The Becher is run over 3m2f of the Grand National course in late November. Trainers aiming their horses at the Grand National sometimes use it to give them that useful experience of the unique fences.
Recent Grand National Runners who Ran in The Becher
In recent years the Becher chase has had more influence on the Grand National. It has only been run since 1992.
2004 Amberleigh House won the Grand National after finishing second in the Becher.
Four horses have finished placed in the Grand National after being placed or having won the Becher.
Watch The Becher Chase
Take a look at this years Grand National runners running over the Grand National course and jumping the Grand National fences in the Becher Chase.
2008 Grand National Tips from The Becher
Looks like the best tip from the Becher is to concentrate on any runners who finished in the first six and take their chance in the Grand National.
Ran a fine race to win the Becher, travelling at the front throughout and at a very good pace
Bewleys Berry will not be running Finished second and looked to be picking Mr Pointment up in the latter stages. A further 1m2f could help.
Becher Chase
