In the United Kingdom, the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase available to horses aged five and over. It is contested over a distance of around 2 miles (1 mile 7 furlongs and 199 yards, or 3,199 meters) on the Old Course at Cheltenham, and there are fourteen fences to leap throughout the race. It’s a handicap race scheduled every year in March at the Cheltenham Festival.
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Winner List 1946-2022
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Loyal King | 6 | Dan Moore | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1947 | Rope Trick | 6 | Tony Doyle | Verly Bewicke |
| 1948 | Clare Man | 7 | Charlie Hook | Walter Nightingall |
| 1950 | Norborne | 6 | Eddie Reavey | Geoffrey Champneys |
| 1951 | Merry Court | 6 | Tim Molony | Tom Yates |
| 1952 | Marcianus | 6 | Tim Molony | George Beeby |
| 1953 | Rose & Crown | 6 | Johnny Bullock | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1954 | Hipparchus | 5 | Jack Dowdeswell | Peter Rice-Stringer |
| 1956 | Rosenkavalier | 7 | Harry Sprague | Bob Turnell |
| 1957 | Sir Edmund | 7 | Bert Morrow | Alec Kilpatrick |
| 1958 | Top Twenty | 9 | Francis Shortt | Clem Magnier |
| 1959 | Top Twenty | 10 | Fred Winter | Clem Magnier |
| 1960 | Monsieur Trois Etoiles | 8 | Frankie Carroll | Jimmy Brogan |
| 1961 | Barberyn | 6 | Michael Scudamore | Willie Stephenson |
| 1962 | Moretons | 9 | Bill Rees | Peter Cazalet |
| 1963 | Anner Loch | 8 | David Nicholson | John Hicks |
| 1964 | Richard of Bordeaux | 9 | Willie Robinson | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1965 | Fort Rouge | 7 | George Milburn | Ken Oliver |
| 1966 | Well Packed | 8 | Tommy Stack | Bobby Renton |
| 1967 | San Angelo | 7 | John Buckingham | Edward Courage |
| 1968 | Hal's Farewell | 7 | Jeff King | Peter Bailey |
| 1969 | All Glory | 8 | Anthony Robinson | John Edwards |
| 1970 | Fortina's Palace | 7 | Peter Jones | Michael Scudamore |
| 1971 | Khan | 7 | Frankie Carroll | Mick Burke |
| 1972 | Tudor Dance | 6 | Jeff King | Bob Turnell |
| 1973 | Coolera Prince | 8 | Nigel Wakley | Tim Handel |
| 1974 | Dulwich | 7 | Taffy Salaman | Colin Davies |
| 1976 | Dulwich | 9 | Bob Davies | Colin Davies |
| 1977 | Tom Morgan | 8 | Tommy Stack | Ken Oliver |
| 1978 | Young Arthur | 9 | Allen Webb | Derek Kent |
| 1979 | Casbah | 12 | Graham Thorner | Tim Forster |
| 1980 | Stopped | 8 | Ben de Haan | Fred Winter |
| 1981 | Friendly Alliance | 8 | John Francome | Fred Winter |
| 1982 | Reldis | 8 | Paul Barton | David Gandolfo |
| 1983 | Churchfield Boy | 7 | Joe Byrne | Michael Cunningham |
| 1984 | Mossy Moore | 8 | Jonjo O'Neill | Brian Chinn |
| 1985 | Kathies Lad | 8 | Steve Smith Eccles | Alan Jarvis |
| 1986 | Pearlyman | 7 | Graham Bradley | John Edwards |
| 1987 | French Union | 9 | Richard Dunwoody | David Nicholson |
| 1988 | Vodkatini | 9 | Richard Rowe | Josh Gifford |
| 1989 | Pukka Major | 8 | Peter Scudamore | Tim Thomson Jones |
| 1990 | Katabatic | 7 | Hywel Davies | Andrew Turnell |
| 1991 | Aldino | 8 | Jamie Osborne | Oliver Sherwood |
| 1992 | My Young Man | 7 | Graham Bradley | Charlie Brooks |
| 1993 | Space Fair | 10 | Adrian Maguire | Richard Lee |
| 1994 | Snitton Lane | 8 | David Bridgwater | William Clay |
| 1995 | Sound Reveille | 7 | Graham Bradley | Charlie Brooks |
| 1996 | Kibreet | 9 | Tony McCoy | Philip Hobbs |
| 1997 | Uncle Ernie | 12 | Graham Bradley | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1998 | Edredon Bleu | 6 | Tony McCoy | Henrietta Knight |
| 1999 | Space Trucker | 8 | Shay Barry | Jessica Harrington |
| 2000 | Samakaan | 7 | Norman Williamson | Venetia Williams |
| 2002 | Fadoudal du Cochet | 9 | David Casey | Arthur Moore |
| 2003 | Palarshan | 5 | Mark Bradburne | Henry Daly |
| 2004 | St Pirran | 9 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2005 | Fota Island | 9 | Paul Carberry | Mouse Morris |
| 2006 | Greenhope | 8 | Andrew Tinkler | Nicky Henderson |
| 2007 | Andreas | 7 | Robert Thornton | Paul Nicholls |
| 2008 | Tiger Cry | 10 | Davy Russell | Arthur Moore |
| 2009 | Oh Crick | 6 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2010 | Pigeon Island | 7 | Paddy Brennan | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2011 | Oiseau de Nuit | 9 | Steven Clements | Colin Tizzard |
| 2012 | Bellvano | 8 | Paul Carberry | Nicky Henderson |
| 2013 | Alderwood | 9 | Tony McCoy | Thomas Mullins |
| 2014 | Savello | 8 | Davy Russell | Tony Martin |
| 2015 | Next Sensation | 8 | Tom Scudamore | Michael Scudamore, Jr. |
| 2016 | Solar Impulse | 6 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2017 | Rock the World | 9 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington |
| 2018 | Le Prezien | 7 | Barry Geraghty | Paul Nicholls |
| 2019 | Croco Bay | 12 | Kielan Woods | Ben Case |
| 2020 | Chosen Mate | 7 | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott |
| 2021 | Sky Pirate | 8 | Nick Scholfield | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2022 | Global Citizen | 10 | Kielan Woods | Ben Pauling |
What is the total distance to be covered in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase?
1m 7f 99y (3,499 meters)
What is the surface of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase?
The race will be on Turf Surface.
What is the minimum age requirement for Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023?
The age of the runner must be more than 5 years.
What channel is the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023 on?
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2022 will be broadcasted on iTV1 and Racing TV. Besides this, you can approach various online streaming media services to watch the race live.
When is the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023?
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023 is scheduled to happen on day two of Cheltenham Festival 2023 which is 15th March 2023.
What time will the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023 Begin?
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023 will begin at 16:50 UK time.
Where will be the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023?
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is to happen on the Old Course at Cheltenham.
What is the Purse for Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023?
The purse for the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase 2023 is expected to be somewhat near £100,000. In 2021, the winner took home £46,423 from the total prize pool of £82,500.
What are the most Successful Horses for Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase?
Here is the list of the most successful horse for Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase:
- Top Twenty: 1958, 1959
- Dulwich: 1974, 1976
Who is the successful Jockey in Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase History?
Here are a few of the jockeys with up to 4 wins with different horses.
- Graham Bradley: Pearlyman (1986), My Young Man (1992), Sound Reveille (1995), Uncle Ernie (1997)
Who is the leading trainer in Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase History?
Here is the most successful trainer in Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase History.
- Paul Nicholls: St Pirran (2004), Andreas (2007), Solar Impulse (2016) and Le Prezien (2018)
Who won the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase?
Global Citizen won the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase of 2022.