The Old Roan Chase is a Grade 2
National Hunt
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steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to
horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Mildmay Course at
Aintree
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over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles 3 furlongs and 200 yards, or 4,023 metres), and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped. It is a limited
handicap race, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October.
The event was established in 2004, and it was initially called the Wigan Chase. It includes the name of
Monet's Garden, a three-time winner of the race, in its title.
Records
Most successful horse (3 wins):
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Monet's Garden – ''2007, 2009, 2010''
Leading trainer (3 wins):
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Nicky Richards
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– ''Monet's Garden (2007, 2009, 2010)''
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Paul Nicholls - ''Kauto Star (2006), Sound Investment (2015), Frodon (2018)''
Leading jockey (2 wins):
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Tony McCoy
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– ''Albertas Run (2011), Conquisto (2013)''
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Brian Hughes - ''Forest Bihan (2019), Riders Onthe Storm (2022)''
Winners
* ''Weights given in
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See also
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Horse racing in Great Britain
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List of British National Hunt races
A list of notable National Hunt horse races which take place annually in Great Britain, under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority, including all races which currently hold Grade 1, 2 or 3 status.
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References
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Racing Post:
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pedigreequery.com– ''Old Roan Chase – Aintree.''
External links
– ''Monet's Garden''
National Hunt races in Great Britain
Aintree Racecourse
National Hunt chases
Recurring sporting events established in 2004
2004 establishments in England