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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 Racecard
Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
Paul Nicholls won this with Caldwell Potter 12 months ago and the Ditcheat maestro saddles an interesting runner in the shape of Regent's Stroll. The form of his second here on New Year's Day has been franked, although there has to be a worry that the atmosphere of the Festival may just get to him, especially given how keen he has been at times. Meetmebythesea will appreciate a sounder surface after qualifying when not sighted in the Game Spirit and the step up in trip is another angle for improvement, while the same owner's Stencil needs to prove his stamina after impressing at Chepstow. Jordans Cross won over C&D on Trials Day in a race that has a terrific record of throwing up Festival winners, but a chance is taken with OL MAN DINGLE. The seven-year-old scored on his first two chase starts at Galway and Cork before finding the ground too soft in the Drinmore. Freshened up since, the application of cheekpieces is another potential source of improvement and he may well prove to be overpriced.
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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.
