The Flyingbolt Novice Chase is Grade 3
National Hunt steeplechase
Steeplechase may refer to:
* Steeplechase (horse racing), a type of horse race in which participants are required to jump over obstacles
* Steeplechase (athletics), an event in athletics that derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing ...
in Ireland. It is run at
Navan Racecourse in March, over a distance of 2 miles and 1
furlong and during the race there are 12 fences to be jumped. The race was first run in 2003 and was downgraded from Grade 2 to Grade 3 in 2017.
Records
Most successful
jockey
A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word "jockey" originated from England and was used to describe the individual ...
(4 wins):
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Ruby Walsh - '' True Blue Victory (2004), Young Desperado (2007), Shakervilz (2010), Sambremont (2016) ''
Most successful
trainer (3 wins):
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Jessica Harrington – '' Saludos (2011), Jetz (2019), Sizing Pottsie (2020) ''
*
Willie Mullins - '' Shakervilz (2010), Sambremont (2016), Gentleman De Mee (2022) ''
Winners
See also
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Horse racing in Ireland
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List of Irish National Hunt races
A list of notable National Hunt horse races which take place annually in Ireland, under the authority of Horse Racing Ireland
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References
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Racing Post
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National Hunt races in Ireland
National Hunt chases
Navan Racecourse
Recurring sporting events established in 2003
2003 establishments in Ireland