Arkle Novice Chase

Arkle Novice Chase
2024
Yellow, purple stars, purple cap, yellow starWhite and emerald green chevrons, red capRed, royal blue sleeves, red cap, royal blue star
Il Etait TempsFound A FiftyFacile Vega
Previous years
2023
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spotsDark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red capRoyal blue and emerald green diamonds, emerald green sleeves, striped cap
El FabioloBanbridgeAppreciate It
2022
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spotsWhite and emerald green chevrons, red capBlack and white quartered, scarlet sleeves and cap
Blue LordRiviere D'etelSaint Sam
2021
Royal blue, white seams, white and royal blue hooped capDark blue, yellow hoop, white sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow starRed, red and white hooped sleeves, white cap, red star
EnergumeneFranco De PortBlackbow
2020-2011
2020
Maroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starEmerald green and yellow chevrons, yellow sleeves, emerald green capDark blue, orange braces, halved sleeves, orange spots on cap
NotebookCash BackGallant John Joe
2019
Emerald green and orange hooped, white capDark blue and red halved, dark blue sleeves, white capMaroon, white star, white armlets, white cap
Le RichebourgUs And ThemMengli Khan
2018
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spotsMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starEmerald Green and Orange Hooped, emerald green cap, white star
FootpadFootpadAny Second Now
2017
Light blue and pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, pink star on capFinished alone
Some PlanFinished alone
2016
Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capYellow, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow starLight blue and pink chevrons, light blue sleeves and cap
DouvanVelvet MakerDomesday Book
2015
Light blue, orange star, orange stars on sleeves, orange star on capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starEmerald green and orange hooped, white cap
Un De SceauxClarcamGilgamboa
2014
Maroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starBeige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige capMaroon, White star, armlets and cap
TrifoliumFelix YongerMozoltov
2013
Emerald green and red striped, red sleeves, quartered capPink, black sash, pink capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap
BenefficientOscars WellArvika Ligeonniere
2012
White and red diamonds, white sleeves, white cap, maroon diamondsMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starDark blue, yellow cross sashes, collar and cuffs, striped cap
FlemenstarGift Of DgabNotus De La Tour
2011
Royal blue, white cross sashes, striped sleeves and capPurple, gold sleeves, hooped capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white star
Realt DubhNoble PrinceMr Cracker
2010-2001
2010
Yellow, pink star, pink stars on sleeves, pink cap, yellow starsRed and emerald green hoops, emerald green sleeves, red capMaroon, Beige star, Dark Green sleeves, Dark Green cap, Beige star
An Cathaoir MorSports LineTake The Breeze
2009
Red, white hooped sleeves, red cap, white spotsRed and white stripes, hooped sleeves, striped capOrange, dark blue braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots
Golden SilverForpadydeplastererFollow The Plan
2008
EMERALD GREEN, royal blue panel and sleeves, emerald green capOrange, Olive Green stars, Orange sleevesWhite, purple chevron, yellow cap
Thyne AgainGardaseeSavitha
2007
Red, white chevron, white chevrons on sleeves, quartered capEmerald green and orange hooped, orange and emerald green quartered capROYAL BLUE, white sash, striped sleeves and cap
Schindlers HuntKing Johns CastleKhetaam
2006
Red, white hooped sleeves, red cap, white spotsBlue, red diamond, striped sleeves, quartered capMaroon and White stripes, White sleeves, Maroon cap, White spots
Missed ThatArteeaJustified
2005
Yellow, royal blue hoop and armlet, white cap, royal blue starEmerald green and orange hooped, orange and emerald green quartered capDark blue
Ulaan BaatarForemanNed Kelly
2004
PURPLE, white diamond and sleeves, purple capWhite, royal blue spots, royal blue cap, white diamondPink and white diamonds, white sleeves, pink cap
Kicking KingCentral HouseColca Canyon
2003
EMERALD GREEN and WHITE HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, green spotsBlue, white stripe, armlets and hoop on capGREY, pink star, hooped cap
Bust OutNative ScoutRathgar Beau
2002
Yellow, black braces, yellow capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white capGreen, white seams, white sleeves, green armlets, yellow cap
AssessedPhariwarmerMantles Prince
2001
MAROON and YELLOW STRIPES, yellow capMaroon and yellow check, striped sleeves, maroon cap, yellow spotsLight green, dark green chevron
Well RiddenRoss MoffAlcapone
2000-1991
2000
Purple, Gold sleeves, hooped capRed, black stars and sleeves, green capWHITE,dark blue hoop,white sleeves,dark blue armlet,white cap,dark blue star
Frozen GroomRathbawn PrinceCommanche Court
1999
Royal blue, red sleeves, light blue capRoyal blue, red capLight blue, yellow hoop, emerald green cap
His SongPadre MioCockney Lad
1998
Emerald green and orange diabolo, orange sleeves, emerald green cap, white starEMERALD GREEN and ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, halved sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue diamondsYellow, green sash, red cap
Private PeaceMr Baxter BasicsMoses Prey
1997
Mauve and yellow check, yellow sleevesWhite, light blue sleeves, red capOrange, white sleeves, black and orange quartered cap
MulliganBeakstownPenndara
1996
Emerald green, royal blue hooped sleeves, royal blue capOrange, black sash, white cap, orange starYELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star
Manhattan CastleDouble SymphonyBlazing Spectacle
1995
MAROON and WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoopWhite, green hoop, sleeves and capRed, emerald green star on cap
Klairon DavisWinter BelleCoq Hardi Affair
1994
EMERALD GREEN, royal blue sleeves, emerald green cap, white starBLACK and WHITE HOOPS, emerald green cap, white starBlue, white sash, red and blue quartered cap
AtoneBelvederianBucks-Choice
1993
White, royal blue sleeves, quartered capLight blue, dark blue hooped sleeves, light blue capOrange, blue triple diamond, diamonds on cap
Soft DayHow's The BossKilliney Graduate
1992
YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue starRUST, green sash and cuffs, quartered capPink, purple cross belts, hooped sleeves, purple cap
General IdeaSecond SchedualBishops Staff
1991
Blue and white hoops, white sleeves and capOrange, blue triple diamond, diamonds on capBlue, yellow sleeves, red, blue and yellow quartered cap
GaramycinToranfieldFirions Law
1990-1988
1990
owned by Mrs J MulhernWhite, light blue stars on body, red capowned by T Hague
On The Other HandLarchmontDutch Royal
1989
owned by Mrs Mairead HigginsOrange, green sleeves and spots on capRoyal blue, orange hoop and armlet, black cap
AbbenoirFerodaRosenaire
1988
Yellow, black hoops on bodyPink, white hoop, royal blue capRed, white hooped sleeves, red cap, white spots
Wolf Of BadenochFriendly SaintFlying 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

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 (10 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)

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1956Quita Que7P. J. DoyleDan Moore
1957Proud ChargerToss TaaffeVincent O'Brien
1958CasambaBobby BeasleyPaddy Sleator
1959The MajorBobby BeasleyPaddy Sleator
1960KilroryF. Prendergast[a]J. J. Prendergast
1961Gallant GreyE. D. Delany[a]E. Delany
1962Limeking5Timmy HydeDanny Morgan
1963Arkle6Pat TaaffeTom Dreaper
1964Fort Leney6Paddy WoodsTom Dreaper
1965Flyingbolt6Pat TaaffeTom Dreaper
1966Thorn Gate7Pat TaaffeTom Dreaper
1967Stonehaven7Sean BarkerTom Dreaper
1968Herring Gull6Joe CrowleyPaddy Mullins
1969Kings Sprite7P. BlackGeorgie Wells
1970no race 1970
1971Dim Wit6Matt CurranPaddy Mullins
1972Ormond KingBen HannonC. J. Powell
1973Good Review7Val O'BrienJim Dreaper
1974Ten Up7Tommy CarberryJim Dreaper
1975Spanish Tan8Frank BerryFrancis Flood
1976Troubled Times7Dessie HughesPeter McCreery
1977Siberian Sun6Frank BerryFrancis Flood
1978Kilmakillogue9Niall Madden[a]Edward O'Grady
1979Chinrullah7Dessie HughesMick O'Toole
1980Anaglogs Daughter7Martin MulliganBill Durkan
1981Light the Wad8Frank LeavyDessie Hughes
1982Sean Ogue6P. WalshMichael O'Brien
1983Pearlstone7Tony MullinsPaddy Mullins
1984Bobsline8Frank BerryFrancis Flood
1985Buck House7Tommy CarmodyMouse Morris
1986Passage Creeper9Ken MorganJim Dreaper
1987Barrow Line10Frank BerryPat Hughes
1988Wolf of Badenoch7Tommy CarmodyJohn Mulhern
1989Abbenoir7R. ByrneFrancis Flood
1990On the Other Hand7Tommy CarmodyJohn Mulhern
1991Garamycin9Brendan SheridanWillie Deacon
1992General Idea7Brendan SheridanDermot Weld
1993Soft Day8Tom TaaffeArthur Moore
1994Atone7Kevin O'BrienBunny Cox
1995Klairon Davis [b]6Francis WoodsArthur Moore
1996Manhattan Castle7Francis WoodsArthur Moore
1997Mulligan7Adrian MaguireDavid Nicholson
1998Private Peace8Charlie SwanAidan O'Brien
1999His Song6Shay BarryMouse Morris
2000Frozen Groom5Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2001Well Ridden7Conor O'DwyerArthur Moore
2002Assessed8Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2003Bust Out7Barry GeraghtyJessica Harrington
2004Kicking King6Barry GeraghtyTom Taaffe
2005Ulaan Baatar8Timmy MurphyJessica Harrington
2006Missed That7David CaseyWillie Mullins
2007Schindlers Hunt7Roger LoughranDessie Hughes
2008Thyne Again7Davy RussellLiam Burke
2009Golden Silver7Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2010An Cathaoir Mor7David CaseyHenry de Bromhead
2011Realt Dubh7Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2012Flemenstar7Andrew LynchPeter Casey
2013Benefficient7Bryan CooperTony Martin
2014Trifolium7Bryan CooperCharles Byrnes
2015Un de Sceaux7Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2016Douvan6Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2017Some Plan9Davy RussellHenry de Bromhead
2018Footpad6Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2019Duc Des Genievres6Paul Townend (jockey)Willie Mullins
2020Notebook7Rachael BlackmoreHenry De Bromhead
2021Energumene7Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2022Blue Lord7Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2023El Fabiolo6Daryl JacobWillie Mullins
2024Il Etait Temps6Danny MullinsWillie Mullins

See also

References