2022 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Tips
The second Grade One on day two of the Cheltenham Festival is the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. First staged in 1946, the Festival Novices' Chase is one of the most exciting races at the entire meeting. It's also one of the most important, as those who impress in this race often go on to take part in the Cheltenham Gold Cup the following season.
After RSA stopped their long-standing sponsorship of the Festival Novices' Chase, Brown Advisory gained the naming rights to this covetted Grade One.
After RSA stopped their long-standing sponsorship of the Festival Novices' Chase, Brown Advisory gained the naming rights to this covetted Grade One.
2022 Festival Novices' Chase Key Facts
| Date | Wednesday 16th March, 2022 |
| Time | 1:55pm |
| Course | Cheltenham Festival |
| Status | Grade One |
| Distance | 3m |
| Prize Pool | £175k |
| Age | 5YO+ |
2022 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Odds
No odds are currently available for the 2022 Brown Advisory.
2022 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Tips
Our guide to the 2022 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase will be published in the weeks leading up to the Cheltenham Festival.
2021 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Monkfish | 1/4f |
| 2nd | Fiddlerontheroof | 40/1 |
| 3rd | The Big Breakaway | 12/1 |
Festival Novices' Chase Day Card
| Time | Title | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20pm | Ballymore Novices' Hurdle | Grade One | 2m 5f |
| 1:55pm | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase | Grade One | 3m |
| 2:30pm | Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle | Grade Three Handicap | 2m 5f |
| 3:05pm | Queen Mother Champion Chase | Grade One | 2m |
| 3:40pm | Cross Country Chase | Class Two Handicap | 3m 6f |
| 4:15pm | Grand Annual Handicap Chase | Grade Three Handicap | 2m |
| 4:50pm | Champion Bumper | Grade One | 2m |
Festival Novices' Chase History
The Festival Novices' Chase has established itself as one of the most important races during the Cheltenham Festival. In 2021, Brown Advisory took over sponsorship from RSA, so it's now called the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase.
Staged on Ladies' Day, the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase is open only to novice chasers and is run over a three-mile trip.
Staged on Ladies' Day, the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase is open only to novice chasers and is run over a three-mile trip.
The most famous horse to ever win the Brown Advisory is undoubtedly Arkle. Tom Dreaper's superstar won the Brown Advisory in 1963, and went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times before his retirement in 1969.
Pat Taaffe rode Arkle to victory in the Brown Advisory. Taaffe remains the winning-most jockey in the history of the race, winning it for the fourth and last time in 1970 aboard Proud Tarquin.
Many future Gold Cup winners have followed in the footsteps of Arkle by winning the Brown Advisory during their first season over fences.
Tied Cottage won the RSA under Tommy Carberry in 1976 before winning the Gold Cup four years later. Garrison Savannah and Looks Like Trouble won the Brown Advisory and Gold Cup in back-to-back seasons during the 1990s.
Denman won the Brown Advisory in 2007, and lifted the Gold Cup two years later. Lord Windermere scored in the 2013, before shocking the sporting world by winning the Gold Cup in 2014.
1998 Brown Advisory winner, Florida Pearl didn't manage to win a Gold Cup, but Willie Mullins star won a hatful of other Grade Ones during his illustrious career.
Alberta's Run and Don Poli won the Ryanair the year after winning the Brown Advisory. In 1992, Miinnehoma won the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham, before securing Grand National glory two years later.
Willie Mullins and Fulke Walwyn has both saddled Brown Advisory Novices' Chase winners on four occasions.
In 2020, Nicky Henderson matched their total in thrilling fashion, as Champ came flying home to snatch victory away from Minella Indo. Monkfish claimed his second Cheltenham Festival title in 2021, carrying odds of 1/4 to victory.
Festival Novices' Chase Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Monkfish |
| 2020 | Champ |
| 2019 | Topofthegame |
| 2018 | Presenting Percy |
| 2017 | Might Bite |
| 2016 | Blaklion |
| 2015 | Don Poli |
| 2014 | O'Faolain's Boy |
| 2013 | Lord Windermere |
| 2012 | Bobs Worth |
| 2011 | Boston Angel |
| 2010 | Weapon's Amnesty |
| 2009 | Cooldine |
| 2008 | Alberta's Run |
| 2007 | Denman |
| 2006 | Star de Mohaison |
| 2005 | Trabolgan |
| 2004 | Rule Supreme |
| 2003 | One Knight |
| 2002 | Hussard Collonges |
Brown Advisory Novices' Chase FAQs
When is the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase?
The 2022 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase will take place at 1:55pm on day two of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday 16th March.
What is the Brown Advisory?
The Festival Novices' Chase is a Grade One race that takes place on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. This race is open only to novice chasers and is run over a three-mile trip.
Who won the Festival?
Monkfish carried odds of 1/4 to victory in the 2021 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase.
Who's the favourite to win the Festival?
No odds are currently available for the 2022 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase.
Where can I watch the RSA?
The 2022 Festival Novices' Chase will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to stream the race live on your mobile or tablet then visit our Live Streaming page for more details.
