Saturday 5 December 2026
William Hill Becher Chase Day
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Join us for an exhilarating afternoon of top-class racing at Aintree Racecourse, as the Grand National fences double-header returns to Becher Chase Day for 2026.
At the heart of the action is the William Hill Becher Handicap Steeple Chase, a race that has produced legends like Vieux Lion Rouge, Walk In The Mill and Amberleigh House, who went on to claim Grand National glory. This year, the William Hill Grand Sefton Chase moves to Becher Chase Day, joining the Becher over Aintree's famous Grand National fences.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the atmosphere and witness the next racing greats in action.
Timings and races are subject to change
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 11:50 | THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC BOOSTS NOVICES’ HURDLE | 2m1f |
| 12:25 | THE PLAY LUCKY STABLE WITH WILLIAM HILL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE | 3m½f |
| 12:55 | THE WILLIAM HILL HALF A MILL BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 3m2f |
| 1:30 | THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 2m4f |
| 2:05 | THE WILLIAM HILL WIRRAL JUVENILE HURDLE | 2m1f |
| 2:40 | THE WILLIAM HILL GRAND SEFTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 2m5f |
| 3:15 | THE NEW WILLIAM HILL RACING BET BUILDER HANDICAP HURDLE | 2m4f |
A bit about the day
This year, the William Hill Grand Sefton Chase returns to Becher Chase Day, bringing back Aintree's popular Grand National fences double-header. With two races taking place over the famous obstacles on the same afternoon, it's set to be a thrilling day of racing. The Grand Sefton Chase will also return to a £100,000 prize fund for the first time since 2023.
A Historic First
In 2023, Lucy Turner made history as the first female jockey to win the Becher Chase, riding Chambard to an impressive 13-length victory.
This landmark moment added a new chapter to Becher Chase history and highlighted the rising talent of women in horse racing. Don’t miss your chance to see the next thrilling chapter unfold here at Aintree!
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