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Sharp Novices' Hurdle

The Sharp Novices' 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 on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 87 yards, or 3,298 m), and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.

Sharp Novices' Hurdle
(Sky Bet Novices' Hurdle)
Grade 2 race
LocationCheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham, England
Race typeHurdle race
SponsorSky Bet
WebsiteCheltenham
Race information
Distance2m 87y (3,298 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight11 st 1 lb (4yo)
11 st 2 lb (5yo+)
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for winners of a Class 1 wfa hurdle
3 lb for winners of a Class 2 wfa or Class 1 handicap hurdle
Purse£50,000 (2023)
1st: £28,475
Sharp Novices' Hurdle
2023
Yellow, red braces, red sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow and red hooped capRed, white chevron, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, white capOrange, black hoop, white cap
LookawayKamsinasIdy Wood
Previous years
2022
Emerald green, yellow seams, white sleeves, emerald green capBlack and light blue (quartered), black sleeves, white capWhite, mauve stars
Fennor CrossUkantangoSpringwell Bay
2021
Maroon, white epaulets and armletsRed and white check, white capOnly two finished
I Like To Move ItWashingtonOnly two finished
2020-2011
2020
Pink, white star, pink sleeves, white stars and capBlack, white cross of lorraine, sleeves and capRed, white diamond, white sleeves, red spots
For PleasureThird Time LuckiJungle Junction
2019
Red and white check, white capBrown, red sleeves, yellow capRoyal blue and yellow (quartered), royal blue sleeves, yellow spots, royal blue cap
Hang In TherePacifyEcco
2018
Yellow, black chevron, check capLight blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered capRoyal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap
Elixir De NutzItchy FeetSeddon
2017
Red, yellow triple diamond, white sleeves, red armletsLight blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink starBlack, white seams, checked sleeves, quartered cap
Slate HouseSummerville BoyBetter Getalong
2016
Orange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue capBlack and pink diabolo, black sleeves, pink cap, black starRed, white disc, diabolo on sleeves
Moon RacerMirsaaleBallyandy
2015
Black, dark green and grey striped sleevesBlack, black and maroon striped capBlack and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap
AltiorMaputoSimon Squirrel
2014
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capPink, white chevron, white capBeige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Vyta Du RocEmerging TalentPyromaniac
2013
Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink starBlack, black and maroon striped capRed and white stripes, black and white striped cap
The LiquidatorSea LordMinellaforleisure
2012
Red, emerald green cross of lorraine and sleevesWhite, black capDark green, dark green and white diabolo on sleeves
Dodging BulletsRiver MaigueCourt Minstrel
2011
Emerald green, black sash and sleevesBlack and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige capMaroon, yellow cap, maroon spots
Steps To FreedomProspect WellsEricht
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, pink star on body and cap, royal blue sleeves, pink starsRed, white chevron, hooped sleeves and capOrange, purple cross belts, quartered cap
Cue CardDunraven StormBallyadam Brook
2009
Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capOrange, black star, diabolo on sleeves, white and black hooped capDark blue and red (halved), dark blue sleeves, white cap
Loosen My LoadSome PresentSecret Dancer
2008
Royal blue and white (quartered), red sleeves and capDark blue, pink cross belts, diabolo on sleeves and star on capRed and yellow (quartered), hooped sleeves, emerald green cap
Golan WayOver SixtyAmerican Trilogy
2007
YELLOW, Red star, Yellow sleeves and White armlet, Yellow cap and Red starDark blue, light blue hoop, check sleeves and capDARK BLUE, emerald green stars, dark blue sleeves, emerald green star on cap
I'msingingthebluesSnap TieDark Bolero
2006
Emerald Green and White check, Emerald Green sleeves, White armlets and star on capMAROON, white star and armlet, maroon cap, white starWhite and Maroon chevrons, White sleeves, hooped cap
Moon Over MiamiWar GeneralMill House Girl
2005
Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and capLight blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
BoychukBuena VistaTwo Miles West
2004
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsGreen, pink and white striped sleeves, pink capRoyal blue, white triple diamond, checked sleeves, royal blue cap, white diamond
MarcelBaby RunShuhood
2003
Orange, Dark Blue sash, diabolo on sleeves, Orange capYellow, purple seams, sleeves and star on capRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Self DefenseAlbuheraContraband
2002
YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue starLight blue and royal blue diabolo, light blue sleeves and capOrange, black epaulets, hooped sleeves, orange cap
MutakarrimJabouneSud Bleu
2001
Red, grey cross of lorraine and sleeves, red capEmerald green and yellow quartered, white sleeves and capPink, Dark Blue seams, Pink cap
Fireball MacnamaraMidland FlameSpringhill
2000-1991
2000
Light blue, red stars on body and capROYAL BLUE, large white spots, striped sleeves, royal blue cap, white spotsEmerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
ReizigerPalouseAerleon Pete
1999
Red, white cross belts, hooped sleeves and star on capYellow, black chevron, check capDARK GREEN, white star and stars on sleeves, hooped cap
Silence ReignsDoctor GoddardDoon Run
1998
Red, black chevrons, white sleeves, black armlets, white capLight blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered capRed, black stars and sleeves, green cap
Hoh InvaderAshley MuckRathbawn Prince
1997
White, orange stars, star on capBeige, Black hollow box and armlets, quartered capGreen and white checked, red cap
Circus StarMr MarkhamPolydamas
1996
Yellow, purple hollow box and armletsPink, purple cross belts, hooped sleeves, purple capBlack, white hoops, spots on sleeves, hooped cap
KailashHerbert LodgeGreen Green Desert
1995
Turquoise, white striped sleevesPurple and yellow diamonds, purple sleeves, yellow capDark blue and red diamonds, blue sleeves, red cap, dark blue diamonds
Mandys MantinoCall EquinameBlair Castle
1994
Green and white (quartered), green sleeves, checked capPink, purple cross belts, hooped sleeves, purple capLight blue, white seams, black cap, white star
Berude Not ToHerbert LodgeSexton Grey
1993
Royal Blue, Pink epaulets, Pink capGreen, maroon chevrons on body, striped capRoyal blue, silver striped sleeves, red and royal blue hooped cap
Large ActionFatackMorceli
1992
Black and white stripes, chevrons on sleeves, black cap, white starBlack and white stripes, emerald green and white striped sleevesYellow, purple stripe, purple and yellow hooped sleeves, striped cap
Satin LoverDreamers DelightBook of Music
1991
White, red sash, red and white striped capBlack, gold cross and stripe on capDark green, beige cross of lorraine
Thetford ForestSong Of SixpenceFirst Avenue
1989
Maroon, yellow epaulets, armlets and star on capWhite, pink stars, white sleeves, white cap, pink starowned by P L Parkinson
Run For FreeXhaiTelemahos
1988
Orange, white chevrons, orange sleeves, white capRed, royal blue cross of lorraine, white sleeves and capowned by Edmond Kelly
Green WillowGreenhills JoyLalitpour
1987
Purple and white (halved), sleeves reversed, quartered capowned by R J HolderBlue, red spots, black cap, white spots
Butt And BenGunner StreamCombermere
 

The event was formerly contested over 2 miles, and it used to be held in December. It was extended by a furlong in 1992, and it was cut to its present length and moved to November in 1994. In 2011 the race was renamed as the Opus Energy Novices' Hurdle as part of a sponsorship deal with UK power supplier Opus Energy.[1] Since 2013 the race has been sponsored by Sky Bet and run as the Sky Bet Novices' Hurdle.

In April 2023 the British Horseracing Authority announced that the race would be run in October as part of a restructure of the 2023/24 programme.[2]

Winners since 1987

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1987Butt and Ben3Roger ChapmanFulke Walwyn
1988Green Willow6Peter HobbsJosh Gifford
1989Run for Free5Peter ScudamoreMartin Pipe
1990no race 1990 [a]
1991Thetford Forest4Richard DunwoodyDavid Nicholson
1992Satin Lover4Graham McCourtNigel Tinkler
1993Large Action5Jamie OsborneOliver Sherwood
1994Berude Not To5Jamie OsborneOliver Sherwood
1995Mandys Mantino5Philip HideJosh Gifford
1996Kailash5Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
1997Circus Star4Adrian MaguireDavid Nicholson
1998Hoh Invader6Richard DunwoodyCharlie Mann
1999Silence Reigns5Mick FitzgeraldPaul Nicholls
2000Reiziger4Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2001Fireball Macnamara5Timmy MurphyMark Pitman
2002Mutakarrim5Paul CarberryDermot Weld
2003Self Defense6Barry KeniryEmma Lavelle
2004Marcel4Timmy MurphyMartin Pipe
2005Boychuk4Richard JohnsonPhilip Hobbs
2006Moon Over Miami5Noel FehilyCharlie Mann
2007I'msingingtheblues5Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2008Golan Way4Jamie GoldsteinSheena West
2009Loosen My Load5Andrew LynchHenry de Bromhead
2010Cue Card4Joe TizzardColin Tizzard
2011Steps to Freedom5Robbie PowerJessica Harrington
2012Dodging Bullets4Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2013The Liquidator5Tom ScudamoreDavid Pipe
2014Vyta Du Roc5Barry GeraghtyNicky Henderson
2015Altior5Nico de BoinvilleNicky Henderson
2016Moon Racer7Tom ScudamoreDavid Pipe
2017Slate House5Harry CobdenColin Tizzard
2018Elixir de Nutz4Harry CobdenColin Tizzard
2019Hang In There5Adam WedgeEmma Lavelle
2020For Pleasure5Harry BannisterAlex Hales
2021I Like To Move It4Sam Twiston-DaviesNigel Twiston-Davies
2022Fennor Cross5Simon TorrensJohn McConnell
2023Lookaway6Jack QuinlanNeil King

See also

References

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