The Becher Handicap

When

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Saturday 5 Dec 2026

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All day event

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Aintree Racecourse • 

Liverpool, United KingdomShow on map

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The Becher Handicap is an annual horse racing event that takes place at the prestigious Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. It is a national hunt race that is open to horses aged seven years and older, with a distance of 3 miles and 2 furlongs. The event is named after Captain Martin Becher, who famously fell off his horse in the first ever Grand National race at Aintree in 1839. The race is known for its challenging course, including the famous Becher's Brook and The Chair fences. The event attracts top jockeys and trainers from around the world, with past winners including legendary horses such as Red Rum and Hedgehunter. It is a highly anticipated event in the horse racing calendar, with a prize money of £80,000.