|} The Melling Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Marsh Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres), and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in early April. The event is named after Melling, a nearby village which is made famous by Melling Road, a public road which crosses the racecourse. It was established in 1991, and it has held Grade 1 status throughout its history. The race is currently staged on the second day of the three-day Grand National meeting. The field often includes horses which ran in the Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase at the previous month's Cheltenham Festival. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): Viking Flagship – 1995, 1996 Direct Route – 1999, 2000 Native Upmanship – 2002, 2003 Moscow Flyer – 2004, 2005 Voy Por Ustedes – 2008, 2009 Fakir D'oudairies - 2021, 2022 Leading jockey (4 wins): Barry Geraghty – Moscow Flyer (2004, 2005), Finian's Rainbow (2012), Sprinter Sacre (2013) Leading trainer (3 wins): Nicky Henderson -Remittance Man (1992), Finian's Rainbow (2012), Sprinter Sacre (2013) Paul Nicholls – Fadalko (2001), Master Minded (2011), Politologue (2018) Winners See also Horse racing in Great Britain List of British National Hunt races References Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , aintree.co.uk – 2010 John Smith's Grand National Media Guide. pedigreequery.com – Melling Chase – Aintree. External links Race Recordings National Hunt races in Great Britain Aintree Racecourse National Hunt chases Recurring sporting events established in 1991 1991 establishments in England