Scilly Isles Novices' Chase

Scilly Isles Novices' Chase
2024
Royal blue, white cross belts, royal blue sleeves, pink diamondsDark blue, brown chevrons, dark blue sleeves and capDark blue, maroon chevron, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap
Nickle BackDjeloColonel Harry
Previous years
2023
Pink and white (halved), black sleeves, black cap, pink starRed, black braces, black and red hooped sleeves, quartered capRed, grey epaulets, white sleeves
Gerri ColombeBalco CoastalThunder Rock
2022
Dark green, white sleeves, dark green seams, white cap, dark green starPurple, primrose diamond, collar and sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap
L'Homme PresseMister CoffeyPic D'Orhy
2021
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capRoyal blue and yellow (quartered), royal blue sleeves, yellow spots, royal blue capBlack, red cross belts and armlets, quartered cap
Sporting JohnShan BluePaint The Dream
2020-2011
2020
Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered capEmerald green, beige braces, yellow sleeves, orange capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Itchy FeetMidnight ShadowChampagne Platinum
2019
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capYellow, dark blue bracesWhite, black stripe, emerald green sleeves and cap
Defi Du SeuilLostintranslationVinndication
2018
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capRoyal blue, pink hoops, armlets and capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
TerrefortCyrnameNo Comment
2017
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capWhite, dark green hoops, white sleeves and capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Top NotchBaron AlcoLe Prezien
2016
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capTerracotta, grey epauletsOrange, black star and star on cap
Bristol De MaiAs De MeeTea For Two
2015
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spotsRoyal blue, pink hoops, armlets and capRoyal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap
Gitane Du BerlaisIrish SaintGrumeti
2014
Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and capWhite, red disc, hooped capDark green, red seams, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Oscar WhiskyManyriverstocrossBenvolio
2013
Pink, royal blue capEmerald green, yellow spots and armlets, hooped capRed, dark blue disc, halved sleeves
Captain ConanThird IntentionHoublon Des Obeaux
2012
Red, pink epauletsYellow, dark blue triple diamond and armletsDark blue, red disc and sleeves, quartered cap
For Non StopMicheal FlipsOur Mick
2011
Orange, black star, black and orange striped sleevesDark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and capGrey, white epaulets
MedermitCaptain ChrisMr Gardner
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue, emerald green hoop, quartered capPink, large purple spots, hooped sleevesYellow, dark blue epaulets, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlets
PunchestownsTchico PolosPocket Aces
2009
Purple, grey hooped sleevesBlack and light blue (quartered), black sleeves, white capYellow, white epaulets, yellow sleeves, black armlets, white cap
HerecomesthetruthMassini's MaguireBuck The Legend
2008
Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on capMauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink capYellow, royal blue braces, striped sleeves, hooped cap
SilverburnThe Market ManWee Robbie
2007
Dark blue, pink epaulets and star on capDark green, maroon stars, maroon capRed, Yellow Cross of Lorraine, hooped sleeves, Black cap
New Little BricAztec WarriorAll Star
2006
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capEmerald green and yellow quartered, white sleeves and capRed, white sleeves and star on cap
NapolitainTurpin GreenStance
2005
Dark blue, light blue hoops, dark blue sleeves, dark blue and white quartered capRoyal blue and yellow (halved), royal blue sleeves, yellow capLight blue and royal blue diabolo, light blue sleeves and cap
El VaqueroLe PassingLacdoudal
2004
Dark Blue and White (halved), Emerald Green sleeves, Orange capRed and yellow diamonds, white capEton Blue
PatricksnineteenthL'aventureOne Nation
2003
Emerald green, scarlet hooped sleeves and capLight Blue, Red chevrons, halved sleeves, quartered capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
TarxienFarmer JackGround Ball
2002
White, black seams, yellow and white halved sleeves, yellow capRed, white cross belts, hooped sleeves and star on capPink, white striped sleeves, pink cap
Golden GoalSilence ReignsBounce Back
2001
Light blue and maroon stripes, light blue sleeves, hooped capWhite, black seams, yellow and white halved sleeves, yellow capDark blue and white check, halved sleeves
Best MateCrocadeeHannigan's Lodger
2000-1991
2000
Light blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered capWhite, Black chevron and hoop on capPink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and cap
UpgradeYoung SpartacusGood Vibes
1999
Emerald Green and Grey diabolo, Emerald Green sleeves, Grey armlets, quartered capGrey and maroon (quartered), maroon sleeves, grey armlets, quartered capBlack, emerald green triple diamond
Hoh ExpressNo RetreatBank Avenue
1998
Purple and brown (quartered), brown sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsYellow, dark blue stripe, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlets, white cap
Jack DoyleCyfor MaltaDr Leunt
1996
Purple, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green capOrange, black epaulets, black and orange halved sleeves, black capRed, grey cross of lorraine and sleeves, red cap
Senor El BetruttiCampeche BayJibber The Kibber
1995
Black, white hoops, spots on sleeves, hooped capBrown, yellow sleeves, brown armlets, brown and yellow quartered capBlack, black and yellow check cap
BanjoHigh BaronTug of Peace
1994
Orange, black epaulets, black and orange striped sleeves, black cap, orange starBlack, gold cross and stripe on capBlue, pink cross of lorraine, blue sleeves, pink seams, pink cap
Baydon StarCrystal SpiritBas De Laine
1993
Dark Blue, Yellow stripe, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue armlets and star on Yellow capBlue, white cross of lorraine and capMaroon and Red check, Red sleeves and cap
Young HustlerDawson CityFighting Words
1992
Royal blue, red braces and capRoyal blue, yellow striped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow starPink and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, pink cap
Bradbury StarCarbisdaleDeadly Charm
1991
Blue and white hoops, white sleeves, black and white quartered capBlue and white stripes, hooped capOrange, white chevrons, orange sleeves, white cap
TildargCalapaezDare Say
1990-1988
1989
Red, White sash, Emerald Green sleeves, Emerald Green and Red check capWhite, black star, green sleeves, white capYellow, red stars on body, green cap
The Bakewell BoySouthernairMajestic Ring
1988
Yellow, red chevrons, yellow sleeves, red capWhite, black star, green sleeves, white capPink, white stars, pink sleeves, purple armlets, pink cap, white star
Yeoman BrokerSouthernairBonanza Boy
 

The Scilly Isles Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of around two miles and four furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs 10 yards, or 4,033 metres). 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 late January or early February. It was sponsored by The Tote in 2011 and run as the Totepool Challengers Novices' Chase, and by Betfair in 2012 and run as the Betfair Novices' Chase. The 2013 running was sponsored by Betfred and run as the Betfred Mobile Lotto Challengers' Novice Chase. The Scilly Isles name was restored to the race title from 2014.

The race was first run in 1964 and takes its name from the Scilly Isles, Surrey, an area near to Sandown Park racecourse.

Prior to 1988 the distance of the race was 2 miles and 18 yards (3,235 metres).

Records

Leading jockey since 1964 (4 wins):

  • Barry GeraghtyPunchestowns (2010), Captain Conan (2013), Oscar Whisky (2014), Defi Du Seuil (2019)
  • Daryl Jacob - Gitane Du Berlais (2015), Bristol De Mai (2016), Top Notch (2017), Terrefort (2018)

Leading trainer since 1964 (6 wins):

  • Nicky HendersonFirst Bout (1987), Punchestowns (2010), Captain Conan (2013), Oscar Whisky (2014), Top Notch (2017), Terrefort (2018)

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1964Buona Notte7Johnny HaineBob Turnell
1965The Braggart7Terry BiddlecombeHarry Thomson Jones
1966Abandoned because of waterlogged state of course
1967Bowgeeno7Jeff KingBob Turnell
1968Aurelius10Stan MellorKen Cundell
1969Abandoned because of snow
1970Royal Relief6J CookEdward Courage
1971Black Magic7R DennardPeter Cazalet
1972Potentate7Doug BarrottJosh Gifford
1973Killiney7Richard PitmanFred Winter
1974Even Up7Graham ThornerMrs D Oughton
1975Abandoned because of waterlogged state of course
1976Skryne6Ron BarryP Bailey
1977Flitgrove6Jeff KingDavid Nicholson
1978Space Project8R HyettR Brown
1979Abandoned because of frost
1980Beacon Light9Andy TurnellBob Turnell
1981Clayside7Alan BrownPeter Easterby
1982Sea Image7John FrancomeFred Winter
1983Kilbrittain Castle7Bill SmithFulke Walwyn
1984Norton Cross6Alan BrownPeter Easterby
1985Karenomore7Jonjo O'NeillPeter Easterby
1986Berlin7Dermot BrowneNick Gaselee
1987First Bout6Steve Smith EcclesNicky Henderson
1988Yeoman Broker7Richard RoweJosh Gifford
1989The Bakewell Boy7Jimmy FrostRichard Frost
1990Abandoned because of waterlogged state of course
1991Tildarg7Jamie OsborneOliver Sherwood
1992Bradbury Star7Declan MurphyJosh Gifford
1993Young Hustler6Carl LlewellynNigel Twiston-Davies
1994Baydon Star7Richard DunwoodyDavid Nicholson
1995Banjo5Adrian MaguireMartin Pipe
1996Senor El Betrutti7Graham BradleySusan Nock
1997Stately Home6Norman WilliamsonPeter Bowen
1998Jack Doyle7Carl LlewellynNigel Twiston-Davies
1999Hoh Express7Jamie OsbornePaul Webber
2000Upgrade6Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2001Best Mate6Jim CullotyHenrietta Knight
2002Golden Goal6Norman WilliamsonVenetia Williams
2003Tarxien9Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2004Patricksnineteenth7Tom DoylePaul Webber
2005El Vaquero7Jim CullotyHenrietta Knight
2006Napolitain5Tony McCoyPaul Nicholls
2007New Little Bric6Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2008Silverburn7Sam ThomasPaul Nicholls
2009Herecomesthetruth7Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2010Punchestowns7Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2011Medermit7Robert ThorntonAlan King
2012For Non Stop[a]7Noel FehilyNick Williams
2013Captain Conan6Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2014Oscar Whisky9Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2015Gitane Du Berlais5Daryl JacobWillie Mullins
2016Bristol De Mai5Daryl JacobNigel Twiston-Davies
2017Top Notch6Daryl JacobNicky Henderson
2018Terrefort5Daryl JacobNicky Henderson
2019Defi Du Seuil6Barry GeraghtyPhilip Hobbs
2020Itchy Feet6Gavin SheehanOlly Murphy
2021Sporting John6Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2022L'Homme Presse7Charlie DeutschVenetia Williams
2023Gerri Colombe7Jordan GainfordGordon Elliott
2024Nickle Back8James BestSarah Humphrey

See also

References

  • Racing Post:
  • Timeform Chasers & Hurdlers Statistical Companion 1992–93. Portway Press. 1993. p. 144.
  • pedigreequery.comScilly Isles Novices' Chase – Sandown.
  • Race Recordings [1]