| Class | Grade 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Wincanton, Wincanton, England |
| Race type | Steeplechase |
| Sponsor | Boodles |
| Website | Wincanton |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2m 4f 35y (4,055 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and up |
| Weight | 10 st 9 lb (4yo); 11 st 4 lb (5yo+) Allowances 7 lb for fillies and mares Penalties for wins 5 lb for Class 1 wfa steeplechase 3 lb for Class 1 handicap or Class 2 wfa steeplechase |
| Purse | £75,000 (2025) 1st: £44,580 |
| 2025 | ||
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| Blueking D'oroux | Breaking Cover | Rightsotom |
| Previous years | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||
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| Boombawn | Soul Icon | Insurrection |
| 2023 | ||
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| Knappers Hill | Lady Adare | Captain Conby |
| 2022 | ||
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| Hang In There | Mortlach | Uhtred |
| 2021 | ||
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| Captain Tom Cat | Mick Pastor | Jacamar |
| 2020-2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||
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| Ga Law | Hurricane Harvey | Grand Sancy |
| 2019 | ||
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| Reserve Tank | If You Say Run | Commanche Red |
| 2018 | ||
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| Bags Groove | Secret Investor | Theligny |
| 2017 | ||
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| Modus | Kalondra | Only two finished |
| 2016 | ||
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| Frodon | Finished alone | |
| 2015 | ||
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| Junction Fourteen | Arpege D'alene | L'unique |
| 2014 | ||
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| Southfield Theatre | Hollow Penny | Horizontal Speed |
| 2013 | ||
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| Wonderful Charm | Fox Appeal | Third Intention |
| 2012 | ||
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| Houblon Des Obeaux | Poungach | Court in Motion |
| 2011 | ||
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| Silviniaco Conti | Mad Moose | Only two finished |
| 2010-2001 | ||
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| 2010 | ||
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| Wishfull Thinking | Tara Royal | Intac |
| 2009 | ||
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| Red Admiral | Bakbenscher | Only two finished |
| 2008 | ||
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| Breedsbreeze | Ring The Boss | Hold Em |
| 2007 | ||
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| Ornais | Joe Lively | Gentleman Jimmy |
| 2006 | ||
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| Turko | Boychuk | Predator |
| 2005 | ||
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| Celtic Son | Napolitain | Unleash |
| 2004 | ||
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| Comply Or Die | Distant Thunder | Red Devil Robert |
| 2003 | ||
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| Brother Joe | Puntal | Only two ran |
| 2002 | ||
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| One Knight | Le Roi Miguel | Hand Inn Hand |
| 2001 | ||
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| Gola Cher | Gentle Rivage | Nearly A Score |
| 2000-1990 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ||
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| Bindaree | Nearly A Score | Man on the Hill |
| 1999 | ||
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| Lady Cricket | Beau | Riverbank Rose |
| 1998 | ||
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| Irbee | Calon Lan | Moor Lane |
| 1997 | ||
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| Northern Starlight | Hurdante | Romancer |
| 1996 | ||
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| See More Business | Wee Windy | Buckhouse Boy |
| 1995 | ||
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| Hill Of Tullow | Berude Not To | Linden's Lotto |
| 1994 | ||
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| Sweet Duke | A N C Express | Newton Point |
| 1993 | ||
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| Milford Quay | Its Nearly Time | Nevada Gold |
| 1992 | ||
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| Run For Free | Freeline Finishing | Mighty Falcon |
| 1990 | ||
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| Wingspan | Formula One | Hope Diamond |
The Rising Stars Novices' Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs and 35 yards, or 4,055 metres), and 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 early November.
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The race was first run in 1990 and was initially held at Chepstow, where it was contested over 2 miles and 3½ furlongs in February. It was switched to be run in November from 1994. The race was transferred to Wincanton and extended to its present length in 2004.