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Grimthorpe Chase Weekend
Grimthorpe Chase Weekend
Grimthorpe Chase Weekend

Join us for a weekend of unmissable National Hunt action. 

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Grimthorpe Chase

What Is The Grimthorpe Chase?

Run in Doncaster each year, The Grimthorpe Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase which contains 19 jump fences. The distance has varied over time, but currently sits at a little over 3 miles and 2 furlongs.

The name of the race itself comes from the Grimthorpe family, who are steeped in racing history. With the family being owners of winners of the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, members of the Jockey Club and also a director of Thirsk Racecourse. 

Currently the 5th Baron Grimthorpe, Teddy Beckett, is chairman of York Racecourse, as well as a racing manager.

Grimthorpe Chase

Grimthorpe Chase Day

Join us for Town Moor’s ultimate endurance test, as stars of National Hunt racing take on a gruelling 3 miles and 2 furlongs stamina test at Doncaster Racecourse.

The race is often seen as a Grand National trial, with many winners (such as The Last Samuri and Definitely Red) going on to boast favouritism in the Merseyside race.

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Horses racing at Doncaster Racecourse

Grimthorpe Sunday

Improve your weekend with live sport, entertainment, and a reason to celebrate! 

Join us for Doncaster Racecourse's jumps season finale – combining sporting action, a pleasant atmosphere, and a charming backdrop for a fantastic day out with the family.

Year
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
2024
Does He Know
David Bass
Kim Bailey
2023
Moroder
James Best
Seamus Mullins
2022
Undersupervision
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies
2021
Red Infantry
Charlie Todd
Ian Williams
2020
Captain Chaos
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
2019
Chidswell
Craig Nichol
Nicky Richards
2018
Abandoned due to snow
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2017
Definitly Red
Danny Cook
Brian Ellison
2016
The Last Samuri
David Bass
Kim Bailey
2015
Wayward Prince
Robert Dunne
Hilary Parrott
2014
Night in Milan
James Reveley
Keith Reveley
2013
Quentin Collonges
Andrew Tinkler
Henry Daly
2012
Ikorodu Road
Charlie Poste
Matt Sheppard
2011
Always Right
James Reveley
John Wade
2010
Wogan
Andrew Tinkler
Nicky Henderson
2009
Out The Black
Tom O'Brien
Philip Hobbs
2008
Cloudy Lane
Jason Maguire
Donald McCain
2007
No race: Course closed for redevelopment
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2006
No race: Course closed for redevelopment
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2005
Run For Paddy
Noel Fehily
Mark Pitman
2004
Grey Abbey
Alan Dempsey
J Howard Johnson
2003
Tom's Prize
Marcus Foley
John Spearing
2002
Skillwise
David O'Meara
Tim Easterby
2001
Abandoned due to Foot and Mouth outbreak
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2000
Knight Templar
Barry Fenton
Paul Nicholls

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