The Scilly Isles Novices' Chase is a Grade 1
National Hunt
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In ...
steeplechase
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in Great Britain, which is open to
horses
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aged five years or older. It is run at
Sandown Park
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over a distance of around two miles and four furlongs (2 miles 4 furlongs 10 yards, or 4,033 metres). During its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped. The race is for
novice
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Religion Buddhism
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chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late January or early February. It was sponsored by
The Tote
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in 2011 and run as the Totepool Challengers Novices' Chase, and by
Betfair
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in 2012 and run as the Betfair Novices' Chase. The 2013 running was sponsored by
Betfred
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and run as the Betfred Mobile Lotto Challengers' Novice Chase. The Scilly Isles name was restored to the race title from 2014.
The race was first run in 1964 and takes its name from the
Scilly Isles, Surrey, an area near to Sandown Park racecourse.
Prior to 1988 the distance of the race was 2 miles and 18 yards (3,235 metres).
Records
Leading jockey since 1964 (4 wins):
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Barry Geraghty
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Geraghty rode his first winner in January 1997 and three years later he became the Irish Champ ...
– ''Punchestowns (2010), Captain Conan (2013),
Oscar Whisky
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(2014), Defi Du Seuil (2019)''
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Daryl Jacob – '' Gitane Du Berlais (2015), Bristol De Mai (2016), Top Notch (2017), Terrefort (2018)
Leading
trainer since 1964 (6 wins):
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Nicky Henderson
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Background
His father was Johnny Henderson who was one of the founders of the Racecourse Holdings Tr ...
– ''First Bout (1987), Punchestowns (2010), Captain Conan (2013),
Oscar Whisky
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(2014), Top Notch (2017), Terrefort (2018)''
Winners
See also
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Horse racing in Great Britain
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List of British National Hunt races
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References
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Racing Post
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* {{cite book, title=Timeform Chasers & Hurdlers Statistical Companion 1992–93, year=1993, publisher=Portway Press, page=144
pedigreequery.com– ''Scilly Isles Novices' Chase – Sandown.''
External links
* Race Recordings (1973, 1977, 1981-2009
youtube.com
National Hunt races in Great Britain
Sandown Park Racecourse
National Hunt chases
Recurring sporting events established in 1964
1964 establishments in England