The Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase takes place on Thursday 18 March at 2pm and is set to be a wide open betting heat. A big field will line up on day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival and we take a look at the latest Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase odds here…

Latest Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Odds 2026

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Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)

• First Prize: £64300
• 2m 4f 127y
• Class 1
• 18 runners
• Win time: 5m 10s

1st

11

3 tips

Meetmebythesea

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

9/1 (Won)

• Win: £10.00
• Place: £2.00

2nd

1

Gold Dancer

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

25/1

• Place: £4.70

OUR TIP

3rd

4

Regents Stroll

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

5/1J

• Place: £2.10

4th

6

King Alexander

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

20/1

• Place: £4.70

5th

8

Kiss Will

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

11/1

6th

3

Slade Steel

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

5/1J

7th

16

The Bluesman

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

12/1

8th

10

4 tips

Jordans Cross

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

11/2

9th

7

1 tip

Wingmen

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

9/1

10th

13

1 tip

Stencil

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm

15/2

11th

5

Ol Man Dingle

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

40/1

12th

18

Kdeux Saint Fray

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

12/1

13th

14

Western Knight

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

20/1

14th

19

Dr Eggman

J: John Shinnick

T: W P Mullins

66/1

15th

17

Wheres My Jet

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

25/1

16th

12

Intense Approach

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

80/1

PU

9

Moon Rocket

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

33/1

PU

20

Ben Solo

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Curtis

33/1

Non-runners

Sixmilebridge, Old Cowboy

+o+e Betting Returns

	Payout
Exacta	£315.10
Straight Forecast	£224.08
Tricast	£1283.03
Trifecta	£3249.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Jordans Cross

WEST COUNTRY:

Meetmebythesea

SPOTLIGHT:

Regent’s Stroll

POSTDATA:

Sixmilebridge

The Times:

Stencil

The Sun:

Wingmen

The Guardian:

Jordans Cross

Daily Mail:

Jordans Cross

Daily Mirror:

Jordans Cross

D Express:

Meetmebythesea

The Star:

Meetmebythesea

Telegraph:

Regent’s Stroll

Daily Record:

Sixmilebridge

Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase Betting News

Regent’s Stroll is a prominent figure in the latest Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase betting, as the Paul Nicholls-trained raider looks to dominate this contest. A wide open market will be available in the lead-up to the contest and Irish raider Meetmebythesea has been well supported in the betting in recent weeks. The likes of Slade Steel and Sixmilebridge are another brace of runners that feature towards the head of the betting.

Betting on the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase 2027

One of the most exciting betting heats of the day at Cheltenham the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase will see a whole host of improving chasers looking for glory. With plenty of runners heading to the post then the bookmakers will be offering some attractive offers, with extra places certainly likely to be available on the day of the race. They will also have some terrific each-way betting available, so make sure you keep an eye on the odds all the way to the start.