The Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase is a Grade 3
National Hunt
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novice
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chase in
Ireland
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which is open to
horses
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aged five years or older.
It is run at
Naas
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over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres) and during the race there are 13 fences to be jumped. It is scheduled to take place each year in March.
The race was first run in 1999 and was awarded Grade 3 status in 2012. It was originally titled the Kilcock Novice Chase and has been run under its present title since 2010.
Records
Most successful
jockey
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(2 wins):
* David Casey - '' Donadino (2000), Offshore Account (2007) ''
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Davy Condon - '' Zaarito (2010), Prince Erik (2011) ''
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Davy Russell - '' Dedigout (2013), Fine Rightly (2015) ''
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Bryan Cooper - ''Bright New Dawn (2014), Ball D'Arc (2017)
Most successful
trainer (2 wins):
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Charlie Swan– '' Donadino (2000), Offshore Account (2007) ''
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Willie Mullins - '' Royal Rendezvous(2020), Tactical Move (2024) ''
Winners
See also
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List of Irish National Hunt races
References
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Racing Post
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National Hunt chases
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Horse races established in 1999