tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent 1st and slight mistake 3 out, disputed travelling well entering straight, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden and stayed on well, asserted close home
3 18:15 Clonmel (IRE) 16 Feb 2023
Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus)
3m Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
led at steady pace, not fluent 2nd and 5 out, mistake and joined 3 out, pushed along when slight mistake next, ridden before last where headed narrowly, kept on same pace, no impression close home
tracked leaders in 2nd, not fluent 5th, disputed 3 out, pushed along and headed entering straight, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, no impression after last, kept on same pace
held up in touch in rear, mistake 5th, 4th entering straight, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra from 2 out
held up in touch in 4th, not fluent 2nd, dropped to rear entering straight, pushed along before 2 out, no extra
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Heavy | 6 | Shantreusse | 6 | 11 0 | - | 21-21 | 40 days | H De Bromhead (30 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 7/ 5 | 7:19.80 | |
| 2021 | Heavy | 5 | Frontal Assault | 6 | 11 4 | - | 5-24210 | 14 days | G Elliott (175 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 4/ 1 | 7:01.70 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 9 | Run Wild Fred | 6 | 11 2 | - | 161-31F | 30 days | G Elliott (175 miles) | Mark Walsh | 14/ 1 | 6:29.20 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 8 | Allaho | 5 | 10 13 | - | 2-4 | 50 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 10/ 3 | 6:11.20 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 6 | Chris's Dream | 6 | 11 2 | - | 010-621 | 81 days | H De Bromhead (30 miles) | Mark Walsh | 4/ 1 | 7:12.20 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 6 | Monalee | 6 | 11 2 | - | 12-212 | 46 days | H De Bromhead (30 miles) | D J Mullins | 6/ 4 | 6:52.30 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 7 | Arkwrisht | 6 | 11 2 | - | 32-4412 | 21 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 12/ 1 | 6:11.70 | |
| 2015 | Yielding - Soft | 9 | Roi Des Francs | 6 | 11 2 | - | 033-121 | 36 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 2/ 1 | 5:53.90 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 10 | Don Poli | 5 | 10 13 | - | 2-21 | 21 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 9/ 2 | 6:32.00 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 7 | Inish Island | 7 | 11 2 | - | 3343-12 | 55 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 11/ 10 | 6:22.50 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 8 | Folsom Blue | 5 | 11 7 | - | 223-211 | 14 days | C O'Dwyer (87 miles) | Davy Russell | 2/ 1 | 6:21.00 | |
| 2011 | Soft - Heavy | 8 | Bishopsfurze | 6 | 11 9 | - | 171-151 | 21 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Paul Townend | 9/ 10 | 6:22.40 | |
| 2010 | Soft - Heavy | 5 | Quito De La Roque | 6 | 11 2 | - | 122 | 38 days | Colm Murphy (64 miles) | Davy Russell | 7/ 4 | 6:54.40 | |
| 2009 | Heavy | 5 | Caim Hill | 6 | 11 12 | - | 0-41111 | 150 days | P Fenton (54 miles) | B O'Connell | 7/ 1 | 6:56.20 | |
| 2008 | Heavy | 6 | Cooldine | 6 | 11 12 | - | 70-3411 | 21 days | W P Mullins (60 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 8/ 11 | 6:27.80 |