Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle

The Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 209 yards, or 3,410 metres), and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Grand National meeting in early April.

Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
Grade 1 race
LocationAintree Racecourse
Merseyside, England
Race typeHurdle race
SponsorJewson
WebsiteAintree
Race information
Distance2m 209y (3,410 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-year-olds
Weight11 st 0 lb
Allowances
7 lb for fillies
Purse£110,000 (2022)
1st: £61,897
Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
2023
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capYELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, striped sleeves, RED capEmerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
ZentaBo ZenithNusret
Previous years
2022
Red, yellow hoop, black sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow capRed, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamondsEmerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green cap, white star
Knight SalutePied PiperBrazil
2021
White, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue capOrange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue capLight blue, orange epaulets
MonmiralAdagioFiveandtwenty
2020-2011
2019
Mauve, black chevrons on sleeves, black capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white capBlack, red sleeves, black spots
Pentland HillsFakir D'OudairiesChristopher Wood
2018
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capYellow, black chevron, check capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
We Have A DreamGumballApple's Shakira
2017
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capPink, large purple spots, hooped sleevesOrange, black and red chevrons on sleeves, red cap
Defi Du SeuilDivin BereBedrock
2016
Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white capBlack, black and pink check sleeves and cap
Apple's JadeIvanovich GorbatovAzzuri
2015
Red, pink hoop and armletsBlack, black and maroon striped capEmerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap
All YoursDevilmentBristol De Mai
2014
Dark blue, yellow diamond and sleeves, yellow cap, red diamondMaroon, white star, armlets and star on capRoyal blue, orange star, royal blue sleeves, orange stars and cap
Guitar PeteClarcamCalipto
2013
Red, white hoops and armlets, hooped capEmerald green, red chevrons, quartered capRoyal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap
L'uniqueRunswick RoyalIrish Saint
2012
Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and capDark blue, white chevron, white and dark blue striped sleevesLight blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star
GrumetiCountrywide FlameSadler's Risk
2011
Pink, large purple spots, hooped sleevesRoyal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and capRed, dark blue disc, halved sleeves
ZarkandarKumbeshwarHoublon Des Obeaux
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue, yellow disc, yellow capWhite, dark green hoops and armletsRed, pink epaulets
OrsippusBarizanSanctuaire
2009
Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and capBlack, red stars, emerald green sleeves and capNavy blue, green sash, cerise cap
WalkonSki SundayStarluck
2008
Emerald green, orange hoops, white capBlack and White (halved), Red sleeves and capRed and White (quartered), Black sleeves, Red cap
BinocularCelestial HaloHarper Valley
2007
Pink, Emerald Green cross belts, Pink and Emerald Green striped sleeves, Pink cap, Emerald Green starGrey, pink epaulets, quartered capBlack And Beige Halved, Chevrons on Sleeves, Red Cap
KatchitPunjabiDegas Art
2006
Yellow, black chevron, check capRed, yellow epauletsEmerald green and red diabolo, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, white cap, red diamond
Detroit CityPremier DaneAfsoun
2005
Red, yellow epauletsBlack and white (halved), red sleeves and capDark blue, light green triple diamond, hooped sleeves, dark blue cap
FaaselPhar BleuStrangely Brown
2004
Dark blue and emerald green hoops, quartered capDark blue and yellow stripesBlack and white (halved), red sleeves and cap
Al EileMade in JapanMy Will
2003
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capRoyal blue, orange epaulets, royal blue sleeves, orange spots, royal blue cap, orange diamondRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Le DucSpectroscopeWell Chief
2002
Orange, dark blue chevron, dark blue sleeves, orange armlets, orange cap, dark blue starDark blue, yellow hoop, diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap, dark blue diamondRed, white hoop, white sleeves, pink cap
QuazarAbbotNewhall
2001
Maroon, royal blue chevrons, maroon sleeves and capYELLOW, Red star, Yellow sleeves and White armlet, Yellow cap and Red starBrown, light blue sleeves, brown armlets, black cap
BilboaAzertyuiopArmen
2000-1991
2000
Yellow, black chevron, check capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white capLight green, black epaulets, green cap, black star
Lord BrexHigh StakesPerugino Diamond
1999
Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white capYellow, red sleeves, blue cap, red star
Hors La LoiAfaradGolden Rule
1998
White, red seams, red sleeves, white armlets, red capEmerald green, yellow spots, yellow and emerald green halved sleeves, purple capMaroon
Deep WaterRainbow FrontierTorn Silk
1997
Blue, white cross of lorraine, red cap, white spotsPink and purple hoopsWhite, orange stars, star on cap
Quakers FieldFar DawnCircus Star
1996
Mauve and yellow check, yellow sleevesEmerald green and red diabolo, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, white cap, red diamondWhite, red cap, white spots
ZabadiOur KrisDanjing
1995
Yellow, black diamond, diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap, black diamondPink, black starsOrange, black epaulets, black and orange striped sleeves, black cap, orange star
StompinClifton BeatSilver Wedge
1994
Pink and black diabolo, black sleeves and capGrey, red sleeves, striped capEmerald green and red diabolo, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, white cap, red diamond
Tropical LakeKadastrofMysilv
1993
Emerald green, large yellow spotsRoyal blue, red stars, sleeves and star on capNavy blue, scarlet sleeves, quartered cap, white cross belts
Titled DancerHer HonourNadjati
1992
Mauve and purple diabolo, purple sleeves, mauve armlets and diamond on purple capGreen and white (halved), reversed sleeves, blue capDark blue, yellow star and sleeves, yellow star on cap
SalwanStaunch FriendAbsalom's Lady
1991
White, pink hoopDark green, pink sleeves, dark green armlets, hooped capYellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red cap
Montpelier LadRunway RomanceNative Mission
1990-1988
1990
Red, pale green capYellow, white hoop and sleevesBlack and orange diamonds, orange sleeves
SybillinMidfielderBally Rue
1989
Emerald green, orange braces and cap, hooped sleevesMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starBlack and yellow stripes, royal blue sleeves, white cap, light blue spots
VayruaHighland BudBank View
1988
Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraineBlue, red spots, black cap, white spotsYellow, emerald green seams, check cap
Royal IllusionCombermereOld Eros
 

During the 1960s and early 1970s the race was called the Lancashire Hurdle, and it was subsequently known by several different sponsored titles. For a period it was classed at Grade 2 level, and it was promoted to Grade 1 status in 2005.

The Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle usually features horses which ran previously in the Triumph Hurdle, and the last to win both events was Pentland Hills in 2019.

Records

Leading jockey since 1977 (3 wins):

  • Tony McCoyZabadi (1996), Hors La Loi III (1999), Binocular (2008)
  • Robert ThorntonKatchit (2007), Walkon (2009), Grumeti (2012)

Leading trainer since 1977 (4 wins):

  • Alan KingKatchit (2007), Walkon (2009), Grumeti (2012), L'Unique (2013)
  • Paul Nicholls - Le Duc (2003), Zarkandar (2011), All Yours (2015), Monmiral (2021)
  • Nicky Henderson - Binocular (2008), We Have A Dream (2018), Pentland Hills (2019), Sir Gino (2024)

Winners since 1976

YearWinnerJockeyTrainer
1976Cooch BeharL O'DonnellC Kinane
1977Decent FellowRichard LinleyToby Balding
1978BeparoejojoDessie HughesJim Bolger
1979PollardstownPhilip BlackerStan Mellor
1980StarfenJonjo O'NeillPeter Easterby
1981BroadswordPeter ScudamoreDavid Nicholson
1982Prince BlessMartin O'HalloranDina Smith
1983BenfenAlan BrownPeter Easterby
1984AfzalGraham McCourtReg Hollinshead
1985Humberside LadyMark DwyerGeoff Huffer
1986Dark RavenTommy CarmodyDermot Weld
1987AldinoSimon SherwoodOliver Sherwood
1988Royal IllusionMicky HammondGeorge M. Moore
1989VayruaMark PerrettGuy Harwood
1990SybillinDerek ByrneJimmy FitzGerald
1991Montpelier LadNeale DoughtyGordon W. Richards
1992SalwanRobert StrongePeter Bevan
1993Titled DancerJohn ShorttJimmy Coogan
1994Tropical LakeKevin O'BrienMichael Hourigan
1995StompinJamie OsborneHenrietta Knight
1996ZabadiTony McCoyDavid Nicholson
1997Quakers FieldDean GallagherGary L. Moore
1998Deep WaterRuss GarrittyMicky Hammond
1999Hors La Loi IIITony McCoyMartin Pipe
2000Lord BrexRichard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2001BilboaThierry DoumenFrançois Doumen
2002QuazarTony DobbinJonjo O'Neill
2003Le DucRuby WalshPaul Nicholls
2004Al EileTimmy MurphyJohn Queally
2005FaaselTony DobbinNicky Richards
2006Detroit CityRichard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2007KatchitRobert ThorntonAlan King
2008BinocularTony McCoyNicky Henderson
2009WalkonRobert ThorntonAlan King
2010OrsippusDavy CondonMichael Smith
2011ZarkandarRuby WalshPaul Nicholls
2012GrumetiRobert ThorntonAlan King
2013L'UniqueWayne HutchinsonAlan King
2014Guitar PetePaul CarberryDessie Hughes
2015All YoursSam Twiston-DaviesPaul Nicholls
2016Apple's JadeBryan CooperWillie Mullins
2017Defi du SeuilBarry GeraghtyPhilip Hobbs
2018We Have A DreamDaryl JacobNicky Henderson
2019Pentland HillsNico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
no race 2020 [a]
2021MonmiralHarry CobdenPaul Nicholls
2022Knight Salute[b]Paddy BrennanMilton Harris
2023ZentaMark WalshWillie Mullins
2024Sir GinoNico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson

Earlier winners

  • 1960 – Clasping / Scarab [a]
  • 1961 – Anzio
  • 1962 – Imperator
  • 1963 – Running Rock
  • 1964 – Crown Prince
  • 1965 – Eurotas
  • 1966 – (Div 1)The Spaniard
  • 1966 – (Div 2) – Chancer
  • 1967 – Chaou II
  • 1968 – Golden Duck
  • 1969 – Clever Scot
  • 1970 – Tudor Dance
  • 1971 – True Luck
  • 1972 – Be My Guest
  • 1973 – Reclaim
  • 1974 – Perama
  • 1975 – Wovoka

See also

References