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Elite Hurdle

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Race type
  
Hurdle race

Website
  
Wincanton

Surface
  
Turf

Sponsor
  
Stan James

Distance
  
2 miles (3,219 metres)

Location
  
Wincanton, Wincanton, England

The Elite Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres), and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in early November.

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The event was established in 1992, and it was initially held at Cheltenham. It was originally contested over 2 miles and 110 yards. It was transferred Wincanton and cut to its present length in 1994. The race became a limited handicap in 1998.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Celestial Halo – 2009, 2011

    • Leading jockey (3 wins):

  • Daryl Jacob - Celestial Halo (2011), Zarkandar (2012), Sceau Royal (2016)

    • Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • Paul Nicholls – Azertyuiop (2001), Santenay (2002), Perouse (2004), Celestial Halo (2009, 2011), Zarkandar (2012), Irving (2015)

    • Winners

  • Weights given in stones and pounds.

    • References

    Elite Hurdle Wikipedia
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