Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Race Card

You can find the runners & entries for the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase for this year's Cheltenham Festival down below.

As a reminder, this is a full list of entries, but 5 days before the race there will be further declarations, and final declarations 48 hours before.

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The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 race held on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, also known as Ladies Day.

This contest serves as a key proving ground for novice chasers with aspirations of future Cheltenham Gold Cup glory.

Run over the demanding Old Course, the race covers a distance of approximately 3 miles, with horses facing a test of 20 fences. It's considered the pinnacle of the novice chasing season.

The winner of this high-stakes race receives a substantial prize, £102,095 in 2023, further cementing its status as a highlight of the Festival.

Established in 1946 as the Broadway Novices' Chase, this race has undergone a series of sponsorship changes since the 1960s. Here's a look at its evolution:

• 1964-1973: The Tote became the sponsor, giving the race the name Totalisator Champion Novices' Chase.
• 1974-1996: Sun Alliance took over sponsorship.
• 1997-2008: Following a merger, Royal & SunAlliance sponsored the race.
• 2009-2020: RSA Insurance Group became the sponsor, leading to the race being known as the RSA Chase.
• 2021-Present: Brown Advisory assumed sponsorship, and the race is now called the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase.

The race has a rich tradition of producing future stars of the sport. Many winners have gone on to achieve glory in the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup. A notable example is Lord Windermere, who won the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase in 2013 and claimed the Gold Cup the following year.

The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase consistently delivers thrilling finishes and showcases the future stars of chasing. Here's a look at recent winners and some trainer/jockey trends:

• 2023: The Real Whacker (trained by P. Neville, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies)
• 2022: L'Homme Presse (trained by Venetia Williams, ridden by Charlie Deutsch)
• 2021: Monkfish (trained by Willie Mullins, ridden by Paul Townend)
• 2020: Champ (trained by Nicky Henderson, ridden by Barry Geraghty)
• 2019: Topofthegame (trained by Paul Nicholls, ridden by Harry Cobden)

Trainer and Jockey Trends

• Willie Mullins stands out as a dominant trainer with four wins: Florida Pearl (1998), Rule Supreme (2004), Cooldine (2009), and Don Poli (2015).
• Nicky Henderson is another trainer to watch, having won the race with Santini's near-miss in 2019 and previous victories in 2005 and 2017.
• Paul Nicholls has a strong track record, securing a win in 2019 with Topofthegame.
• Pat Taaffe holds the record as the most successful jockey with four wins. Barry Geraghty and Davy Russell could potentially tie the record with their strong history in the race.

Previous Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Winners (2017 - 2023)

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