The inaugural race was run in 1912 at Prestbury Park over 3 miles with £100 (£200 in 1913) prize money to the winner and £10 to the runner-up. It was called "Stayers Selling Hurdle" and was a Weight for Age Selling type of event with the winning horse being sold for £50 after the race.
The inaugural race in 1912 at Prestbury Park over 3 miles, with a prize of £100 to the winner and £10 to the runner-up, was called "Stayers Selling Hurdle" and was a Weight for Age Selling event where the winning horse was sold for £50 after the race.