The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase is a new addition to the Cheltenham Festival race schedule in 2025 and it’s set to be race two on day three of the meeting at 2:00pm on Thursday 12th March. In the days leading up to the race we will have all the latest tips from our betting experts for the 2m 4f contest.
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Matty Sutcliffe’s Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Tips
14:00 Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
Result
3rd 5/1J
Matty Sutcliffe is keen on the representative of last year’s winning connections. Regent’s Stroll boasts a strikingly similar profile to 2025 hero Caldwell Potter and can capitalise in this novices’ handicap.
Matty Sutcliffe’s Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Tips
14:00 Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
Result
3rd 5/1J
Result
12th 12/1
Andrew Mount is also a fan of Regent’s Stroll‘s profile for this race. He also believes Kdeux Saint Fray suits Cheltenham better than right-handed tracks, over which he jumped left last time.
2026 Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Odds
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All About the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase in 2027
There will be some classy, progressive novice chasers lining up for this race, and while they may not meet Graded standard yet this is a perfect stepping stone to bigger and better things. A hugely competitive field is set to line up and we will have all the news and runners for the race nearer the off…
Regent’s Stroll will be looking to hand Paul Nicholls another win in the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase, but the Ditcheat inmate will face some tough rivals. Meetmebythesea has been well backed in the weeks leading up to Cheltenham and is prominent in the betting. Slade Steel, Sixmilebridge and Jordans Cross add more depth to the race.
Cheltenham Day 3 Schedule
| Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 | Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle | 2m 3f 168y |
| 2:00 | Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase | 2m 4f |
| 2.40 | Mares’ Hurdle | 2m 3f 200y |
| 3.20 | Ryanair Chase | 2m 4f 127y |
| 4.00 | Stayers’ Hurdle | 2m 7f 213y |
| 4:40 | Pertemps Final | 2m 7f 213y |
| 5:20 | Kim Muir Handicap Chase | 3m 2f |