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 16th March in 2022.
Cheltenham Day 2 Results 2022 (Wednesday)
| Time | Wednesday Races | 2022 Results for Day 2 | Place Bet |
| 13:30 | Novices' Hurdle | 1st Sir Gerhard 8/11 2nd Three Stripe Life 8/1 3rd Whatdeawant 18/1 |  |
| 14:10 | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase | 1st L'Homme Presse 9/4 2nd Ahoy Senor 4/1 3rd Gaillard Du Mesnil 11/1 |  |
| 14:30 | Coral Cup | 1st Commander of Fleet 50/1 2nd Fastorslow 18/1 3rd Ashdale Bob 14/1 4th Camprond 10/1 |  |
| 15:30 | Champion Chase | 1st Energumene 5/2 2nd Funambule Sivola 40/1 3rd Envoi Allen 10/1 |  |
| 16:10 | Cross Country Chase | 1st Delta Work 5/2 2nd Tiger Roll 3/1 3rd Plan of Attack 25/1 4th Diesel D'Allier 12/1 | |
| 16:50 | Grand Annual Chase | 1st Global Citizen 28/1 2nd Andy Dufresne 10/3 3rd Frero Banbou 6/1 | |
| 17:30 | Champion Bumper | 1st Facile Vega 15/8 2nd American Mike 5/2 3rd James's Gate 16/1 4th Seabank Bistro 18/1 |  |
Grand Annual Chase Bookmakers & Free Bets
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Day 2 Cheltenham Festival Free Bets 2022
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| Bet £10 Get £50 | 5x £10 for Cheltenham | £50 BTTC |
| Price Boosts | 30/1 Shiskin to win | 3.30 Champion Chase (Wed) |  |
| Shishkin 20/1 | Top 3 in Champion Chase | |
2022 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 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 2022 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 16th.
What time is the Grand Annual Chase?
The Grand Annual Chase Cheltenham 2022 is due off at 16:50 GMT on Wednesday, March 16th. 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 Grand Annual Chase.
