Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase
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The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is the second race on day 3 at the Cheltenham Festival. The race has been introduced as a new race to replace the Turners Novices’ Chase. It is a Grade 2 race that is set to be run over 2 miles and 4 furlongs. It is labelled as a limited novice handicap chase.
Novices' Handicap Chase
There are no Novices' Handicap Chase odds available yet on Sunday, 30th March 2025. See our today’s odds for upcoming races at other racecourses.
Novices' Handicap Chase Racecard
The Novices' Handicap Chase Racecard for Sunday, 30th March 2025 is not available yet. It will be available by 12pm the day before. View today’s racecards on upcoming races at other racecourses.
Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Overview
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a Grade 2 handicap chase registered as the Golden Miller Novices’ Chase that is replacing the Turners Novices’ Chase in the Cheltenham Festival schedule. The distance of the race is 2 miles and 4 furlongs of the new course. It is the second race of seven on day three of the Festival.
Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Betting Trends and Statistics
- There was a similar race run at the Festival between 2005 and 2021 which was always well received with punters and had 16 different winning trainers and jockeys.
- 14 of the 16 winners were aged 7 or younger with just one 8-year-old and one 9-year-old scoring.
- The standout performance in its old format was Henry De Bromhead’s A Plus Tard’s breathtaking 16-length demolition job in 2019. He went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup by 15 lengths three years later.
Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase History
The race is a new one to the schedule but is effectively replacing the Turners Novices’ Chase. It was first introduced under that format back in 2011 when it was sponsored by Jewson. It was a Grade 1 National Hunt chase and has been registered as the Golden Miller Novices’ Chase.
Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Winners
*Winners shown below are for the Turners Novices’ Chase which is the race being replaced by the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase.
Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase FAQ
Who won the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase in 2025?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase was won by Paul Nicholls’s Caldwell Potter in 2025. He was ridden by Harry Cobden and went off at odds of 7/1.
What is the prize money for the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The winner of the 2025 renewal received £64,000 in first place prize money.
When is the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is run as the second race of the Thursday of the festival.
How many fences are in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
There are seventeen fences to be jumped in total.
How many horses race in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The 2025 renewal attracted 19 runners and the race going forward is likely to be well represented.
Which horses are eligible for the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is for novice horses aged five years or older.
