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Turners Novices' Chase
13:30 Cheltenham Festival
2024-03-14
Winner: £98,472.5
Runners: 11
Going: Soft
No. of hurdles: 16
Distance: 2m3f168y
The Turners Novices’ Chase, run in recent years as the Marsh or JLT Chase, is the first race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. It is one of three Grade 1 novice chases at the meeting and attracts runners who are best over the intermediary distance of 2m4f. First run in 2011, it has unearthed some of the best chasers of recent years including Sir Des Champs, Yorkhill, Vautour and Defi De Seuil. Check the Marsh Novices' Chase runners and riders ahead of the race and place your bets by clicking the odds buttons.
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9(0)
211434
Sharjah
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J: Mr P W Mullins
T: W P Mullins
11
11-7
149
159
Similar profile to Zanahiyr, having performed well in two Champion Hurdles (runner-up in 2020 and 2021); has shown a good level of form over fences, including Grade 3 success over 2m4f, but subsequent Grade 1 defeats reinforce the unlikelihood of a belated first Cheltenham Festival success now aged 11; no horse older than eight has won this contest.
10(0)
-12421
Zanahiyr
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J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
7
11-7
150
156
Versatile ground-wise; has finished third in two Champion Hurdles (disqualified on first occasion); no match for highly notable rival at Leopardstown (2m5f) on debut over fences, then justified favouritism at Thurles (2m); worth his place in this field, given his ability over hurdles, but has comparatively high mileage (raced 26 times in total) and others are open to much greater progress.
8(0)
-11333
Letsbeclearaboutit
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J: Keith Donoghue
T: Gavin Cromwell
9
11-7
153
160
Has raced only on softer than good; ran well (fourth) in the Albert Bartlett over 3m here 12 months ago but failed to show his form when back at similar trip on latest chase start; promising record at 2m4f over fences, winning twice then solid third in Grade 1; however, he's the wrong age according to the stats (no horse older than eight has won this prize).
1(0)
2-1213
Colonel Harry
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J: Gavin Sheehan
T: Jamie Snowden
7
11-7
147
157
Strong-finishing second behind Le Patron in 1m7f Grade 1 at Sandown (heavy) in December, then went one better in 2m3f Grade 2 at Wetherby (soft); looked unsuited by the much faster surface back at Sandown (2m4f, good; behind Djelo) last time; may still have more to offer when conditions are right but this assignment looks difficult on ratings.
6(0)
1113-1
Iroko
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J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr
T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
6
11-7
149
157
Very progressive over hurdles last term (on good/soft), winning the Martin Pipe at this meeting and third in 3m Grade 1 novice at Aintree; impressive over fences at Warwick (2m4f) in November, cruising home on the bridle in a race that Stage Star won en route to 2023 Turners success; picked up an injury soon afterwards and was deemed out for the season but has recovered faster than expected; exciting contender who brings lots of potential to this second chase attempt.
4(0)
3-7111
Ginny's Destiny
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J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
8
11-7
155
169
Appears to handle any ground; has form figures of 7111, all over 2m4f at this course, since switched to chasing; held on from Grey Dawning (who might have won but for a bad error) on penultimate occasion, then defied top weight in the useful novice handicap that his very similar stablemate Stage Star won in 2023 before following up in this contest; sound-jumping front-runner who is progressing well and has excellent credentials.
5(0)
F-3121
Grey Dawning
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J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
7
11-7
153
170
Has raced only on ground softer than good; close second to Ginny's Destiny, who received 3lb, in Cheltenham contest (2m4f) in December and might have won but for making a bad mistake two out; that very good effort is flanked by two easy wins, latest in Grade 2 at Warwick (3m; jumped left at last two fences) where he beat a very useful mare by 14l; bypassed the Brown Advisory on Wednesday to go for this option; leading player.
3(0)
21-143
Facile Vega
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J: Paul Townend
T: W P Mullins
7
11-7
151
162
Has raced only at 2m-2m1f; versatile ground-wise; an exciting horse early in career and has performed well in both Cheltenham Festival attempts, winning the Champion Bumper in 2022 then runner-up in the Supreme last year; beaten twice since scoring on debut over fences but wasn't disgraced in the Irish Arkle latest; may take his form to the next level over this new trip, being out of Quevega who won the 2m4f Mares' Hurdle at this meeting six times; very interesting with that in mind.
7(0)
0-1114
Le Patron
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J: David Noonan
T: Gary Moore
6
11-7
149
158
Stays 2m4f and acts on any ground; stepped up to Grade 1 level at Sandown (1m7f/2m4f) the last twice, beating Colonel Harry in the Henry VIII (took chase record to 3-3) then flopping in the Scilly Isles; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm and this is a much deeper race anyway.
2(0)
-111F2
Djelo
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J: Charlie Deutsch
T: Venetia Williams
6
11-7
148
158
Seems to handle any ground; early faller, having been badly hampered, on penultimate outing; ran creditably, albeit without ever threatening the all-the-way winner, in Grade 1 at Sandown (2m4f) latest when taking form figures in completed chase starts to 1112; Grade 2 winner in December; proving useful over fences but needs further progress in this field.
11(0)
266-31
Jamaico
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J: Jack Tudor
T: David Pipe
5
11-5
124
121
Ex-French 5yo who has been absent since opening his account in Auteuil chase (2m1f, very soft) last June; sold for 310,000euros the following month and should win more races at the right level but this looks a baptism of fire on British debut; has easily the worst chance on bare figures.
RACING POST TIP
Iroko
Having reportedly recovered well from his injury, the very promising IROKO is taken to build on his impressive Warwick win and register a second Cheltenham Festival success. Twelve months ago he landed the Martin Pipe, which has thrown up several subsequent Grade 1 winners over the years, and there's any amount of further progress in him. Facile Vega, a fascinating candidate over the new trip, is second on the list. The other main contenders are Ginny's Destiny and Grey Dawning who command plenty of respect and look set for an absorbing rematch that could go either way.
TURNERS NOVICES CHASE PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Horse | Previous Form | Age | Price | Trainer | Jockey |
| 2023 | Stage Star | 1211 | 7 | 15-2 | Paul Nicholls | Harry Cobden |
| 2022 | Bob Olinger | 111-11 | 7 | 6-5 | Henry De Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore |
| 2021 | Chantry House | 13-131 | 7 | 9-1 | Nicky Henderson | Nico De Boinville |
| 2020 | Samcro | 5-1F21 | 8 | 4-1 | Gordon Elliott | Davy Russell |
| 2019 | Defi Du Seuil | 7-5121 | 6 | 3-1F | Philip Hobbs | Barry Geraghty |
| 2018 | Shattered Love | 11211 | 7 | 4-1 | Gordon Elliott | Jack Kennedy |
| 2017 | Yorkhill | 114-11 | 7 | 6-4F | Willie Mullins | Ruby Walsh |
| 2016 | Black Hercules | 17-11F | 7 | 4-1CF | Willie Mullins | Ruby Walsh |
| 2015 | Vautour | 11-121 | 6 | 6-4F | Willie Mullins | Ruby Walsh |
| 2014 | Taquin Du Seuil | 11321 | 7 | 7-1 | Jonjo O’Neill | Tony McCoy |
TURNERS NOVICES CHASE KEY TRENDS AND STATS
Key trends
- Ran over hurdles at a previous festival, ten winners in ten runnings
- Adjusted RPR of at least 165, 9/10
- Distance winner, 9/10 (exception had won over further)
- Graded winner over hurdles, 9/10
- Rated within 7lb of RPR top-rated, 9/10
- Won a Graded chase, 6/10
Other factors
- Eight winners won last time out – one exception fell when looking likely to win.
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WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR - TURNERS NOVICES CHASE 2023
STAGE STAR looked to have plenty to find with the two at the head of the market, but was allowed to dictate, with the pace only quickening after three out, ultimately powering up the hill for a comprehensive win. Mighty Potter was outpaced when the dash for home began, and Notlingtillmay couldn’t reel in the winner.