Golden Miller Novices' Handicap Chase Tips & Odds 2027
The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase is the 2m 4f novices' handicap on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. Find 2027 tips, odds and past winners.
The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase, registered as the Golden Miller Novices' Chase, takes place on day three of the Cheltenham Festival, this season being Thursday 18th March 2027. Read More
You can check out the latest Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase odds on this race-dedicated page, as well as all the latest racecards and runners, while come race day we will have our best Cheltenham tips and Cheltenham Free Bets for the Grade 2 contest.
We also try to help guide you to place a bet on the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase, as well as look at the trends for the race and also past winners.
Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase Tips
It is too early to offer firm tips for the 2027 Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase, which was won last season by the Ben Pauling-trained Meetmebythesea at 9/1. We will update this page with our tips as soon as the picture becomes clearer and the first ante-post markets appear.
About the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase
The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase is a Grade 2 limited handicap chase for novices aged five and over, run over 2 miles 4 furlongs and 127 yards on the New Course at Cheltenham. It is registered as the Golden Miller Novices' Chase, a race first run in 2011 that was a Grade 1 contest until 2024, before becoming a handicap sponsored by Jack Richards & Son from 2025. It is the second race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival.
Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden won the first running of the handicap with front-runner Caldwell Potter in 2025, a victory that gave Nicholls a record 50th Festival winner. In 2026 MEETMEBYTHESEA won for Ben Pauling, Ben Jones and owner JP McManus, beating Willie Mullins' Gold Dancer by 4¾ lengths. Both winners were British-trained, and neither of the joint-favourites won in 2026, with Regent's Stroll finishing third at 5/1.
Previous Winners Of The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase
| Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Meetmebythesea | Ben Jones | Ben Pauling | 9/1 | 6 |
| 2025 | Caldwell Potter | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls | 7/1 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase
When is the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase and where can I watch it?
The Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase takes place on Thursday 18th March 2027, the third day of the Cheltenham Festival. It was the second race on the card at 14:00 in both 2025 and 2026, but the official 2027 time is still to be confirmed.
Watch the race live on ITV and Racing TV, which also offer options to stream the race via their streaming services. ITV has an exclusive four-year deal to show the Cheltenham Festival from 2027 to 2030.
Alternatively, most bookmakers offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet.
Who is the most iconic winner of the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
As a handicap, the race has only been run twice, so there is no long-term iconic winner yet. The first winner was Paul Nicholls' Caldwell Potter in 2025, a 7/1 front-runner who won by 6½ lengths and gave Nicholls a record 50th Festival winner. In 2026, the Ben Pauling-trained Meetmebythesea won at 9/1 for Ben Jones and JP McManus. The race was previously a Grade 1 novice chase known as the Golden Miller, won by the likes of Vautour, Black Hercules and Yorkhill for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh.
What happened in the 2026 Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
Meetmebythesea won the 2026 renewal at 9/1 for trainer Ben Pauling, jockey Ben Jones and owner JP McManus, beating Willie Mullins' Gold Dancer by 4¾ lengths. Neither of the joint-favourites won, with Regent's Stroll finishing third at 5/1.
Are there any trials for the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
There are no official trials for the race. As a novices' handicap chase over two and a half miles, its runners tend to be novice chasers who have been running in handicaps and graded novice chases during the season, so those races are the best place to look for likely contenders.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
The race has only been run twice as a handicap, with two different winning jockeys: Harry Cobden on Caldwell Potter in 2025 and Ben Jones on Meetmebythesea in 2026. When it was the Grade 1 Golden Miller, Ruby Walsh won on the likes of Vautour, Black Hercules and Yorkhill.
Who is the most successful trainer in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase?
Since the race became a handicap in 2025, it has been won by Paul Nicholls (Caldwell Potter, 2025) and Ben Pauling (Meetmebythesea, 2026). When it was the Grade 1 Golden Miller, Willie Mullins won with the likes of Vautour, Black Hercules and Yorkhill.