Johnny Henderson Chase

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is the last race on day four and the last race of the Cheltenham Festival. The last race of the Cheltenham Festival is a Grade 3 contest just over two miles in length.

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is an interesting race because it's the final chance for jockeys and trainers to make an impression at the Cheltenham Festival. The last race of the Cheltenham Festival is always an intense contest.

Some officials of the Cheltenham Festival have argued that the last race of the Cheltenham Festival is just as important as any other.

Requirements for the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase

There are various requirements for the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase. The race is open to five-year-old horses and older and is a handicap race. There are 14 fences for horses to jump during the race.

Requirements for the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase dictate that any jockey can take part in the race whether amateur or veteran. The prize purse for this race is just under £100,000.

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Betting

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase betting is always intense because this is the last race of the Cheltenham Festival. It is the last chance for punters and bookmakers alike to make some money from the Cheltenham Festival.

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase betting provides good value because the last race of the Cheltenham Festival is a handicap race. Younger, lighter and stronger horses all have to carry extra weight to ensure fairness.

The History of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase

The History of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase dates as far back as 1824 when the first version of the race was held. It is the oldest race on the Cheltenham Festival schedule and the oldest chase race on the National Hunt calendar.

The history of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is based around the father of current trainer, Nicky Henderson. Johnny Henderson played a crucial role in raising funds to buy the Cheltenham racecourse through the 1960s when it looked as though property developers would buy the land.

Record Holders in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase

There are a variety of different record holders in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase from different eras and backgrounds. The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is one of the most historic in jump racing and the titles are among the most prestigious.

There are two horse record holders in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase with two wins each; Top Twenty won the race back-to-back in 1958 and 1959 and Dulwich won the title in 1974 and 1976.

Graham Bradley is one of the most famous current record holders in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase. He rode a total of four winners; Pearlyman (1986), My Young Man (1992), Sound Reveille (1995), Uncle Ernie (1997).

Fulke Walwyn, who also has a race named after himself, trained three winners of this race; Loyal King (1946), Rose & Crown (1953), Richard of Bordeaux (1964).