His portfolio at this venue includes a sixth in the 2017 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase from a mark of 139 alongside other top-class efforts in defeat in the same season from that exact mark. Sporting Life Horse Racing Rachael Blackmore landed her first Cheltenham Festival winner with a superb ride on A Plus Tard to land the 2019 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. Testify (Donald McCain) tops the 78 entries, having made it three from three this season in a G2 event at Haydock Park last month. Getabird's disappointing performance up the hill in last year's Supreme meant Willie Mullins did not achieve what has become a customary win/place in the first race of the Festival. Listed | Class 1 | 5YO plus Winner £39,389 - 20 ran 2m 4f 44y Soft . 30 Tips – The Skybet Supreme Novice Hurdle; 1. Seven died in 2016. 1. Prominent, blundered 4th, lost place before 6th, closed under pressure after 3 out, went 2nd last, kept on, no impression on winner op 13/2 tchd 7/1 4. Attention! Your ePaper is waiting for publication! By publishing your document, the content will be optimally indexed by Google via AI and sorted into the right category for over 500 million ePaper readers on YUMPU. A PLUS TARD won the 2019 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase before beating Chacun Pour Soi over 2m1f at Leopardstown later in the year, then going on to finish third in the 2020 Ryanair Chase. A Plus Tard. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. Mister Whitaker: 13/2: B Hughes: M R Channon:. With Close Brothers transferring its support to the Mares' Hurdle, the novices handicap chase will now be sponsored by land and property company Northern Trust Co Ltd. It is one of the most popular days of the Cheltenham Festival. Current favourite: Dounikos 7/1. Lough Derg Spirit - Nicky Henderson/Nico De Boinville (20-1) Easily won a handicap chase at Ludlow last time, though half his rivals fell. 2m 5f. 17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders) 1st: 5: Cause Of. The Centenary Novices' Handicap Chase, known for sponsorship purposes as the Paddy's Reward Club Novices' Handicap Chase, is a Listed National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. The race is currently sponsored by Close Brothers Group, who have backed it since 2016. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase – 17:30, Tuesday 13 th March. Ian Williams is the son of the late Billy Williams, who saddled Tom’s Little Al to win the Mercedes-Benz Handicap Chase, now the Betbright Chase, at Kempton in 1984. Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Fred Winter) (Grade 3) (1) 17:30. The same year, she brought 50/1 chance Minella Indo home to win the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle – again for De Bromhead. Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle . 2m 5f. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2. He has barely run this campaign but mugged Kemboy and Melon in December’s Savills Chase on his second outing, although stamina. "We got him home. I believe that he is looking to take the same path as Mister Whittaker who won this race in 2018 before going on to score in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Festival on his next start. The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase; 11:30 a. Summer Cup Handicap Chase (Uttoxeter) Bet With Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Ascot) Regulatory Finance Solutions Hurdle (Cheltenham)17:30: Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase 4m. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles, 3 furlongs and 200 yards, or. 1. Kim Bailey is having a great season and this horse is improving but he is too short in the betting. 50 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race) This and the Fred Winter are the two most competitive races of the whole meeting. Close Brothers Novices Handicap Chase. Nigel Twiston-Davies captured the Ryanair Chase in 2009 with future Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander and the trainer could have another chaser in that bracket courtesy of Riders. The Same (FR) 8-15fav (11-10) Close up, left in lead before 2nd, joined 4 out, pushed along, ridden shortly after 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, unable to. CUBOMANIA (IRE) CAMPEADOR (FR) 7-11-12. Caught the eye when fourth to A Plus Tard in the then Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the 2019 Festival but restricted to just one outing last term, pulling up at Aintree. Draw Advantage: None . Festival Trophy Handicap Chase. It works as a festival trial, too. Close Brothers, sponsors of The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at The Festival, is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. Get Pulling With PJ Nicholls SsangYong Novices' Handicap Chase (Div 1) 17 May 2023 (35) Wor 20F Gd Cl5 HcpCh £3k: 11-11 2/12 Sir Jack West (5½)The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase: Novices' Handicap Tips 2023: Cheltenham Day 1 Tips and Races Preview Supreme Novices Hurdle Tips. Festival banker - ALTIOR, Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase Best long-term prospect - SANTINI, Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Dark horse - DIVINE SPEAR, Close Brothers Novices' Handicap ChaseDropped back to 2m4½f on Saturday, he went off 5-1 favourite for a classy novice handicap chase and found only Simply The Betts too good. Ahead of the start of the Cheltenham Festival, we've marked your race cards by picked out three interesting bets that could land a windfall. Racing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel sho. Won by Ballyalton (IRE). 2 14:10 Arkle Challenge Trophy. Private purchase A Plus Tard (Kapgarde) wins the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Listed Race) at the Cheltenham Festival for owners Cheveley Park Stud and trainer Henry De Bromhead. F. The Mick Channon-trained Mister Whitaker was something of an anomaly in that he won on Trials day before following up off bottom weight in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle. Dundalk Stadium, One Of The Only Horse & Greyhound Venues In Europe Handicap (47-65) (2m) 18:30. 50pm). while the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase is also thought to be in the mix. 2019 A Plus Tard Northern Trust. 3m 7f 147y. Horse SP Age / Wt OR Jockey / Trainer 1. This race was formerly known as the Jewson Handicap Chase and was introduced in 2005. 1 13:30 The Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. CLOSE BROTHERS NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE (Listed) (1) Distance: 2m 4f 78y (Old) Prize: £39,865 Rated: (0-140) Age: 5yo+ Race Type: Chase:Held up in touch in mid-division, headway before 3 out, ridden to chase front pair approaching last, stayed on strongly to challenge inside final 100 yards, led post op 6/1 tchd 11/2 My Stable 2 nd17:30 - Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (2m4f110y) - Listed. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Mind’s Eye was a useful performer over hurdles last season, and although he was unable to make an impact in the Ballymore at the Festival, he shaped well when fourth to Lalor in the Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree (travelled with purpose). Handicap Chase, the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase, the Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle, the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle and the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase. 17:30. 14:10. Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m: READ HERE: 2:50pm: Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) 3m1f: READ HERE: 3:30pm: Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) 2m: READ HERE: 4:10pm: Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m4f: READ HERE: 4:50pm: Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle 2m½f: READ HERE: 5:30pm: Wellchild. 16:50 The Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase; 1. Her first Grade 1 winner, Minella Indo in the Albert. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped. Any Second Now was the subject of strong antepost support for the 2m4f Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, but could only finish eighth after getting tapped for toe when the pace quickened approaching the penultimate fence. Today, Close Brothers Group plc employs 2,900 people, principally in the UK. Shattered Love: 4/1: J W Kennedy. "His rider said he took a bad step and pulled him up," Connell said. National Hunt Chase Tips 2024: 17:30: Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase : Novices' Handicap Tips 2024: The opening day of the festival holds special appeal amongst fans and competitors. There was only 4 lb between seperating the top and bottom weight in 2016, and 5 lb in last year’s renewal, and this race often sees the more unexposed sorts come to the fore. The minimum required to make the cut for last year’s Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase was 137 whereas 133 got you a run in the Plate and 135 in the Grand Annual. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. 16:10 Cheltenham 15 Mar 2018 . Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Brian O'ConnorImperial Aura was impressive winning the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase off a mark of 143 and in the 1965 Chase at Ascot but I think that race was weak. 05 AintreeVirgin Bet Handicap Chase | Class 2 | 2m4f | ITV4/RTV Venetia Williams is seeking a third win in the £80,000 Merseyside feature in the. She has since added eleven more victories at the highest level, including Honeysuckle in. Women dressed in their finest outfits will all pour into. Age UK Somerset 75th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle (4) 15:33. However, Ian was reluctant to follow in his father’s footsteps and, by his own admission, “fell” into training in his own right after. Friday, April 7, 2m 5f 19yds over the Grand National fences. De Plotting Shed: 8-1 for the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase Credit: Patrick McCann Leading Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase fancy De Plotting Shed has been nominated by the BHA handicapping team as their highest-profile 'headache horse'. Testify has been successful on all three starts over fences, most recently in a Grade 2 at Haydock, and is very much unexposed. Arkle Challenge Trophy. The race has been now renamed and moved to the last race on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. 2 days ago · Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Itchy Feet 7/2: Full result: 14:15: 6: Pertemps Network Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) The Same 7/4 Fav:. . Vautour produced an outstanding performance in landing this in 2015 (171) but the other winners of the race have ranged from 157 to 162, with an eight-year average of 161. Raced wide close up, tracked leaders 4 out, ridden to chase winner 2. 17:30 - Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (3m1f110yds) 1st Domesday Book 40-1 (G Andrews/S Edmunds)4:50 pm Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Listed Race) 2m 4f 63y £70,000. This race will be run over a distance of 2 miles and ½ furlongs. 10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 3f 200y. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase – 17:30, Tuesday 13 th March. 2. Mister Whitaker completed the double in the Close Brothers two years ago and last year's. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 179 yards, or 3,382 metres), and. A well-made gelding, he was always. 4. 1st Dr Shirocco 16/1 2nd Impression Chic 11/2 3rd Moore Clouds 18/1. However, returning to a left-handed track, A Plus Tard routed the opposition in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival - winning by 16 lengths. SECRET INVESTOR. 30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 3m 5f 201y. 2016 Close Brothers first year at the Cheltenham Festival, sponsoring the 17:30pm Novices Handicap Chase on the opening day of the festival. The Novices’ Handicap Chase was one of four races that were introduced to the Cheltenham Festival in 2005, as part of the switch from three days to four. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2. The race is run over 2 miles and 4 furlongs, with 16 fences for the runners. Ian Williams: Entraîneur Réticent. 17:30: Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase 4m. The 4 miler has been kinder to the bookies in recent years with only one of the last four favourites placing following Back in Focus' win in 2013. 30 close brothers novices’ handicap chase (listed) (1) 2½m78y (4090 metres) race 7 (8) rather be (ire) | (2) any second now (ire) | (7) barney dwan (ire) page 1 of 10 racing 1-2-3 John Ingles charts the phenomenal rise of Henry de Bromhead, the Irish trainer who dominated the major prizes in Britain last season and is set to saddle A Plus Tard in Saturday's Betfair Chase. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. It is run on the Cross-Country Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 6 furlongs (3 miles 6 furlongs and 37 yards, or 6,069 metres), and during its running there are thirty-two obstacles to be. 64. 2023 Novices’ Handicap Chase Preview. The Arkle Challenge Trophy is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. 4. The National Hunt Chase was won by Le Breuil (right) last. Run over two and a half miles, the Grade. Result for National Hunt Chase 2017 at the Cheltenham Festival. That campaign also saw her demonstrate her talents with a double at the Cheltenham Festival, winning the now-defunct Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase on A Plus Tard and Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle on Minella Indo. Envoi Allen confirmed that impression 12 months later when extending his winning sequence under Rules to eight in the. Cheltenham boss Ian Renton said: "We already have an amateurs’ race as the last on the card on Thursday, which works well, allowing the professional jockeys. In rear, close up 14th, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 9, dist. 30 CheltenhamClose Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase | 2m4½f | 5yo+ | RUK This novice handicap chase, which was first staged in 2005, is usually run. 30: The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase: 2m: 4. The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase: 2m 4 1/2 f : Wednesday 11th March 2020 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE: 1. A Plus Tard, who chased home Minella Indo in Friday's Gold Cup, was her first festival winner when the pair landed the Close Brothers' Novices' Handicap Chase in 2019. Envoi Allen confirmed that impression 12 months later when extending his winning sequence under Rules to eight in the. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (IRE) (20 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weights 145 SECRET INVESTOR HIGHWAY ONE O ONE 7 RED INDIAN CUBOMANIA (IRE) CAMPEADOR (FR) 7-11 12. Donald McCain and Will Kennedy appear to have a leading contender in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase with this promising seven-year-old and ease underfoot will only aid his cause. The RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase. He has failed to progress under Rules since then, finishing well beaten on his three subsequent outings. A winner at the December meeting here over hurdles and at the Festival when he landed the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase in 2016, Ballyalton has barely been seen since but arrives back at. 4. 10 Tips – The Arkle Chase; 1. Second in last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup, he raced on the bridle throughout under. 4. 13:30. Second in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle in 2015, the son of Saddler Maker ran a fine race to be second to Ballyalton in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Festival in March, with fellow Betvictor Gold Cup contender Double Shuffle back in third. 50 CheltenhamClose Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase | 2m4f | RTV It is ten years since Tom Taaffe welcomed back a Cheltenham Festival winner to his. 2023 Thoroughbred Census Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Idalko Bihoue 5/1: Full result:. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. 10 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 3m 80y Having claimed three Cheltenham Festival winners to date, it was A Plus Tard who gave Rachael her first success when landing the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase in March 2019, a very impressive victory at that. Sponsor? Close Brothers Merchant Banking Group. effort and close up 2 out, outpaced by winner when jumped right last, kept on same pace run-in (op 40/1). Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): PU, 1, 7, F, 10, 7, 5, 1, 5, (13, PU), 2, 6, F, 8, 1, (1, 2), F, 4, 5. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase – Sandown Park, March; Midlands Grand National – Uttoxeter, March; Scotty Brand Handicap. The former landed the 2016 edition of the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase and returned to action with a respectable sixth-place finish in a competitive handicap hurdle at Aintree last month. 0-Placed-0-0-0 Official Chase Rating: 144. Knight, though, was his next-door neighbour and Channon threw himself into the new discipline to the extent that he produced Mister Whitaker to run down Rather Be close home in a thrilling finish to the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase under future champion Brian Hughes in 2018. Ignite Incentives Handicap Chase (3) 15:00. 1. 2. Prince Philip Perpetual Challenge Trophy. Successful in last year's Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase in convincing fashion, A Plus Tard is also in the Champion Chase. Thyme Hill (Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle - Friday, 2. 10pm Pertemps Network Final (Handicap Hurdle) (Grade 3. contender in the Ultima Handicap Chase. Again, he beat a Paul Nicholls-trained horse into second place, driving his 12/1 chance to gain a hard-fought half-length victory over Bouvreuil. Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury on the outskirts of the historic spa town of Cheltenham. Blackmore won the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase and Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle Credit: getty. Day Two: Ladies Day (13th March 2019) 1330 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle. 2024 Betfair Novices Handicap Chase Trends. The Wiltshire handler said: "He's got course-and-distance form. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Report To Base was put down after falling in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Put the kettle on. m. Check out Lydia Hislop's Road To Cheltenham update on the novice chasers. A Plus Tard won the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase before going on to even bigger successes with Blackmore in the saddle, most recently in last month’s Betfair Chase at Haydock. DAY 2 RACES Ballymore Novices Hurdle Festival Novices Chase Coral Cup Champion Chase Cross Country Chase Grand Annual Chase Champion Bumper. 30 Unibet Champion Hurdle 4. There will be some anxious moments for some owners and trainers on Sunday when the final decs for the Close Brothers Novices. 13:30 JLT Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller Novices’ Chase) 1st: 2: Black Hercules. 2. The Betway Queen Mother. 1st: 8 . Having the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase to go along with the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle adds to the attraction of purchasing a filly. 2016 Close Brothers first year at the Cheltenham Festival, sponsoring the 17:30pm Novices Handicap Chase on the opening day of the festival. A round-up of all the action from Tuesday's races at CheltenhamPrompted by a series of false starts at the Cheltenham Festival, the British Horseracing Authority and Professional Jockeys Association have. The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase is a brand new race set to take place on day four of the Cheltenham Festival, acting as the penultimate contest before the 2021 meeting closes. rode Early Doors to victory in the final race of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival to give connections something to cheer on an awful day. 13. Mick Channon the trainer is better known for his exploits on the Flat but Mister Whitaker gave his stable a day to remember when gamely landing the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at last. As for the Novices' Handicap Chase being removed. Hughes' second Cheltenham Festival win came in 2016 aboard the Ian Williams-trained Ballyalton in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (pictured). Day 2 . See moreAfter an impressive debut effort over fences, Jonbon takes the step up to Grade One level in the Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown on. next race offHer first Grade Two winner over fences was also on the De Bromhead trained Monalee in the Red Mills Chase, while her first victory at Cheltenham in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase was. However, in the last two or three years only the. The Grade 2 steeplechase, run over 2m4f on the New Course at Prestbury Park, replaces the Centenary Novices’ Handicap Chase (Close Brothers Novices’. A Plus Tard ridden by Rachael Blackmore during the 4:50 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Leading Irish trainer Noel Meade has welcomed the introduction of a mares' chase at the Cheltenham Festival as well as changes to National Hunt ChaseThe Grade 3 Betvictor Gold Cup Handicap Chase is the first big early-closing 2m4f chase of the season and it was the usual fiercely competitive contest writes Mark Olley. 2023 Thoroughbred Census Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Idalko Bihoue 5/1: Full result:. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. 16:50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase 1st A Plus Tard 5/1f, 2nd Tower Bridge 6/1, 3rd Ben Dundee 33/1 17:30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders’ Novices Chase 1st Le Breuil 14/1. Click here for Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase six-day decs. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. The Coral Trophy is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. Blackmore. 4. 12:20. Read More4. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4. CLOSE BROTHERS NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE (Listed) (1) Distance: 2m 4f 78y (Old) Prize: £39,865 Rated: (0-145) Age: 5yo+ Race Type: Chase:A day after A Plus Tard had run away with the now-defunct Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase, Envoi Allen maintained his unbeaten record when winning the Champion Bumper in the manner of one with a big future over jumps. Contents. Hurdle. The Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase has been the next best guide, with five winners emerging from the first of two 2m4½f handicap chases on the card. Jonjo O’Neil Jr. McCoy to his long-awaited Grand National victory. Supreme Novices Hurdle Arkle Chase Ultima Handicap Chase Champion Hurdle Close Brothers Mares Hurdle Boodles Juvenile Hurdle National Hunt Chase. 3m 7f 166y +19y . Three seasons ago, Mick Channon’s nine-year-old scored on the Trials card in January 2018 before following up at the Festival a few weeks later, capturing the now-defunct Close Brothers Novices. Neil Mulholland has high hopes for Kalondra in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase on the same afternoon. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. Rachael Blackmore first shot to Cheltenham Festival glory in 2019 when A Plus Tard won the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase by a huge margin for trainer Henry De Bromhead. 4. Could have more to come will need to improve off a 7lb. 1 - TOUT EST PERMIS Winning hurdler: very smart chaser, unbeaten for this yard (left M. 30 CLOSE BROTHERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (Listed) (1) 2½m78y (4090 Metres) RACE 7 (8) RATHER BE (IRE) | (2) ANY SECOND NOW (IRE) | (7) BARNEY DWAN (IRE) page 1 of 10 RACING 1-2-3 KEY TO SYMBOLS Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale. There was only 4 lb between seperating the top and bottom weight in 2016, and 5 lb in last year’s renewal, and this race often sees the more unexposed sorts come to the fore. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Pre-race standards suggested a mark of around 160 and I have settled. . The first is that the National Hunt Chase will be shortened by two furlongs in an attempt to tackle safety concerns. Rachael Blackmore riding A Plus Tard clear the last to win the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse in March 2019. A Plus Tard had beaten Arkle. Rehearsal Handicap Chase (Newcastle) Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Ascot) Skybet Handicap Chase (Doncaster) Swinley Handicap Chase (Ascot) Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2. The National Hunt season goes up a notch on Saturday as Gold Cup hero A Plus Tard and runaway Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Constitution Hill make their eagerly-awaited returns to action. Punters were in clover after last season's Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase when the Cheveley Park-owned six-year-old romped away to land a massive gamble on the opening day of Cheltenham's. A PLUS TARD (FR) Cheveley Park Stud 5-11-07 Henry de Bromhead IRE/Rachael Blackmore 5/1 Fav. 13:30 The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race 2m 5f Hurdle ; Novices' Handicap Chase (5. Novices' Handicap Chase 2019 Result. A day after A Plus Tard had run away with the now-defunct Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase, Envoi Allen maintained his unbeaten record when winning the Champion Bumper in the manner of one with a big future over jumps. The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. Close Brothers and Cms Mckenna Handicap Chase (Qualifier) 1st Friary Rock 5/1 2nd Magic Mike 4/1 jf 3rd Ingleby Mackenzie 25/1. 30 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (2m 5f) 2. – the Ultima Handicap Chase, the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase, the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle, the Fred Winter. Add in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir. Close Brothers Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase: Mole Court 9/1: Full result: 17:05: 16: A number of horses caught the eye of the top analyst last weekend including a novice chaser who he thinks will run a big race in the Close Brothers at Cheltenham. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Blackmore partnered A Plus Tard to victory in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the Festival in 2019 and when third in the Ryanair Chase last year. 10 Arkle Challenge Trophy (2017: Altior 1/4 fav, below) 2. 50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) 2m 87y. "He's very special to me as he gave me my. The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase is better known to many as the RSA Chase or the Sun Alliance Chase. 4. Open to those aged five and over, the Close Brothers Handicap Chase is one of the top novice handicaps of the season, carrying Listed status and being worth £70,000 in total, £39,000 of which will go to the winner. 50pm, Tuesday, March 12, three miles andClose Brothers Novices Handicap Chase: 0: Placed: 0: 0: 0: None: Supreme Novices Hurdle. Lisadell Equine. The Magners Plate Handicap Chase is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. 1650 National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase. 50pm) The first of those is my old pal, Mister Whitaker, going up in distance in the Ultima Handicap Chase (2. 1. With entries for the ten handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival revealed on Thursday, three of our tipsters pick out a horse or two who catches their. Open to those aged five and over, the Close Brothers Handicap Chase is one of the top novice handicaps of the season, carrying Listed status and being worth £70,000 in. The first handicap of the meeting is £110,000 G3 Ultima Handicap Chase (83 entries) over three miles and a furlong on Champion Day, Tuesday, March 13. RSA Insurance (formerly Sun Alliance), sponsored the race from 1974 until 2020. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2. However, Darragh O’Keeffe was on board when A Plus Tard registered his biggest success so far, in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown in December. The RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase. 2m 4f 44y. Bet Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race). This victory earns him a 5lb penalty for the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday week - giving him a much better chance of making the cut. 05 ThurlesPierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase (Listed) | 5yo+ | 2m2f | RTV Jessica Harrington is hoping Jetz will be on his best behaviour when he. A Plus marks for Blackmore. "He’s very special to me as he gave me my. . Official Chase Rating: 144. From there he sent out two Cheltenham Festival winners— Pedrobob, who was successful in the 2007 County Hurdle, and Ballyalton, who annexed the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase nine years. Close Brothers and Cms Mckenna Handicap Chase (Qualifier) (Class 5) (Turf) Navan. Williams will choose between the Festival Mares’ Hurdle. A Plus Tard (5-1f) Henry De Bromhead/Rachael Blackmore; Tower Bridge (6-1) Joseph Patrick O'Brien/J J Slevin; Ben Dundee (33-1) Gordon Elliott/Keith. 1. Mind’s Eye – Close Brothers Novices’ Chase, Tuesday – 25/1. Townend is understandably a short-priced favourite to win the Leading Jockey Award for the second year in a row in 2021, when his high-profile rides will include Appreciate It in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Monkfish in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase, Chacun Pour Soi in the Champion Chase and, of course, Al Boum Photo in the Gold Cup. 4. If there is a non-Pattern handicap over jumps that deserves an upgrade, a more worthy candidate than this race does not come to mind. DAY TWO: Wednesday, March 15. Any Second Now was the subject of strong antepost support for the 2m4f Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, but could only finish eighth after getting tapped for toe when the pace quickened approaching the penultimate fence. Mossback had to be put down after suffering a shoulder injury in a fall during the National Hunt Chase. He is almost certain to run in the two-and-a-half-mile novice handicap. . Chase. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. It works as a festival trial, too. David and Patricia Thompson have enjoyed success on the biggest stages since they bought Cheveley Park Stud in 1975 - but the Grade One double at Cheltenham last month was up there with the best. 30pm - The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race. (Getty) Just when it seemed Willie Mullins had another Savills Chase sewn up, Darragh O'Keeffe came storming home on A Plus Tard, sweeping past Kemboy and Melon on the run to the line. Won-0-0-Placed-0. The. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles 3 furlongs and 168 yards, or 3,976. 7-11-12. 30 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 5f. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong (2 miles and 87 yards, or. 50 Tips – The Ultima Chase; 1. Rachael Blackmore celebrates on A Plus Tard after winning the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase on Day One of the Cheltenham Racing Festival at Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, England. A few days later she won the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle on Minella Indo. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles 6 furlongs (3 miles 5 furlongs and 201 yards, or 6,018 metres), and during its running there are twenty-three. National Hunt Chase. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. GLEN FORSA (Mick Channon) - Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase Click here for full profile and to add to your My Stable tracker; The first of my five to follow for Cheltenham, at this early. A well-made gelding, he was always. A PLUS TARD winning the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase in Cheltenham, England. The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase, also known as the Centenary Novices Handicap Chase, was the 2nd last race to. National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (1) Watch the latest horse racing replays with Racing TV. However, returning to a left-handed track, A Plus Tard routed the opposition in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival - winning by 16 lengths. 1410 RSA Steeple Chase. Check out the view from connections ahead of Saturday's Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown including Nicky Henderson on Jonbon. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (20 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weights 145. 1450 Coral Cup. It is one of the most popular days of the Cheltenham Festival. Chase. A useful winning chaser at his best, RED INDIAN, who finished down the field in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the 2018 Festival. The Wiltshire handler said: "He's got course-and-distance form. 10 OLBG Mares' Hurdle 4. Galvin (D N Russell) 4-1 Jt Fav 3. Second preference in the market is Min, and he could well be the horse to side with come March. Result for National Hunt Chase 2018 at the Cheltenham Festival. 2006 Jewson Novices' Handicap Chase (Now known as the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase) 2006 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle (Now known as the Albert Bartlett) 2007 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle (Now known as the Albert Bartlett) 2008 RSA Chase: 2009 William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase (Currently known as the Ultima Handicap. Rider Onthe Storm fell after being too keen early on in last year's Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the Festival but has clearly turned over a new leaf this time around in his new. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Grade 3 | Class 1 | 5YO plus Winner £62,645 - 22 ranThe Cheltenham Festival could be extended to a fifth day at some point in the future Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Cheltenham had been special enough for them in 2019, when, in a first season of significantly increased involvement in jumps racing, they had five runners and enjoyed a G1 win from Envoi Allen in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper just 24 hours after A Plus Tard had run out an impressive winner of the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. The announcement led to instant and widespread speculation about which race would be cut, with Paddy Power installing the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase as the 5-4 favourite to go, while the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (better known as the Fred Winter) was next in the market at 9-4. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. 11:50. Envoi Allen confirmed that impression 12 months later when extending his winning sequence under Rules to. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. However, Darragh O’Keeffe was on. The former landed the 2016 edition of the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase and returned to action with a respectable sixth-place finish in a competitive handicap hurdle at Aintree last month. 4. The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. Duncan Smith Over The Hill Birthday Mares' Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race). Yet, when A Plus Tard defeated Chacun Pour Soi in the Paddy Reward’s Chase at Leopardstown over. 17:30 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Listed) 1st: 20: Mister Whitaker: 13/2: B Hughes : M R Channon: 2nd: 8: Rather Be: 12/1:. The race is currently sponsored by Close Brothers Group, who have backed it since 2016. Close Brothers and Cms Mckenna Handicap Chase (Qualifier) (5) 14:50. 1. 30 : The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race: 2m 5f: 2. . The National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase. The Betway Queen Mother. 2023 Thoroughbred Census Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Idalko Bihoue 5/1: Full result:. 12:55. Find out which horse, jockey and trainer won at the Cheltenham Festival. 5. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. Hurdle. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. ResultsElliott earlier pocketed the curtain-raising Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle with 25-1 shot Labaik, who has rarely started a race this season, let alone win one, but did enough to foil the Mullins. Current favourite: Ok Corral 3/1. . Ultima Handicap Chase Grade 3, £110,000 Total Prize Fund. 4. A Plus Tard won the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at last season's Festival, and he currently tops the market having taken the notable scalp of the highly-regarded Chacun Pour Soi during the Christmas period. The 4-6 favorite gave trainer Nicky Henderson a record.