King George VI Chase prize money
The King George VI Chase is worth £250,000 for the 2025 running , £142,375 of it to the winner . That makes it the 278th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 18th 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 King George VI Chase is
Grade 1 · 3 miles (4,828 metres) · Turf · Kempton Park,
- Racecourse
- Kempton Park,
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Distance
- 3 miles (4,828 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Steeplechase
- Open to
- Four-years-old and up
- Direction
- Right-handed
- First run
- 1937
The winner takes 57% of the fund. The remaining £107,625 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the King George VI Chase prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the King George VI Chase is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £195,625 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £19,625 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £18,800 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £11,875 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £4,075 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £250,000 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 King George VI Chase winner
75 runnings, 1937 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Jukebox Man7 | Ben Jones | Ben Pauling |
| 2024 | Banbridge8 | Paul Townend | Joseph O'Brien |
| 2023 | Hewick8 | Gavin Sheehan | John Joseph Hanlon |
| 2022 | Bravemansgame7 | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2021 | Tornado Flyer8 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2020 | Frodon8 | Bryony Frost | Paul Nicholls |
| 2019 | Clan des Obeaux7 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2018 | Clan des Obeaux6 | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2017 | Might Bite8 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson |
| 2016 | Thistlecrack8 | Tom Scudamore | Colin Tizzard |
| 2015 | Cue Card9 | Paddy Brennan | Colin Tizzard |
| 2014 | Silviniaco Conti8 | Noel Fehily | Paul Nicholls |
| 2013 | Silviniaco Conti7 | Noel Fehily | Paul Nicholls |
| 2012 | Long Run7 | Sam Waley-Cohen | Nicky Henderson |
| 2011 | Kauto Star11 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2010 | Long Run6 | Sam Waley-Cohen | Nicky Henderson |
| 2009 | Kauto Star9 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2008 | Kauto Star8 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2007 | Kauto Star7 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2006 | Kauto Star6 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2005 | Kicking King7 | Barry Geraghty | Tom Taaffe |
| 2004 | Kicking King6 | Barry Geraghty | Tom Taaffe |
| 2003 | Edredon Bleu11 | Jim Culloty | Henrietta Knight |
| 2002 | Best Mate7 | Tony McCoy | Henrietta Knight |
| 2001 | Florida Pearl9 | Adrian Maguire | Willie Mullins |
| 2000 | First Gold7 | Thierry Doumen | François Doumen |
| 1999 | See More Business9 | Mick Fitzgerald | Paul Nicholls |
| 1998 | Teeton Mill9 | Norman Williamson | Venetia Williams |
| 1997 | See More Business7 | Andrew Thornton | Paul Nicholls |
| 1996 | One Man8 | Richard Dunwoody | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1995 | One Man8 | Richard Dunwoody | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1994 | Algan6 | Philippe Chevalier | François Doumen |
| 1993 | Barton Bank7 | Adrian Maguire | David Nicholson |
| 1992 | The Fellow7 | Adam Kondrat | François Doumen |
| 1991 | The Fellow6 | Adam Kondrat | François Doumen |
| 1990 | Desert Orchid11 | Richard Dunwoody | David Elsworth |
| 1989 | Desert Orchid10 | Richard Dunwoody | David Elsworth |
| 1988 | Desert Orchid9 | Simon Sherwood | David Elsworth |
| 1987 | Nupsala8 | André Pommier | François Doumen |
| 1986 | Desert Orchid7 | Simon Sherwood | David Elsworth |
| 1985 | Wayward Lad10 | Graham Bradley | Monica Dickinson |
| 1984 | Burrough Hill Lad8 | John Francome | Jenny Pitman |
| 1983 | Wayward Lad8 | Robert Earnshaw | Michael Dickinson |
| 1982 | Wayward Lad7 | John Francome | Michael Dickinson |
| 1980 | Silver Buck8 | Tommy Carmody | Michael Dickinson |
| 1979 | Silver Buck7 | Tommy Carmody | Tony Dickinson |
| 1978 | Gay Spartan7 | Tommy Carmody | Tony Dickinson |
| 1977 | Bachelor's Hall7 | Martin O'Halloran | Peter Cundell |
| 1976 | Royal Marshall II9 | Graham Thorner | Tim Forster |
| 1975 | Captain Christy8 | Gerry Newman | Pat Taaffe |
| 1974 | Captain Christy7 | Bobby Coonan | Pat Taaffe |
| 1973 | Pendil8 | Richard Pitman | Fred Winter |
| 1972 | Pendil7 | Richard Pitman | Fred Winter |
| 1971 | The Dikler8 | Barry Brogan | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1969 | Titus Oates7 | Stan Mellor | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1966 | Dormant9 | Jeff King | John Wells-Kendrew |
| 1965 | Arkle8 | Pat Taaffe | Tom Dreaper |
| 1964 | Frenchman's Cove9 | Stan Mellor | Harry Thomson Jones |
| 1963 | Mill House6 | Willie Robinson | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1960 | Saffron Tartan9 | Fred Winter | Don Butchers |
| 1959 | Mandarin8 | Gerry Madden | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1958 | Lochroe10 | Arthur Freeman | Peter Cazalet |
| 1957 | Mandarin6 | Gerry Madden | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1956 | Rose Park10 | Michael Scudamore | Peter Cazalet |
| 1955 | Limber Hill8 | Jimmy Power | Bill Dutton |
| 1954 | Halloween9 | Fred Winter | Bill Wightman |
| 1953 | Galloway Braes8 | Bert Morrow | Alec Kilpatrick |
| 1952 | Halloween7 | Fred Winter | Bill Wightman |
| 1951 | Statecraft6 | Tony Grantham | Peter Cazalet |
| 1950 | Manicou5 | Bryan Marshall | Peter Cazalet |
| 1949 | Finnure8 | Dick Francis | George Beeby |
| 1948 | Cottage Rake9 | Aubrey Brabazon | Vincent O'Brien |
| 1947 | Rowland Roy8 | Bryan Marshall | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1938 | Airgead Sios8 | Tommy McNeill | Charles Tabor |
| 1937 | Southern Hero12 | Jack Fawcus | Gwyn Evans |
75 of the 75 runnings name the rider, 75 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the King George VI Chase more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Kauto Star | 5 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Desert Orchid | 4 | 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| Wayward Lad | 3 | 1982, 1983, 1985 |
| Clan des Obeaux | 2 | 2018, 2019 |
| Silviniaco Conti | 2 | 2013, 2014 |
| Long Run | 2 | 2010, 2012 |
| Kicking King | 2 | 2004, 2005 |
| See More Business | 2 | 1997, 1999 |
| One Man | 2 | 1995, 1996 |
| The Fellow | 2 | 1991, 1992 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the King George VI Chase in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | Queen's VaseAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 269 | Prix de RoyallieuLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 270 | Prix du CadranLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 271 | Prix GanayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 272 | Prix RothschildDeauville Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 273 | King Edward VII StakesAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,500 | £250,500 |
| 274 | Aintree BowlAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 275 | Aintree HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 276 | Coral Gold CupNewbury Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 277 | Great Voltigeur StakesYork Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 279 | Liverpool HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 280 | Melling ChaseAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 281 | Oaks d'ItaliaSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £243,590 | €285,000 |
| 282 | Livamol ClassicHastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 283 | Manawatu Sires Produce StakesAwapuni Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 284 | Telegraph HandicapTrentham Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 285 | Gran CriteriumSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 286 | Gran Premio del Jockey ClubSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 287 | Premio Lydia TesioCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 288 | Premio Vittorio di CapuaSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
The 20 races closest to the King George VI 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, 18th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree Bowl | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Aintree Hurdle | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Coral Gold Cup | Newbury Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £250,000 |
| Great Voltigeur Stakes | York Racecourse | Group 2 | £250,000 |
| Liverpool Hurdle | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Melling Chase | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Arkle Challenge Trophy | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £200,000 |
| Betfair Chase | Haydock Park | Grade 1 | £200,000 |
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 King George VI Chase winner get?
£142,375. That is 57% of the £250,000 the King George VI Chase is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total King George VI Chase prize money?
£250,000, for the 2025 running.
Where does the King George VI Chase rank among the richest races in the world?
278th of 997. 277 races pay more, the nearest of them Queen's Vase. In Great Britain it is 18th of 122.
Which horse has won the King George VI Chase most often?
Kauto Star, 5 times, in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011.
Which jockey has won the King George VI Chase most often?
Ruby Walsh, with 5 wins between 2006 and 2011.
When was the King George VI Chase first run?
1937. This page holds 75 runnings, from 1937 to 2025.
How far is the King George VI Chase?
3 miles (4,828 metres), on turf, at Kempton Park,.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money