17:20 Down Royal (NI) 29 Oct 2021
WKD Hurdle
Grade 2 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner €30,000 - 5 ran
made most, pushed along and joined after 3 out, ridden and led 2 out, went clear run-in and stayed on strongly, easily
tracked leader in 2nd for most, improved to dispute lead travelling well after 3 out, ridden and mistake when headed 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, not trouble winner
tracked leaders in 3rd for most, briefly disputed 3rd at 4th, ridden in 3rd 3 out and no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
tracked leaders in 4th for most, briefly disputed 3rd at 4th, ridden in 4th 4 out, no impression
held up in last throughout, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Yielding - Soft | 6 | Aspire Tower | 4 | 11 6 | - | 3311F2 | 231 days | H De Bromhead (216 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 3/ 1 | 4:11.10 | |
| 2019 | Yielding - Soft | 5 | Coeur Sublime | 4 | 10 13 | - | 12F423 | 193 days | G Elliott (75 miles) | Davy Russell | 7/ 4 | 4:09.40 | |
| 2018 | Good | 4 | Bedrock | 5 | 11 5 | - | 084981 | 26 days | I Jardine | Rachael Blackmore | 12/ 1 | 3:43.80 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 6 | Melon | 5 | 11 2 | - | 214-122 | 192 days | W P Mullins (146 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 2/ 5 | 3:57.70 | |
| 2016 | Good | 4 | Rashaan | 4 | 11 2 | - | 015629 | 6 days | C Kidd (146 miles) | Sean Flanagan | 10/ 1 | 3:52.20 | |
| 2015 | Yielding | 7 | Identity Thief | 5 | 11 2 | - | 11P2-3 | 184 days | H De Bromhead (216 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 15/ 8 | 4:04.10 | |
| 2014 | Yielding | 7 | Little King Robin | 6 | 10 12 | - | 212111 | 15 days | C Bowe (183 miles) | Mark Walsh | 9/ 2 | 3:47.90 | |
| 2013 | Good - Yielding | 5 | Jezki | 5 | 11 10 | - | 111131 | 192 days | J Harrington (128 miles) | A P McCoy | 2/ 9 | 4:18.90 | |
| 2012 | Good | 6 | Monksland | 5 | 11 8 | - | R1113 | 233 days | N Meade (75 miles) | Paul Carberry | 4/ 5 | 4:05.20 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 5 | The Real Article | 6 | 11 8 | - | 612411 | 33 days | E J O'Grady (206 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 4 | 4:17.90 | |
| 2010 | Yielding | 6 | Gimli's Rock | 4 | 11 2 | - | 241911 | 19 days | J Harrington (128 miles) | T P Treacy | 10/ 1 | 4:10.00 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 5 | Voler La Vedette | 5 | 11 3 | - | 1115-11 | 22 days | Colm Murphy (183 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 4 | 4:05.40 | |
| 2008 | Soft | 4 | Jered | 6 | 11 12 | - | 125111 | 192 days | N Meade (75 miles) | A P McCoy | 13/ 8 | 4:09.50 | |
| 2007 | Good | 7 | Aitmatov | 6 | 11 10 | - | 12214-1 | 16 days | N Meade (75 miles) | Paul Carberry | 9/ 4 | 3:53.60 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 4 | Iktitaf | 5 | 11 12 | - | 1121-11 | 16 days | N Meade (75 miles) | Paul Carberry | 1/ 7 | 4:13.50 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 6 | Feathard Lady | 5 | 11 1 | - | 1111 | 321 days | Colm Murphy (183 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 4 | 4:13.50 | |
| 2004 | Soft | 5 | Macs Joy | 5 | 11 2 | - | 2221-13 | 23 days | J Harrington (128 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/ 7 | 4:06.00 | |
| 2003 | Good to Firm | 2 | Khetaam | 5 | 11 9 | - | 23148-1 | 31 days | N Meade (75 miles) | Paul Carberry | 11/ 10 | 3:55.20 | |
| 2002 | Heavy | 9 | Scottish Memories | 6 | 12 0 | - | 29711-5 | 33 days | N Meade (75 miles) | Paul Carberry | 4/ 5 | 4:14.20 | |
| 2001 | Good to Soft | 3 | Ned Kelly | 5 | 12 0 | - | 11111-1 | 187 days | E J O'Grady (206 miles) | Norman Williamson | 2/ 7 | 4:12.80 |