The Maghull Novices’ Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in the United Kingdom available to horses aged five and up. It is run over a distance of around 2 miles (1 mile 7 furlong and 176 yards, or 3,178 meters) at Aintree, with twelve obstacles to be jumped. The event is intended for beginner chasers and is held each year during the Grand National meeting in early April.
The tournament began in 1954 and has gone under several names since then. It is now called after Maghull, a town to the north of Aintree. The race was graded as Grade 2 for a while until being elevated to Grade 1 classification in 1995.
The Maghull Novices’ Chase normally comprises horses that have already competed in the Arkle Challenge Trophy, and Shishkin was the last horse to win both competitions in 2021.
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Maghull Novices’ Chase Winner List 1954-2022
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1954 | Evian | 6 | E McKenzie | Vincent O’Brien |
| 1955 | Wise Child | 7 | G Milburn | C Bewicke |
| 1956 | Sir Ken | 9 | T Molony | W Stephenson |
| 1957 | Northern King | 6 | M Pumfrey | E Cousins |
| 1958 | Just Awake | 6 | A Freeman | Peter Cazalet |
| 1959 | Liquidator | 7 | P Farrell | W Hall |
| 1960 | Cupid’s Charge | 5 | A Freeman | Peter Cazalet |
| 1961 | Peacetown | 7 | Stan Mellor | G Owen |
| 1962 | Rye Light | 10 | Paddy Farrell | W Hall |
| 1963 | Border Sparkle | 7 | T McGinley | N Robinson |
| 1964 | Brand X | 9 | R Edwards | Frank Cundell |
| 1965 | Oedipe | 7 | Stan Mellor | Peter Cazalet |
| 1966 | Roe Gemmel | 7 | G Macmillan[a] | R Fairbairn |
| 1967 | Glenn | 6 | Terry Biddlecombe | Fred Rimell |
| 1968 | Brian’s Best | 8 | R Edwards | G Owen |
| 1969 | Rainbow Cottage | 6 | T S Murphy | Arthur Stephenson |
| 1970 | Tenterclef | 8 | Barry Brogan | P Ransom |
| 1971 | Vegeo | 8 | David Nicholson | Arthur Stephenson |
| 1972 | Explicit | 8 | Tommy Stack | L Shedden |
| 1973 | Line Regiment | 9 | J Bourke | W D Francis |
| 1974 | Winter Rain | 6 | Michael Dickinson | Tony Dickinson |
| 1975 | Tom Morgan | 6 | Colin Tinkler | Ken Oliver |
| 1976 | Vaguely Attractive | 7 | John Fowler[a] | S Murphy |
| 1977 | Siberian Sun | 6 | Frank Berry | Francis Flood |
| 1978 | Another Dolly | 8 | John Burke | Fred Rimell |
| 1979 | Night Nurse | 8 | Jonjo O’Neill | Peter Easterby |
| 1980 | Western Rose | 8 | Sam Morshead | Fred Rimell |
| 1981 | Irian | 7 | Frank Berry | Arthur Moore |
| 1982 | Brave Fellow | 8 | Tony Charlton | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1983 | Ryeman | 6 | Alan Brown | Peter Easterby |
| 1984 | Noddy’s Ryde | 7 | Neale Doughty | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1985 | Pan Arctic | 6 | Philip Hobbs | Tom Bill |
| 1986 | Pearlyman | 7 | Paul Barton | John Edwards |
| 1987 | Dan the Miller | 8 | Graham Bradley | Monica Dickinson |
| 1988 | Jim Thorpe | 7 | Chris Grant | Gordon W. Richards |
| 1989 | Feroda | 8 | Tom Taaffe | Arthur Moore |
| 1990 | Boutzdaroff | 8 | Derek Byrne | Jimmy FitzGerald |
| 1991 | Young Benz | 7 | Lorcan Wyer | Peter Easterby |
| 1992 | Cyphrate | 6 | Peter Scudamore | Martin Pipe |
| 1993 | Valiant Boy | 7 | Russ Garritty | Steve Kettlewell |
| 1994 | Nakir | 6 | Jamie Osborne | Simon Christian |
| 1995 | Morceli | 7 | Norman Williamson | Howard Johnson |
| 1996 | Ask Tom | 7 | Peter Niven | Tom Tate |
| 1997 | Squire Silk | 8 | Jamie Osborne | Andrew Turnell |
| 1998 | Direct Route | 7 | Paul Carberry | Howard Johnson |
| 1999 | Flagship Uberalles | 5 | Joe Tizzard | Paul Nicholls |
| 2000 | Cenkos | 6 | David Casey | Oliver Sherwood |
| 2001 | Ballinclay King | 7 | Adrian Maguire | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2002 | Armaturk | 5 | Timmy Murphy | Paul Nicholls |
| 2003 | Le Roi Miguel | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2004 | Well Chief | 5 | Tony McCoy | Martin Pipe |
| 2005 | Ashley Brook | 7 | Paddy Brennan | Kevin Bishop |
| 2006 | Foreman | 8 | Tony McCoy | Thierry Doumen |
| 2007 | Twist Magic | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2008 | Tidal Bay | 7 | Denis O’Regan | Howard Johnson |
| 2009 | Kalahari King | 8 | Graham Lee | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2010 | Tataniano | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2011 | Finian’s Rainbow | 8 | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson |
| 2012 | Sprinter Sacre | 6 | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson |
| 2013 | Special Tiara | 6 | Bryan Cooper | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2014 | Balder Succes | 6 | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King |
| 2015 | Sizing Granite | 7 | Jonathan Burke | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2016 | Douvan | 6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2017 | San Benedeto | 6 | Nick Scholfield | Paul Nicholls |
| 2018 | Diego Du Charmil | 6 | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2019 | Ornua | 8 | Davy Russell | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2021 | Shishkin | 7 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson |
| 2022 | Gentleman De Mee | 6 | Mark Walsh | Willie Mullins |
What is the total Distance to be covered in Maghull Novices’ Chase?
1m 7f 176y miles (3,178 meters)
What is the Surface of Maghull Novices’ Chase?
Turf
What is the Minimum Age Requirement for Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023?
Five-years-old and up.
What Channel is Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023 on?
Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023 will be broadcasted on iTV1 and Racing TV. Besides this you can approach various online streaming media services to watch the race live.
When is Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023?
Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023 is scheduled to happen on day 3 of Grand National 2023 which is 15th April, 2023.
What Time will Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023 Begin?
Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023 will begin at 3:00 UK time.
Where will be Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023?
Maghull Novices’ Chase is to be happen on the Aintree Racecourse.
What is the Prize Money for Maghull Novices’ Chase 2023?
In 2022, the prize money was set to be £120,000, while the winner took home £67,524. This year the prize money is expected to be somewhat between £150,000.
Who is the leading Jockey in the history of Maghull Novices’ Chase?
With 3 wins, Ruby Walsh – Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007), Tataniano (2010), is on top.
Who is the leading trainer in the history of Maghull Novices’ Chase?
With 8 wins, Paul Nicholls – Flagship Uberalles (1999), Armaturk (2002), Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007), Tataniano (2010), San Benedeto (2017), Diego Du Charmil (2018) is the top trainer in the history of Maghull Novices’ Chase.