Scilly_Isles_Novices'_Chase

Scilly Isles Novices' Chase

Scilly Isles Novices' Chase

Steeplechase horse race in Britain


The Scilly Isles Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of around two miles and four furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs 10 yards, or 4,033 metres). During its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late January or early February. It was sponsored by The Tote in 2011 and run as the Totepool Challengers Novices' Chase, and by Betfair in 2012 and run as the Betfair Novices' Chase. The 2013 running was sponsored by Betfred and run as the Betfred Mobile Lotto Challengers' Novice Chase. The Scilly Isles name was restored to the race title from 2014.

Scilly Isles Novices' Chase
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The race was first run in 1964 and takes its name from the Scilly Isles, Surrey, an area near to Sandown Park racecourse.

Prior to 1988 the distance of the race was 2 miles and 18 yards (3,235 metres).

Records

Leading jockey since 1964 (4 wins):

  • Barry GeraghtyPunchestowns (2010), Captain Conan (2013), Oscar Whisky (2014), Defi Du Seuil (2019)
  • Daryl Jacob - Gitane Du Berlais (2015), Bristol De Mai (2016), Top Notch (2017), Terrefort (2018)

Leading trainer since 1964 (6 wins):

  • Nicky HendersonFirst Bout (1987), Punchestowns (2010), Captain Conan (2013), Oscar Whisky (2014), Top Notch (2017), Terrefort (2018)

Winners

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  1. The 2012 running took place at Newbury

See also

References

  • Racing Post:
  • Timeform Chasers & Hurdlers Statistical Companion 1992–93. Portway Press. 1993. p. 144.
  • pedigreequery.comScilly Isles Novices' Chase – Sandown.
  • Race Recordings

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