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- Know as the oldest race at the Cheltenham Festival
The Grand Annual Chase, a historic two-mile, 110-yard handicap at Cheltenham with 14 fences, dates back to 1834. In 2021, it moved to Wednesday. Officially, Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase.'
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About the Race
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase is a significant and historic race that takes place at the Cheltenham Festival. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:
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Nature:
- It's a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase.This means it's a highly competitive race where horses carry varying weights based on their past performance.
- It's open to horses aged five years or older.
Course and Distance:
- It's run on the Old Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
- The distance is approximately 2 miles.
- Horses jump 14 fences.
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Significance:
- It's the oldest race at the Cheltenham Festival, and one of the oldest chases in National Hunt racing.
- It's known for being a fast-paced and exciting race.
- The race is named after Johnny Henderson, who played a crucial role in securing the future of Cheltenham Racecourse.
- It is run on the second day of the Cheltenham festival.
Handicap:
- Being a handicap race adds to the excitement, as it aims to level the playing field, making it a very open contest.
In essence, the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is a historic and thrilling race that combines speed, agility, and competitive handicapping.
