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Becher Chase
The Becher Chase is British national hunt race that serves as an important trial event for the various ‘Nationals’ that take place in the United Kingdom and Ireland every year. While the race is classified as a lowly listed event, it consistently attracts some of the finest handicap racehorses in the region.
The Becher Chase is run in November at Aintree Racecourse. The race is run over a distance of 3 miles and 2 furlongs, and requires entries to clear 27 fences on the way to the finishing post. The race utilizes the same fences and course used for the Grand National. Entry to the Becher Chase is open to 5-year-old and above racehorses.
Becher Chase Betting Tips
- Experience is key to performing well in the Becher Chase. The majority of race winners are in the 7- 10-year old age bracket.
- Weights also play an important role in the outcome of the Becher Chase. Around 70% of recent weight winners were carrying weights between 9st 11lbs and 10st 5lbs.
- Punters looking to racehorse ratings to establish a winner should consider the fact that the majority of Becher Chase winners were of pretty decent quality, rating between 125 and 147.
- Antepost favourites fare poorly in this handicap race, with a success rate of around 10% in the past decade. This suggests that laying the favourite is a good betting strategy to pursue in this race.
- Punters looking to back a horse in the Becher Chase could consider placing each-way or lay bet on entries priced amongst the 3 market favourites. Race trends indicate that a horse priced amongst the top 3 has a 50% chance of winning the race.
- Look out for bookies paying out extra place specials on the Becher Chase as this provides an opportunity to back more horses each-way and thereby increase the odds of generating a payout from the race.
Becher Chase History
The Becher Chase is named in honour of one of the most famous competitors in the history of the Grand National, Martin Becher. The race was introduced to Aintree Racecourse in 1992 as part of an attempt to add events to the racing calendar at the racecourse.
During its history the Becher Chase has produced a number of champions that have gone on to claim victories in the Grand National later in the season. Winners of both races include Amberleigh House, Earth Summit and Silver Birch. The winner of the Becher Chase is traditionally well backed going into the Grand National.
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