Chase | Sandown | 2m | 4yo + |
December | Long Walk Hurdle Long Walk Hurdle The Long Walk Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are fourteen hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
3m 1f | 4yo + |
December | Christmas Hurdle Christmas Hurdle The Christmas Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m | 4yo + |
December | King George VI Chase King George VI Chase The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
3m | 4yo + |
December | Feltham Novices' Chase Feltham Novices' Chase The Feltham Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
3m | 4yo + |
December | Finale Juvenile Hurdle Finale Juvenile Hurdle The Finale Juvenile Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged three years. It is run at Chepstow over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Chepstow Chepstow Racecourse Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located just outside the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley which forms the border with England... |
2m ½f | 3yo |
Dec / Jan | Challow Novices' Hurdle Challow Novices' Hurdle The Challow Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
January | Tolworth Hurdle Tolworth Hurdle The Tolworth Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and... |
Hurdle | Sandown | 2m ½f | 4yo + |
January | Victor Chandler Chase Victor Chandler Chase The Victor Chandler Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are thirteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m 1f | 5yo + |
Jan / Feb | Scilly Isles Novices' Chase Scilly Isles Novices' Chase The Scilly Isles Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Sandown | 2m 4½f | 5yo + |
February | Ascot Chase Ascot Chase The Ascot Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 5½ furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m 5½f | 5yo + |
March | Supreme Novices' Hurdle Supreme Novices' Hurdle The Supreme Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
March | Arkle Challenge Trophy | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m | 5yo + |
March | Champion Hurdle Champion Hurdle The Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. As part of a sponsorship agreement with the online sportsbook StanJames.com, the race is now known as the Stan James Champion Hurdle... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
March | Neptune Investment Management Hurdle | Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
March | RSA Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m ½f | 5yo + |
March | Queen Mother Champion Chase Queen Mother Champion Chase The Queen Mother Champion Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m | 5yo + |
March | Champion Bumper Champion Bumper The Champion Bumper is a Grade 1 National Hunt flat race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four to six years. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in... |
Flat | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 4–6yo |
March | Ryanair Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
March | World Hurdle World Hurdle The World Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m | 4yo + |
March | Triumph Hurdle Triumph Hurdle The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 1f | 4yo |
March | Spa Novices' Hurdle Spa Novices' Hurdle The Spa Novices' Hurdle, also known as the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m | 4yo + |
March | Cheltenham Gold Cup Cheltenham Gold Cup The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in the United Kingdom which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 2½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m 2½f | 5yo + |
April | Liverpool Hurdle Liverpool Hurdle The Liverpool Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are thirteen hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
3m ½f | 4yo + |
April | Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle The Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m ½f | 4yo |
April | Totesport Bowl Totesport Bowl The Totesport Bowl is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are nineteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
3m 1f | 5yo + |
April | Melling Chase Melling Chase The Melling Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m 4f | 5yo + |
April | Sefton Novices' Hurdle Sefton Novices' Hurdle The Sefton Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are thirteen hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
3m ½f | 4yo + |
April | Maghull Novices' Chase Maghull Novices' Chase The Maghull Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m | 5yo + |
April | Aintree Hurdle Aintree Hurdle The Aintree Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
Grade 2
Month |
Race Name |
Type |
Racecourse |
Distance † |
Age |
October | Persian War Novices' Hurdle Persian War Novices' Hurdle The Persian War Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Chepstow over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Chepstow Chepstow Racecourse Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located just outside the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley which forms the border with England... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
October | Old Roan Chase Old Roan Chase The Old Roan Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Mildmay Course at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
Oct / Nov | West Yorkshire Hurdle West Yorkshire Hurdle The West Yorkshire Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wetherby, West Yorkshire, over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are thirteen hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Wetherby Wetherby Racecourse Wetherby Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse situated near the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, located from Leeds city centre.-Location:... |
3m 1f | 4yo + |
Oct / Nov | Charlie Hall Chase Charlie Hall Chase The Charlie Hall Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in England which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Wetherby over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are 18 fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Wetherby Wetherby Racecourse Wetherby Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse situated near the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, located from Leeds city centre.-Location:... |
3m 1f | 5yo + |
Oct / Nov | Haldon Gold Cup Haldon Gold Cup The Haldon Gold Cup is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Exeter over a distance of about 2 miles and 1½ furlongs , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Exeter Exeter Racecourse Exeter Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located near the city of Exeter, Devon, England. Locally it is known as Haldon racecourse because of its location on top of the Haldon Hills... |
2m 1½f | 4yo + |
November | Rising Stars Novices' Chase Rising Stars Novices' Chase The Rising Stars Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Wincanton Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Wincanton, Somerset, England.The steeplechase fences are large, making it a good test of a chaser... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
November | Elite Hurdle Elite Hurdle The Elite Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Wincanton Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Wincanton, Somerset, England.The steeplechase fences are large, making it a good test of a chaser... |
2m | 4yo + |
November | Sharp Novices' Hurdle Sharp Novices' Hurdle The Sharp Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
November | Prestbury Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Prestbury Juvenile Novices' Hurdle The Prestbury Juvenile Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old horses. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 3yo |
November | November Novices' Chase November Novices' Chase The November Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m | 4yo + |
November | Hyde Novices' Hurdle Hyde Novices' Hurdle The Hyde Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
November | Amlin 1965 Chase Amlin 1965 Chase The Amlin 1965 Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 2 miles and 3 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m 3f | 4yo + |
November | Ascot Hurdle Ascot Hurdle The Ascot Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 3½ furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m 3½f | 4yo + |
Nov / Dec | Worcester Novices' Chase Worcester Novices' Chase The Worcester Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
3m | 4yo + |
Nov / Dec | Berkshire Novices' Chase Berkshire Novices' Chase The Berkshire Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury, Berkshire, over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
Nov / Dec | Long Distance Hurdle Long Distance Hurdle The Long Distance Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 3 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
3m ½f | 4yo + |
Nov / Dec | Peterborough Chase Peterborough Chase The Peterborough Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Huntingdon over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Huntingdon Huntingdon Racecourse Huntingdon Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in The Stukeleys near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England.It is also the venue for the annual Mascot Grand National, a race between the mascots of various football and other sports teams.... |
2m 4½f | 4yo + |
December | Winter Novices' Hurdle Winter Novices' Hurdle The Winter Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Sandown | 2m 4½f | 4yo + |
December | Relkeel Hurdle Relkeel Hurdle The Relkeel Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 4½f | 4yo + |
December | Boylesports.com International Boylesports.com International Hurdle The StanJames.com International is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 1f | 4yo + |
December | Bristol Novices' Hurdle Bristol Novices' Hurdle The Bristol Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m | 4yo + |
December | December Novices' Chase December Novices' Chase The December Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Lingfield Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Lingfield | 3m | 4yo + |
December | Summit Junior Hurdle Summit Junior Hurdle The Summit Junior Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged three years. It is run at Lingfield Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Lingfield | 2m ½f | 3yo |
December | Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle The Kennel Gate Novices Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Britain. It is run at Ascot Racecourse in December over a distance of 2 miles.-Recent Winners:* Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr". The 2009 race was abandoned because of snow.... |
Hurdle | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m | 4yo + |
December | Noel Novices' Chase Noel Novices' Chase The Noel Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Britain. It is staged at Ascot Racecourse in December, over a distance of 2 miles and 3 furlongs.-Recent Winners:* Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr".... |
Chase | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m 3f | 4yo + |
December | Championship Standard Open NHF Race Championship Standard Open NH Flat Race The Championship Standard Open NH Flat Race is a Grade 2 National Hunt flat race in Britain. It is run at Ascot Racecourse in December over a distance of 2 miles.-Winners:* Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr".... |
Flat | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m | 4–6yo |
December | Wayward Lad Novices' Chase Wayward Lad Novices' Chase The Wayward Lad Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m | 4yo + |
December | Desert Orchid Chase Desert Orchid Chase The Desert Orchid Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m | 4yo + |
January | Dipper Novices' Chase Dipper Novices' Chase The Dipper Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
January | Leamington Novices' Hurdle Leamington Novices' Hurdle The Leamington Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Warwick over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice... |
Hurdle | Warwick Warwick Racecourse Warwick Racecourse is a horse racing course in Warwick, England. It is a leading flat racing and steeple chasing course, and has a programme of 25 meetings throughout the year, many of which are televised. The first stand was built in 1808, it has recently undergone a major refurbishment of its... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
January | Warfield Mares' Hurdle | Hurdle | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
3m | 4yo + |
January | Holloway's Hurdle Holloway's Hurdle The Holloway's Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 3½ furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
2m 3½f | 4yo + |
January | Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle The Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
January | Altcar Novices' Chase | Chase | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
2m 4f | 5yo + |
January | Champion Hurdle Trial Champion Hurdle Trial The StanJames.com Champion Hurdle Trial is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. From 2011, the race will be sponsored by the online sportsbook StanJames.com. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards ,... |
Hurdle | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
January | Peter Marsh Chase Peter Marsh Chase The Peter Marsh Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped. It is a limited handicap race, and it is scheduled to... |
Chase | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
3m | 5yo + |
January | Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle The Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 1f | 4yo |
January | Cotswold Chase Cotswold Chase The Cotswold Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 1½ furlongs , and during its running there are nineteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m 1½f | 5yo + |
January | Classic Novices' Hurdle Classic Novices' Hurdle The Classic Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped. The race is... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 4½f | 4yo + |
January | Cleeve Hurdle Cleeve Hurdle The Cleeve Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m | 5yo + |
Jan / Feb | River Don Novices' Hurdle River Don Novices' Hurdle The River Don Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Doncaster Racecourse over a distance of about 3 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Doncaster Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Racecourse is a racecourse in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It hosts two of Great Britain's 31 Group 1 flat races, the St Leger Stakes and the Racing Post Trophy.- History :... |
3m ½f | 4yo + |
Jan / Feb | Lightning Novices' Chase Lightning Novices' Chase The Lightning Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Doncaster Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Racecourse is a racecourse in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It hosts two of Great Britain's 31 Group 1 flat races, the St Leger Stakes and the Racing Post Trophy.- History :... |
2m ½f | 5yo + |
Jan / Feb | Doncaster Mares' Hurdle | Hurdle | Doncaster Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Racecourse is a racecourse in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It hosts two of Great Britain's 31 Group 1 flat races, the St Leger Stakes and the Racing Post Trophy.- History :... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
Jan / Feb | Towton Novices' Chase Towton Novices' Chase The Towton Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Wetherby over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Wetherby Wetherby Racecourse Wetherby Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse situated near the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, located from Leeds city centre.-Location:... |
3m 1f | 5yo + |
February | Kingmaker Novices' Chase Kingmaker Novices' Chase The Kingmaker Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Warwick over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Warwick Warwick Racecourse Warwick Racecourse is a horse racing course in Warwick, England. It is a leading flat racing and steeple chasing course, and has a programme of 25 meetings throughout the year, many of which are televised. The first stand was built in 1808, it has recently undergone a major refurbishment of its... |
2m | 5yo + |
February | Aon Chase Aon Chase The Aon Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in February.The... |
Chase | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
3m | 5yo + |
February | Game Spirit Chase Game Spirit Chase The Game Spirit Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are thirteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
2m 1f | 5yo + |
February | Winter Bumper Winter Bumper The Winter Bumper is a Grade 2 National Hunt flat race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four to six years. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in February.... |
Flat | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
2m ½f | 4–6yo |
February | Reynoldstown Novices' Chase Reynoldstown Novices' Chase The Reynoldstown Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are twenty fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Ascot Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races... |
3m | 5yo + |
February | Rendlesham Hurdle Rendlesham Hurdle The Rendlesham Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
3m 1f | 4yo + |
February | Prestige Novices' Hurdle Prestige Novices' Hurdle The Prestige Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
3m 1f | 4yo + |
February | Kingwell Hurdle Kingwell Hurdle The Kingwell Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in... |
Hurdle | Wincanton Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Wincanton, Somerset, England.The steeplechase fences are large, making it a good test of a chaser... |
2m | 4yo + |
February | Adonis Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Adonis Juvenile Novices' Hurdle The Adonis Juvenile Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m | 4yo |
February | Pendil Novices' Chase Pendil Novices' Chase The Pendil Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m 4½f | 5yo + |
February | Dovecote Novices' Hurdle Dovecote Novices' Hurdle The Dovecote Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m | 4yo+ |
February | National Spirit Hurdle National Spirit Hurdle The National Spirit Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Fontwell Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Fontwell Fontwell Park Racecourse Fontwell Park Racecourse is a horse racing course located in the village of Fontwell in West Sussex, England. It features a figure-of-eight chase course and an oval hurdles course.... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
Feb / March | Premier Kelso Hurdle | Hurdle | Kelso Kelso Racecourse Kelso Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Kelso, Scotland. The official website describes the course as Britain's Friendliest Racecourse. In 2007, it was voted the Best Small Course in Scotland and the North of England.-History:... |
2m 2f | 4yo + |
March | David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt horse race in Great Britain which is open to mares aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
March | Jewson Novices' Chase Jewson Novices' Chase The Jewson Novices' Chase is a Grade Two National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 4f | 5yo + |
April | Manifesto Novices' Chase Manifesto Novices' Chase The Manifesto Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m 4f | 5yo + |
April | Top Novices' Hurdle Top Novices' Hurdle The Top Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
April | Mildmay Novices' Chase Mildmay Novices' Chase The Mildmay Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Mildmay course at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are nineteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
3m 1f | 5yo + |
April | Mersey Novices' Hurdle Mersey Novices' Hurdle The Mersey Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Aintree, Merseyside, over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m 4f | 4yo + |
April | Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race The Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race is a Grade 2 National Hunt flat race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four to six years. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Grand National meeting in early... |
Flat | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m 1f | 4–6yo |
April | Silver Trophy Chase Silver Trophy Chase The Silver Trophy Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
April | Future Champion Novices' Chase Future Champion Novices' Chase The Future Champion Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ayr, Scotland, over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Ayr Ayr Racecourse Ayr Racecourse at Whitletts Road, Ayr, Scotland, was opened on 1907. The track is a left-handed, oval track, thirteen furlongs in circumference, with a straight run-in of half a mile. There are courses for flat and for National Hunt racing... |
2m 4f | 5yo + |
April | Scottish Champion Hurdle Scottish Champion Hurdle The Scottish Champion Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Scotland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ayr, South Ayrshire, over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Ayr Ayr Racecourse Ayr Racecourse at Whitletts Road, Ayr, Scotland, was opened on 1907. The track is a left-handed, oval track, thirteen furlongs in circumference, with a straight run-in of half a mile. There are courses for flat and for National Hunt racing... |
2m | 4yo + |
April | Celebration Chase Celebration Chase The Celebration Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are thirteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Sandown | 2m | 5yo + |
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November | Rewards4Racing Handicap Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m 3½f | 4yo + |
November | Paddy Power Gold Cup Paddy Power Gold Cup The Paddy Power Gold Cup is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there are fifteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 4½f | 4yo + |
November | Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Greatwood Handicap Hurdle The Greatwood Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
Nov / Dec | Hennessy Gold Cup | Chase | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
3m 2½f | 4yo + |
December | Boylesports.com Gold Cup Boylesports.com Gold Cup The Boylesports.com Gold Cup is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
December | Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase The Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wetherby over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Wetherby Wetherby Racecourse Wetherby Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse situated near the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, located from Leeds city centre.-Location:... |
3m 1f | 4yo + |
December | Welsh National Welsh National The Welsh National is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Chepstow, Wales, over a distance of about 3 miles and 5½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Chepstow Chepstow Racecourse Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located just outside the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley which forms the border with England... |
3m 5½f | 4yo + |
January | Victorchandler.com Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
January | Classic Chase Classic Chase The Classic Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Warwick over a distance of about 3 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Warwick Warwick Racecourse Warwick Racecourse is a horse racing course in Warwick, England. It is a leading flat racing and steeple chasing course, and has a programme of 25 meetings throughout the year, many of which are televised. The first stand was built in 1808, it has recently undergone a major refurbishment of its... |
3m 5f | 5yo + |
January | Betfair Trophy Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
Jan / Feb | Heroes Handicap Hurdle Heroes Handicap Hurdle The Heroes Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 6 furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Sandown | 2m 6f | 4yo + |
February | Totesport Trophy Totesport Trophy The Totesport Trophy is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
2m ½f | 4yo + |
February | Grand National Trial | Chase | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
3m 4f | 5yo + |
February | Racing Post Chase Racing Post Chase The Racing Post Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
3m | 5yo + |
Feb / March | Greatwood Gold Cup | Chase | Newbury Newbury Racecourse Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse in the civil parish of Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England. It has courses for flat races and over jumps... |
2m 4f | 5yo + |
March | Paddy Power Novices' Handicap Hurdle | Hurdle | Sandown | 2m 4f | 4–7yo |
March | Festival Trophy Handicap Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m ½f | 5yo + |
March | Coral Cup Coral Cup The Coral Cup is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
March | Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle The Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 4yo |
March | Byrne Group Plate | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
March | Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle The Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 1f | 5yo + |
March | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are fourteen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m ½f | 5yo + |
April | Red Rum Handicap Chase Red Rum Handicap Chase The Red Rum Handicap Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Mildmay course at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
2m | 5yo + |
April | John Smith's Handicap Hurdle | Hurdle | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
3m ½f | 4yo + |
April | Grand National Grand National The Grand National is a world-famous National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap chase run over a distance of four miles and 856 yards , with horses jumping thirty fences over two circuits of Aintree's National Course... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
4m 4f | 6yo + |
April | Scottish Grand National Scottish Grand National The Scottish Grand National is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Ayr, Scotland, over a distance of approximately 4 miles and 110 yards and 27 fences... |
Chase | Ayr Ayr Racecourse Ayr Racecourse at Whitletts Road, Ayr, Scotland, was opened on 1907. The track is a left-handed, oval track, thirteen furlongs in circumference, with a straight run-in of half a mile. There are courses for flat and for National Hunt racing... |
4m 1f | 5yo + |
April | Bet365 Gold Cup Bet365 Gold Cup The Bet365 Gold Cup is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 3 miles and 5½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-four fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Sandown | 3m 5½f | 5yo + |
May | Swinton Handicap Hurdle Swinton Handicap Hurdle The Swinton Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 2 miles , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Haydock Haydock Park Racecourse Haydock Park Racecourse is a racecourse in Haydock, Merseyside, England. The track is a mostly flat left-handed oval of around 1 mile 5 furlongs with a very slight rise on the run-in. There are courses for flat racing and National Hunt racing... |
2m | 4yo + |
Selected other races
Month |
Race Name |
Type |
Racecourse |
Distance † |
Age |
November | Becher Chase Becher Chase The Becher Chase is a Listed National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 3 miles and 2 furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-one fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Aintree Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s.... |
3m 2f | 5yo + |
December | Castleford Chase Castleford Chase The Castleford Chase is a National Hunt handicap chase in the United Kingdom for five-year-old and above horses. It is run over a distance of 2 miles at Wetherby Racecourse in December. There are twelve fences to be jumped in the race.... |
Chase | Wetherby Wetherby Racecourse Wetherby Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse situated near the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, England, located from Leeds city centre.-Location:... |
2m | 5yo + |
January | Lanzarote Hurdle Lanzarote Hurdle The Lanzarote Hurdle is a National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Kempton Kempton Park Racecourse Kempton Park Racecourse is a horse racing track in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England, which is a western suburb of London 16 miles from the city centre. The site is set in of land.... |
2m 5f | 4yo + |
Jan / Feb | Contenders Hurdle Contenders Hurdle The Contenders Hurdle is a Listed National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Sandown | 2m ½f | 5yo + |
February | Eider Chase Eider Chase The Eider Chase is National Hunt race in Great Britain. It is run at Newcastle Racecourse in February, over a distance of 4 miles and 1 furlong.... |
Chase | Newcastle Newcastle Racecourse Newcastle Racecourse is a horse racing course located at Gosforth Park near Newcastle upon Tyne in England. It stages both flat and National Hunt racing, with its biggest meeting being the Northumberland Plate held annually in June.-History:... |
4m 1f | 5yo + |
March | Imperial Cup Imperial Cup The Imperial Cup is a Listed National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 110 yards , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Sandown | 2m | 4yo + |
March | Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase is a National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Cross-Country Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 7 furlongs , and during its running there are thirty-two obstacles to be... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m 7f | 5yo + |
March | Centenary Novices' Handicap Chase | Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
March | National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup is a National Hunt chase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about , and during its running there are twenty-four fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
4m | 5yo + |
March | Pertemps Final Pertemps Final The Pertemps Final is a Listed National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m | 5yo + |
March | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a National Hunt chase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 1½ furlongs , and during its running there are nineteen fences to be... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m 1½f | 5yo + |
March | Christie's Foxhunter Chase Christie's Foxhunter Chase The Christie's Foxhunter Chase is a National Hunt chase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 2½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
3m 2½f | 5yo + |
March | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Hurdle Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle is a National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain for conditional jockeys which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs , and during its running there... |
Hurdle | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 4½f | 4yo + |
March | Midlands Grand National | Chase | Uttoxeter Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse in the town of Uttoxeter, in Staffordshire, England.Uttoxeter is a left-handed oval shaped course of one mile two and a half furlongs in circumference.... |
4m 1f | 5yo + |
Discontinued
Last Run |
Race Name |
Type |
Racecourse |
Distance † |
Age |
Jan 2006 | Churchill Road Hurdle Churchill Road Hurdle The Churchill Road Hurdle was a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which was open to horses aged four years or older. It was run at Lingfield Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 3½ furlongs , and during its running there were ten hurdles to be jumped... |
Hurdle | Lingfield | 2m 3½f | 4yo + |
March 2004 | Cathcart Challenge Cup Cathcart Challenge Cup The Cathcart Challenge Cup was a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which was open to horses aged five years or older. It was run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there were seventeen fences to be jumped... |
Chase | Cheltenham Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire... |
2m 5f | 5yo + |
† Distances in miles and furlongs