19:40 Leopardstown (IRE) 05 Feb 2023
Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle
grade 1 | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner €90,000 - 6 ran
tracked leaders, took keen hold, not fluent 1st, left 3rd at 4th, went 2nd 2 out (usual 3 out), challenged entering straight, soon pushed along and led, 3 lengths lead last, ridden clear run-in, easily
held up in touch, 3rd after 3rd, left 2nd next, slight mistake and dropped to 3rd 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and no impression in 3rd when switched right before last, kept on one pace, 2nd close home
held up in touch, not fluent 1st and mistake 3rd, left 4th next, 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 2nd when edged left before last, slight mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd close home
held up in touch in rear, left 5th at 4th, detached in 5th when slight mistake 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and no impression entering straight, moderate 4th when mistake last, never a factor
led, took keen hold, joined 2nd, left in lead 4th, mistake next and not fluent 6th, pressed entering straight, soon pushed along and headed, weakened before last
tracked leader in 2nd, mistake 1st, disputed from next, mistake and unseated rider 4th
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yielding - Soft | 8 | Sir Gerhard | 7 | 11 12 | - | 1111-31 | 42 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Paul Townend | 8/ 13 | 4:02.70 | |
| 2021 | Soft - Heavy | 13 | Appreciate It | 7 | 11 12 | - | 3112-11 | 42 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Paul Townend | 1/ 3 | 4:06.90 | |
| 2020 | Yielding | 7 | Asterion Forlonge | 6 | 11 10 | - | 1-11 | 28 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Danny Mullins | 4/ 1 | 3:59.10 | |
| 2019 | Good | 7 | Klassical Dream | 5 | 11 9 | - | 1324P-1 | 39 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 4 | 3:48.30 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 11 | Samcro | 6 | 11 10 | - | 1111-11 | 70 days | G Elliott (70 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 4/ 6 | 4:08.70 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 10 | Bacardys | 6 | 11 10 | - | 131-3F1 | 47 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Mr Patrick Mullins | 12/ 1 | 4:32.80 | |
| 2016 | Soft - Heavy | 5 | Bleu Et Rouge | 5 | 11 9 | - | 22-14 | 41 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | B J Geraghty | 11/ 1 | 4:38.70 | |
| 2015 | Yielding | 9 | Nichols Canyon | 5 | 11 9 | - | 121-11U | 43 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 2 | 4:24.70 | |
| 2014 | Soft - Heavy | 6 | Vautour | 5 | 11 9 | - | 22-11 | 29 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 7/ 4 | 4:22.50 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 8 | Champagne Fever | 6 | 11 10 | - | 111-123 | 34 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Paul Townend | 2/ 1 | 4:22.90 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 7 | Benefficient | 6 | 11 10 | - | 13-0U1P | 24 days | A J Martin (70 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 50/ 1 | 4:27.20 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 10 | Oscars Well | 6 | 11 10 | - | 270-211 | 56 days | J Harrington (38 miles) | Robbie Power | 7/ 1 | 4:28.40 | |
| 2010 | Heavy | 7 | Dunguib | 7 | 11 10 | - | 11-D111 | 67 days | P Fenton (119 miles) | B O'Connell | 3/ 10 | 4:20.40 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 4 | Pandorama | 6 | 11 10 | - | 11-1112 | 63 days | N Meade (70 miles) | Paul Carberry | 6/ 4 | 4:31.20 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 7 | Forpadydeplasterer | 6 | 11 10 | - | 112 | 45 days | T Cooper (195 miles) | Davy Russell | 11/ 4 | 4:23.80 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 14 | Aran Concerto | 6 | 11 10 | - | 1611 | 55 days | N Meade (70 miles) | Paul Carberry | 4/ 6 | 5:00.50 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 7 | Mr Nosie | 5 | 11 7 | - | 11-111 | 47 days | N Meade (70 miles) | Paul Carberry | 11/ 10 | 4:32.80 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 8 | Royal Paradise | 5 | 11 7 | - | 14-1131 | 41 days | T Foley | M A Fitzgerald | 4/ 5 | 4:40.80 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 7 | Brave Inca | 6 | 11 10 | - | 8011-11 | 56 days | Colm Murphy (74 miles) | B Cash | 13/ 2 | 4:30.30 | |
| 2003 | Good to Soft | 6 | Solerina | 6 | 11 5 | - | 211111 | 14 days | J Bowe | Paul Carberry | 11/ 10 | 4:43.10 |