Barberstown Castle Novice Chase

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Barberstown Castle Novice Chase
ClassGrade 1
Location Punchestown
County Kildare, Ireland
Race type Steeplechase
SponsorBarberstown Castle
Website Punchestown
Race information
Distance2 miles (3,219 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFive-years-old and up
Weight11 st 12 lb
Allowances
7 lb for mares
Purse 125,000 (2022)
1st: €73,850
Ryanair Novice Chase
2024
Owner John Homer Racing.svg Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg
Il Etait TempsGaelic WarriorHercule Du Seuil
Previous years
2023
Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.svg Owner Ms Eleanor Manning.svg Owner Robcour.svg
El FabioloDysart DynamoIndiana Jones
2022
Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.svg Owner Mr C Jones.svg Owner Mick and Molly Syndicate.svg
Blue LordCoeur SublimeGabynako
2021
Owner Mr Tony Bloom hooped cap.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Robcour.svg
EnergumeneJanidilZarkareva
2020-2011
2019
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Potensis Limited.svg
Chacun Pour SoiDefi Du SeuilDuc Des Genievres
2018
Owner Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.svg Owner Masterson Holdings Limited.svg Owner George Creighton and Mrs Rose Boyd.svg
FootpadOptimus PrimeAsthuria
2017
Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Mr C Jones.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg
Great FieldOrdinary WorldBall D'arc
2016
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner A Potts.svg
DouvanThe Game ChangerSizing John
2015
Owner Edward O'Connell.svg Owner Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman.svg Owner Mr John Breslin.svg
Un De SceauxJust CameronTed Veale
2014
Owner Crossed Fingers Partnership.svg Owner Jonathan Flanagan.svg Owner Masterson Holdings Limited.svg
God's OwnMoscow MannonBalder Succes
2013
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Molley Malone Syndicate.svg Owner Mrs S Rowley-Williams.svg
Arvika LigeonniereOscars WellSpecial Tiara
2012
Owner Garden Kingdom Syndicate.svg Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg
Lucky WilliamBlackstairmountainFirst Lieutenant
2011
Owner Mrs Diana Whateley.svg Owner Mr D J Sharkey.svg Owner T A Curran.svg
Captain ChrisRealt DubhSaludos
2010-2003
2010
Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Miss Sarah Ferguson.svg Owner TKPP Syndicate.svg
Captain Cee BeeLet Yourself GoSports Line
2009
Owner E Duignan.svg Owner Goat Racing Syndicate.svg Owner Mrs P Duffin.svg
BarkerForpadydeplastererMade In Taipan
2008
Owner Mr Patrick Joseph Redmond.svg Owner Simply The Best Syndicate.svg Owner Hammer and Trowel Syndicate.svg
Big ZebThyne AgainJ'y Vole
2007
Owner Geoff Hubbard Racing.svg Owner J B Webb.svg Owner Joe Soap Syndicate.svg
Another PromiseRoyal ShakespeareCarthalawn
2006
Owner Banjo Syndicate.svg Owner Braybrook Syndicate.svg Owner S Mulryan.svg
Accordion EtoileJustifiedIn Compliance
2005
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Mr John Corr.svg Owner Commonstown Racing Syndicate.svg
War Of AttritionWatson LakeStrike Back
2004
Owner Sean Duggan.svg Owner Kieran Grainger.svg Owner Mrs P Duffin.svg
Say AgainCommoncheroEmperors Guest
2003
Owner The Stewart Family.svg Owner Mr Jim Lewis.svg Owner One-O-Eight Racing Club.svg
Le Roi MiguelImpekRathgar Beau
 

The Barberstown Castle 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 Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 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 during the Punchestown Festival in late April or early May.

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During the 1990s the event was sponsored by the Bank of Ireland and Tripleprint. It was promoted to Grade 1 status in 1998, and its sponsorship was taken over by Swordlestown Stud in 2000. Ryanair sponsored the race from 2010 to 2021 and the present sponsor, Barberstown Castle, began supporting the race in 2022.

The field usually includes horses which ran previously in the Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham, and the last to win both races was El Fabiolo in 2023.

Records

Leading jockey since 1992 (4 wins):


Leading trainer since 1992 (12 wins):

Winners since 1992

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1992 Classical Charm 9 Ken Morgan Al O'Connell
1993 Viking Flagship 6 Richard Dunwoody David Nicholson
1994 Oh So Grumpy 6 Jamie Osborne Jessica Harrington
1995 Strong Platinum 7 Conor O'Dwyer Paddy Burke
1996 Ventana Canyon 7 Richard Dunwoody Edward O'Grady
1997 Jeffell 7 Francis Woods Arthur Moore
1998 Direct Route 7 Paul Carberry Howard Johnson
1999 Sydney Twothousand 9 Norman Williamson Noel Meade
2000 Tiutchev 7 Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson
2001 Alcapone [a] 7 David Casey Mouse Morris
2002 Moscow Flyer 8 Barry Geraghty Jessica Harrington
2003 Le Roi Miguel 5 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls
2004 Say Again 8 John Cullen Paul Nolan
2005 War of Attrition 6 Conor O'Dwyer Mouse Morris
2006 Accordion Etoile 7 John Cullen Paul Nolan
2007 Another Promise 8 Graham Lee Ferdy Murphy
2008 Big Zeb 7 Barry Geraghty Colm Murphy
2009 Barker 8 David Casey Willie Mullins
2010 Captain Cee Bee 9 Tony McCoy Eddie Harty
2011 Captain Chris 7 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs
2012 Lucky William 8 Barry Geraghty Thomas Cooper
2013 Arvika Ligeonniere 8 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2014 God's Own 6 Barry Geraghty Tom George
2015 Un de Sceaux 7 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2016 Douvan 6 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2017Great Field6 Jody McGarvey Willie Mullins
2018 Footpad 6 Daryl Jacob Willie Mullins
2019Chacun Pour Soi7 Robbie Power Willie Mullins
no race 2020 [b]
2021Energumene7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2022Blue Lord7 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2023El Fabiolo6 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2024Il Etait Temps6Danny Mullins Willie Mullins
2025Majborough5 Mark Walsh Willie Mullins
  1. The 2001 running took place at Fairyhouse
  2. The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

See also

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