What is the Order of Merit?
Simply put, it’s an adrenalin-charged series of the best
Jump races featuring the best horses during the winter season.
The 68 graded races which make up the Series are held from October
through to April.
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 | | 5th | 8 | 6 | 4 | | 6th | 6 | 4 | 3 | | | | |
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
75% 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 25% of each prize goes to the stable team as a
cash prize. This is split as 12.5% to the trainer and 12.5%
to the stable staff.
Read the full
terms of the Order of Merit Terms and Conditions.
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