Once again, the total prize money for the John Smith's Grand National meeting has risen, this year by a staggering £240,000 with £2,285,000 (€3,575,000) to be won over the three-day meeting
The most significant increases have occurred on the opening day of the meeting, with an increase of £30,000 (€42,900) in the opening race of the meeting, the John Smith’s Liverpool Hurdle and an added £10,000 (€14,300) in the 2.35pm John Smith’s Bowl Steeplechase (formerly the Betfair Bowl), the 4.20pm John Smith’s Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase and the final race on the card, the 5.30pm John Smith’s No Nonsense Handicap Hurdle.
Prize money on the second day of the meeting sees a £35,000 boost with the John Smith’s Topham Steeple Chase seeing a £10,000 (€14,300) boost in prize money.
Prize money on John Smith's Grand National day rises to £1,285,000 (€1,837,550) with the John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap hurdle increasing by £10,000 to £60,000 (€85,800) and the John Smith’s Extra Cold Handicap Hurdle up £10,000 to £60,000 (€85,000) in 2008. |
