Future_Champions_Novice_Hurdle

Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle

Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle

Hurdle horse race in Ireland

The Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Leopardstown Racecourse at the end of December during the Christmas Festival, over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres) and during its running there are 8 hurdles to be jumped.

Future Champions Novice Hurdle
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The race was originally run over 2 miles and 2 furlongs, before being reduced to its present distance in 1997. It was awarded Grade 1 status in 2008 and is seen as a key race prior to the Cheltenham Festival in March. The race is currently sponsored by the Paddy Power bookmaking company.

Records

Most successful jockey (4 wins):

Most successful trainer (7 wins):

  • Willie Mullins – Hurricane Fly (2008), Long Dog (2015), Saturnas (2016), Whiskey Sour (2018), Aramon (2018), Appreciate It (2020), Facile Vega (2022)

Recent Winners

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See also

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