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Last Ran: 23rd November 2008

Becher Chase

The Totesport Becher Chase held at Aintree racecourse has become regarded as the form predictor for the John Smith's Grand National which is held the following Spring.The race is run at the same course as the famous Grand National and is the feature race of the day.

Three miles three furlongs is the distance with twenty two fences so we are looking for a horse with great stamina and jumping ability here.

Look for horses that have experience of these fences and are not carrying towards the top weight, at least under 11st. Dont rule out horses that ran well in the previous years Grand National and preferably under the age of nine years.

These of course are just guidelines but statisics show these are the best bets, there has been of course the odd upset but usually the winner has shown in the horses heading the betting.

Race Facts
Age Limit 5yo+
Distance 3m2f
Entrants Open
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Previous Winners of the Becher Chase

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Odds
2008 Black Apalachi (IRE) Denis O'regan D T Hughes 15/2
2007 Mr Pointment Sam Thomas Paul Nicholls 15/2
2006 Eurotrek Liam Heard Paul Nicholls 25/1
2005 Garvivonnian G Cotter Edward P Mitchell 33/1
2004 Silver Birch R Walsh Paul Nicholls 4/1f
2003 Clan Royal L Cooper Jonjo O'Neill 11/2
2002 Ardent Scout Dominic Elsworth Mrs SJ Smith 14/1
2001 Amberleigh House Warren Marston D McCain 33/1
2000 Young Kenny Russ Garritty P Beaumont 9/4f

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