mid-division, 7th after 4th, travelled well and headway after 3 out, 3rd after 2 out, improved to 2nd before last, ran on strongly to lead close home
6 19:10 Tipperary (IRE) 02 Oct 2022
Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (4YO plus)
2m Good
close up, 4th after 4th, 3rd after 5th, improved to lead narrowly 3 out, disputed approaching straight, led before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in, headed close home
soon mid-division on outer, 6th after 4th, good headway to 2nd before 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd before last, no extra run-in
rear of mid-division, 9th after 4th, progress 2 out, improved to 5th last, ran on well in 4th closing stages, never nearer
towards rear, 10th after 4th, stayed on before 2 out, ridden into 4th before last where mistake, dropped to 5th and no extra closing stages
in touch, progress after 2nd, 3rd after 4th, a little keen, 5th after 5th, headway and almost on terms 3 out, lost place approaching straight, weakened 2 out
rear, 12th after 4th, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, ran on well run-in, never on terms
rear, 13th after 4th, no impression in 9th after 2 out, one paced run-in
led, joined at 5th, headed and dropped to 3rd 3 out, disputed approaching straight, headed before 2 out, lost place and weakened quickly before last where not fluent
in touch, 5th after 4th, 4th after 5th, lost place 2 out, weakened quickly before last
soon rear of mid-division, 8th after 4th, lost place before 2 out, weakened before last
towards rear, 11th after 4th, under pressure and detached after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
tracked leader, 2nd after 4th, on terms at 5th, headed and dropped to 4th 3 out where not fluent, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Yielding | 11 | Brides Hill | 4 | 10 7 | 108 | 66-2P21 | 52 days | G Cromwell (147 miles) | Luke Dempsey | 11/ 2 | 3:57.80 | |
| 2020 | Good | 11 | Humaniste | 5 | 11 1 | 121 | 7372-38 | 26 days | E J O'Grady (1 miles) | Sean O'Keeffe | 8/ 1 | 3:51.60 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Share The Honour | 6 | 10 2 | 108 | 24-P389 | 22 days | A J Martin (147 miles) | Phillip Enright | 5/ 1 | 3:59.40 | |
| 2018 | Good | 11 | Fiesole | 6 | 10 10 | 112 | 305175 | 24 days | E Doyle (55 miles) | Paul Townend | 6/ 1 | 3:56.90 | |
| 2017 | Soft - Heavy | 9 | Persistent | 4 | 10 0 | 110 | 9-65182 | 70 days | J P O'Brien (55 miles) | Shane Shortall | 9/ 2 | 4:09.60 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 15 | Cradle Mountain | 4 | 10 9 | 116 | 5217R2 | 19 days | J P O'Brien (55 miles) | Jody McGarvey | 7/ 1 | 4:04.70 | |
| 2015 | Good | 20 | Phil The Flyer | 8 | 11 7 | 123 | 7P1-511 | 8 days | R Hackett (1 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 6/ 1 | 3:49.30 | |
| 2014 | Good - Yielding | 7 | Fethard Player | 7 | 11 0 | 121 | 1B4396 | 15 days | W F Treacy (1 miles) | R M Moran | 8/ 1 | 3:48.40 | |
| 2013 | Good | 14 | Liberty's Gift | 5 | 10 11 | 119 | 224960 | 14 days | P W Flynn (117 miles) | M Darcy | 16/ 1 | 3:45.80 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 10 | Foildubh | 8 | 11 8 | 126 | 72621-U | 152 days | J P Ryan (1 miles) | Paul Carberry | 3/ 1 | 4:15.50 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 8 | Double Seven | 5 | 11 6 | 125 | 177-311 | 64 days | M Brassil (83 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 4 | 5:12.00 | |
| 2010 | Yielding | 11 | Macville | 6 | 10 1 | 107 | 7457-12 | 21 days | P Neville | Paul Townend | 3/ 1 | 4:54.70 | |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 16 | Armaramak | 5 | 11 0 | 108 | 124230 | 7 days | E J O'Grady (1 miles) | T P Treacy | 4/ 1 | 4:46.70 | |
| 2008 | Heavy | 13 | Genuine Easy | 6 | 9 12 | 92 | 45-008B | 13 days | F Hanley (87 miles) | S J Hassett | 20/ 1 | ||
| 2007 | Good | 23 | Total Victory | 4 | 10 8 | 101 | 1780-76 | 17 days | Colm Murphy (92 miles) | D J Casey | 7/ 1 | 4:46.30 | |
| 2006 | Soft | 16 | Spes Ultima | 6 | 11 1 | 105 | 58-2212 | 21 days | Colm Murphy (92 miles) | J R Barry | 10/ 1 | 5:05.40 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 23 | Chemin D'or | 6 | 10 4 | 96 | 797515 | 13 days | M Brassil (83 miles) | Niall Madden | 14/ 1 | 4:57.50 | |
| 2004 | Soft | 21 | Shannon Ranger | 9 | 9 12 | 83 | 10309-2 | 8 days | S Lynch (83 miles) | Mr E McCarthy | 8/ 1 | 5:02.90 | |
| 2003 | Good to Firm | 16 | Fata Albertina | 7 | 11 2 | 105 | 212739 | 15 days | W M Sheehy | David Crosse | 20/ 1 | 4:42.90 | |
| 2002 | Good to Firm | 13 | Lord Grey | 9 | 10 8 | 89 | 2U-6121 | 11 days | D P Kelly (84 miles) | D J Casey | 11/ 2 | 3:46.20 |