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Romeo Coolio | Bleu De Vassy | Eastern Legend |
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Caldwell Potter | Predators Gold | Down Memory Lane |
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Facile Vega | Il Etait Temps | Ashroe Diamond |
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Mighty Potter | Three Stripe Life | Farout |
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
Most successful jockey (4 wins):
- Paul Townend - Hurricane Fly (2008), Saturnas (2016), Appreciate It (2020), Facile Vega (2022)
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
See also
References
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