Grand Annual Chase Tips
The historic Grand Annual Chase moves from Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival and is now the sixth race on Day 2.
This two-mile handicap chase is the oldest race at the entire meeting, and will be run on Wednesday 17th March in 2021.
Cheltenham Day 2 Tips 2021 (Wednesday)
| Time | Wednesday Races | Tips / 2021 Results | Bet / Watch Replays |
| 13:20 | Novices' Hurdle | WON: Bob Olinger to win 6/4 |  |
| 13:55 | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase | Result: Monkfish 1/4F |  |
| 14:50 | Coral Cup | WON: Craigneiche (EW) 7/1 |  |
| 15:05 | Champion Chase | Result: Put The Kettle On 17/2 |  |
| 15:40 | Cross Country Chase | WON: Tiger Roll to win 9/2 | |
| 16:15 | Grand Annual Chase | Result: Sky Pirate 14/1 | |
| 16:50 | Champion Bumper | WON: Sir Gerhard to win 7/4 |  |
Grand Annual Chase Bookmakers & Free Bets
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Grand Annual Chase Free Bets 2021
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| Bet £10 Get £60 | Code: S60 (mobile) | £60 bonus |
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2021 Grand Annual Chase Tips
We provide in depth coverage of the Grand Annual Chase with our ante-post tips and guide to the final field. Get our Grand Annual betting tips here.
Grand Annual Chase 2021 Runners & Results 16:15
| Runner | Best Odds | Place Bet |
| Winner: Sky Pirate | 141 | |
| 2nd Place: Entoucas | 7/1 |  |
| 3rd Place: Ibleo | 9/1 | |
| Embittered | 6/1 | |
| Zanza | 15/2 | |
| Chosen Mate | 12/1 | |
| Us and Them | 16/1 | |
| Sizing Pottsie | 20/1 |  |
| Amoola Gold | 20/1 |  |
| On The Slopes | 22/1 | |
| Non Runner No Bet | Best Odds Guaranteed | |
| E/W Terms | 1/4 Odds - 4 Places | See all Runners |
Grand Annual Chase Key Facts
Grand Annual History
Not many people realise this, but the Grand Annual is the oldest race at the Cheltenham Festival, having first been staged way back in 1834.
The name of Johnny Henderson, one of the founders of the Racecourse Holdings Trust, was attached to the Grand Annual shortly after his death in 2005.
There were emotional scenes the following season when Greenhope, trained by Johnny's son Nicky Henderson, won the Grand Annual Handicap Chase.
Only two horses have managed to win the Grand Annual twice. Top Twenty managed to defend the title he won in 1958, while Dulwich won the Grand Annual in 1974 and '76.
Graham Bradley is the most successful jockey in the history of the Grand Annual, riding four winners during his career.
Paul Nicholls is the winning-most trainer in this handicap, with the last of his four winner coming in 2018, when Le Prezien powered to victory.
In 2019, 66/1 shot Croco Bay became the joint-oldest horse to win the race at the afe of 12.
Irish horses dominated the 2020 renewal of the Grand Annual, with Gordon Elliott's Chosen Mate coming out on top.
Grand Annual Chase Cheltenham 2021 FAQs
When is the Grand Annual Chase?
The Grand Annual Chase is the sixth race on Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, March 17th.
What time is the Grand Annual Chase?
The Grand Annual Chase Cheltenham 2021 is due off at 16:15 GMT on Wednesday, March 17th. The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase attracts two-mile handicap specialists.
Who will win the Grand Annual Chase?
Our Cheltenham betting tips have been carefully selected by Seasoned Cheltenham pundits and horse racing experts. They're free, so check them out if you're not sure who to bet on in the 2021 Grand Annual Chase.
