Welsh Grand National prize money
The Welsh Grand National is worth £170,000 for the 2025 running , £96,815 of it to the winner . That makes it the 373rd richest of the 997 races on this site and the 30th 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 Welsh Grand National is
Premier Handicap · 3m 6½f (6,154 metres) · Turf · Chepstow Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Premier Handicap
- Distance
- 3m 6½f (6,154 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Chase
- Open to
- Four-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1895
The winner takes 57% of the fund. The remaining £73,185 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Welsh Grand National prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Welsh Grand National is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £133,025 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £13,345 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £12,784 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £8,075 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £2,771 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £170,000 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 Welsh Grand National winner
72 runnings, 1948 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Haiti Couleurs8 | Sean Bowen | Rebecca Curtis |
| 2024 | Val Dancer7 | Charlie Hammond | Mel Rowley |
| 2023 | Nassalam6 | Caoilin Quinn | Gary Moore |
| 2022 | The Two Amigos10 | David Prichard | Nicky Martin |
| 2021 | Iwilldoit8 | Stan Sheppard | Sam Thomas |
| 2020 | Secret Reprieve7 | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams |
| 2019 | Potters Corner9 | Jack Tudor | Christian Williams |
| 2018 | Elegant Escape6 | Tom O'Brien | Colin Tizzard |
| 2017 | Raz De Maree13 | James Bowen | Gavin Cromwell |
| 2016 | Native River6 | Richard Johnson | Colin Tizzard |
| 2015 | Mountainous11 | Jamie Moore | Kerry Lee |
| 2014 | Emperor's Choice7 | Aidan Coleman | Venetia Williams |
| 2013 | Mountainous8 | Paul Moloney | Richard Lee |
| 2012 | Monbeg Dude8 | Paul Carberry | Michael Scudamore |
| 2011 | Le Beau Bai8 | Charlie Poste | Richard Lee |
| 2010 | Synchronised8 | Tony McCoy | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2009 | Dream Alliance8 | Tom O'Brien | Philip Hobbs |
| 2008 | Notre Pere7 | Andrew Lynch | Jim Dreaper |
| 2007 | Miko de Beauchene7 | Andrew Thornton | Robert Alner |
| 2006 | Halcon Genelardais6 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2005 | L'Aventure6 | Leighton Aspell | Paul Nicholls |
| 2004 | Silver Birch7 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2003 | Bindaree9 | Carl Llewellyn | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2002 | Mini Sensation9 | Tony Dobbin | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2001 | Supreme Glory8 | Leighton Aspell | Pat Murphy |
| 2000 | Jocks Cross9 | Brian Crowley | Venetia Williams |
| 1999 | Edmond7 | Richard Johnson | Henry Daly |
| 1998 | Kendal Cavalier8 | Barry Fenton | Nigel Hawke |
| 1997 | Earth Summit9 | Tom Jenks | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1994 | Master Oats8 | Norman Williamson | Kim Bailey |
| 1993 | Riverside Boy10 | Richard Dunwoody | Martin Pipe |
| 1992 | Run for Free8 | Mark Perrett | Martin Pipe |
| 1991 | Carvill's Hill9 | Peter Scudamore | Martin Pipe |
| 1990 | Cool Ground8 | Luke Harvey | Reg Akehurst |
| 1989 | Bonanza Boy8 | Peter Scudamore | Martin Pipe |
| 1988 | Bonanza Boy7 | Peter Scudamore | Martin Pipe |
| 1987 | Playschool10 | Paul Nicholls | David Barons |
| 1986 | Stearsby7 | Graham Bradley | Jenny Pitman |
| 1985 | Run and Skip7 | Peter Scudamore | John Spearing |
| 1984 | Righthand Man7 | Graham Bradley | Monica Dickinson |
| 1983 | Burrough Hill Lad7 | John Francome | Jenny Pitman |
| 1982 | Corbiere7 | Ben de Haan | Jenny Pitman |
| 1981 | Peaty Sandy7 | Geordie Dun | Helen Hamilton |
| 1980 | Narvik7 | John Francome | Neville Crump |
| 1979 | Peter Scot8 | Paul Barton | David Gandolfo |
| 1976 | Rag Trade10 | John Burke | Fred Rimell |
| 1974 | Pattered8 | Ken White | Earl Jones |
| 1973 | Deblin's Green10 | Nigel Wakley | George Yardley |
| 1972 | Charlie H10 | Johnny Haine | Bob Turnell |
| 1971 | Royal Toss9 | Paddy Cowley | Tim Handel |
| 1970 | French Excuse8 | Terry Biddlecombe | Fred Rimell |
| 1968 | Glenn7 | Eddie Harty | Fred Rimell |
| 1967 | Happy Spring11 | Ken White | Stan Wright |
| 1966 | Kilburn8 | Tim Norman | Chris Nesfield |
| 1965 | Norther8 | Terry Biddlecombe | D Jenkins |
| 1964 | Rainbow Battle8 | Paddy Broderick | Arthur Stephenson |
| 1963 | Motel9 | Paddy Cowley | W Lowe |
| 1962 | Forty Secrets8 | Josh Gifford | Earl Jones |
| 1961 | Limonali10 | David Nicholson | I Lewis |
| 1960 | Clover Bud10 | David Nicholson | G Llewellin |
| 1959 | Limonali8 | David Nicholson | Edward Morel |
| 1958 | Oscar Wilde8 | Brian Lawrence | Bill Wightman |
| 1957 | Creeola II9 | Michael Scudamore | Fred Rimell |
| 1956 | Crudwell10 | Dick Francis | Frank Cundell |
| 1955 | Monaleen10 | Paddy Fitzgerald | H T Smith |
| 1954 | Blow Horn10 | John Hunter | T Jarvis |
| 1953 | Stalbridge Rock10 | Bob McCreery | Harry Dufosee |
| 1952 | Dinton Lass10 | Alf Mullins | J Roberts |
| 1951 | Skyreholme8 | Arthur Thompson | Neville Crump |
| 1950 | Gallery12 | Alf Mullins | William "Rip" Bissill |
| 1949 | Fighting Line10 | Dick Francis | Ken Cundell |
| 1948 | Bora's Cottage10 | Eddie Reavey | Ryan Price |
72 of the 72 runnings name the rider, 72 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Welsh Grand National more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainous | 2 | 2013, 2015 |
| Bonanza Boy | 2 | 1988, 1989 |
| Limonali | 2 | 1959, 1961 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Welsh Grand National in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | Proisir PlateEllerslie Racecourse, Auckland. Formerly Hastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 364 | Wellington CupTrentham Racecourse | New Zealand | £176,360 | NZ$400,000 |
| 365 | Bet365 Gold CupSandown Park | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 366 | Celebration ChaseSandown Park | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 367 | Tingle Creek ChaseSandown Park Racecourse | Great Britain | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 368 | Grand Prix de DeauvilleDeauville Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 369 | Prix ChaudenayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 370 | Prix Daniel WildensteinLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 371 | Prix DollarLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 372 | Prix LupinLongchamp Racecourse | France | £170,940 | €200,000 |
| 374 | Critérium de Maisons-LaffitteChantilly | France | £162,393 | €190,000 |
| 375 | Midlands Grand NationalUttoxeter Racecourse, | Great Britain | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 376 | Paddy Power Gold CupCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 377 | A.V. Kewney StakesFlemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 378 | Ajax StakesRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 379 | Angus Armanasco StakesCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 380 | Apollo StakesRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 381 | Autumn StakesCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 382 | B J McLachlan StakesDoomben Racecourse | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
| 383 | Belle of the Turf StakesGosford Racetrack | Australia | £158,730 | AU$300,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Welsh Grand National 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, 30th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Stakes | York Racecourse | Group 2 | £192,200 |
| Bet365 Gold Cup | Sandown Park | Premier Handicap | £175,000 |
| Celebration Chase | Sandown Park | Grade One | £175,000 |
| Tingle Creek Chase | Sandown Park Racecourse | Grade 1 | £175,000 |
| 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 |
| Becher Chase | Aintree 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 Welsh Grand National winner get?
£96,815. That is 57% of the £170,000 the Welsh Grand National is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Welsh Grand National prize money?
£170,000, for the 2025 running.
Where does the Welsh Grand National rank among the richest races in the world?
373rd of 997. 372 races pay more, the nearest of them Proisir Plate. In Great Britain it is 30th of 122.
Which horse has won the Welsh Grand National most often?
Mountainous, 2 times, in 2013, 2015.
Which jockey has won the Welsh Grand National most often?
Peter Scudamore, with 4 wins between 1985 and 1991.
When was the Welsh Grand National first run?
1895. This page holds 72 runnings, from 1948 to 2025.
How far is the Welsh Grand National?
3m 6½f (6,154 metres), on turf, at Chepstow Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money