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Hurdle horse race in Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres), and during its running there are fourteen hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Punchestown Festival in late April or early May.
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Grade 1 race | |
Location | Punchestown County Kildare, Ireland |
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Race type | Hurdle race |
Sponsor | Channor Real Estate Group |
Website | Punchestown |
Race information | |
Distance | 3 miles (4,828 metres) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Right-handed |
Qualification | Four-years-old and up |
Weight | 11 st 0 lb (4yo); 11 st 11lb (5yo) 11 st 12lb (6yo+) Allowances 7 lb for fillies and mares |
Purse | €125,000 (2024) 1st: €59,000 |
2023 | ||
Gaelic Warrior | Affordale Fury | Franciscan Rock |
The race rose rapidly in status, firstly to Grade 3 in 2009, to Grade 2 the following year and finally to Grade 1 in 2011.
Leading jockey (7 wins):
Leading trainer (9 wins):
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