Hatton's Grace Hurdle

The Hatton's Grace Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres), and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in late November or early December.

Hatton's Grace Hurdle
Grade 1 race
LocationFairyhouse
County Meath, Ireland
Inaugurated1994
Race typeHurdle race
SponsorBar One Racing
WebsiteFairyhouse
Race information
Distance2m 4f (4,023 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight11 st 6 lb (4yo);
11 st 10 lb (5yo+)
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Purse41,300 (2020)
1st: €70,000
Hatton's Grace Hurdle
2023
Pink and white halved, black sleeves, black cap, pink starEmerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spotsRoyal blue, white star, black sleeves, white stars, black cap, white star
TeahupooImpaire Et PasseAshroe Diamond
Previous years
2022
Pink and white halved, black sleeves, black cap, pink starRed and yellow hoops, red sleeves, yellow stars on capLight blue, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spots
TeahupooKlassical DreamHoneysuckle
2021
Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spotsEmerald green, royal blue inverted triangle, royal blue sleeves, emerald green chevrons, white and emerald green hooped capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white star
HoneysuckleRonald PumpAbacadabras
2020-2011
2020
Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spotsEmerald green, royal blue inverted triangle, royal blue sleeves, emerald green chevrons, white and emerald green hooped capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white star
HoneysuckleRonald PumpBeacon Edge
2019
Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spotsBlack, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, black stars, yellow cap, black starsMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white star
HoneysuckleBacardysApple's Jade
2018
Maroon, white star and armlets, blue capEmerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap
Apple's JadeSupasundaeLimini
2017
Maroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starBeige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige capEmerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap
Apple's JadeNichols CanyonSupasundae
2016
Maroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capBeige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige cap
Apple's JadeVroum Vroum MagShaneshill
2015
Purple, orange seams, orange star on capMaroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starYellow, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star
Arctic FireAlpha Des ObeauxGwencily Berbas
2014
Maroon, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starOrange, black star , black and orange hooped sleeves, orange cap, black starRoyal blue and yellow halved, sleeves reversed, yellow cap, royal blue stars
Lieutenant ColonelJetsonLittle King Robin
2013
Emerald green and orange hooped, white capPink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capPurple, orange seams, orange star on cap
JezkiZaidpourDiakali
2012
Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capCeriseRed, light blue sleeves, red spots, red cap
ZaidpourMonkslandVoler La Vedette
2011
Red, light blue sleeves, red spots, red capYellow and light green diabolo, yellow sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue and yellow diabolo, royal blue sleeves, yellow diamonds, hooped cap
Voler La VedetteMouradThe Real Article
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, emerald green triple diamond,royal blue cap, emerald green diamondsMauve, white disc, white cap, mauve spotsRed, light blue sleeves, red spots, red cap
Hurricane FlySolwhitVoler La Vedette
2009
Orange, black star, diabolo on sleeves, white and black hooped capDark blue, emerald green seams, white capOrange, dark blue braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots
Oscar Dan DanNinetieth MinuteHealys Bar
2008
Emerald green, orange hoop, hooped sleeves, orange capPurple, yellow disc, sleeves and capLight blue, yellow hoop, white sleeves, lt blue and white striped cap
Catch MeBrave IncaHardy Eustace
2007
Royal Blue, White cross belts, Black capRed, Green sash and sleeves, Black cap, White hoopEMERALD GREEN and YELLOW STRIPES, emerald green sleeves, yellow star on cap
AitmatovSweet KilnEbaziyan
2006
Purple, yellow disc, sleeves and capEmerald green and yellow quartered, em green sleeves, yellow armlet, white capBLACK, red star, yellow sleeves, black and red quartered cap
Brave IncaRosakerBrogella
2005
RED, emerald green sash and sleeves, black capWhite, blue hoop, red sleeves, red cap, white starsPurple, yellow disc, sleeves and cap
SolerinaGolden CrossBrave Inca
2004
RED, emerald green sash and sleeves, black capPurple, yellow disc, sleeves and capEmerald green, white chevron, black cap
SolerinaBrave IncaRule Supreme
2003
RED, emerald green sash and sleeves, black capRed, emerald green sash and sleeves, quartered capRed and white diabolo, halved sleeves, red cap, white stars
SolerinaFlorida CoastScarthy Lad
2002
Red, Green sash and sleeves, Black cap, White hoopRED, black triple diamond, quartered capDark blue
Limestone LadScottish MemoriesNed Kelly
2001
Red, Green sash and sleeves, Black cap, White hoopblue, white spots, white capDark blue
Limestone LadLiss A PaoraighNed Kelly
2000-1994
2000
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capBLACK and WHITE CHEVRONS, white sleeves, striped capEmerald green, red stars, red star on cap
YoulneverwalkaloneMoscow FlyerDorans Pride
1999
Red, Green sash and sleeves, Black cap, White hoopEmerald green and yellow hoops, white capBlue, pink star and stars on sleeves, pink cap, blue star
Limestone LadIstabraqMaster Beveled
1998
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capPurple, Gold sleeves, hooped capBlue, pink star and stars on sleeves, pink cap, blue star
IstabraqNomadicMaster Beveled
1997
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capLight blue, yellow hoop, emerald green capBlue and white hoops, white sleeves, blue armlets, white cap, blue diamonds
IstabraqCockney LadBolino Star
1996
Royal Blue, Pink epaulets, Pink capLight blue, yellow hoop, emerald green capDark blue
Large ActionCockney LadTheatreworld
1995
Emerald green, red stars, red star on capWhite, light blue sleeves, red capOnly two finished
Dorans PrideBeakstownOnly two finished
1994
ROYAL BLUE and WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, white star on capEmerald green, red stars, red star on capYellow, blue stripe and sleeves
DanoliDorans PrideAtours
 

The event is named after Hatton's Grace, a three-time winner of the Champion Hurdle trained by Vincent O'Brien. It was established in 1994, and it has held Grade 1 status throughout its history. It is usually staged on the same afternoon as two other top-grade races – the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle and the Drinmore Novice Chase.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

  • Limestone Lad – 1999, 2001, 2002
  • Solerina – 2003, 2004, 2005
  • Apple's Jade - 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Honeysuckle - 2019, 2020, 2021

Leading jockey (4 wins):

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • James Bowe – Limestone Lad (1999, 2001, 2002), Solerina (2003, 2004, 2005)

Winners

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1994Danoli6Charlie SwanTom Foley
1995Dorans Pride6Shane BroderickMichael Hourigan
1996Large Action8Jamie OsborneOliver Sherwood
1997Istabraq5Charlie SwanAidan O'Brien
1998Istabraq6Charlie SwanAidan O'Brien
1999Limestone Lad7Shane McGovernJames Bowe
2000Youlneverwalkalone6Conor O'DwyerChristy Roche
2001Limestone Lad9Paul CarberryJames Bowe
2002Limestone Lad10Barry GeraghtyJames Bowe
2003Solerina6Gary HutchinsonJames Bowe
2004Solerina7Gary HutchinsonJames Bowe
2005Solerina8Gary HutchinsonJames Bowe
2006Brave Inca8Tony McCoyColm Murphy
2007Aitmatov6Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2008Catch Me6Andrew McNamaraEdward O'Grady
2009Oscar Dan Dan7Davy RussellTom Mullins
2010Hurricane Fly6Paul TownendWillie Mullins
2011Voler la Vedette7Andrew LynchColm Murphy
2012Zaidpour6Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2013Jezki5Tony McCoyJessica Harrington
2014Lieutenant Colonel5Bryan CooperSandra Hughes
2015Arctic Fire6Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2016Apple's Jade4Bryan CooperGordon Elliott
2017Apple's Jade5Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2018Apple's Jade6Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2019Honeysuckle5Rachael BlackmoreHenry De Bromhead
2020Honeysuckle6Rachael BlackmoreHenry De Bromhead
2021Honeysuckle7Rachael BlackmoreHenry De Bromhead
2022Teahupoo5Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2023Teahupoo6Jack KennedyGordon Elliott

See also

References