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 Odds & Runners
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Novices' Handicap Chase Racecard
The Novices' Handicap Chase Racecard for Saturday, 22nd February 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 2024?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new race to the Cheltenham Festival schedule so there are no previous winners. However, the 2024 winner of the race it is replacing, the Turners Novices’ Chase, was Grey Dawning with the winning jockey being Harry Skelton and the winning trainer being Dan Skelton.
What is the prize money for the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new race to the Cheltenham Festival schedule with the prize money to be confirmed in due course.
When is the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new race to the Cheltenham Festival schedule that will be run as the second race on 13th March, 2025 at the festival.
How many hurdles are in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new race to the Cheltenham Festival schedule and the number of fences will be confirmed in due course.
How many horses race in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new race to the Cheltenham Festival schedule so there have been no previous editions of this race.
Which horses are eligible for the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new race to the Cheltenham Festival schedule so further details will be confirmed in the near future.
