Grand Sefton Steeplechase three miles. Originally, the Grand Sefton was one of the most important events of the autumn, but after the Second World War its popularity waned as Aintree's fortunes foundered. In 2003, the race was revived and run on the first day of the November Becher Meeting and run over the same fences as Aintree's most famous race, the Grand National. It is now usually run on the first Saturday in December. Grand Sefton Steeplechase The Grand Sefton Handicap Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged six years or older. It is run
Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics – Men's 4000 metres steeplechase one among them to win a second medal was Sidney Robinson, who added a bronze medal to the silver he had won earlier. The course was the same as that of the shorter event, but with eight laps instead of five. The 4000 metres was the longest distance of any Olympic steeplechase. "None", this was the first time the event was held. And it was the only time a steeplechase race was held over 4000 metres. The British trio dominated this race, finishing in the top three spots close together. The fourth-place finisher was about four times as far behind