Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase

The Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase 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.

The first version of the race was established in 1989, and during its early years the event was known by various titles. The present name (initially the "Dr P. J. Moriarty Memorial Novice Chase") was introduced in 1998, at which time the race was classed at Grade 2 level. It was promoted to Grade 1 status in 2002.

Winners of the event sometimes go on to compete in the RSA Chase in March. Two horses have achieved victory in both races – Florida Pearl (1998) and Cooldine (2009).

Records

• Most successful jockey
  • Kevin O'Brien, 3 wins (1991, 1994, 1995)
• Most successful trainer
  • Willie Mullins, 4 wins (1998, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Winners

Year	Winner	Age	Jockey	Trainer
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

References

• Racing Post:
  • 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
  • 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • 2009, 2010, 2011

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• pedigreequery.com – Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase – Leopardstown.

See also

• List of Irish National Hunt races