The Lightning Novices' Chase is a Grade 2
National Hunt
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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 Great Britain which is open to
horses
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aged five years or older. It is run at
Doncaster
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over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 78 yards, or 3,290 metres), and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped. The race is for
novice
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A profession is a field of work that has ...
chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late January or early February.
The race was first run in 1979 and was formerly held at
Ascot, contested over a distance of 2 miles. It was switched to alternative venues for a three-year period beginning in 2005, and it returned to Ascot with a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong in 2008. The race was transferred to Doncaster in 2010, and at the same time its length was cut by 110 yards.
Winners
See also
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Horse racing in Great Britain
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List of British National Hunt races
A list of notable National Hunt horse races which take place annually in Great Britain, under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority, including all races which currently hold Grade 1, 2 or 3 status.
History of the National Hunt Patter ...
References
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Racing Post
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National Hunt races in Great Britain
Doncaster Racecourse
National Hunt chases
Recurring sporting events established in 1979
1979 establishments in England