Arkle Novice Chase
The Arkle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (3,420 metres), and during its running there are eleven fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late January. The earliest version of the event was established in 1956, and it was originally contested over 2 miles (3,219 metres). Its current title pays tribute to Arkle, a winner of this race in 1963. At the time of Arkle's victory the event was known as the Milltown Novice Chase. The distance was extended by 2 furlongs in 1980, and by another furlong in 1992. It was cut to its present length in 1995. The race is sometimes referred to as the "Irish Arkle", as there is a different event, similar in both name and format, which takes place in Great Britain in March. Several winners of the Irish version have subsequently achieved victory in its British counterpart, the Arkle Challenge Trophy. The most recent of these is El Fabiolo in 2023.
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| Il Etait Temps | Found A Fifty | Facile Vega |
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| El Fabiolo | Banbridge | Appreciate It |
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| Blue Lord | Riviere D'etel | Saint Sam |
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| Energumene | Franco De Port | Blackbow |
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| Notebook | Cash Back | Gallant John Joe |
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| Le Richebourg | Us And Them | Mengli Khan |
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| Footpad | Footpad | Any Second Now |
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| Douvan | Velvet Maker | Domesday Book |
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| Un De Sceaux | Clarcam | Gilgamboa |
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| Trifolium | Felix Yonger | Mozoltov |
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| Benefficient | Oscars Well | Arvika Ligeonniere |
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| Flemenstar | Gift Of Dgab | Notus De La Tour |
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| Realt Dubh | Noble Prince | Mr Cracker |
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| An Cathaoir Mor | Sports Line | Take The Breeze |
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| Golden Silver | Forpadydeplasterer | Follow The Plan |
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| Thyne Again | Gardasee | Savitha |
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| Schindlers Hunt | King Johns Castle | Khetaam |
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| Missed That | Arteea | Justified |
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| Ulaan Baatar | Foreman | Ned Kelly |
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| Kicking King | Central House | Colca Canyon |
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| Bust Out | Native Scout | Rathgar Beau |
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| Assessed | Phariwarmer | Mantles Prince |
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| Well Ridden | Ross Moff | Alcapone |
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| Frozen Groom | Rathbawn Prince | Commanche Court |
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| Private Peace | Mr Baxter Basics | Moses Prey |
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| Mulligan | Beakstown | Penndara |
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| Manhattan Castle | Double Symphony | Blazing Spectacle |
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| Klairon Davis | Winter Belle | Coq Hardi Affair |
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| Atone | Belvederian | Bucks-Choice |
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| Soft Day | How's The Boss | Killiney Graduate |
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| Wolf Of Badenoch | Friendly Saint | Flying Ferret |
The Arkle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (3,420 metres), and during its running there are eleven fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late January.
The earliest version of the event was established in 1956, and it was originally contested over 2 miles (3,219 metres). Its current title pays tribute to Arkle, a winner of this race in 1963. At the time of Arkle's victory the event was known as the Milltown Novice Chase. The distance was extended by 2 furlongs in 1980, and by another furlong in 1992. It was cut to its present length in 1995.
The race is sometimes referred to as the "Irish Arkle", as there is a different event, similar in both name and format, which takes place in Great Britain in March. Several winners of the Irish version have subsequently achieved victory in its British counterpart, the Arkle Challenge Trophy. The most recent of these is El Fabiolo in 2023.
Records
[edit]Leading jockey since 1956 (4 wins):
- Frank Berry - Spanish Tan (1975), Siberian Sun (1977), Bobsline (1984), Barrow Line (1987)
- Paul Townend - Golden Silver (2009), Footpad (2018), Energumene (2021), Blue Lord (2022)
Leading trainer since 1956 (11 wins):
- Willie Mullins - Assessed (2002), Missed That (2006), Golden Silver (2009), Un de Sceaux (2015), Douvan (2016), Footpad (2018), Energumene (2021), Blue Lord (2022), El Fabiolo (2023), Il Etait Temps (2024), Majborough (2025)
Winners
[edit]- ^ a b c amateur jockey
- ^ The 1995 running took place at Fairyhouse
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- pedigreequery.com – Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup Novice Chase – Leopardstown.