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Debenhams Grand Annual Handicap Chase
Grade 3 Handicap Cheltenham 16:40 £150,000 guaranteed, 5yo plus, 1m7f199y, Class 1
Tweet Wednesday 11th March 2026

Few handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival are run at a more frenetic tempo than this, the traditional cavalry charge that immediately follows the Queen Mother Champion Chase over the same two-mile trip. It is a race that rewards slick jumping, tactical speed and a horse capable of holding a position in what is almost always a strongly run contest.

Recent trends offer a useful guide to the sort of profile required. Ten of the last eleven winners had already won at least twice over two miles, underlining how important proven speed is in this race. Interestingly, ten of the last eleven also arrived without winning on their most recent start, suggesting that the handicapper often gives a chance to horses whose latest run may not have advertised their claims.

Festival experience also counts for plenty. Nine of the last eleven winners had already run at the Cheltenham Festival, while eight returned starting prices of 10/1 or bigger, reinforcing the idea that this is rarely a straightforward betting heat. Eight of the last eleven had also competed in at least one Grade One, highlighting the class often lurking beneath these handicap marks.

Jazzy Matty wins at the Cheltenham Festival again two years after success under Michael O'Sullivan - you couldn't write it ❤️

🏆 Fred Winter (2023)
🏆 Grand Annual (2025) pic.twitter.com/oaU3Kw6sS7

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) March 12, 2025

One of the most intriguing runners this year is the defending champion Jazzy Matty, who bids to repeat last season’s victory. Now trained by Cian Collins, the Doctor Dino gelding produced a memorable performance under Danny Gilligan twelve months ago to land the prize. He also boasts previous Festival form, having won the Fred Winter in 2023 when trained by Gordon Elliott.

Since that Grand Annual triumph, Jazzy Matty has been seen sparingly over fences. His only start in that discipline came in the Galway Plate, where he finished unplaced, with the rest of his outings coming back over hurdles. Collins gave him a gentle reintroduction at Thurles in January and reports the horse to be thriving ahead of his return to Prestbury Park.

“He’s in great form and hopefully the ground is drying out over there,” Collins said. “I couldn’t be any happier with him and I’m looking forward to it.

“He’s 8lb higher in the Grand Annual this year and it’s obviously going to be harder, but he loves it there. He’s a better horse there than anywhere.”

At the head of the market could be Be Aware, who appears to have been targeted at this race by Dan Skelton. A progressive novice chaser, he has the profile of a horse capable of making his mark in a contest that has often been kind to improving types stepping into open handicaps.

Ben Pauling is also expected to play a significant role with Vanderpoel. His form ties closely into last season’s Trials Day novices’ handicap chase, a race that has since proved particularly strong. Jagwar went on to win the Plate at the Festival itself, while Resplendent Grey later landed a valuable prize at Sandown.

Another to emerge from that contest with credit was Ryan’s Rocket (2nd reserve). Sent off at a healthy price, he travelled into contention and jumped the final fence with a chance before failing to see out the two-and-a-half-mile trip and finishing a weary fifth. Dropping back to the minimum distance here could prove crucial.

Fergal O’Brien’s eight-year-old made a striking start to the season when bolting up on his reappearance at Newbury, a performance that saw him backed into favouritism for the Desert Orchid at Kempton. He was still moving smoothly through the race there when a mistake down the back straight unseated Jonny Burke.

Although O’Brien has suggested that Ryan’s Rocket may ultimately be suited by further, much of his best form has come over two miles. In a race like the Grand Annual, where the pace is usually relentless from flag fall, that speed and fluency could make him a very dangerous contender from what still looks a workable mark.

As ever, the Grand Annual promises depth and drama in equal measure. With the defending champion returning, a well-fancied novice in the mix and several unexposed handicappers lurking in the wings, the stage is set for another breathless two miles around Cheltenham’s Old Course.

Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup
(Grade 3 Handicap)
£150,000 guaranteed, 5yo plus,  1m7f199y, Class 1
20 runners (2 reserves)
Going: Good to Soft, Good in places

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Previous Results

Year Winner Age/Wt Jockey Trainer Owner SP Ran

2025 Jazzy Matty 6 10-7 Danny Gilligan Cian Collins Top Man Racing Syndicate 15/2 20

2024 Unexpected Party 9 10-10 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton O'Reilly Maclennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan 12/1 16

2023 Maskada 7 11-01 Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead M K Mariga 22/1 19

2022  Global Citizen 10 10-06 Kielan Woods Ben Pauling The Megsons 28/1 16

2021 Sky Pirate 8 11-06 Nick Scholfield Jonjo O'Neill Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd 14/1 19

2020 Chosen Mate 7-11-04 Davy Russell Gordon Elliott The Northern Four Racing Partnership 7/2F 18

2019 Croco Bay 12-10-12 Kielan Woods Ben Case Lady Lane Grosvenor 66/1 19

2018-WINNER-LE PREZIEN 7-11-08 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-15/2
2ND-Gino Trail 11-11-10 Owner-Jan Smith; Trainer-Kerry Lee; Jockey-Jamie Moore; SP-25/1
3RD-Top Gamble 10-11-07 Owner-Walters Plant Hire & James & Jean Potter; Trainer-Kerry Lee; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-8/1
4TH-Theinval 8-10-13 Owner-Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Jeremiah McGrath; SP-16/1
22 ran, Time-4m 21.80s; Dist-4½, nk, ½ 7/1 Fav North Hill Harvey (Fell)

2017-WINNER-ROCK THE WORLD 9-11-05 Owner-Michael Buckley; Trainer-Jessica Harrington IRE; Jockey-Robbie Power; SP-10/1
2ND-Gardefort 8-11-00 Owner-Andrew Brooks; Trainer-Venetia Williams; Jockey-Daryl Jacob; SP-20/1
3RD-Theinval 7-10-13 Owner-Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Jeremiah McGrath; SP-9/1
4TH-Dandridge 8-11-01 Owner-Ronnie Bartlett; Trainer-Arthur Moore IRE; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-13/2
24 ran, Time-4m 1.40s; Dist-1¾, nk, 2½ 7/2 Fav Le Prezien (8th)

2016-WINNER-SOLAR IMPULSE 6-11-00 Owner-Andrea & Graham Wylie; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Sam Twiston-Davies; SP-28/1
2ND-Dandridge 7-10-011 Owner-Ronnie Bartlett; Trainer-Arthur Moore IRE; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-8/1
3RD-Rock The World 8-11-06 Owner-Michael Buckley; Trainer-Jessica Harrington IRE; Jockey-Robbie Power; SP-9/2 Fav
4TH-Savello 10-11-05 Owner-S Smith & S Campion; Trainer-Dan Skelton; Jockey-Bridget Andrews; SP-25/1
24 ran, Time-3m 59.20s; Dist-3¾, ½, 1¾

2015-WINNER-NEXT SENSATION 8-11-02 Owner-Mark Blandford; Trainer-Michael Scudamore; Jockey-Tom Scudamore; SP-16/1
2ND-Eastlake 9-11-04 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Jonjo O’Neill; Jockey-Paul Carberry; SP-12/1
3RD-Croco Bay 8-11-08 Owner-Lady Jane Grosvenor; Trainer-Ben Case; Jockey-Kielan Woods; SP-14/1
4TH-Ned Buntline 7-11-01 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Noel Meade IRE; Jockey-A P McCoy; SP-4/1 Joint-Fav
20 ran, Time-4m 9.50s; Dist-4, 1, 1½ 4/1 Joint-Fav Blood Cotil (PU)

2014-WINNER-SAVELLO 8-11-05 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Tony Martin IRE; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-16/1
2ND-Ned Buntline 6-10-10 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Noel Meade IRE; Jockey-Paul Carberry; SP-6/1 Jt Fav
3RD-Claret Cloak 7-11-00 Owner-Hawksmoor Partnership; Trainer-Emma Lavelle; Jockey-Noel Fehily; SP-6/1 Jt Fav
4TH-Next Sensation 7-11-00 Owner-Mark Blandford; Trainer-Michael Scudamore; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-7/1
23 ran, Time-4m 1.30s; Dist-1¼, nk, nk

2013-WINNER-ALDERWOOD 9-10-11 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Tom Mullins IRE; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-3/1 Fav
2ND-Kid Cassidy 7-10-11 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Jeremiah McGrath; SP-12/1
3RD-Oiseau De Nuit 11-11-03 Owner-Terry Warner; Trainer-Colin Tizzard; Jockey-Brendan Powell; SP-33/1
4TH-Drumshambo 7-10-13 Owner-The Grouse Partnership; Trainer-Venetia Williams; Jockey-Aidan Coleman; SP-20/1
23 ran, Time-4m 17.60s; Dist-3¼, 10, 5

2012-WINNER-BELLVANO 8-10-02 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Paul Carberry; SP-20/1
2ND-Tanks For That 9-10-13 Owner-Bridget Hanbury; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-9/1
3RD-Kumbeshwar 5-10-08 Owner-McNiell Family & Nigel Bunter; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Robert Thornton; SP-16/1
4TH-Anquetta 8-10-02 Owner-The Ten From Seven; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Andrew Tinkler; SP-33/1
21 ran, Time-3m 58.00s; Dist-2¼, 7, 3¼ 4/1 Fav Kid Cassidy (12th)

2011-WINNER-OISEAU DE NUIT 9-10-13 Owner-Terry Warner; Trainer-Colin Tizzard; Jockey-Steven Clements; SP-40/1
2ND-Askthemaster 11-10-08 Owner-Miss C Wall; Trainer-Robert Tyner IRE; Jockey-Philip Enright; SP-50/1
3RD-Leo’s Lucky Star 9-10-11 Owner-Sheila Brookhouse; Trainer-David Pipe; Jockey-Danny Cook; SP-20/1
4TH-De Boitron 7-11-12 Owner-Mrs J Morgan & Mrs Lindsey J Shaw; Trainer-Ferdy Murphy; Jockey-Graham Lee; SP-8/1
23 ran, Time-3m 52.80s; Dist-3¼, 2¼ , 6 4/1 Fav I’msingingtheblues (7th)

2010-WINNER-PIGEON ISLAND 7-10-01 Owner-Raymond Mould; Trainer-Nigel Twiston-Davies; Jockey-Paddy Brennan; SP-16/1 2ND-French Opera 7-11-05 Owner-Judy Wilson & Martin Landau; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-David Bass; SP-10/1 3RD-Consigliere 7-11-03 Owner-E Scouller; Trainer-David Pipe; Jockey-Tom Scudamore; SP-16/1 4TH-Cornas 8-11-08 Owner-The Gascoigne Brooks Partnership III; Trainer-Nick Williams; Jockey-Daryl Jacob; SP-16/1 19 ran, Time-4m 7.60s; Dist-1¼ , ¾, 3½ 13/2 Fav You’re The Top (PU)

2009-WINNER-OH CRICK 6-10-00 Owner-David Sewell; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Wayne Hutchinson; SP-7/1
2ND-Moon Over Miami 8-10-09 Owner-Anne Fulton & Michael Lynch; Trainer-Charlie Mann; Jockey-Noel Fehily; SP-20/1
3RD-French Opera 6-10-08 Owner-Judy Wilson & Martin Landau; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Marcus Foley; SP-10/1
4TH-Tramantano10-10-03 Owner-Raymond Mould; Trainer-Nigel Twiston-Davies; Jockey-Marcus Foley; SP-33/1 18 ran, Time-4m 7.50s; Dist-¾, 7, 4½ 3/1 Fav Poquelin (8th)

2008-WINNER-TIGER CRY 10-10-06 Owner-Chris Jones; Trainer-Arthur Moore IRE; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-15/2
2ND-My Petra 5-10-04 Owner-Richard and Lizzie Kelvin Hughes; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Mick FitzGerald; SP-3/1 Fav
3RD-Calatagan 9-11-02 Owner-Mr & Mrs J M Davenport; Trainer-Malcolm Jefferson; Jockey-Tom Dreaper; SP-50/1
4TH-Andreas 8-11-12 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Traienr-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-10/1 17 ran, Time-4m 10.65s; Dist-3, hd, 2

2007-WINNER-ANDREAS 7-10-11 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Robert Thornton; SP-12/1
2ND-Hasty Prince 9-10-05 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Jonjo O’Neill; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-8/1
3RD-Ground Ball 10-10-05 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Charlie Swan IRE; Jockey-David Casey; SP-33/1
4TH-Ursis 6-10-08 Owner-P Martin; Trainer-Steve Gollings; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-14/1
23 ran, Time-3m57.30s; Dist: 3, 4, 2½ 5/2 Fav Saintsaire (6th)

2006-WINNER-GREENHOPE 8-10-11 Owner-Lynn & Giles Wilson, Martin Landau; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Andrew Tinkler; SP-20/1
2ND-Tiger Cry 8-10-13 Owner-Chris Jones; Trainer-Arthur Moore IRE; Jockey-David Casey; SP-6/1
3RD-Madison Du Berlais 5-10-04 Owner-Roger Stanley & Yvonne Reynolds; Trainer-Martin Pipe; Jockey-Tom Scudamore; SP-11/1
4TH-Nyrche 6-11-02 Owner-Tony & Jeni Fisher; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Robert Thornton; SP-20/1
23 ran, Time-3m 55.90s; Dist: 2, 1, 1.25 4/1 Fav Andreas (Fell)

2005-WINNER-FOTA ISLAND 9-10-00 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Mouse Morris IRE; Jockey-Paul Carberry; SP-7/1
2ND-Bambi De L’Orme 6-10-00 Owner-Mr & Mrs John Poynton; Trainer-Ian Williams; Jockey-Graham Lee; SP-16/1
3RD-Caracciola 8-10-12 Owner-Piers Pottinger; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Marcus Foley; SP-16/1
4TH-Tysou 8-10-06 Owner-Bill Brown; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Mick Fitzgerald; SP-10/1
24 ran, Time-4m 03.40s; Dist: 5, 1, 1 9/2 Fav L’Ange Au Ciel (14th)

2004-WINNER-ST PIRRAN 9-10-01 Owner-Graham Roach; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-4/1 Fav
2ND-Ground Ball 7-10-05 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Charlie Swan IRE; Jockey-David Casey; SP-10/1
3RD-Reiziger 8-9-11 Owner-D Jones & B Thomas; Trainer-Venetia Williams; Jockey-Paddy Brennan; SP-33/1
4TH-No Visibility 9-10-00 Owner-David Moon; Trainer-Robert Alner; Jockey-Timmy Murphy; SP-14/1
21 ran, Time-4m 5.90s; Dist- 2.5, 7, 9

2003-WINNER-PALARSHAN 5-10-00 Owner-Mrs A L Wood; Trainer-Henry Daly; Jockey-Mark Bradburne; SP-8/1
2ND-Risk Accessor 8-10-01 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Christy Roche IRE; Jockey-Seamus Durack; SP-20/1
3RD-Dark’n Sharp 8-11-02 Owner-Ascot Five Plus One; Trainer-Richard Phillips; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-13/2
4TH-Vol Solitaire 5-10-08 Owner-Barry Marshall; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-13/2
21 ran, Time-3m 58.60s; Dist-3, .75, .75 6/1 Fav Ross Moff (5th)

2002-WINNER-FADOUDAL DU COCHET 9-10-00 Owner-Sir Anthony O’Reilly; Trainer-Arthur Moore IRE; Jockey-David Casey; SP-6/1
2ND-Exit Swinger 7-11-00 Owner-Sandicroft Stud Syndicate; Trainer-Martin Pipe; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-4/1 Fav
3RD-Dark ‘n Sharp 7-10-00 Owner-Ascot Five Plus One; Trainer-Richard Phillips; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-13/2
4TH-Logician 11-10-01 Owner-Robert Roulston; Trainer-Ian Balding; Jockey-Barry Keniry; SP-20/1
18 ran, Time-4m 5.20s; Dist-.75, 3, 5

2001- No Race (Foot and Mouth Disease)

2000-WINNER-SAMAKAAN 7-10-11 Owner-Lady Harris; Trainer-Venetia Williams; Jockey-Norman Williamson; SP-9/2 Fav
2ND-Green Green Desert 9-10-13 Owner-Angela Tincknell; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Joe Tizzard; SP-12/1
3RD-Aghawadda Gold 8-11-10 Owner-The Ivy Syndicate; Trainer-Tom Tate; Jockey-Russ Garrity; SP-10/1
4TH Clifton Beat 9-10-09 Owner-Martin St Quinton; Trainer-Philip Hobbs; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-14/1
16 ran, Time-3m 52.40s, Dist-4, hd, 9

1999-WINNER-SPACE TRUCKER 8-10-01 Owner Mrs Eileen Queally; Trainer-Jessica Harrington IRE; Jockey-Shay Barry; SP-7/2 Fav
2ND-Dines 7-10-08 Owner-T Chappell, Terry Curry, D Nichols & John Blackwell;Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-6/1
3RD-Hurricane Lamp 8-10-07 Owner-Fred & Sue Welch; Trainer-David Nicholson; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-16/1
15 ran Time-4m 4.1s, Dist-1.5, 1

1998-WINNER-EDREDON BLEU 6-11-06 Owner-Jim Lewis; Trainer-Henrietta Knight; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-7/2 Fav
2ND-Tidebrook 8-10-03 Owner-Richard Williams; Trainer-Kim Bailey; Jockey-Norman Williamson;SP-9/2
3RD-Cumbrian Challenge 9-11-10 Owner-Cumbrian Industrials Ltd; Trainer-Tim Easterby; Jockey-Lorcan Wyer; SP-16/1
4TH-Morstock 8-10-00 Owner-Mrs M Fairbairn; Trainer-Ron Hodges; Jockey-Tom Dascombe; SP-33/1
17 ran Time-3m 58.6s, Dist-3.5, 2.5, 4

1997-WINNER-UNCLE ERNIE 12-11-04 Owner-Lady Lloyd-Webber; Trainer-Jimmy FitzGerald; Jockey-Graham Bradley; SP-20/1
2ND-Elzoba 5-10-08 Owner-David Johnson; Trainer-Martin Pipe; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-13/2
3RD-Perknapp 10-10-00 Owner-Mrs Seamus Purcell; Trainer-Tony Martin IRE; Jockey-Charlie Swan; SP-25/1
16 ran, Time-4m 00.4s, Dist-2, 1 7/2 Fav Certainly Strong (8th)

1996-KIBREET 9-10-12 Owner-Terry Warner and Jill Emery; Trainer-Philip Hobbs; Jockey-Tony McCoy;SP-7/1
2ND-Easthorpe 8-10-12 Owner-Martin Broughton; Trainer-Henrietta Knight; Jockey-Jason Titley; SP-6/1
3RD-Uncle Ernie 11-11-03 Owner-Lady Lloyd Webber; Trainer-Jimmy FitzGerald; Jockey-Mark Dwyer; SP-12/1
13 ran, Time-4m 4.1s, Dist-4, 1.5 5/1 Fav Front Street (7th)

1995-WINNER-SOUND REVEILLE 7-10-10 Owner-Angela Abecassis; Trainer-Charlie Brooks; Jockey-Graham Bradley; SP-7/1
2ND-Auburn Castle 6-10-00 Owner-Rashleigh Arms Charlestown St Austell; Trainer-Oliver Sherwood; Jockey-Jamie Osborne; SP-7/2
3RD-Around The Horn 8-10-06 Owner-Pell-Mell Partners; Trainer-Josh Gifford; Jockey-Simon McNeill; SP-7/2
8 ran, Time-4m 17.1s, Dist-1.75, .25 3/1 Fav Thumbs Up (4th)

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase Roll Of Honour

Year Winner Age/Wt Jockey Trainer Owner SP Ra
1994 Snitton Lane 8-10-00 David Bridgwater Bill Clay H D White 33/1 17
1993 Space Fair 10-11-01 Adrian Maguire Richard Lee Osborne House Ltd 5/1 12
1992 My Young Man 7-11-10 Graham Bradley Charlie Brooks Georgina Tulloch 7/1 17
1991 Aldino 8-10-00 Jamie Osborne Oliver Sherwood Arthur Boyd-Rochfort 15/2 12
1990 Katabatic 7-10-08 Hywel Davies Andy Turnell Pell-Mell Partners 11/4F 13
1989 Pukka Major 8-10-02 Peter Scudamore Tim Thomson Jones Mrs Solna Jones 4/1JF 17
1988 Vodkatini 9-10-13 Richard Rowe Josh Gifford Dick Richardson Horse Racing Ltd 4/1F 14
1987 French Union 9-11-03 Richard Dunwoody David Nicholson Claire Smith 13/2 16
1986 Pearlyman 7-11-05 Graham Bradley John Edwards Valerie Shaw 14/1 19
1985 Kathies Lad 8-11-10 Steve Smith Eccles Alan Jarvis J E Clayton 7/1 19
1984 Mossy Moore 8-10-00 Jonjo O'Neill Brian Chinn Brian Chinn 11/2 13
1983 Churchfield Boy 7-10-00 Joe Byrne Michael Cunningham IRE J Quinn 8/1 18
1982 Reldis 8-10-00 Paul Barton David Gandolfo Haunch Lane Stores Ltd 9/1 16
1981 Friendly Alliance 8-10-07 John Francome Fred Winter John Mulhern 11/2 11
1980 Stopped 8-11-12 Ben De Haan Fred Winter T Ludlow 7/2 13
1979 Casbah 12-11-13 Graham Thorner Tim Forster Lord Leverhulme 5/1 10
1978 Young Arthur 9-11-04 Allen Webb Derek Kent Mrs Derek Kent 3/1JF 8
1977 Tom Morgan 8-11-06 Tommy Stack Ken Oliver Wing Commander P Stead 9/4F 9
1976 Dulwich 9-11-07 Bob Davies Colin Davies T Elley 9/4F 10
1975 No race (course waterlogged)
1974 Dulwich 7-10-01 Taffy Salaman Colin Davies T Elley 100/30F 9
1973 Coolera Prince 8-10-10 Nigel Wakley Tim Handel Mrs C Handel 8/1 15
1972 Tudor Dance 6-10-02 Jeff King Bob Turnell Jim Joel 4/1 15
1971 Khan 7-10-08 Frankie Carroll Mick Burke IRE Lord Petersham 2/1F 8
1970 Fortina’s Palace 7-11-11 Peter Jones Michael Scudamore J Nesbitt Davis 10/1 18
1969 All Glory 8-10-00 Mr Anthony Robinson John Edwards A Morley 10/1 10
1968 Hal’s Farewell 7-10-10 Jeff King Peter Bailey George Jeffreys 5/1 10
1967 San Angelo 7-11-01 John Buckingham Edward Courage Edward Courage 10/1 13
1966 Well Packed 8-10-11 Tommy Stack Bobby Renton Mrs Anne Myddleton 100/7 12
1965 Fort Rouge 7-11-00 George Milburn Ken Oliver Lady Edmondstone 13/2 10
1964 Richard Of Bordeaux 9-11-03 Willie Robinson Fulke Walwyn John Schillizzi 9/1 14
1963 Anner Loch 8-10-06 David Nicholson John Hicks Pat Colvin 7/1 13
1962 Moretons 9-10-12 Bill Rees Peter Cazalet Mrs A T Hodgson 100/8 14
1961 Barberyn 6-11-00 Michael Scudamore Willie Stephenson John Bigg 3/1 10
1960 Monsieur Trois Etoiles 8-11-06 Frankie Carroll Jimmy Brogan IRE Mrs W L Pilkington 3/1F 9
1959 Top Twenty 10-12-06 Fred Winter Clem Magnier IRE Mrs Thomas O'Brien 9/2JF 12
1958 Top Twenty 9-10-07 Francis Shortt Clem Magnier IRE Mrs M O'Brien 10/1 18
1957 Sir Edmund 7-10-12 Bert Morrow Alec Kilpatrick F H Curnick 6/1 11
1956 Rosenkavalier 7-10-06 Harry Sprague Bob Turnell George Strakosch 8/1 11
1955 No race (Abandoned because of snow)
1954 Hipparchus 5-10-01 Jack Dowdeswell Peter Rice-Stringer Mrs H J Rice-Stringer 100/8 11
1953 Rose & Crown 6-10-00 Johnny Bullock Fulke Walwyn Dorothy Paget 33/1 13
1952 Marcianus 6-11-02 Tim Molony George Beeby Lord Bicester 7/1 12
1951 Merry Court 6-1-011 Tim Molony Tom Yates Edward Bee 10/1 11
1950 Norborne 6-11-04 Eddie Reavey Geoffrey Champneys N Clark 8/1 11
1948 Clare Man 7-10-03 Charlie Hook Walter Nightingall Mrs Geoffrey Kohn 20/1 20
1947 Rope Trick 6-10-08 Tony Doyle Verly Bewicke Capt A M Keith 100/7 12
1946 Loyal King 6-11-12 Dan Moore Fulke Walwyn Dorothy Paget 7/2 1