The Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race is a Grade 2 National Hunt flat race held in Great Britain for horses aged four to six years old. It is scheduled each year at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 209 yards, or 3,410 meters), and it takes place during the Grand National meeting in early April. The event began in 1987 and was upgraded to Grade 2 level in 1995. From 2005 through 2013, it was sponsored by John Smith’s, and since 2014, by Weatherbys Racing Bank. Some horses in the field have previously competed in the Champion Bumper.
Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race Winner List 1987-2022
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rustle | 5 | Michael Bowlby | Nicky Henderson |
| 1988 | Black Moccasin | 5 | W. O'Callaghan | Jenny Pitman |
| 1990 | Going On | 4 | B. McGiff | Sally Hall |
| 1991 | Dual Image | 4 | Adrian Maguire | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1992 | Brief Gale | 5 | Philip Hide | Josh Gifford |
| 1993 | Native Field | 4 | Willie Dwan | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1994 | Nahla | 4 | Sean Curran | Jacqui Doyle |
| 1995 | Dante's Cavalie | 5 | Denis Leahy | David Gandolfo |
| 1996 | Burn Out | 4 | Leighton Aspell | Jeff Pearce |
| 1998 | King's Road | 5 | Martin Keighley | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1999 | King of the Castle | 4 | Liam Corcoran | Jenny Pitman |
| 2000 | Quadco | 6 | Davy Russell | Pat Fahy |
| 2001 | The Bajan Bandit | 6 | Bruce Gibson | Len Lungo |
| 2002 | Kickham | 6 | Philip Fenton | Edward O'Grady |
| 2003 | Classic Native | 5 | Ron Flavin | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2004 | Diamond Sal | 6 | Fergus King | Mary Reveley |
| 2005 | The Cool Guy | 5 | Steven Crawford | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2006 | Pangbourne | 5 | Robert Thornton | Alan King |
| 2007 | Theatrical Moment | 4 | Tony Dobbin | Alan Swinbank |
| 2008 | Honest John | 4 | Keith Mercer | Tom Tate |
| 2009 | Sitting Tennant | 6 | Richard McGrath | Kate Walton |
| 2010 | Megastar | 5 | Jamie Moore | Gary L. Moore |
| 2011 | Steps To Freedom | 5 | Paul Carberry | Gordon Elliott |
| 2012 | The New One | 4 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2013 | Killyglass | 6 | Noel Fehily | Emma Lavelle |
| 2014 | Ballybolley | 5 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2015 | Barters Hill | 5 | David Bass | Ben Pauling |
| 2016 | Bacardys | 5 | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2017 | Lalor | 5 | Richard Johnson | Richard Woollacott |
| 2018 | Portrush Ted | 6 | Gavin Sheehan | Warren Greatrex |
| 2019 | McFabulous | 5 | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2021 | Knappers Hill | 5 | Megan Nicholls | Paul Nicholls |
| 2022 | Lookaway | 5 | Jack Quinlan | Neil King |
What is the total distance to be covered in the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race?
2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 209 yards, or 3,410 meters)
What is the surface of the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race?
The race will be on Turf Surface.
What is the minimum age requirement for Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
The age of the runner must be more than 4 years.
What channel is the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 on?
Champion 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 the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
The Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 is scheduled to happen on day two of Cheltenham Festival 2023 which is 15th March 2023.
What time will the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 begin?
The Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 will begin at 17:30 UK time.
Where will be the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
The Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race is to happen on the Old Course at Cheltenham.
What is the purse for Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023?
The purse for the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race 2023 is expected to be somewhat near £100,000.
What are the most successful Horses for Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race?
There is no horse that won more than one race.
Who is the successful Jockey in Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race History?
Sam Twiston-Davies with The New One (2012) and Ballybolley (2014) are the leading jockey.
Who is the leading trainer in Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race History?
Sam Twiston-Davies with The New One (2012) and Ballybolley (2014) is the leading trainer in Champion Standard Open NH Flan Race.
Who won the Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race?
Lookaway won the Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase of 2022.