- Source: Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle
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.
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
Recent Winners
See also
Horse racing in Ireland
List of Irish National Hunt races
References
Racing Post:
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle
- Robbie Power
- Henry de Bromhead
- Jessica Harrington
- Jack Kennedy (jockey)
- Mouse Morris
- Willie Mullins
- Gordon Elliott (racehorse trainer)
- Paul Carberry
- Aidan O'Brien
