Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase
The Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Flogas Novice Chase, is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs (4,225 metres), and during its running there are fourteen fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in February.
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| Galopin Des Champs | Master Mcshee | Gaillard Du Mesnil |
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| Monkfish | Latest Exhibition | Andy Dufresne |
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| Faugheen | Easy Game | Tornado Flyer |
| 2019 | ||
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| La Bague Au Roi | Kaiser Black | Hardline |
| 2018 | ||
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| Monalee | Al Boum Photo | Invitation Only |
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| Disko | Our Duke | Balko Des Flos |
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| Outlander | Monksland | Pont Alexandre |
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| Apache Stronghold | Valseur Lido | Adriana Des Mottes |
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| Ballycasey | Don Cossack | Carlingford Lough |
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| Boston Bob | Texas Jack | Lord Windermere |
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| Last Instalment | Call The Police | Lambro |
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| Bostons Angel | Magnanimity | Mikael D'Haguenet |
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| Citizen Vic | Weapon's Amnesty | Roberto Goldback |
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| Cooldine | Forpadydeplasterer | Trafford Lad |
| 2008 | ||
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| J'y Vole | Big Zeb | Abbeybraney |
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| Mister Top Notch | Vic Venturi | One Cool Cookie |
| 2006 | ||
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| The Railway Man | Father Matt | Our Ben |
| 2005 | ||
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| Carrigeen Victor | Well Presented | Doodle Addle |
| 2004 | ||
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| Pizarro | Mossy Green | Hi Cloy |
| 2003 | ||
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| Barrow Drive | Nomadic | BallyAmber |
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| Harbour Pilot | Truckers Tavern | Youlneverwalkalone |
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| Sackville | Shannon Gale | River Clodagh |
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| Native Upmanship | Commanche Court | To Your Honour |
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| Nick Dundee | Sarsfield The Man | Inis Cara |
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| Florida Pearl | Boss Doyle | Hill Society |
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| Dorans Pride | See More Business | Dun Belle |
The first version of the race was established in 1989, and during its early years the event was known by various titles. The name of Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase (initially including the word "Memorial") was introduced in 1998, at which time the race was classed at Grade 2 level. It was promoted to Grade 1 status in 2002. Since 2015 the race has been sponsored by Flogas Ireland Ltd and run for the Dr P. J. Moriarty Trophy.[1]
Winners of the event sometimes go on to compete in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase in March. Four horses have achieved victory in both races – Florida Pearl (1998), Cooldine (2009), Bostons Angel (2011) and Monkfish (2021).
The Willie Mullins-trained Faugheen became the oldest winner of the race in 2020, and went on to finish third in the Marsh Novices' Chase at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival
Records
Leading jockey since 1989 (5 wins):
- Paul Townend – Citizen Vic (2010), Boston Bob (2012), Faugheen (2020), Monkfish (2021), Galopin Des Champs (2022)
Leading trainer since 1989 (10 wins):
- Willie Mullins – Florida Pearl (1998), J'y Vole (2008), Cooldine (2009), Citizen Vic (2010), Boston Bob (2013), Ballycasey (2014), Outlander (2016), Faugheen (2020), Monkfish (2021), Galopin Des Champs (2022)
Winners
- Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr".
| Year |
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Trainer |
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| 1989 | Mirage Day | 6 | Mickey Flynn | Michael Cunningham |
| 1990 | Cahervillahow | 6 | Charlie Swan | Mouse Morris |
| 1991 | Firions Law | 6 | Kevin O'Brien | Victor Bowens |
| 1992 | Mass Appeal | 7 | Charlie Swan | Victor Bowens |
| 1993 | Flashing Steel | 8 | Richard Dunwoody | John Mulhern |
| 1994 | Merry Gale | 6 | Kevin O'Brien | Jim Dreaper |
| 1995 | Harcon | 7 | Kevin O'Brien | Jim Dreaper |
| 1996 | Major Rumpus | 8 | Francis Woods | Arthur Moore |
| 1997 | Dorans Pride | 8 | Shane Broderick | Michael Hourigan |
| 1998 | Florida Pearl | 6 | Richard Dunwoody | Willie Mullins |
| 1999 | Nick Dundee | 7 | Norman Williamson | Edward O'Grady |
| 2000 | Native Upmanship | 7 | Conor O'Dwyer | Arthur Moore |
| 2001 | Sackville | 8 | David Casey | Frances Crowley |
| 2002 | Harbour Pilot | 7 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
| 2003 | Barrow Drive | 7 | Jim Culloty | Tony Mullins |
| 2004 | Pizarro | 7 | Barry Geraghty | Edward O'Grady |
| 2005 | Carrigeen Victor | 7 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington |
| 2006 | The Railway Man | 7 | Davy Russell | Arthur Moore |
| 2007 | Mister Top Notch | 8 | Conor O'Dwyer | Davy Fitzgerald |
| 2008 | J'y Vole | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2009 | Cooldine | 7 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2010 | Citizen Vic | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2011 | Bostons Angel | 7 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington |
| 2012 | Last Instalment | 7 | Davy Russell | Philip Fenton |
| 2013 | Boston Bob | 8 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2014 | Ballycasey | 7 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2015 | Apache Stronghold | 7 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
| 2016 | Outlander | 8 | Bryan Cooper | Willie Mullins |
| 2017 | Disko | 6 | Sean Flanagan | Noel Meade |
| 2018 | Monalee | 7 | Noel Fehily | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2019 | La Bague Au Roi | 8 | Richard Johnson | Warren Greatrex |
| 2020 | Faugheen | 12 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Monkfish | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2022 | Galopin Des Champs | 6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
See also
References
- "Flogas Ireland Announced as Sponsor of the Grade 1 Flogas Novice Chase". leopardstown.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- pedigreequery.com – Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase – Leopardstown.