Rising Stars Novices' Chase

The Rising Stars Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 35 yards, or 4,055 metres), and 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 early November.

Rising Stars Novices' Chase
Grade 2 race
LocationWincanton,
Wincanton, England
Race typeSteeplechase
WebsiteWincanton
Race information
Distance2m 4f 35y (4,055 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight10 st 7 lb (4yo);
11 st 2 lb (5yo+)
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties for wins
5 lb for Class 1 wfa steeplechase
3 lb for Class 1 handicap or Class 2 wfa steeplechase
Purse£25,600 (2020)
1st: £15,217
Rising Stars Novices' Chase
2023
Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check capMaroon, white hollow box, halved sleeves, maroon and white quartered capRoyal blue, yellow chevrons, royal blue sleeves, striped cap
Knappers HillLady AdareCaptain Conby
Previous years
2022
Royal blue, pink disc, maroon sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap, pink spotsDark blue, white star, white and dark blue diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap, white starBlack, orange star
Hang In ThereMortlachUhtred
2021
Dark blue, red disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white capRed, light blue stars, yellow cap, light blue stars
Captain Tom CatMick PastorJacamar
2020-2011
2020
Emerald green, royal blue diamond, diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue diamondYellow, emerald green braces, yellow sleeves, red armlets, yellow and emerald green hooped capRed, emerald green cross of lorraine and sleeves
Ga LawHurricane HarveyGrand Sancy
2019
Royal blue, white hoop, royal blue sleeves, dark blue armletsLight blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue capLight blue, large royal blue spots, royal blue cap, light blue spots
Reserve TankIf You Say RunCommanche Red
2018
Light blue and black stripes, black sleeves and capYellow, royal blue spotsMaroon, light blue and brown hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Bags GrooveSecret InvestorTheligny
2017
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capDark blue, yellow stripe, yellow and dark blue striped sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow starOnly two finished
ModusKalondraOnly two finished
2016
Royal blue, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white capFinished alone
FrodonFinished alone
2015
Pink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and capPink, white chevron, white capRed, white hoops and armlets, hooped cap
Junction FourteenArpege D'aleneL'unique
2014
White, dark blue cross belts, red and white check sleeves, red capYellow, red spotsDark blue, white star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white star
Southfield TheatreHollow PennyHorizontal Speed
2013
Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered capWhite, grey spots, white capEmerald green, yellow spots and armlets, hooped cap
Wonderful CharmFox AppealThird Intention
2012
Red, dark blue disc, halved sleevesRoyal blue and yellow (quartered), royal blue sleeves, yellow spots, royal blue capBlack, black and pink check cap
Houblon Des ObeauxPoungachCourt in Motion
2011
Red, pink hoop and armletsLight blue, orange epauletsOnly two finished
Silviniaco ContiMad MooseOnly two finished
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and capYellow, royal blue seams, grey sleeves, royal blue seams, royal blue capYellow, black diamond, yellow sleeves, black spots, yellow cap, black diamond
Wishfull ThinkingTara RoyalIntac
2009
Dark blue, dark blue and white check sleeves, white capRoyal blue, yellow chevrons, yellow sleeves, royal blue spots, yellow capOnly two finished
Red AdmiralBakbenscherOnly two finished
2008
Light blue and maroon stripes, light blue sleeves, hooped capBlack and light blue (quartered), black sleeves, white capYellow, large dark green spots, dark green cap
BreedsbreezeRing The BossHold Em
2007
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capYellow, red diamond, red and yellow quartered capMaroon, yellow sleeves, maroon and yellow check cap
OrnaisJoe LivelyGentleman Jimmy
2006
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capDark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and capRed, emerald green disc, green sleeves, red stars, red cap
TurkoBoychukPredator
2005
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsBlack and white (halved), red sleeves and capPink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and cap
Celtic SonNapolitainUnleash
2004
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsYellow, Black chevron, check sleevesOrange, black epaulets, hooped sleeves, orange cap
Comply Or DieDistant ThunderRed Devil Robert
2003
Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink capWhite, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered capOnly two ran
Brother JoePuntalOnly two ran
2002
Emerald green, purple cross belts, purple capBlack and white (halved), red sleeves and capLight Blue, Maroon hoops, striped sleeves, Light Blue cap
One KnightLe Roi MiguelHand Inn Hand
2001
Emerald green, red cross belts, striped sleeves, red capDark Blue, Maroon epaulets and armletsYellow, red hoops, diamonds on sleeves, red cap
Gola CherGentle RivageNearly A Score
2000-1990
2000
Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white starYellow, red hoops, diamonds on sleeves, red capRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
BindareeNearly A ScoreMan on the Hill
1999
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsGrey, Red sleeves, Black and Red check capWhite, light blue sash, striped sleeves, light blue cap
Lady CricketBeauRiverbank Rose
1998
Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check capWhite and dark blue (quartered), dark blue sleeves, hooped capLight blue, emerald green star, emerald green cap, light blue star
IrbeeCalon LanMoor Lane
1997
Red, white spots, white sleeves, red cap, white spotsWhite, blue chevron, diabolo on sleevesLight blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered cap
Northern StarlightHurdanteRomancer
1996
Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check capWhite, red cross-belts and sleeves, black capWhite, large dark blue spots, red cap
See More BusinessWee WindyBuckhouse Boy
1995
Mauve and yellow check, yellow sleevesGreen and white (quartered), green sleeves, checked capMaroon, grey sleeves, pink cap
Hill Of TullowBerude Not ToLinden's Lotto
1994
Blue, white triple diamond, white sleeves, blue armlets, white diamond on capWhite, royal blue chevrons, white sleeves, royal blue stars, striped capRoyal blue and emerald green check, emerald green sleeves
Sweet DukeA N C ExpressNewton Point
1993
Dark blue and white hoops, dark blue and maroon hooped capRed, emerald green cross belts, hooped capRed, white triple diamond, striped sleeves, diamond on cap
Milford QuayIts Nearly TimeNevada Gold
1992
Maroon, yellow epaulets, armlets and star on capPurple, White sleeves, Purple and White quartered capBlack and yellow diamonds, red and yellow hooped cap
Run For FreeFreeline FinishingMighty Falcon
1990
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow capWhite, maroon epauletsowned by C G A (horseracing 1986) Ltd
WingspanFormula OneHope Diamond
 

The race was first run in 1990 and was initially held at Chepstow, where it was contested over 2 miles and 3½ furlongs in February. It was switched to be run in November from 1994. The race was transferred to Wincanton and extended to its present length in 2004.

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1990Wingspan6Peter ScudamoreMartin Pipe
1991Abandoned due to frost
1992Run for Free8Peter ScudamoreMartin Pipe
1993Milford Quay10Peter ScudamoreMartin Pipe
1994 (Feb)Abandoned because of waterlogged state of course
1994 (Nov)Sweet Duke7Carl LlewellynNigel Twiston-Davies
1995Hill of Tullow6Adrian MaguireDavid Nicholson
1996See More Business6Tony McCoyPaul Nicholls
1997Northern Starlight6Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
1998Irbee6Joe TizzardPaul Nicholls
1999Lady Cricket5Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2000Bindaree6Carl LlewellynNigel Twiston-Davies
2001Gola Cher7Robert ThorntonAlan King
2002One Knight6Paul FlynnPhilip Hobbs
2003Brother Joe9Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2004Comply or Die5Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2005Celtic Son6Timmy MurphyMartin Pipe
2006Turko4Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2007Ornais5Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2008Breedsbreeze6Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2009Red Admiral7Jason MaguireCharlie Mann
2010Wishfull Thinking7Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2011Silviniaco Conti5Daryl JacobPaul Nicholls
2012Houblon des Obeaux5Aidan ColemanVenetia Williams
2013Wonderful Charm5Nick ScholfieldPaul Nicholls
2014Southfield Theatre6Sam Twiston-DaviesPaul Nicholls
2015Junction Fourteen6Daryl JacobEmma Lavelle
2016Frodon4Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
2017Modus7Sam Twiston-DaviesPaul Nicholls
2018Bags Groove7Noel FehilyHarry Fry
2019Reserve Tank5Robbie PowerColin Tizzard
2020Ga Law4Daryl JacobJamie Snowden
2021Captain Tom Cat6Charlie HammondRichard Newland
2022Hang In There8Tom BellamyEmma Lavelle
2023Knappers Hill7Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls

See also

References