Maghull Novices' Chase
2026
MirabadSalvator MundiBe Aware
Previous years
2025
Kalif Du BerlaisBrookieL'eau Du Sud
2024
Found A FiftyMaster ChewyLibberty Hunter
2023
JonbonMarvel De CerisyFusain
2022
Gentleman De MeeEdwardstoneThird Time Lucki
2021
ShishkinFunambule SivolaGumball
2020-2011
2019
OrnuaUs And ThemDestrier
2018
Diego Du CharmilPetit MouchoirShantou Rock
2017
San BenedetoForest BihanCharbel
2016
DouvanThe Game ChangerFox Norton
2015
Sizing GraniteGod's OwnTraffic Fluide
2014
Balder SuccesSimply NedTrifolium
2013
Special TiaraOverturnAlderwood
2012
Sprinter SacreToubabKudu Country
2011
Finian's RainbowGhizaoDan Breen
2010-2001
2010
TatanianoOsanaArchie Boy
2009
Kalahari KingTatenenMade in Taipan
2008
Tidal BayTakerocModicum
2007
Twist MagicFair AlongRoyal Shakespeare
2006
ForemanVoy Por UstedesLe Volfoni
2005
Ashley BrookWar of AttritionDempsey
2004
Well ChiefThisthatandtotherMister McGoldrick
2003
Le Roi MiguelVol SolitaireImpek
2002
ArmaturkSeebaldFondmort
2001
Ballinclay KingWhitenzoSimply Gifted
2000-1991
2000
CenkosFrozen GroomCorniche
1999
Flagship UberallesGrimesDawn Leader
1998
Direct RouteAshwell BoyChampleve
1997
Squire SilkOh So RiskySublime Fellow
1996
Ask TomLord DorcetCable Beach
1995
MorceliDancing PaddyMartin's Lamp
1994
NakirJimmy The GillieThumbs Up
1993
Valiant BoyShu FlyTrimlough
1992
CyphrateGale AgainWelsh Bard
1991
Young BenzUncle ErnieLast 'O' The Bunch
1990-1988
1990
BoutzdaroffYoung SnugfitElfast
1989
FerodaFuego BoyOne More Knight
1988
Jim ThorpeDanish FlightFervent Hope

The Maghull Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles (1 mile 7 furlong and 176 yards, or 3,178 metres), and during its running there are twelve fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Grand National meeting in early April.

The event was established in 1954, and it has been known by various titles. It is currently named after Maghull, a town located to the north of Aintree. For a period the race was classed at Grade 2 level, and it was promoted to Grade 1 status in 1995.

The Maghull Novices' Chase usually features horses which ran previously in the Arkle Challenge Trophy, and the last to win both events was Shishkin in 2021.

Records

Leading jockey since 1977 (3 wins):

  • Ruby Walsh – Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007), Tataniano (2010)

Leading trainer since 1977 (9 wins):

  • Paul Nicholls – Flagship Uberalles (1999), Armaturk (2002), Le Roi Miguel (2003), Twist Magic (2007), Tataniano (2010), San Benedeto (2017), Diego Du Charmil (2018), Kalif Du Berlais (2025)

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainer
1954Evian6Eddie McKenzieVincent O'Brien
1955Wise Child7George MilburnVerley Bewicke
1956Sir Ken9Tim MolonyWillie Stephenson
1957Northern King6Mick PumfreyEric Cousins
1958Just Awake6Arthur FreemanPeter Cazalet
1959Liquidator7Paddy FarrellCharlie Hall
1960Cupid's Charge5Arthur FreemanPeter Cazalet
1961Peacetown7Stan MellorGeorge Owen
1962Rye Light10Paddy FarrellCharlie Hall
1963Border Sparkle7Tommy McGinleyNoel Robinson
1964Brand X9Roy EdwardsFrank Cundell
1965Oedipe7Stan MellorPeter Cazalet
1966Roe Gemmel7Graham MacmillanGeorge Fairbairn
1967Glenn6Terry BiddlecombeFred Rimell
1968Brian's Best8Roy EdwardsGeorge Owen
1969Rainbow Cottage6Stan MurphyArthur Stephenson
1970Tenterclef8Barry BroganPeter Ransom
1971Vegeo8David NicholsonArthur Stephenson
1972Explicit8Tommy StackL Shedden
1973Line Regiment9Jimmy BourkeDoug Francis
1974Winter Rain6Michael DickinsonTony Dickinson
1975Tom Morgan6Colin TinklerKen Oliver
1976Vaguely Attractive7John FowlerS Murphy
1977Siberian Sun6Frank BerryFrancis Flood
1978Another Dolly8John BurkeFred Rimell
1979Night Nurse8Jonjo O'NeillPeter Easterby
1980Western Rose8Sam MorsheadFred Rimell
1981Irian7Frank BerryArthur Moore
1982Brave Fellow8Tony CharltonJimmy FitzGerald
1983Ryeman6Alan BrownPeter Easterby
1984Noddy's Ryde7Neale DoughtyGordon W. Richards
1985Pan Arctic6Philip HobbsTom Bill
1986Pearlyman7Paul BartonJohn Edwards
1987Dan the Miller8Graham BradleyMonica Dickinson
1988Jim Thorpe7Chris GrantGordon W. Richards
1989Feroda8Tom TaaffeArthur Moore
1990Boutzdaroff8Derek ByrneJimmy FitzGerald
1991Young Benz7Lorcan WyerPeter Easterby
1992Cyphrate6Peter ScudamoreMartin Pipe
1993Valiant Boy7Russ GarrittySteve Kettlewell
1994Nakir6Jamie OsborneSimon Christian
1995Morceli7Norman WilliamsonHoward Johnson
1996Ask Tom7Peter NivenTom Tate
1997Squire Silk8Jamie OsborneAndrew Turnell
1998Direct Route7Paul CarberryHoward Johnson
1999Flagship Uberalles5Joe TizzardPaul Nicholls
2000Cenkos6David CaseyOliver Sherwood
2001Ballinclay King7Adrian MaguireFerdy Murphy
2002Armaturk5Timmy MurphyPaul Nicholls
2003Le Roi Miguel5Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2004Well Chief5Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2005Ashley Brook7Paddy BrennanKevin Bishop
2006Foreman8Tony McCoyThierry Doumen
2007Twist Magic5Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2008Tidal Bay7Denis O'ReganHoward Johnson
2009Kalahari King8Graham LeeFerdy Murphy
2010Tataniano6Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2011Finian's Rainbow8Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2012Sprinter Sacre6Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2013Special Tiara6Bryan CooperHenry de Bromhead
2014Balder Succes6Wayne HutchinsonAlan King
2015Sizing Granite7Jonathan BurkeHenry de Bromhead
2016Douvan6Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2017San Benedeto6Nick ScholfieldPaul Nicholls
2018Diego Du Charmil6Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
2019Ornua8Davy RussellHenry de Bromhead
no race 2020
2021Shishkin7Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
2022Gentleman De Mee6Mark WalshWillie Mullins
2023Jonbon7Aidan ColemanNicky Henderson
2024Found A Fifty7Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2025Kalif Du Berlais5Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
2026Mirabad7Tristan DurrellDan Skelton

See also

  • Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
  • Timeform Chasers & Hurdlers Statistical Companion 1992–93. Portway Press. 1993. p. 167.
  • – 2010 John Smith's Grand National Media Guide.
  • – Maghull Novices' Chase – Aintree.

External links

  • Race Recordings (1978-2006)