"I thought Altior ran a good, solid race, but it'll be more competitive in the Champion Chase," Hobbs said. 4. 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. Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Novices' Handicap Chase. Weights & Allowances? 0-145 handicap. Henry de Bromhead's five-year-old was sent off as the 5/1 favourite and won by a breathtaking 16 lengths. 2. T: Henry De Bromhead. while the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase is also thought to be in the mix. Thyme Hill (Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle - Friday, 2. Highway One O One (Chris Gordon) could bid to go one better after being touched off in the Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Festival Trials Day on January 26. Blackmore rode her first winner at the Cheltenham Festival, A Plus Tard, in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase in 2019 and her first Grade One winner, Minella Indo, in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at the same Festival three days later. 50pm Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 5000m 3. Highway One O One (Chris Gordon). Mister Whitaker, trained by Mick Channon in West Ilsley, Berkshire, improved dramatically over fences last season and ended the campaign with a thrilling head victory in the Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March. However, in the last two or three years only the top 31 or 32 in the handicap at this stage made it into the race, in which case a mark of 140 or above is likely to be needed. 13:50 Leopardstown – ARCTIC LIGHT. 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. 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. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. 4. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. For Su SSTTem Vis Wi Forecast: Sunny at times Temp: 11o Visibility: Good Wind: From SSW 1. 12:20. 15 Cheltenham: Keith Melrose with his thoughts on a competitive novice handicap chaseThe six-year-old recorded the biggest victory of his career at the Cheltenham Festival in March when getting the better of Rather Be by a head in the Listed Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. Blackmore admits A Plus Tard is a personal favourite, having given her a breakthrough Festival win in the 2019 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. 10 Tips – The Arkle Chase; 1. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase The ceiling has been raised 5lb to 145 and so comparisons are difficult. Today, Close Brothers Group plc employs 2,900 people, principally in the UK. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase, also known as the Centenary Novices Handicap Chase, was the 2nd last race to. 4. Summer Cup Handicap Chase (Uttoxeter) Bet With Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Ascot) Regulatory Finance Solutions Hurdle (Cheltenham)Champion Day concludes with the £70,000 Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase over two and a half miles, which has a revised ratings band this year of 0-145. Shattered Love: 4/1: J W Kennedy. Mister Malarky. The latter has improved out of all recognition following a breathing operation earlier this year, landing his last four starts by. Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury on the outskirts of the historic spa town of Cheltenham. 3m 7f 166y +19y . 1. His form so far has been rock solid which saw him rack up wins at Sandown and Plumpton which has left him unbeaten over fences. Read More next race 6 MINS17:30 - The Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. 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. The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. T: S Curling. 4. A. . 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. Close Brothers and Cms Mckenna Handicap Chase (Qualifier) (5) 14:50. The Golden Miller Novices' Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Turners Novices' Chase, is a Grade One National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. A Plus Tard’s win was the first of the festival by a favourite, coming just half an hour after the short-priced Benie Des Dieux had fallen when clear at the final fence in the Mares’ Hurdle. Fellow Irish raiders A Plus Tard and Riders. 13:30 The. . 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Originally the Broadway Novices’ Chase, its outstanding roll of honour features future Gold Cup winners including the great Arkle, plus Grand National hero. (Getty). CUBOMANIA (IRE) CAMPEADOR (FR) 7-11-12. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Mind’s Eye – Close Brothers Novices’ Chase, Tuesday – 25/1. 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'. 30 The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase; Day Two: Ladies Day - 13th March 2019. 1. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 127 yards, or 4,139 metres), and during its running. 12:20. His most noteworthy display remains the rout he dished out at Cheltenham in 2019 when landing the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase under Blackmore. 30 Close Brothers. 10pm OLBG Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 4000m 4. Williams will choose between the Festival Mares’ Hurdle. 50 Ultima Handicap Chase 3. The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race. 35 results for Bars, Lounges, Pubs, Taverns & Other Drinking Places in Chase, BC. 16:50 Tuesday 12 March 2019 CLOSE BROTHERS NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE (Listed) (1) Distance: 2m 4f 44y (Old) Prize: £39,389 Rated: (0-145) Age: 5yo+ Race Type: Chase: Going: Soft: The second novice chase on the card featuring a 1-2-3 for Irish-trained horses, though in effect this. Click here for Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase six-day decs. blundered 4 out, effort after 3 out to chase leading bunch, soon no impression and weakened (op 20/1) 7 1¾ [30¾] 16. The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle, run as the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle for sponsorship purposes, is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to fillies and mares aged four years or older. Read More next race 10 MINSJonjo O'Neill's Rezorbi was having just his second run for new connections in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase since joining from France when he fell two out and was humanely destroyed. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. 10 – RSA Steeple Chase (3m 1/2f) 2. 2. 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 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. The six-year-old has to be deemed one of the Irish bankers, taking into consideration his ultra-impressive winning course form last year in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. Read More next race 29 MINS The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle, is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to mares aged four years or older. Commentator John Hunt: 17:30 Barney Dwan (8-1)Cheltenham , United Kingdom - 12 March 2019; Jockey Rachael Blackmore celebrates after winning the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap on Chase A Plus. 7-11-12. 10. 2m 4f 44y. A Plus Tard was one of the most impressive winners of The Festival in 2019 when bolting up in the Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Testify has been successful on all three starts over fences, most recently in a Grade 2 at Haydock, and is very much unexposed. Champion Day also features the £70,000 Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase over an extended two and a half miles. Old Course, Cheltenham, 2. 3m 7f 147y. The Centenary Novices’ Handicap Chase, usually known as ‘The Close Brothers’ is the sixth race on Champions Day and the second handicap of the festival. Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race) (Class 1). Chase. 2m 4f 63y +19y. The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. He also won this race back in 2018 from only a two-pound lower mark by eight-lengths before placing twice back here from a mark of 148,. 0-Placed-0-0-0 Official Chase Rating: 144. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. He has failed to progress under Rules since then, finishing well beaten on his three subsequent outings. Find out which horse, jockey and trainer won at the Cheltenham Festival. The formal riding arrangement between Denis O'Regan and high profile owner Barry Connell has come to an end following the expiration of a contract which hasAll of the do's and don'ts you need to know for a profitable meeting2. The Centenary Novices’ Handicap Chase, usually known as ‘The Close Brothers’ is the sixth race on Champions Day and the second handicap of the festival. Bookmakers cleaned up with just one favourite on the seven-race card finishing in the placings. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 127 yards, or 4,139 metres), and during its running there are seventeen fences to. 2. 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. A Plus Tard ridden by Rachael Blackmore during the 4:50 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. A well-made gelding, he was always. Byrne Group Plate Handicap steeple chase is a Class A grade 3 handicap chase run over 2m5f for horses aged at least. Yellow Cabs Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 5) 8 Runners Distance: 2m 7f 177y. Tuesday's racecards and results; Tips - selections from the BBC Radio 5 live team. 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. 50 the close brothers novices’ handicap chase (0-140. A Plus marks for Blackmore. 10pm - The RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase. 30pm JLT Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m 3f 166y £150,000. Ian Williams: Entraîneur Réticent. It was a handicap race for novice chasers with a handicap rating between 0 and 145, and it takes place each year in March. Log In. 17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase. 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. Did shape. 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. 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. World Hurdle – 15:30 – A Class A Grade 1 hurdle run over 3m and open to horses aged at least four. 1. 4. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham, England, over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mile, 7 furlongs and 199 yards, or 3,199 metres), and during its running there are thirteen fences. Shady. Having the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase to go along with the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle adds to the attraction of purchasing a filly. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. 13:30. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. The chances of the Ricci silks being carried to a third successive victory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle rested with the versatile Vroum Vroum Mag on Wednesday night after Limini was not supplemented, leaving her owner with just one possible runner and setting up the possibility of an unexpected clash between the two star mares. Racecards. 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. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. However, Ian was reluctant to follow in his father’s footsteps and, by his own admission, “fell” into training in his own right after. Close Brothers and Cms Mckenna Handicap Chase (Qualifier) (Class 5) (Turf) Navan. DAY TWO: Wednesday, March 15. The penultimate event on the seven race card on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival is the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. The Coral Trophy is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. Tully East won the race last season after a brilliant ride from Denis O’Regan to produce the horse right when it mattered. T. TOWER BRIDGE ran a cracker in last year's Albert Bartlett and posted much his best effort in this discipline when second to Duc des Genievres at Gowran last time. 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. Close Brothers and Cms Mckenna Handicap Chase (Qualifier) 1st Friary Rock 5/1 2nd Magic Mike 4/1 jf 3rd Ingleby Mackenzie 25/1. 50 CheltenhamClose Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase | 2m4f | RTV It is ten years since Tom Taaffe welcomed back a Cheltenham Festival winner to his. 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. 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. Chase. The race is currently sponsored by Close Brothers Group, who have backed it since 2016. 9b4b9606-504a-49f0-8fb9-f269e46fee8fClose Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race) 2m4f, Class 1, £39,389. "We got him home. 2m 5f. 13. A few days later she won the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle on Minella Indo. 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. national hunt challenge cup amateur riders’ novices’ chase (grade 2) (1) 3m7f170y (6390 metres) race 6 (5) jury duty (ire) | (8) mossback (ire) | (9) no comment 5. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase: Novices’ Handicap Chase Tips 2022: 16:50 : National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase: National Hunt Chase Tips 2022: Day 2: Wednesday (Ladies Day) Wednesday 17th March is Ladies Day. 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. 30pm Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 3300m 4. 30 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 5f. . Kim Bailey is having a great season and this horse is improving but he is too short in the betting. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. . Henry de Bromhead’s runner is my nap of the meeting and no multiple bet would be complete without him. 2023 Thoroughbred Census Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Idalko Bihoue 5/1: Full result:. Read MoreRace 3 - 2. 30 The JLT Novices’ Chase (live on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2) 14. A well-made gelding, he was always. The Liberthine Mares' Chase, currently run as the Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase, is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to mares aged five years or older. The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. 2. He's probably not quite up to Graded class yet but the Close Brothers' Novices' Handicap Chase looks the obvious target. m. A Plus tard is a rare jumps entry at the Cheltenham festival for major Flat owners Cheveley Park Stud. A total of 78 entries includes Foxtail Hill (Nigel Twiston-Davies. Won by Ballyalton (IRE). 1410 RSA Steeple Chase. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. 30 National Hunt Chase (Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase) 4m (£125,000) 1 January 1970. 30pm - The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. After progressing through handicaps, this son of Presenting was a two-length runner-up to Frodon in the 2017 Pendil Novices’ Chase at Kempton and then chased Tully East home when beat just 1 1/4 lengths in the ultra competitive Listed 2m 4f Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury on the northern outskirts of the historic spa town of Cheltenham. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. 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. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase – 17:30, Tuesday 13 th March. 4. 10pm - The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. "His rider said he took a bad step and pulled him up," Connell said. However, Darragh O’Keeffe was on. Musselburgh. This race will be run over a distance of 2 miles and ½ furlongs. Envoi Allen confirmed that impression 12 months later when extending his winning sequence under Rules to. 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. Close Brothers Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase 03 Aug 2023 (29) Str 22½F Gd Cl4 NovHcpCh £5k: 11-2 p : Won/5 Tiger Orchid (4). 1. ResultsBrian Hughes celebrates on Mister Whitaker after winning the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase during the 2018 Cheltenham Festival (Image: PA) “Mister Whitaker has been so economical over. 40 PunchestownDooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 5yo+ | 3m½f | RTV & RTE Delta Work was favourite on Monday to return to. Read MoreJockey won on A Plus Tard. 1pt win Speaker Connolly in Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at 20/1 (NRNB)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. 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. Summer Cup Handicap Chase (Uttoxeter) Bet With Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Ascot) Regulatory Finance Solutions Hurdle (Cheltenham)17:30: Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase 4m. 250-376-3193. Champion Day concludes with the £70,000 Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase over two and a half miles, which has a revised ratings band this year of 0-145. Byrne Group Handicap Chase (Ascot) Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Sandown) Midlands Grand National (Uttoxeter) Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Ascot) Swinley Handicap Chase (Ascot) The Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle, a race formerly won by Don’t Push It, who would lead A. OLBG Mares' Hurdle (David Nicholson) (Grade 1) (1) 16:50. Jack Kennedy riding Minella Indo clear the last to win The WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase from Rachael Blackmore and A Plus Tard at Cheltenham. 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. Having already landed a brace of Grade 1s, as well as the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in 2019, A Plus Tard returns to Prestbury Park with a fine chance in the Gold Cup, a race he is as. There are a total of 78 entries for the Listed Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase on the opening day of the. 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. Musselburgh. Atlanta Ablaze. 30pm - The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race. 5:30pm National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) 3m 7f 166y £125,000. 1. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2. 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. It is one of the most popular days of the Cheltenham Festival. 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. Read MoreThe expenditure has been justified by success at Cheltenham this week, with private acquisition A Plus Tard storming to a 16-length win in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase on Tuesday and £400,000 Tattersalls Cheltenham Sale purchase Envoi Allen taking the Weatherbys Champion Bumper on Wednesday in brave fashion. 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. Rachael Blackmore, who takes to the saddle for the race, partnered A Plus Tard to victory in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase in 2019 and when third in the Ryanair Chase last year. 16:50 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (listed) - Cheltenham. 4. He gets the vote in a typically-open renewal of this contest. True, the former Northern Trust Novices’ Handicap Chase winner is a good stayer over two-and-a-half miles. It works as a festival trial, too. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. 50 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race) This and the Fred Winter are the two most competitive races of the whole meeting. ResultsWith the Close Brothers Novices’ handicap Chase limited to an even lower twenty runners, it was interesting to see not one but five joint top weights, with Ballalton (Ian Williams), Aloomomo (Warren Greatrex), Bridgets Pet (Alan Fleming), Germany Calling (Charlie Longsdon) and Thomas Brown (Harry Fry) all rated 140 and set to carry the. 4. Neil Mulholland has high hopes for Kalondra in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase on the same afternoon. 17:30: Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase 4m. 30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle 2. 10pm The Pertemps Network Final (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Listed) 2. (11-7) Led early, headed and remained close up after 1st, led 4th, hit 2 out and. He is almost certain to run in the two-and-a-half-mile novice handicap. The home of National Hunt horse racing may have seen the Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Chase Final its April Meeting promoted to a Grade 2, yet it has lost two Listed races from its annual schedule. McCoy to his long-awaited Grand National victory. 14:10. Arkle Challenge Trophy. The Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle, known for sponsorship purposes as the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, is a Premier Handicap National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. Listed | Class 1 | 5YO plus Winner £39,389 - 20 ran 2m 4f 44y Soft . 6. Draw Advantage: None . 16:50 The Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase; 1. "He's very special to me as he gave me my first ever Cheltenham winner," she added. 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. Imperial Aura (David Bass) 4-1 Jt Fav 2. 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. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2. Novices' Handicap Chase 2019 Result. Did shape. 12:55. The race is run over 2 miles and 4 furlongs, with 16 fences for the runners. 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. • Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Sandown Park) • Midlands Grand National Chase (Uttoxeter) • Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Ayr) Listed Handicaps to become Class 2 • Summer Cup Handicap Chase (Uttoxeter) • Bet With Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Ascot)On a busy day at Kempton a total of 37 horses worked over the course on Tuesday, including a team each from the stables of Tom George and Ben. Age UK Somerset 75th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle (4) 15:33. Also moving around are the sixth and seventh races on the Tuesday, which will now end with the National Hunt Chase, preceded by the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. 50pm). 3. 50 Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3). 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. The first is that the National Hunt Chase will be shortened by two furlongs in an attempt to tackle safety concerns. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. Ladbrokes. Paul Nicholls picks his horses to watch. The Home of Jump Racing, Cheltenham Racecourse is the venue for thCheltenham Festival 2020: Latest odds, dates, schedule, racetimes and prize moneyMister Whitaker, winner of the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, will try three miles for a second time as connections aim the seven-year-old at the Ladbrokes Trophy. Add in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir. 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. Key Statistics and Trends: Recent form: Ten of the last 15 winners finished first or second last time out and six of the last nine winners were victorious on their previous start. 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. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase – 17:30, Tuesday 13 th March. The Coral Trophy is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. 30pm Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) 2m 4f 44y £70,000. 1730 Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase. Tuesday's racecards and results; Tips - selections from the BBC Radio 5 live team. The history of the Northern Trust Company Novices’ Handicap Chase . 10 hours ago · Kept bit wide, tracked leader, led 5th until after next, hit 11th and lost 2nd, rallied out wide disputing 2nd 3 out, outright 2nd turning in, hit 2 out, ridden and 1 length. 1 Cheltenham 13. . 50pm, Tuesday, March 12, three miles andClose Brothers Novices Handicap Chase: 0: Placed: 0: 0: 0: None: Supreme Novices Hurdle. The race is for novice chasers, and. 2 days ago · The Carpenter (IRE) 10-11fav (11-10) Pressed leader, disputed lead 2nd, led clearly 4th, not fluent 6th, headed before 4 out, remained close up, disputed lead 2 out,. 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. Coral Trophy Handicap Chase. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase; Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle; Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle; Golden Miller Novices’ Chase; Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle; Spa Novices’ Hurdle; They’re just the races for horses that haven’t yet gained a huge amount of experience. Blackmore admits A Plus Tard is a personal favourite, having given her a breakthrough Festival win in the 2019 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase. 1. 30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 3m 5f 201y. 30pm Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) 2m 4f 44y £70,000. The race is currently sponsored by Close Brothers Group, who have backed it since 2016. A PLUS TARD winning the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase in Cheltenham, England. As for the Novices' Handicap Chase being removed. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong (5,029 metres), and during its running there are twenty fences to be jumped. m. Official Chase Rating: 144. 17:30 The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase 3m 7f 147y Chase ; Cheltenham 2022, Wednesday 17th March, Ladies Day: Day 2 Races. 5. Women dressed in their finest outfits will all pour into. Racing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel sho. Rachael Blackmore achieved a life-long ambition by riding a winner at Cheltenham. 5. The same year, she brought 50/1 chance Minella Indo home to win the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle – again for De Bromhead. Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase: Novices’ Handicap Chase Tips 2022: 16:50 : National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase: National Hunt Chase Tips 2022: Day 2: Wednesday (Ladies Day) Wednesday 17th March is Ladies Day. 17:30 The Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase 3m 7f 147y Chase ; Cheltenham 2022, Wednesday 17th March, Ladies Day: Day 2 Races. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. 4. It is a handicap race, and it is scheduled to. Brian Hughes celebrates on Mister Whitaker after winning the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase during the 2018 Cheltenham Festival (Image: PA) “Mister Whitaker has been so economical over. Won-0-0-Placed-0. Women dressed in their finest outfits will all pour into. 50pm Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (Listed) 4100m 5. National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 3m7½f, Class 1, £75,490. 05 ThurlesPierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase (Listed) | 5yo+ | 2m2f | RTV Jessica Harrington is hoping Jetz will be on his best behaviour when he. Check out the view from connections ahead of Saturday's Close Brothers Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown including Nicky Henderson on Jonbon. Seven died in 2016. 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. It was found the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase hero from three years ago had fractured a cannon bone. Chase. 2m 5f. He’s going to have to improve because when I won on him this day 12 months ago in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase he was rated 137. Current favourite: Ok Corral 3/1. 1. "He was beaten a short head in the Fred Winter last season. 1. 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. This happens to be a Grade 1 event which will be held at the old course at Cheltenham. 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. The 4-6 favorite gave trainer Nicky Henderson a record. P. 4. The National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase. Chase. Mister Whitaker: 13/2: B Hughes: M R Channon:. The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. Won by. 2m 5f. Since it marks as the first event of. Envoi Allen confirmed that impression 12 months later when extending his winning sequence under Rules to. 14:10. The National Hunt Chase was won by Le Breuil (right) last. 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. 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 sky bet supreme novices’ hurdle race (grade 1) 2. The RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase. RSA Insurance (formerly Sun Alliance), sponsored the race from 1974 until 2020. . Testify (Donald McCain) tops the 78 entries, having made it three from three this season in a G2 event at Haydock Park last month. Summer Cup Handicap Chase (Uttoxeter) Bet. Honeysuckle. Penalties: After February 25th, 2018, a winner of a chase 5lb. Could have more to come will need to improve off a 7lb. Blackmore is being tipped for big things at this year's Cheltenham Festival Credit. Read More next race RACEThe National Hunt Challenge Cup Chase. "We got him home. Jonjo O’Neil Jr. 50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f) (£70,000) 5. 14:50. 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. 10pm Pertemps Network Final (Handicap Hurdle) (Grade 3. 12:20.