Friday 16th March – 17:15 Johnny Henderson GA Steeple Chase

The final race of the Cheltenham Festival, this race is a Grade 3 National Hunt chase which is open to horses aged 5 and over. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham  over a distance of 2 miles 110 yards and has 14 fences to negotiate. The name of Johnny Henderson was added to the race name in 2005 for recognition of his involvement in raising the money needed to buy the venue in the 1960’s.

2012 Johnny Henderson GA Steeple Chase Trends

-          Ten of the last 11 winners carried no more than 10st 11lb

-          Ten of the last 11 winners were aged 9 or younger

-          All of the last 11 winners had previously won over the 2m trip

-          Despite being named after his father, trainer Nicky Henderson has only had one winner in this race

2012 Johnny Henders GA Steeple Chase Race Card

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2012 Johnny Henderson GA Steeple Chase Tips

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Previous Winners

2007 – Andreas (P Nichols) 12/1

2008 – Tiger Cry (A Moore) 15/2

2009 – Oh Crick (A King) 7/1

2010 – Pigeon Island (N Twiston-Davies) 16/1

2011 – Oiseau de Nuit (C Tizzard) 40/1