What is the Order of Merit?
The Order of Merit is a league table based on results from the 69 top Jump races throughout the October to April season.
Races are won and lost and the points are awarded accordingly,
creating a truly prestigious Championship. The combined team,
made up of the horse, jockey, trainer stable staff and owner,
that consistently maintains its form in such a top class field
over the season, will be crowned champions. It’s that
simple and ultimately, that tough.
How does the Points System work?
The way the competition is scored has been designed
to reflect the relevant grade of each race and the horse’s
finishing position, therefore rewarding both excellence and
participation.
| Finishing position | Grade 1 races | Grade 2 races | Grade 3 races | | 1st | 20 | 15 | 10 | | 2nd | 16 | 12 | 8 | | 3rd | 12 | 10 | 6 | | 4th | 10 | 8 | 5 |
What prizes are available?
The overall prize fund for the Order of Merit is £300,000 and this is divided up in the following way:
Overall Winner: £200,000
2nd Place: £75,000
3rd Place: £25,000
40% of each prize goes to the owner(s) of the horse, of which
20% is given in the form of vouchers for the purpose of purchasing
bloodstock at British sales houses.
The remaining prize is divided as follows – 20% to the trainer, 20% to the winning stable staff and 20% to a nominated charity.
Read the full
terms of the Order of Merit Terms and Conditions.
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