The Chase Australia’s record prize on 7

30th September 2025

The Chase Australia’s record $141,000 prize

Four contestants topple The Governess 

Today on The Chase Australia on Seven and 7plus, four everyday Australians walked away with a record-breaking $141,000 in cash prize. 

 

Nurse Helen-Mary McMeekan, 65 (from Adelaide, South Australia); dog rescuer Ben Quinn, 39 (Byron Bay, NSW); World War I aficionado Murray Fraser, 49 (Yattalunga, NSW); and paralegal Monica Lenaz, 24 (Sydney, NSW) stunned viewers in a thrilling Final Chase against the formidable Anne Hegerty, aka The Governess.  

 

The team entered the Final Chase with $41,000 before triggering the Mega Money Spinner at 13 steps. After racking up a total of 15 steps, the Spinner added a whopping $100,000 to their prize pool, taking their winnings to an incredible $141,000. 

 

In a nail-biting finish, the team pulled off four crucial pushbacks to seal their victory over The Governess. 

 

The Chase Australia

5pm weekdays on Seven and 7plus