The Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race in Great Britain is a Grade 2 National Hunt flat race open to fillies and mares aged four to six years. It is run over a distance of around 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 209 yards, or 3,410 meters) at Aintree each year during the Grand National meeting in early April.
The race is named after Nickel Coin, the 1951 Grand National winner and the only recent mare to do so. The race was initially conducted as a Listed event in 2005 before being elevated to Grade 2 level in 2016.
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Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race Winner List 2005-2022
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2005 | Senorita Rumbalita | 4 | Robert Thornton | Alan King |
| 2006 | Rhacophorus | 5 | Ruby Walsh | C J Down |
| 2007 | Turbo Linn | 4 | Tony Dobbin | Alan Swinbank |
| 2008 | Carole’s Legacy | 4 | Andrew Tinkler | Nicky Henderson |
| 2009 | Candy Creek | 5 | Ruby Walsh | John Kiely |
| 2010 | Big Time Billy | 4 | M Byrne[a] | Peter Bowen |
| 2011 | Tempest River | 5 | Daryl Jacob | Ben Case |
| 2012 | Eleven Fifty Nine | 6 | Rachael Green | Anthony Honeyball |
| 2013 | Legacy Gold | 5 | Stephen Crawford[a] | Stuart Crawford |
| 2014 | Avispa | 5 | Robert Thornton | Alan King |
| 2015 | Hollies Pearl | 5 | Sean Bowen | Peter Bowen |
| 2016 | Kayf Grace | 6 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson |
| 2017 | Dame Rose | 4 | Alain Cawley | Richard Hobson |
| 2018 | Getaway Katie Mai | 5 | Jamie Codd[a] | John Queally |
| 2019 | The Glancing Queen | 5 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2021 | Me Too Please | 5 | Rachael Blackmore | Arthur Moore |
| 2022 | Ashroe Diamond | 5 | Patrick Mullins[a] | Willie Mullins |
What is the total Distance to be covered in Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race?
2m 209y (3,410 meters)
What is the Surface of Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race?
Turf
What is the Minimum Age Requirement for Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
Four to six years old.
What Channel is Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 on?
Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 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 Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 is scheduled to happen on the day 3 of Grand National 2023 which is 15th April, 2023.
What Time will Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 Begin?
Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 will begin at 6:20 UK time.
Where will be Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race is to happen on the Aintree Racecourse.
What is the Prize Money for Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
In 2022, the prize money was set to be £50,000 while the winner took home £28,135. This year the prize money is expected to be somewhat between £100,000.
Who is the leading Jockey in the history of Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race?
With 2 wins, Robert Thornton – Senorita Rumbalita (2005), Avispa (2014) and Ruby Walsh – Rhacophorus (2006), Candy Creek (2009) are the leading Jockey’s in the history of Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race.
Who is the leading trainer in the history of Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race?
With 3 wins, Alan King – Senorita Rumbalita (2005), Avispa (2014), The Glancing Queen (2019) is the leading trainer in the history of Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race.