Jewson Handicap Chase

The Jewson Handicap Chase is a Premier Handicap National Hunt race in Great Britain. It is a handicap steeplechase and is run at Cheltenham Racecourse in November, over a distance of about 3 miles and 3½ furlongs (3 miles 3 furlongs and 71 yards, or 5,496 metres).

Jewson Handicap Chase
Premier Handicap race
LocationCheltenham Racecourse,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Race typeSteeplechase
SponsorJewson
WebsiteCheltenham
Race information
Distance3 miles 3 furlongs 71 yards (5,496 metres)
SurfaceTurf
QualificationFour-years-old and up
WeightHandicap
Maximum: 11 st 12 lb
Purse£75,000 (2022)
1st: £42,713
Murphy Group Handicap Chase
2023
Emerald green, yellow stars on sleeves and capEmerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Malina GirlCloudy GlenGuetapan Collonges
Previous years
2022
White and royal blue diamonds, royal blue and white chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap, white diamondsRed, mauve star, light blue and maroon check sleeves, orange cap, emerald green starsRoyal blue, yellow inverted triangle, armlets, diamonds on cap
Does He KnowEva's OskarBack On The Lash
2021
Yellow, royal blue spotsBrown, yellow star and sleeves, yellow cap, brown starYellow, brown diamond and sleeves
Yala EnkiThe Mighty DonEmpire De Maulde
2020-2011
2020
Maroon and yellow diamonds, halved sleeves, yellow capYellow, royal blue spotsYellow, black epaulets, yellow sleeves, black stars
Ramses De TeilleeYala EnkiBig River
2019
Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleevesEmerald green, purple armletsOrange, dark blue cross belts and star on cap
West ApproachAchillePotters Legend
2018
Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and capRoyal blue, pink star on body and cap, royal blue sleeves, pink starsRed, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap
Rock The KasbahRoyal VacationConeygree
2017
Light green and white (quartered), white sleeves, light green capEmerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and capDark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves
Perfect CandidateVicenteThree Faces West
2016
Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capPurple and pink diamonds, pink sleeves, purple armlets, purple capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Viconte Du NoyerWarrantorMinella Rocco
2015
Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white capRoyal blue and white diabolo, white sleeves and cap
Sausalito SunriseUpswingKnockanrawley
2014
White, dark blue cross belts, red and white check sleeves, red capBlack, red braces and sleeves, red and black quartered capLight green, yellow inverted triangle, yellow sleeves, red diamonds, yellow cap, red diamonds
Sam WinnerThe Druids NephewSaint Are
2013
Royal blue, pink hoopTan, black and green hooped sleeves, black capBlack, red diamond, hooped sleeves, yellow cap
AlvaradoKnockara BeauBradley
2012
Red, white stripe, white and red diabolo on sleevesBlack, red diamond, hooped sleeves, yellow capRed, royal blue chevrons, armlets and star on cap
Monbeg DudeBradleyViking Blond
2011
Yellow, red chevrons, red capMaroon and light blue diabolo, light blue sleeves, quartered capWhite, black diamond, red sleeves and cap
Galaxy RockBallyfitzCarruthers
2010-2001
2010
Black and white stripes, emerald green and white striped sleevesPink and mauve (quartered), mauve sleeves, white capLight blue, orange epaulets
Midnight ChaseAny CurrencyJunior
2009
Light blue, red and black striped sleevesEmerald green, orange hoops, white capWhite, royal blue spots, white and royal blue striped cap
Galant NuitDon't Push ItHello Bud
2008
Yellow, red diamond, red and yellow quartered capEmerald green, red star, white sleeves, red stars, red capPink, royal blue diamond, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap, pink diamond
Joe LivelyHalcon GenelardaisBeat The Boys
2007
Yellow, red stars, red sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, red starDark green, white hoop, checked sleeves, quartered capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
Sir RembrandtCornish SettL'ami
2006
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capRed and grey stripes, red sleeves, grey armlets, red capRoyal Blue, Red chevrons, diabolo on sleeves, Red cap, Royal Blue star
My WillIdle TalkRun For Paddy
2005
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capRed, Emerald Green epaulets, Red and Emerald Green striped sleeves, Emerald Green capRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
InnoxLou Du Moulin MasControl Man
2004
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsWhite, Red chevron, Emerald Green and Red striped sleeves, Red capEmerald Green, Dark Blue diamond and diamond on cap
StormezBallycassidyLord Noelie
2003
Yellow, purple chevron and sleeves, purple and orange qurtered capRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsGreen and blue quartered, halved sleeves, green cap, blue hoop
ShardamStormezMontayral
2002
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsEmerald green and yellow quartered, white sleeves and capEMERALD GREEN and ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, halved sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue diamonds
StormezSouthern StarGood Shuil
2001
Royal Blue, Grey disc and sleeves, White capGrey, Red sleeves, Black and Red check capYellow, Brown disc, striped sleeves, hooped cap
Hati RoyBeauEarthmover
2000-1991
2000
BLACK and WHITE HOOPS, emerald green cap, white starYellow, Brown disc, striped sleeves, hooped capGrey, Red sleeves, Black and Red check cap
Foxchapel KingEarthmoverBeau
1999
Orange, purple chevrons and armlets, white capDark blue, emerald green stars, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, emerald green starPink, purple cross belts, hooped sleeves, purple cap
HanakhamCallisoe BayBaronet
1998
Black, Red and White striped sleeves, hooped capBlack, yellow stars, black sleeves, yellow capDark Blue and White check, Dark Blue sleeves, White cap, Dark Blue star
Tennessee TwistStrong ChairmanYahmi
1997
Black, white hoops, spots on sleeves, hooped capGreen, white hooped sleevesDark blue, white cross belts, white cap, dark blue star
BanjoWhat A HandCoome Hill
1996
Black, white triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, white capRed, yellow hoopBlack, orange diamond, armlets and diamond on cap
EvangelicaCopper MineMartomick
1995
Yellow, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue starBlack, yellow seams, yellow sleeves, quartered capBlack and yellow diamonds, red and yellow hooped cap
WillsfordEarth SummitFlyer's Nap
1994
Light blue, white seams, black cap, white starYellow, white epaulets, yellow sleeves, black armlets, white capClaret, eton blue spots on body, blue cap
Gold CapDakyns BoyChristmas Gorse
1993
Dark Blue, White sleeves, Dark Blue seams, Red cap, Dark Blue spotsDark blue, white triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves and capYellow, white epaulets, yellow sleeves, black armlets, white cap
Royal AthleteWhat's The CrackDakyns Boy
1992
White, red star, sleeves and capRoyal Blue, Pink epaulets, Pink capLight blue, red cross belts, red cap
Belmount CaptainArctic CallSeagram
1991
Black and white check, halved sleeves, black capDark blue, pink seams, pink cap, dark blue starBlack, white braid, black cap, white button
Ace Of SpiesMaster BobBigsun
1990-1987
1990
Violet and white check, white capBlack, white braid, black cap, white buttonWhite, red cross-belts and sleeves, black cap
Topsham BayBigsunGolden Minstrel
1989
Red and white stripes, red sleeves, check capLight blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on capMaroon, beige triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap
Royal CedarBajan SunshineThe Langholm Dyer
1988
Yellow, emerald green braces, yellow sleeves, green armlets, hooped capMaroon, beige triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, hooped capFlame, white cross-belts
Run And SkipThe Langholm DyerEton Rouge
1987
White, black hoop and armlets, red cap, black starMaroon, beige triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, hooped capLight blue, black sash, armlets and hoop on cap
Knock HillThe Langholm DyerWest Tip
 

History

From 1987 to 1998 the race was known as the Flowers Original Handicap Chase. The 1999 running was known as the Hoegaarden Handicap Chase. From 2000 to 2002 it was sponsored by Intervet and known as the Intervet Trophy. The 2003 race was run under the name of the Open Trophy. The race was sponsored by Servo from 2004 to 2009, Morson Group in 2010 and Rewards4Racing in 2011. In 2012 it was renamed the Henrietta Knight Handicap Chase in honour of Henrietta Knight, a recently retired trainer whose training successes included winning three Cheltenham Gold Cups with Best Mate. From 2013 to 2015 the race was sponsored by the Murphy Group.

Records since 1987

Most successful horse:

  • Stormez – (2002, 2004)

Leading jockey (4 wins):

  • Tony McCoyEvangelica (1996), Hanakham (1999), Innox (2005), Galaxy Rock (2011)

Leading trainer (4 wins):

  • Martin PipeEvangelica (1996), Hanakham (1999), Stormez (2002, 2004)
  • Widest winning margin – Joe Lively (2008) – 14 lengths
  • Narrowest winning margin – Hati Roy (2001), My Will (2006), Galant Nuit (2009) – ½ length
  • Most runners – 16, in 2005
  • Fewest runners – 4, in 1992 and 1996

Winners since 1987

Year
Winner
Age
Weight
Jockey
Trainer
1987Knock Hill1110-00George MernaghJohn Webber
1988Run And Skip1011-07Peter ScudamoreJohn Spearing
1989Royal Cedar810-01Richard DunwoodyJohn McConnochie
1990Topsham Bay710-07Hywel DaviesDavid Barons
1991Ace of Spies1009-09Adrian MaguireGill Jones
1992Belmount Captain710-03Richard GuestToby Balding
1993Royal Athlete1012-00Graham BradleyJenny Pitman
1994Gold Cap910-00Richard DunwoodyPhilip Hobbs
1995Willsford1212-00Warren MarstonJenny Pitman
1996Evangelica610-00Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
1997Banjo711-02Adrian MaguireDavid Nicholson
1998Tennessee Twist810-00Norman WilliamsonJenny Pitman
1999Hanakham1011-10Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2000Foxchapel King710-05Shay BarryMouse Morris
2001Hati Roy810-13Jim CullotyHenrietta Knight
2002Stormez510-06Barry GeraghtyMartin Pipe
2003Shardam610-02Carl LlewellynNigel Twiston-Davies
2004Stormez711-05Timmy MurphyMartin Pipe
2005Innox910-06Tony McCoyFrançois Doumen
2006My Will611-06Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2007Sir Rembrandt1110-02James WhiteVictor Dartnall
2008Joe Lively910-03Joe TizzardColin Tizzard
2009Galant Nuit510-00Graham LeeFerdy Murphy
2010Midnight Chase811-09Dougie CostelloNeil Mulholland
2011Galaxy Rock710-10Tony McCoyJonjo O'Neill
2012Monbeg Dude710-00Jamie MooreMichael Scudamore
2013Alvarado810-00Paul MoloneyFergal O'Brien
2014Sam Winner711-12Sam Twiston-DaviesPaul Nicholls
2015Sausalito Sunrise711-03Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2016Viconte Du Noyer710-13Harry CobdenColin Tizzard
2017Perfect Candidate1010-12Paddy BrennanFergal O'Brien
2018Rock the Kasbah810-13Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2019West Approach911-01Robbie PowerColin Tizzard
2020Ramses De Teillee811-05Tom ScudamoreDavid Pipe
2021Yala Enki711-12Bryony FrostPaul Nicholls
2022Does He Know712-00David BassKim Bailey
2023Malina Girl611-07Sean FlanaganGavin Cromwell

See also

References