Race series · Sandown · Grade 1
Henry VIII Novices' Chase
1m7½f · December
Race essentials
CourseSandown, 1m7½f
WhenDecember
StatusGrade 1
Field5.1 runners avg
Winner profilelast 10
Age 5-67/10
Won from top 3 in market8/10
Distance winner10/10
Won in current season10/10
Had 5+ career runs10/10
Placed last time out (2nd/3rd)1/10
Favourite Win Rate53.8%
Avg Winning SP5.8/1
Avg Field Size5.1
Renewals46
Roll of honourSP at the off
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | SP | Runners | Going |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lulamba | Nicky Henderson | Nico de Boinville | 2/5F | 4 | Good To Soft |
| 2024 | L'Eau du Sud | Dan Skelton | Harry Skelton | 10/11F | 4 | Soft |
| 2023 | Le Patron | Gary Moore | Jamie Moore | 11/2 | 4 | Good To Soft |
| 2022 | Jonbon | Nicky Henderson | Aidan Coleman | 2/11F | 4 | Good To Soft |
| 2021 | Edwardstone | Alan King | Tom Cannon | 3/1 | 7 | Good To Soft |
| 2020 | Allmankind | Dan Skelton | Harry Skelton | 2/1F | 5 | Soft |
| 2019 | Esprit Du Large | Evan Williams | Adam Wedge | 14/1 | 6 | Soft |
| 2018 | Dynamite Dollars | Paul Nicholls | Harry Cobden | 9/2 | 6 | Soft |
| 2017 | Sceau Royal | Alan King | Daryl Jacob | 11/1 | 5 | Good To Soft |
| 2016 | Altior | Nicky Henderson | Noel Fehily | 2/7F | 4 | Good To Soft |
| 2015 | Ar Mad | Gary Moore | Joshua Moore | 14/1 | 6 | Good To Soft |
| 2014 | Vibrato Valtat | Paul Nicholls | Noel Fehily | 5/1 | 4 | Soft |
Historical Roll of Honour
pre-database records — not included in trends
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Haydock Park | Venetia Williams | Paul Flynn |
| 1984 | Our Fun | Josh Gifford | Richard Rowe |
| 1982 | Kilbrittain Castle | Fulke Walwyn | Bill Smith |
| 1981 | Kempton Park | Fred Winter | John Francome |
| 1980 | Easter Eel | Fred Winter | John Francome |
| 1979 | Master Davenport | John Webber | Mr Paul Webber |
| 1977 | Prebihas | David Nicholson | Roy Mangan |