The Anthony Mildmay, Peter Cazalet Memorial Chase was a

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in England which was open to horses aged five years and older. It was run at

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over a distance of 3 miles and 5½ furlongs (5,934 metres), and was scheduled to take place each year in January. The race was named after the Queen Mother's trainer,

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, and his amateur jockey,

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. The race was first run in March 1951 over a distance of 3 miles 125 yards and was last run under this name in 2000, although the race was also scheduled, but abandoned, in 2001, 2002 and 2003. It was renamed the "Marathon Chase" which in turn was renamed the "London National". It is now held at the December meeting on the same card as the

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