Eider Chase
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The Eider Chase is a prestigious Grade 1 Steeplechase and is run over a distance of two miles and five furlongs. The race is annually each February at Newcastle Racecourse and is open to some of the best staying chasers around and there are some twenty-four national hunt fences to be jumped.
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A typically open renewal in which many will fancy their chances, including last year's winner Anglers Crag, who is only 4lb higher this time around. Bodhisattva kept on into second in the Edinburgh National last time and with a further step up in trip likely to suit on that evidence, he could have a say too. The vote goes to the progressive O'CONNELL, though, who completed his hat-trick at Sandown three weeks ago. His demolition job in the Lincolnshire National previously suggests he could be suited even more by this marathon, and an 8lb rise for that recent triumph doesn't look too harsh. Others to note include Collectors Item, Ilikedwayurthinkin and Passing Well.
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Eider Chase Overview
The Eider Chase is a race that is run usually each February. It attracts a high-class field of staying chasers over a stamina-sapping four miles and one-and-a-half-furlong trip. Given the extreme distance, it often serves as a trial for the Grand National around eight weeks down the line. However, in recent years only one horse (Comply Or Die, 2008) has been good enough to win this and then score again at Aintree.
The race is run at Newcastle and there are twenty-four fences to be jumped. The race carries a valuable first prize of over £40,000. The most recent renewal saw Anglers Crag just get the better of Prince Des Fichaux in what was a pulsating final few yards. Despite giving almost a stone to the runner-up, the Brian Ellison-trained nine-year-old had too much in reserve for his younger rival.
Eider Chase Betting Trends and Statistics
- There are two leading trainers in the Eider Chase in recent years with both Brian Ellison and Christian Williams who have both won the race two times.
- Brian Ellison winners have been with Sam’s Adventure (2021) and Anglers Crag (2024).
- Christian Williams’ winners have been with Win My Wings (2022) and Kitty’s Light (2023).
- There is one trainer who has not had the best of times in the Eider Chase and that is Sue Smith. She has sent a total of sixteen runners to the race without recording any wins at all.
- The leading jockey in the Eider Chase in recent years is Henry Brooke who has won the race twice. Those two winners came from Sam’s Adventure (2021) and Anglers Crag (2024).
- There is one jockey who is probably best avoided and has not had the best of times in the Eider Chase and that is Brian Hughes. He has ridden a total of ten runners to the race without recording any wins.
- The Eider Chase usually takes around nine minutes to run and only two favourites out of the last ten renewals have obliged.
- The biggest-priced winner during that same time was Milborough (18/1, 2015).
Eider Chase History
The Eider Chase was first established back in 1952 and is generally considered one of the trials for the Grand National at the Aintree Festival. The famous horse Comply Or Die managed to prevail victorious in both the Eider Chase and the Grand National in 2008.
The Tote had been the long-term sponsor of the race until its private acquisition by bookmaker Betfred in 2011. It was Betfred that then became the named sponsor of the race from 2012 until 2018. Vertem was then confirmed as the race sponsor in 2019 for five years. The current sponsor is now Betting.bet.
Eider Chase Winners
Eider Chase FAQ
Who won the Eider Chase in 2024?
Anglers Crag just about got the better of Prince Des Fichaux in the 2024 renewal. Brian Ellison has enjoyed success in this race before so it was no surprise when the local trainer scooped the prize for the second time in its recent history.
What is the prize money for the Eider Chase?
Winning connections could expect prize money of just over £40,000 for winning this race.
When is the Eider Chase?
The Eider Chase is usually run at Newcastle in the middle of February.
How many fences are there to be jumped in the Eider Chase?
There are twenty-four national hunt fences to be jumped in the Eider Chase.
How many horses race in the Eider Chase?
The Eider Chase usually attracts a field size of between ten and fifteen of the top staying chasers across the UK and Ireland.
Which horses are eligible for the Eider Chase?
The race is open to horses aged five and older.
