List of British National Hunt races

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A list of notable National Hunt horse races which take place annually in Great Britain, under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority, including all races which currently hold Grade 1, 2 or Premier Handicap status.

History of the National Hunt Pattern

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A National Hunt (NH) Pattern of important races was first recognized in 1964 when the Horserace Betting Levy Board made a grant of £64,000 to fund a "prestige race allocation" split between the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Grand National. In 1968 a Jump Racing Pattern Committee headed by Lord Leverhulme recommended the creation of a formal NH Pattern, which came into being in 1969 with 14 races initially. The Pattern underwent further revisions in the 1980s and was subject to a major change in 1989 when the Jockey Club, the governing body of British horseracing at the time, overhauled the Pattern to create a mid-season and season-ending Grade 1 race in each of twelve categories, with lead-up Grade 2 races and a set of 14 major handicaps of Grade 3 status.[1] This forms the basis of the current Pattern, which has since been subject to further changes in status and number of races, most recently for the 2023–24 season.[2] Major changes took place in the 2022–23 season when the Grade 3 handicaps were renamed Premier Handicaps and Listed handicaps were removed from the pattern, either becoming Premier Handicaps or being downgraded to Class 2 status.[3][4]

Grade 1

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Month
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Age/Sex
 2024–25 winner
November Betfair Chase Chase Haydock 3m 1½f 5yo+
Nov / Dec Fighting Fifth Hurdle Hurdle Newcastle 2m 4yo+
December Henry VIII Novices' Chase Chase Sandown 2m 4yo+
December Tingle Creek Chase Chase Sandown 2m 4yo+
December Long Walk Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 3m 1f 4yo+
December Kauto Star Novices' Chase Chase Kempton 3m 4yo+
December Christmas Hurdle Hurdle Kempton 2m 4yo+
December King George VI Chase Chase Kempton 3m 4yo+
December Formby Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m ½f 3yo+
December Challow Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 2m 4½f 4yo+
January Clarence House Chase Chase Ascot 2m 1f 5yo+
Jan / Feb Scilly Isles Novices' Chase Chase Sandown 2m 4½f 5yo+
February Ascot Chase Chase Ascot 2m 5f 5yo+
March Supreme Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m ½f 4yo+
March Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Cheltenham 2m 5yo+
March Champion Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m ½f 4yo+
March Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 4f 4yo+ m
March Gallagher Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 5f 4yo+
March Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m ½f 5yo+
March Queen Mother Champion Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 5yo+
March Champion Bumper Flat Cheltenham 2m ½f 4yo * 4–6yo
March Ryanair Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 5yo+
March Stayers' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 3m 4yo+
March Triumph Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo
March Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 3m 4yo+
March Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Cheltenham 3m 2½f 5yo+
April Manifesto Novices' Chase Chase Aintree 2m 4f 5yo+
April Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m 1f 4yo
April Aintree Bowl Chase Aintree 3m 1f 5yo+
April Aintree Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m 4f 4yo+
April Top Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m ½f 4yo+
April Mildmay Novices' Chase Chase Aintree 3m 1f 5yo+
April Melling Chase Chase Aintree 2m 4f 5yo+
April Sefton Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 3m ½f 4yo+
April Mersey Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m 4f 4yo+
April Liverpool Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 3m ½f 4yo+
April Maghull Novices' Chase Chase Aintree 2m 5yo+
April Celebration Chase Chase Sandown 2m 5yo+

Grade 2

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Month
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Age/Sex
 2024–25 winner
October Persian War Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Chepstow 2m 3½f 4yo+
October Sharp Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m ½f 4yo+
October Old Roan Chase Chase Aintree 2m 4f 4yo+
Oct / Nov West Yorkshire Hurdle Hurdle Wetherby 3m 4yo+
Oct / Nov Charlie Hall Chase Chase Wetherby 3m 5yo+
Oct / Nov Haldon Gold Cup Chase Exeter 2m 1½f 4yo+
November Rising Stars Novices' Chase Chase Wincanton 2m 4f 4yo+
November Elite Hurdle Hurdle Wincanton 1m 7f 4yo+
November November Novices' Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4yo+
November Hyde Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 5f 4yo+
November Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m ½f 3yo
November Shloer Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 5yo+
November Newton Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 1m 7½f 4yo+
November 1965 Chase Chase Ascot 2m 5f 4yo+
November Ascot Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 3½f 4yo+
Nov / Dec John Francome Novices' Chase Chase Newbury 2m 4f 4yo+
Nov / Dec Long Distance Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 3m 4yo+
December Winter Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 4f 4yo+
December Esher Novices' Chase Chase Sandown 3m 4yo+
December Peterborough Chase Chase Huntingdon 2m 4½f 4yo+
December Bristol Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 3m 4yo+
December Noel Novices' Chase Chase Ascot 2m 3f 4yo+
December Wayward Lad Novices' Chase Chase Kempton 2m 4yo+
December Desert Orchid Handicap Chase Chase Kempton 2m 4yo+
December Finale Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Chepstow 2m ½f 3yo
January Relkeel Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 4½f 4yo+
January Hampton Novices' Chase Chase Warwick 3m 5yo+
January Towton Novices' Chase Chase Wetherby 2m 3½f 5yo+
January Silviniaco Conti Chase Chase Kempton 2m 4½f 5yo+
January Lightning Novices' Chase Chase Windsor 2m 5yo+
January Warfield Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 7½f 4yo+ m
January Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 1m 7½f 4yo+
January Finesse Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo
January Cotswold Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 1½f 5yo+
January International Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo+
January Cleeve Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 3m 5yo+
January Classic Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 4½f 4yo+
Jan / Feb Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Doncaster 2m ½f 4yo+ m
Jan / Feb River Don Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Doncaster 3m ½f 4yo+
February Kingmaker Novices' Chase Chase Warwick 2m 5yo+
February Denman Chase Chase Newbury 2m 7½f 5yo+
February Game Spirit Chase Chase Newbury 2m ½f 5yo+
February Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 4f 4yo+ m
February Reynoldstown Novices' Chase Chase Ascot 3m 5yo+
February Rendlesham Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 3m ½f 4yo+
February Prestige Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 3m ½f 4yo+
February Kingwell Hurdle Hurdle Wincanton 1m 7f 4yo+
February Adonis Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Kempton 2m 4yo
February Pendil Novices' Chase Chase Kempton 2m 4½f 5yo+
February Dovecote Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Kempton 2m 4yo+
February National Spirit Hurdle Hurdle Fontwell 2m 3f 4yo+
March Premier Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Kelso 2m 2f 4yo+
March National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup Chase Cheltenham 3m 6f 5yo+
March Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo+ m
March Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 4yo+ m
March British EBF 'National Hunt' Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 2m 4½f 4yo+ m
April Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Flat Aintree 2m 1f 4–6yo m
April Champion Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Flat Aintree 2m 1f 4–6yo
April Silver Trophy Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 5f 5yo+
April British EBF Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Final Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 5yo+ m
April Scottish Champion Hurdle Hurdle Ayr 2m 4yo+
April Oaksey Chase Chase Sandown 2m 7f 5yo+
April bet365 Select Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 5½f 4yo+

Premier Handicaps

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Month
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Age
 2024-25 winner
May Swinton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 1m 7½f 4yo+ Pickanumber
July Summer Plate Chase Market Rasen 2m 5½f 4yo+ Sure Touch
Oct / Nov Each-Way Extra at bet365 Handicap Chase Chase Wetherby 2m 3½f 4yo+
Oct / Nov Byrne Group Handicap Chase Chase Ascot 2m 1f 4yo+
Oct / Nov Sodexo Live! Gold Cup Chase Ascot 3m 4yo+
November Badger Beer Handicap Chase Chase Wincanton 3m 1f 4yo+
November Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 4yo+
November Jewson Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 3½f 4yo+
November Greatwood Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m ½f 4yo+
November Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 3m ½f 4yo+
Nov / Dec Gerry Feilden Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 2m ½f 4yo+
Nov / Dec Coral Gold Cup Chase Newbury 3m 2½f 4yo+
Nov / Dec Rehearsal Handicap Chase Chase Newcastle 2m 7½f 4yo+
December Becher Chase Chase Aintree 3m 2f 5yo+
December Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 2f 4yo+
December December Gold Cup Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 4yo+
December Betfair Exchange Trophy Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 4yo+
December Ascot Silver Cup Chase Ascot 3m 4yo+
December Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase Chase Wetherby 3m 1f 4yo+
December Welsh Grand National Chase Chepstow 3m 6½f 4yo+
021 January Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 5yo+
022 January Classic Chase Chase Warwick 3m 5f 5yo+
023 January Peter Marsh Chase Chase Haydock 3m 1½f 5yo+
024 January Paddy Power Cheltenham Countdown Podcast Hcap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 5f 5yo+
025 January Great Yorkshire Chase Chase Doncaster 3m 5yo+
026 Jan / Feb Heroes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 7½f 4yo+
027 February Betfair Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 2m ½f 4yo+
028 February Swinley Chase Chase Ascot 3m 5yo+
029 February Grand National Trial Chase Haydock 3m 4½f 5yo+
030 February Coral Trophy Handicap Chase Chase Kempton 3m 5yo+
031 March Greatwood Gold Cup Chase Newbury 2m 4f 5yo+
032 March EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final Hurdle Sandown 2m 4f 4yo * 4–7yo
034 March Betfair Serial Winners Fund Novices' Handicap Chase Chase Sandown 2m 4f 5yo+
035 March Ultima Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 1f 5yo+
036 March Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m ½f 4yo
037 March Coral Cup Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 5f 4yo+
038 March Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 5yo+
038 March Turner's Novices' Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4f 5yo+
039 March Pertemps Final Hurdle Cheltenham 3m 5yo+
040 March TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 5yo+
041 March County Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 1f 5yo+
042 March Midlands Grand National Chase Uttoxeter 4m 2f 5yo+
043 April Red Rum Handicap Chase Chase Aintree 2m 5yo+
044 April William Hill Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m 4f 4yo+
045 April Topham Chase Chase Aintree 2m 5f 5yo+
046 April Bridle Road Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 3m ½f 4yo+
047 April Freebooter Handicap Chase Chase Aintree 3m 1f 5yo+
048 April Grand National Chase Aintree 4m 2½f 7yo+
049 April KTDA Fillies' Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo f
050 April Scotty Brand Handicap Chase Chase Ayr 2m ½f 5yo+
051 April Scottish Grand National Chase Ayr 4m 5yo+
052 April bet365 Gold Cup Chase Sandown 3m 5½f 5yo+

Listed

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Month
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Age/Sex
 2024–25 winner
October Robert Mottram Memorial Trophy Chase Chepstow 2m 3½f 4yo+
October Trustatrader Approved & Reviewed Trades People Hurdle Hurdle Kempton 2m 4yo+
Oct / Nov Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Wetherby 2m 3yo
Oct / Nov Wetherby Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Wetherby 2m 4yo+ m
November Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase Chase Carlisle 2m 4f 4yo+
November Houghton Mares' Chase Chase Carlisle 2m 4f 4yo+ m
November Yorton Stallions Mares' Novices' Chase Chase Bangor 2m 1½f 4yo+
November From The Horse's Mouth Podcast Novices' Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m ½f 5yo+
November Karndean Designflooring Mares' Flat Race Flat Cheltenham 2m ½f 4–5yo m
November Turners Open National Hunt Flat Race Flat Cheltenham 2m ½f 4–5yo
November Racing TV Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Kempton 2m 4f 4yo+ m
November Bud Booth Mares' Chase Chase Market Rasen 3m 4yo+ m
Nov / Dec Bet In-Race With Coral Filles' Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 2m ½f 3yo f
Nov / Dec Coral Racing-Super-Series Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Newbury 2m ½f 4yo+
December Boylesports Daily Money Back 2nd Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m 1f 3yo
December Claremont Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 4yo+
December Henrietta Knight Mares' Open National Hunt Flat Race Flat Huntingdon 2m 4–5yo
December Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase Chase Warwick 2m 4f 4yo+
December UNNAMED Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Doncaster 3m 4yo+ m
December Make Your Best Bet At BetVictor Mares' Chase Chase Newbury 2m 7½f 4yo+ m
December Thomas Materials Open National Hunt Flat Race Flat Ascot 2m 4–5yo
December Abram Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 2m 3f 4yo+
December Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase Chase Doncaster 2m 4½f 4yo+ m
December Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Taunton 2m ½f 3yo+ m
January Family Fun "Junior" National Hunt Flat Race Flat Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo
January Unibet Try Unibet's New Acca Boost Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 4f 4yo+
January Alan Swinbank Mares' National Hunt Flat Race Flat Market Rasen 2m ½f 4-6yo m
January Lady Protectress Mares' Chase Chase Huntingdon 2m 4f 5yo+ m
January SBK Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Doncaster 2m ½f 4yo f
February Scottish Triumph Hurdle Hurdle Musselburgh 1m 7½f 4yo
February Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Huntingdon 2m 3½f 4yo+
February Warwick Mares' Hurdle Hurdle Warwick 2m 5f 4yo+ m
February Betfair Exchange Beacons Bumper Flat Newbury 2m ½f 4-6yo
February Trustatrader Fully Vetted Tradespeople Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Exeter 2m ½f 4yo+
February Trustatrader You Can Trust Our Traders Mares' Chase Chase Exeter 3m 5yo+ m
March bet365 Premier Chase Chase Kelso 2m 7½f 5yo+
March Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Doncaster 3m ½f 5yo+ m
March British Stallion Studs EBF Mares' Standard Open NHF Race Flat Sandown 2m 4-6yo m
April Changing Young Lives At Jamie's Farm Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 4½f 4yo+ m
April Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Perth 3m 5yo+
April Fair Maid Of Perth Mares' Chase Chase Perth 3m 5yo+ m

Conditions, novices, juveniles & sales

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Criteria for inclusion;

  • Class 2 conditions, novice or juvenile races worth £30,000 or more.
  • Any sales race.
  • Other conditions, novice or juvenile races with a linked article.
Month
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Status
 Distance †
 Class
 Value £K†
 Age
 2024–25 winner
November Betfair Graduation Chase Chase Haydock Conditions 2m 5½f 2 50 4yo+
December Howden Graduation Chase Chase Ascot Conditions 2m 5f 2 50 4yo+
January Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Hdl Hurdle Windsor Conditions 2m 3½f 2 5yo+
January Winter Million Open National Hunt Flat Race Flat Windsor Conditions 2m 2 40 4-6yo
January Fleur De Lys Chase Chase Windsor Conditions 2m 6f 2 165 5yo+
January Grand Military Gold Cup Chase Sandown Conditions 3m 3 17.5 6yo+
February Scottish Stayers' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Musselburgh Novice 3m 2 20 5yo+
February Scottish Supreme Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Musselburgh Novice 1m 7½f 2 20 4yo+
February Royal Artillery Gold Cup Chase Sandown Conditions 3m 2 17.5 6yo+
February Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle Haydock Juvenile 1m 7½f 2 30 4yo
March Goffs UK Spring Sale Bumper Flat Newbury Sales 2m ½f 2 100 4-5yo

† Prize money figures in italics are from the previous season, updated when available.

Other selected handicaps

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Criteria for inclusion;

  • Class 2 or Class 3 races worth £50,000 or more run between mid-October and the end of the season, or £40,000 or more between the start of the season and mid-October.
  • Races worth £34,000 or more which are a course's most important race of the season or which have historical importance.
  • All Regional Grand National races.
  • Other handicap races with a linked article.
Month
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Class
 Value £K
 Age
 2024–25 winner
May Staffordshire Plate Chase Uttoxeter 3m 2 35 5yo+ Imperial Alex
May Norfolk National Chase Fakenham 3m 5f 3 25 5yo+ Trincomalee
May Pertemps Network Long Distance Hurdle Hurdle Haydock 3m ½f 2 40 4yo+ Zain Nights
May Clarke Chase Chase Uttoxeter 2m 4f 2 40 5yo+ Your Darling
June Perth Gold Cup Chase Perth 3m 2 34 5yo+ Statuario
June / July Summer Cup Chase Uttoxeter 3m 2f 2 75 5yo+ Hang In There
June / July Oakmere Homes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Cartmel 2m 1f 2 40 4yo+ Fiveonefive
June / July Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase Chase Cartmel 2m 5f 2 40 5yo+ Charlie Uberalles
July Summer Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Market Rasen 2m ½f 2 60 3yo+ Castel Gandolfo
July Cumbria Crystal Cup Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Cartmel 2m 6f 3 35.65 4yo+ Sea The Clouds
September Fixed Brush Hurdle Series Final Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Worcester 2m 4f 2 70 3yo+
September Prelude Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Market Rasen 2m ½f 2 40 3yo+
October Simply Ned Handicap Chase Chase Kelso 2m 1f 2 40 4yo+
October Native River Handicap Chase Chase Chepstow 2m 7½f 2 50 4yo+
October Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Chepstow 2m 3½f 2 75 4yo+
October Welsh Champion Hurdle Hurdle Ffos Las 2m 2 50 4yo+
October Durham National Chase Sedgefield 3m 5f 2 27.5 4yo+
October Prestbury Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 2 100 4yo+
October Epic Jumps Season at William Hill Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 1f 2 100 4yo+
October Edinburgh Gin Chase Chase Kelso 3m 2f 2 50 4yo+
Oct / Nov Seat Unique Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 2 60 3yo+
Oct / Nov Castletown Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Carlisle 2m 4f 2 35 4yo+
Oct / Nov Cumberland Handicap Chase Chase Carlisle 3m 2f 3 35 4yo+
November Grand Sefton Chase Chase Aintree 2m 5½f 2 6yo+
November Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 5½f 2 5yo+
November Southern National Chase Fontwell 3m 3½f 3 4yo+
November Hurst Park Chase Chase Ascot 2m 1f 2 4yo+
December Rachael Blackmore Serial Winners Fund Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 2 3yo+
December London National Chase Sandown 3m 4½f 2 5yo+
December Scottish Borders National Chase Kelso 4m ½f 3 4yo+
December Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 5½f 2 5yo+
December Tommy Whittle Chase Chase Haydock 3m 1½f 2 4yo+
December William Hill Epic Value Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Aintree 2m 4f 2 4yo+
December Lincolnshire National Chase Market Rasen 3m 3½f 3 4yo+
December Mandarin Handicap Chase Chase Newbury 3m 2½f 3 4yo+
January Auld Reekie Handicap Chase Chase Musselburgh 2m 4½f 2 5yo+
January Staythorpe Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Southwell 2m 2 4yo+
January Veterans' Chase Series Final Chase Sandown 3m 2 10yo+
January Sussex Stayers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Plumpton 3m 1f 2 4yo+
January Sussex National Chase Plumpton 3m 4½f 3 5yo+
January North Yorkshire Grand National Chase Catterick 3m 6f 3 5yo+
January Lanzarote Hurdle Hurdle Kempton 2m 5f 2 4yo+
January Somerset National Chase Wincanton 3m 2½f 3 5yo+
January Sovereign Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Windsor 2m 2 4yo+
January Holloway's Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 3½f 2 4yo+
January bet365 Handicap Chase Chase Ascot 2m 5f 2 5yo+
January Godstone Handicap Chase Chase Windsor 2m 2 5yo+
January Weatherbys Hamilton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Windsor 2m 7f 2 4yo+
January Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 2 5yo+
Jan / Feb Virgin Bet Handicap Chase Chase Sandown 1m 7½f 2 5yo+
Jan / Feb Masters Handicap Chase Chase Sandown 3m 2 5yo+
February Edinburgh National Chase Musselburgh 3m 7½f 2 5yo+
February Scottish County Hurdle Hurdle Musselburgh 1m 7½f 2 4yo+
February Scottish Champion Chase Chase Musselburgh 2m 4½f 2 5yo+
February Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 3½f 2 4yo+
February Devon National Chase Exeter 3m 6½f 3 5yo+
February Eider Chase Chase Newcastle 4m 1½f 2 5yo+
February North Wales National Chase Bangor 3m 5½f 4 5yo+
March Forbra Gold Cup Chase Ludlow 3m 3 5yo+
March Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Hcap Chase Chase Doncaster 2m ½f 2 5yo+
March Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Chase Doncaster 3m 2f 2 5yo+
March Morebattle Hurdle Hurdle Kelso 2m 2f 2 4yo+
March Imperial Cup Hurdle Sandown 2m 2 4yo+
March Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Chase Cheltenham 3m 5½f 2 75 5yo+
March Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Chase Cheltenham 3m 2f 2 5yo+
March Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 4½f 2 4yo+
March bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Uttoxeter 2m 7½f 2 4yo+
March Unibet New And Improved Bet Builder Handicap Chase Chase Kempton 2m 4½f 2 5yo+
Mar / Apr Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Hurdle Haydock 1m 7½f 2 4yo+
Mar / Apr Challenger Stayers' Hurdle Series Final Hurdle Haydock 3m ½f 2 4yo+
Mar / Apr Middle Distance Veterans' Handicap Chase Finale Chase Haydock 2m 4f 2 10yo+
Mar / Apr West Wales National Chase Ffos Las 3m 4f 3 5yo+
Mar / Apr Sussex Champion Hurdle Hurdle Plumpton 2m 2 4yo+
Mar / Apr Sussex Champion Chase Chase Plumpton 2m 3½f 2 5yo+
April Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Chase Warwick 3m 2 5yo+
Mar / Apr Herring Queen Series Final Mares' Novices' Handicap Hdl Hurdle Kelso[a] 2m 2 50[b] 4yo+ m Lily Du Berlais[c]
April Alder Hey Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals & Amateurs) Hurdle Aintree 2m ½f 2 4yo+
April Challenger Mares' Handicap Chase Final Chase Cheltenham 3m 1½f 2 5yo+ m
April Challenger Mares' Handicap Hurdle Final Hurdle Cheltenham 2m 4½f 2 4yo+ m
April Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase Chase Ayr 2m 4½f 2 5yo+
April Novices' Champion Handicap Chase Chase Ayr 3m 2 5yo+
April Highland National Chase Perth 3m 6½f 3 5yo+
April Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 2 4yo+
  1. ^ Was abandoned in the 2023/24 season but was run in May (not technically as a novice race due to being in the current Jumps season) at the same course.
  2. ^ Reduced from £100,000 when the race was rescheduled.
  3. ^ Won the running rescheduled from the 2023/24 season.

Hunter Chase Triple Crown

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Month
 Race Name
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Age
 2024 winner
March St James's Place Foxhunter Chase Cheltenham 3m 2½f 5yo+ Sine Nomine
April Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase Aintree 2m 5f 6yo+ Its On The Line
May / June Stratford Foxhunters' Champion Hunters' Chase Stratford 3m 3½f 5yo+ What A Glance

Discontinued

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Last Run
 Race Name
 Type
 Racecourse
 Distance †
 Age
001 February 1990 Greenall Whitley Gold Cup Chase Haydock Park 3m 5yo+
002 January 1994 West of Scotland Pattern Novices' Chase Chase Ayr 2m 4f 5yo+
003 February 1996 Timeform Chase Chase Haydock Park 2m 4f 5yo+
004 March 1996 Beaufort Hurdle Hurdle Chepstow 2m ½f 5yo
005 February 1997 Fairlawne Chase Chase Windsor 3m 5yo+
006 January 1998 New Year's Day Hurdle Hurdle Windsor 2m 4yo+
007 November 1999 Hurst Park Novices' Chase Chase Ascot 2m 5yo+
008 January 2000 Anthony Mildmay, Peter Cazalet Memorial Chase Chase Sandown Park 3m 5½f 5yo+
009 December 2000 Knights Royal Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m ½f 4-5yo
010 January 2003 John Bull Chase Chase Wincanton 2m 5f 5yo+
011 January 2004 ASW Handicap Chase Chase Cheltenham 4m 1f 5yo+
012 January 2004 Premier Stayers' Hurdle Hurdle Haydock Park 2m 7½f 5yo+
013 March 2004 Cathcart Challenge Cup Chase Cheltenham 2m 5f 5yo+
014 November 2004 Terry Biddlecombe Challenge Trophy Chase Wincanton 2m 5f 5yo+
015 November 2004 Edward Hanmer Memorial Chase Chase Haydock 3m 5yo+
016 January 2006 Churchill Road Hurdle Hurdle Lingfield 2m 3½f 4yo+
017 February 2008 Jim Ford Challenge Cup Chase Wincanton 3m 1½f 5yo+
018 December 2021 Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Ascot 2m 4yo+
019 December 2021 December Novices' Chase Chase Doncaster 3m 4yo+
020 January 2022 Altcar Novices' Chase Chase Haydock Park 2m 4f 5yo+
021 January 2022 Champion Hurdle Trial Hurdle Haydock Park 2m 4f 4yo+
022 February 2022 Contenders Hurdle Hurdle Sandown 2m 4yo+
023 December 2022 Many Clouds Chase Chase Aintree 3m 1f 4yo+
024 December 2022 John Francome Novices' Chase Chase Newbury 3m 4yo+
025 January 2023 Dipper Novices' Chase Chase Cheltenham 2m 4½f 5yo+
026 January 2023 Leamington Novices' Hurdle Hurdle Warwick 2m ½f 4yo+
027 April 2023 Future Champion Novices' Chase Chase Ayr 2m 4f 5yo+

† Distances in miles and furlongs

References

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  1. ^ Rae, George (1992). A Guide to The National Hunt Pattern. The Sporting Life. pp. 9–14. ISBN 0901091448.
  2. ^ "Package of changes agreed to help strengthen performance of British Jump racing". British Horseracing Authority. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  3. ^ Robson, Michael. "Chepstow disappointed as Finale Hurdle loses Grade 1 tag in jumps Pattern shift". Racing Post. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Jump Pattern Committee update 22/23 season". British Horseracing Authority. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
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