Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Good (Good to Soft in places)
travelled well, chased leader until 1st, raced in close 3rd after, went 2nd final bend, led 2 out, stayed on well, ridden out
raced in last, went 3rd after final bend, ridden and hung left after 2 out, went 2nd last, no impression on winner, kept on
led, ridden and headed 2 out, mistake and lost 2nd last, no extra flat
chased leader from 1st until final bend, weakening when not fluent 2 out
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good | 5 | Constitution Hill | 6 | 11 10 | - | 11-1111 | 257 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 1/ 12 | 3:52.70 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 5 | Constitution Hill | 5 | 11 10 | - | 2111-1 | 30 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 1/ 7 | 3:51.95 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 5 | Epatante | 7 | 11 0 | - | 1123-31 | 29 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 4/ 5 | 4:01.00 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 5 | Silver Streak | 7 | 11 7 | - | 326-1C2 | 14 days | Evan Williams (162 miles) | Adam Wedge | 13/ 2 | 3:47.30 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 10 | Epatante | 5 | 11 0 | - | 11119-1 | 26 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | B J Geraghty | 2/ 1 | 3:55.25 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 5 | Verdana Blue | 6 | 11 0 | - | 0-11142 | 21 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 11/ 2 | 3:47.10 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 4 | Buveur D'Air | 6 | 11 7 | - | 11111-1 | 24 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | B J Geraghty | 2/ 11 | 4:03.50 | |
| 2016 | Good | 5 | Yanworth | 6 | 11 7 | - | 11112-1 | 37 days | A King (66 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 4 | 3:44.90 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 5 | Faugheen | 7 | 11 7 | - | 1111-12 | 41 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 1/ 4 | 3:49.80 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 6 | Faugheen | 6 | 11 7 | - | 11111-1 | 34 days | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 11 | 3:49.80 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 6 | My Tent Or Yours | 6 | 11 7 | - | 21121-1 | 26 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | A P McCoy | 11/ 8 | 3:57.10 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 7 | Darlan | 5 | 11 7 | - | 111F21 | 257 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | A P McCoy | 3/ 1 | 4:15.80 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 5 | Binocular | 7 | 11 7 | - | 3114-32 | 30 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | A P McCoy | 5/ 4 | 3:49.00 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 6 | Binocular | 7 | 11 7 | - | 35311-3 | 49 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | A P McCoy | 13/ 8 | 3:53.50 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 7 | Go Native | 6 | 11 7 | - | 11-4121 | 28 days | N Meade | D Condon | 5/ 2 | 3:59.80 | |
| 2008 | Good | 7 | Harchibald | 9 | 11 7 | - | 12104-8 | 77 days | N Meade | Paul Carberry | 7/ 1 | 3:51.30 | |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 6 | Straw Bear | 6 | 11 7 | - | 1421P-6 | 11 days | N J Gifford (47 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 2 | 4:00.10 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 7 | Jazz Messenger | 6 | 11 7 | - | 3-31611 | 9 days | N Meade | Niall Madden | 10/ 1 | 3:59.80 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 8 | Feathard Lady | 5 | 11 0 | - | 1111-11 | 23 days | Colm Murphy | Ruby Walsh | 6/ 4 | 3:55.20 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 7 | Harchibald | 5 | 11 7 | - | 15-4311 | 29 days | N Meade | Paul Carberry | 8/ 11 | 3:47.40 |
