The Arkle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase race held on the Day 1 of the Dublin Racing Festival 2026.
The Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase is run at Leopardstown Racecourse over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (3,420 metres).
In our Leopardstown Arkle Novice Chase guide, we will provide all the latest odds, tips and history of the famous race
Irish Arkle Novice Chase Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Trifolium | 7 | Bryan Cooper | Charles Byrnes |
| 2015 | Un de Sceaux | 7 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2016 | Douvan | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2017 | Some Plan | 9 | Davy Russell | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2018 | Footpad | 6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2019 | Le Richebourg | 6 | Mark Walsh | Joseph O’Brien |
| 2020 | Notebook | 7 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2021 | Energumene | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2022 | Blue Lord | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | El Fabiolo | 6 | Daryl Jacob | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | II Etait Temps | 6 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2025 | Majborough | 5 | Mark Walsh | Willie Mullins |
Summary
We hope you have enjoyed our review of the Irish Arkle.
It is one of the best races of the Dublin Racing Festival and often produces a star of the future.
