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Grade 3 Jump Races
These are the low-profile races of the Class 1 series. However, low profile does not imply a lack of action, excitement and valuable purses; merely a toning down of the pomp so frequently experienced at the higher ranking meetings. Conducted as traditional Handicap races, meaning the horse' handicap rating determines the weight is has to carry, the Grade 3s offer thrills enough to keep up with their more affluent counterparts. Stop by and see some domestic talent in jaw-dropping form.
The annual Grade 3 Jump Races in the United Kingdom are:
Race |
Location |
Distance |
Age Group |
November |
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Servo Trophy Handicap Chase |
3m 3½f |
4yo+ |
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2m 4½f |
4yo+ |
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2m ½f |
4yo+ |
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November / December |
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3m 2½f |
4yo+ |
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December |
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Boylesports.com Gold Cup (Chase) |
2m 5f |
4yo+ |
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Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase |
3m 1f |
4yo+ |
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3m 5½f |
4yo+ |
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January |
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Victorchandler.com Chase |
2m 5f |
5yo+ |
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Classic Chase |
3m 5f |
5yo+ |
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Betfair Trophy Chase |
2m 5f |
5yo+ |
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January / February |
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Heroes Handicap Hurdle |
2m 6f |
4yo+ |
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February |
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Totesport Trophy (Hurdle) |
2m ½f |
4yo+ |
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Blue Square Gold Cup (Chase) |
3m 4f |
5yo+ |
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Racing Post Chase |
3m |
5yo+ |
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February / March |
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Totesport.com Gold Cup (Chase) |
2m 4f |
5yo+ |
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March |
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Paddy Power Novices' Handicap Hurdle |
2m 4f |
4-7yo |
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William Hill Trophy (Chase) |
3m ½f |
5yo+ |
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Coral Cup (Hurdle) |
2m 5f |
4yo+ |
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Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Hurdle |
2m ½f |
4yo |
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Freddie Williams Festival Plate Chase |
2m 4½f |
5yo+ |
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Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle |
2m 1f |
5yo+ |
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Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase |
2m ½f |
5yo+ |
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April |
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Red Rum Handicap Chase |
2m |
5yo+ |
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4m 4f |
6yo+ |
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4m 1f |
5yo+ |
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3m 5½f |
5yo+ |
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May |
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Swinton Handicap Hurdle |
2m |
4yo+ |
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Distance: miles (m), furlongs (f), yards (y)
