Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase prize money
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is worth £150,000 for the 2025 running , £84,405 of it to the winner . That makes it the 470th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 37th 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 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is
Premier Handicap · 1m 7f 99y (3,499 metres) · Turf · Cheltenham Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Premier Handicap
- Distance
- 1m 7f 99y (3,499 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Chase
- Open to
- Five-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1834
The winner takes 56% of the fund. The remaining £65,595 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual 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 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase winner
77 runnings, 1946 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Martator9 | Charlie Deutsch | Venetia Williams |
| 2025 | Jazzy Matty6 | Danny Gilligan | Cian Collins |
| 2024 | Unexpected Party9 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
| 2023 | Maskada7 | Darragh O'Keeffe | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2022 | Global Citizen10 | Kielan Woods | Ben Pauling |
| 2021 | Sky Pirate8 | Nick Scholfield | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2020 | Chosen Mate7 | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott |
| 2019 | Croco Bay12 | Kielan Woods | Ben Case |
| 2018 | Le Prezien7 | Barry Geraghty | Paul Nicholls |
| 2017 | Rock the World9 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington |
| 2016 | Solar Impulse6 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2015 | Next Sensation8 | Tom Scudamore | Michael Scudamore, Jr. |
| 2014 | Savello8 | Davy Russell | Tony Martin |
| 2013 | Alderwood9 | Tony McCoy | Thomas Mullins |
| 2012 | Bellvano8 | Paul Carberry | Nicky Henderson |
| 2011 | Oiseau de Nuit9 | Steven Clements | Colin Tizzard |
| 2010 | Pigeon Island7 | Paddy Brennan | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2009 | Oh Crick6 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2008 | Tiger Cry10 | Davy Russell | Arthur Moore |
| 2007 | Andreas7 | Robert Thornton | Paul Nicholls |
| 2006 | Greenhope8 | Andrew Tinkler | Nicky Henderson |
| 2005 | Fota Island9 | Paul Carberry | Mouse Morris |
| 2004 | St Pirran9 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2003 | Palarshan5 | Mark Bradburne | Henry Daly |
| 2002 | Fadoudal du Cochet9 | David Casey | Arthur Moore |
| 2000 | Samakaan7 | Norman Williamson | Venetia Williams |
| 1999 | Space Trucker8 | Shay Barry | Jessica Harrington |
| 1998 | Edredon Bleu6 | Tony McCoy | Henrietta Knight |
| 1997 | Uncle Ernie12 | Graham Bradley | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1996 | Kibreet9 | Tony McCoy | Philip Hobbs |
| 1995 | Sound Reveille7 | Graham Bradley | Charlie Brooks |
| 1994 | Snitton Lane8 | David Bridgwater | William Clay |
| 1993 | Space Fair10 | Adrian Maguire | Richard Lee |
| 1992 | My Young Man7 | Graham Bradley | Charlie Brooks |
| 1991 | Aldino8 | Jamie Osborne | Oliver Sherwood |
| 1990 | Katabatic7 | Hywel Davies | Andrew Turnell |
| 1989 | Pukka Major8 | Peter Scudamore | Tim Thomson Jones |
| 1988 | Vodkatini9 | Richard Rowe | Josh Gifford |
| 1987 | French Union9 | Richard Dunwoody | David Nicholson |
| 1986 | Pearlyman7 | Graham Bradley | John Edwards |
| 1985 | Kathies Lad8 | Steve Smith Eccles | Alan Jarvis |
| 1984 | Mossy Moore8 | Jonjo O'Neill | Brian Chinn |
| 1983 | Churchfield Boy7 | Joe Byrne | Michael Cunningham |
| 1982 | Reldis8 | Paul Barton | David Gandolfo |
| 1981 | Friendly Alliance8 | John Francome | Fred Winter |
| 1980 | Stopped8 | Ben de Haan | Fred Winter |
| 1979 | Casbah12 | Graham Thorner | Tim Forster |
| 1978 | Young Arthur9 | Allen Webb | Derek Kent |
| 1977 | Tom Morgan8 | Tommy Stack | Ken Oliver |
| 1976 | Dulwich9 | Bob Davies | Colin Davies |
| 1974 | Dulwich7 | Taffy Salaman | Colin Davies |
| 1973 | Coolera Prince8 | Nigel Wakley | Tim Handel |
| 1972 | Tudor Dance6 | Jeff King | Bob Turnell |
| 1971 | Khan7 | Frankie Carroll | Mick Burke |
| 1970 | Fortina's Palace7 | Peter Jones | Michael Scudamore |
| 1969 | All Glory8 | Anthony Robinson | John Edwards |
| 1968 | Hal's Farewell7 | Jeff King | Peter Bailey |
| 1967 | San Angelo7 | John Buckingham | Edward Courage |
| 1966 | Well Packed8 | Tommy Stack | Bobby Renton |
| 1965 | Fort Rouge7 | George Milburn | Ken Oliver |
| 1964 | Richard of Bordeaux9 | Willie Robinson | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1963 | Anner Loch8 | David Nicholson | John Hicks |
| 1962 | Moretons9 | Bill Rees | Peter Cazalet |
| 1961 | Barberyn6 | Michael Scudamore | Willie Stephenson |
| 1960 | Monsieur Trois Etoiles8 | Frankie Carroll | Jimmy Brogan |
| 1959 | Top Twenty10 | Fred Winter | Clem Magnier |
| 1958 | Top Twenty9 | Francis Shortt | Clem Magnier |
| 1957 | Sir Edmund7 | Bert Morrow | Alec Kilpatrick |
| 1956 | Rosenkavalier7 | Harry Sprague | Bob Turnell |
| 1954 | Hipparchus5 | Jack Dowdeswell | Peter Rice-Stringer |
| 1953 | Rose & Crown6 | Johnny Bullock | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1952 | Marcianus6 | Tim Molony | George Beeby |
| 1951 | Merry Court6 | Tim Molony | Tom Yates |
| 1950 | Norborne6 | Eddie Reavey | Geoffrey Champneys |
| 1948 | Clare Man7 | Charlie Hook | Walter Nightingall |
| 1947 | Rope Trick6 | Tony Doyle | Verly Bewicke |
| 1946 | Loyal King6 | Dan Moore | Fulke Walwyn |
77 of the 77 runnings name the rider, 77 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich | 2 | 1974, 1976 |
| Top Twenty | 2 | 1958, 1959 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 467 | Becher ChaseAintree 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 |
| 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 |
| 478 | Bayerisches ZuchtrennenMunich Racecourse | Germany | £132,479 | €155,000 |
| 479 | Grosser Preis von BerlinHoppegarten Racecourse | Germany | £132,479 | €155,000 |
| 480 | Preis des WinterfavoritenKöln-Weidenpesch | Germany | £132,479 | €155,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual 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, 37th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Becher Chase | Aintree Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Festival Trophy Handicap Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Hampton Court Stakes | Ascot Racecourse | Group 3 | £150,000 |
| Scottish Grand National | Ayr Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £150,000 |
| Spa Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £150,000 |
| Triumph Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £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 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase winner get?
£84,405. That is 56% of the £150,000 the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase prize money?
£150,000, for the 2025 running.
Where does the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase rank among the richest races in the world?
470th of 997. 469 races pay more, the nearest of them Peter Pan Stakes. In Great Britain it is 37th of 122.
Which horse has won the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase most often?
Dulwich, 2 times, in 1974, 1976.
Which jockey has won the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase most often?
Graham Bradley, with 4 wins between 1986 and 1997.
When was the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase first run?
1834. This page holds 77 runnings, from 1946 to 2026.
How far is the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase?
1m 7f 99y (3,499 metres), on turf, at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money