Becher Chase prize money
The Becher Chase is worth £150,000 for the 2025 running , £84,195 of it to the winner . That makes it the 467th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 34th richest in Great Britain.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Becher Chase is
Premier Handicap · 3 miles 1 furlong 188 yards (5,201 metres) · Turf · Aintree Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Aintree Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Premier Handicap
- Distance
- 3 miles 1 furlong 188 yards (5,201 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Steeplechase
- Open to
- Six-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
The winner takes 56% of the fund. The remaining £65,805 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Becher Chase prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Becher Chase is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £117,375 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £11,775 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £11,280 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £7,125 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £2,445 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £150,000 fund rather than of the winner's cheque, and the rider's figure covers the whole field rather than the winning rider alone. The same rule pays every race in the country, and where a purse goes in Great Britain works it out across all of them.
Every Becher Chase winner
33 runnings, 1992 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Twig10 | Beau Morgan | Ben Pauling |
| 2023 | Chambard11 | Lucy Turner | Venetia Williams |
| 2022 | Ashtown Lad8 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
| 2021 | Snow Leopardess9 | Aidan Coleman | Charlie Longsdon |
| 2020 | Vieux Lion Rouge11 | Conor O'Farrell | David Pipe |
| 2019 | Walk In The Mill9 | James Best | Robert Walford |
| 2018 | Walk In The Mill8 | James Best | Robert Walford |
| 2017 | Blaklion8 | Gavin Sheehan | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2016 | Vieux Lion Rouge7 | Tom Scudamore | David Pipe |
| 2015 | Highland Lodge9 | Henry Brooke | James Moffatt |
| 2014 | Oscar Time13 | Sam Waley-Cohen | Robert Waley-Cohen |
| 2013 | Chance du Roy9 | Tom O'Brien | Philip Hobbs |
| 2012 | Hello Bud14 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2011 | West End Rocker9 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2010 | Hello Bud12 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2009 | Vic Venturi9 | Paddy Flood | Dessie Hughes |
| 2008 | Black Apalachi9 | Denis O'Regan | Dessie Hughes |
| 2007 | Mr Pointment8 | Sam Thomas | Paul Nicholls |
| 2006 | Eurotrek10 | Liam Heard | Paul Nicholls |
| 2005 | Garvivonnian10 | Garrett Cotter | Ned Mitchell |
| 2004 | Silver Birch7 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2003 | Clan Royal8 | Liam Cooper | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2002 | Ardent Scout10 | Dominic Elsworth | Sue Smith |
| 2001 | Amberleigh House9 | Warren Marston | Ginger McCain |
| 2000 | Young Kenny9 | Russ Garritty | Peter Beaumont |
| 1999 | Feels Like Gold11 | Tony Dobbin | Nicky Richards |
| 1998 | Earth Summit10 | Tom Jenks | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1997 | Samlee8 | Rodney Farrant | Philip Hobbs |
| 1996 | Into the Red12 | Tony Dobbin | Mary Reveley |
| 1995 | Young Hustler8 | Chris Maude | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1994 | Into the Red10 | Richard Guest | John White |
| 1993 | Indian Tonic7 | Chris Maude | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1992 | Kildimo12 | Lorcan Wyer | Sue Smith |
33 of the 33 runnings name the rider, 33 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Becher Chase more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Vieux Lion Rouge | 2 | 2016, 2020 |
| Walk In The Mill | 2 | 2018, 2019 |
| Hello Bud | 2 | 2010, 2012 |
| Into the Red | 2 | 1994, 1996 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Becher Chase in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | Hill Prince StakesAqueduct Racetrack | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 458 | Lone Star DerbyLone Star Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 459 | Mathis Mile StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 460 | Peter Pan StakesBelmont Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 461 | Robert B. Lewis StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 462 | San Vicente StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 463 | Smarty Jones Stakes (Parx)Parx Casino and Racing | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 464 | Sunshine Millions ClassicSanta Anita Park, Arcadia, California & | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 465 | Twilight DerbySanta Anita Park | United States | £150,376 | $200,000 |
| 466 | Baring Bingham Novices' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 468 | Festival Trophy Handicap ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 469 | Hampton Court StakesAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 470 | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual ChaseCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 471 | Scottish Grand NationalAyr Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 472 | Spa Novices' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 473 | Supreme Novices' HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 474 | Triumph HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 475 | Chester VaseChester Racecourse | Great Britain | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 476 | Premio Presidente della RepubblicaCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £140,000 | €163,800 |
| 477 | Coronation Futurity StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | £134,200 | CA$250,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Becher Chase in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Great Britain
122 races, 34th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Grand National | Chepstow Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £170,000 |
| Midlands Grand National | Uttoxeter Racecourse, | Premier Handicap | £160,000 |
| Paddy Power Gold Cup | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £160,000 |
| Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Festival Trophy Handicap Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Hampton Court Stakes | Ascot Racecourse | Group 3 | £150,000 |
| Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Scottish Grand National | Ayr Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
Every race in Great Britain we hold a purse for is on the Great Britain prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Becher Chase winner get?
£84,195. That is 56% of the £150,000 the Becher Chase is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Becher Chase prize money?
£150,000, for the 2025 running.
Where does the Becher Chase rank among the richest races in the world?
467th of 997. 466 races pay more, the nearest of them Hill Prince Stakes. In Great Britain it is 34th of 122.
Which horse has won the Becher Chase most often?
Vieux Lion Rouge, 2 times, in 2016, 2020.
Which jockey has won the Becher Chase most often?
James Best, with 2 wins between 2018 and 2019.
When was the Becher Chase first run?
This page holds 33 runnings, from 1992 to 2025.
How far is the Becher Chase?
3 miles 1 furlong 188 yards (5,201 metres), on turf, at Aintree Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money