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Old Roan Chase

Old Roan Chase
Grade 3 race
Location Aintree Racecourse
Merseyside, England
Inaugurated 2004
Race type Steeplechase
Sponsor Betfred
Website aintree.co.uk
Race information
Distance 2m 4f (4,023 metres)
Surface Turf
Track Left-handed
Qualification Four-years-old and up
Weight Handicap
Purse £70,000 (2014)
1st: £38,389

The Old Roan Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Mildmay Course at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (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.

Most successful horse (3 wins):

Leading trainer (3 wins):

Leading jockey (2 wins):


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