Jack Richards Novices’ Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
The second race on day three at Cheltenham, and the most changed race since last time.
The Jack Richards Novices' Chase is now a handicap, it's no longer a graded race, a move that's there to try and increase field sizes and competitiveness across the whole novice division.
Read on for Jack Richards Novices’ Chase betting odds, tips, and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Thursday, March 13th - 2:00pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £98,472 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & four-furlongs |
| Race Type: | Novice Handicap Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | New Course |
| Weights: | 11st 3lb (5yo), 11st 4lb (6yo+), 7lb allowance for mares |
| Where to watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Jack Richards Novices’ Chase Betting Odds
The switch up with this race was all about field sizes and competitive racing, looking at the early market with betting sites we are going to have exactly that here.
Jagwar leads the market, a horse that has been spoken highly of over the past few weeks, while the Joseph O'Brien trained Nurburgring is second favourite currently.
Jack Richards Novices’ Chase Tips
As part of our day 3 Cheltenham tips we've got an each way selection in this race from resident tipster Alan Kelly.
Alan Kelly - Pic Roc (Each-Way)
A wide open novices’ limited handicap chase in which 12 of the 20 runners are trained in Ireland. Firefox, Nurburgring and Moon D’Orange are all respected contenders from across the Irish Sea, but the each-way vote goes to PIC ROC (Each-Way), one of two runners for the Ben Pauling stable.
Ben Jones’ mount showed consistent form in novice hurdles last season, including runner-up spots in hugely competitive handicaps at Sandown in the spring. A faller on his debut over fences at Carlisle in November, the seven-year-old ran with credit in finishing a close second on his other two outings over the bigger obstacles and can prove competitive off a mark of 137.
What Happened Last Year?
Grey Dawning won the 2024 renewal of this race, but don't forget the changes that have been made, that was a Grade One contest at the time.
Jack Richards Novices’ Chase Key Stats
- 11 of the last 12 winners were aged 6 or 7
- 10 of the last 12 winners had at least 1 win in a Grade 1 or 2 race
- It’s a strong race for favourites, with nine of the last 12 winners coming from the first three in the betting
Previous Winners of the Jack Richards Novices’ Chase
Check out the last five winners of the Jack Richards Novices’ Chase in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Grey Dawning |
| 2023 | Stage Star |
| 2022 | Bob Olinger |
| 2021 | Chantry House |
| 2020 | Samcro |
FAQs
What is the Jack Richards Novices' Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices' Chase has previously been called the JLT Chase and Marsh Chase, it is now a handicap for novices over fences.
How far is the Cheltenham Jack Richards Novices' Chase?
The Jack Richards Novices’ Chase is run over two and a half miles, with seventeen fences jumped.
Who is the leading trainer in the Jack Richards Novices' Chase?
Willie Mullin has trained the winner of the race on four occasions - Sir Des Champs in 2012, Vautour in 2015, Black Hercules in 2016, and Yorkhill in 2017.
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