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Run on Grand National day at Aintree Racecourse, the Maghull Novices’ Chase is likely to feature speedy novice chasers who ran in the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival the previous month. Although it attracts a small field, it is always an intriguing contest that has been won by some decent sorts down the years. Past winners include the likes of Night Nurse, Flagship Uberalles, Sprinter Sacre, Douvan, Shishkin, and Jonbon.
Maghull Novices' Chase Racecard
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Bass Hunter sets a high standard and has strong claims on his resolute third in last month's Champion Bumper at Cheltenham. Another bold bid is anticipated with Harry Cobden taking over the reins, but LOOK ME could prove up to the challenge. The French-bred five-year-old represents last year's winning connections and returned to action with a taking victory at Fairyhouse last month. Willie Mullins' charge had a subsequent winner back in third and it would be no surprise if he proves capable at this higher level. One Knight is going the right way and landed a brace with last month's Hereford success, while Ronnie Russet and The Perfect Poet could also shape well.
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Maghull Novices’ Chase Overview
The Maghull Novices’ Chase is a Grade 1 chase for novices run over a distance of 1 mile 7 furlongs and 176 yards on the Mildmay Track. There are twelve fences to be jumped with the race run on the final day, Saturday, of the three-day Grand National meeting in early April.
There is unlikely to be a big field, and it will normally attract those that ran in the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival the previous month. The last horse to win both races in the same calendar year was Shishkin back in 2021.
Maghull Novices’ Chase Betting Trends and Statistics
- Paul Nicholls is the leading trainer in the race over the years with seven victories since 1977 with Flagship Uberalles (1999), Armaturk (2002), Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007), Tataniano (2010), San Benedeto (2017) and Diego Du Charmil (2018).
- Irish handler Henry De Bromhead has the best recent record with three victories in the last 11 years, whilst Nicky Henderson is another trainer who does well in the race with four wins in the last 13 years.
- The leading jockey during the same time spell is Ruby Walsh with three victories aboard Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007) and Tataniano (2010).
- Winners of the Arkle Chase from the Cheltenham Festival the previous month have won four of the five attempts in the last 16 years.
- The race will normally fall to a horse at the front end of the market with 20 of the last 27 winners returned at odds of 7-2 or shorter.
Maghull Novices’ Chase History
First run in 1954, the Maghull Novices’ Chase is named after a local area like the Sefton Novices’ Hurdle and the Melling Chase. The race was given Grade 1 status in 1995 and was sponsored up to this year by My Pension Expert. The race has seen some talented horses prevail victorious down the years, including Sprinter Sacre (2012), Shishkin (2021), and Jonbon (2023).
Maghull Novices' Chase FAQ
Who won the Maghull Novices' Chase in 2024?
Gordon Elliott’s Found A Fifty won the 2024 renewal when winning a battle with Master Chewy over the last by a head at odds of 11/8 favourite.
What is the prize money for the Maghull Novices' Chase?
The winner of the 2024 renewal collected £68,000 in prize money.
When is the Maghull Novices' Chase?
The race is currently run as the race that follows the Grand National on the final day of three at the Grand National meeting in early April.
How many fences are there to be jumped in the Maghull Novices' Chase?
There are twelve fences in total to be jumped.
How many horses race in the Maghull Novices' Chase?
Expect a small but select single number field, although the 2024 renewal did attract 10 runners.
Which horses are eligible for the Maghull Novices' Chase?
The race is open to novice chasers aged five years or older.
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