Jezki Hurdle Explained

|} The Jezki Hurdle, currently run as the Bottlegreen Hurdle, is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Down Royal over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 100 yards, or 3,310 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October or early November.

The race was first run in 2001. It was awarded Grade 3 status in 2006 and further raised to Grade 2 status in 2010 but was downgraded to Grade 3 status in 2023. The race was previously run as the Anglo Irish Bank Hurdle and WKD Hurdle.

Records

Leading jockey since 2001 (5 wins):

Leading trainer since 2001 (6 wins):

Winners

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainer
2001Ned Kelly5Norman WilliamsonEdward O'Grady
2002Scottish Memories6Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2003Khetaam5Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2004Macs Joy5Barry GeraghtyJessica Harrington
2005Feathard Lady5Ruby WalshColm Murphy
2006Iktitaf5Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2007Aitmatov6Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2008Jered6Tony McCoyNoel Meade
2009Voler La Vedette5Barry GeraghtyColm Murphy
2010Gimli's Rock4Tommy TreacyJessica Harrington
2011The Real Article6Barry GeraghtyEdward O'Grady
2012Monksland5Paul CarberryNoel Meade
2013Jezki5Tony McCoyJessica Harrington
2014Little King Robin6Mark WalshColin Bowe
2015Identity Thief5Bryan CooperHenry de Bromhead
2016Rashaan4Sean FlanaganColin Kidd
2017Melon5Ruby WalshWillie Mullins
2018Bedrock5Rachael BlackmoreIain Jardine
2019Couer Sublime 4Davy RussellGordon Elliott
2020Aspire Tower4Rachael BlackmoreHenry De Bromhead
2021Zanahiyr4Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2022Pied Piper4Jack KennedyGordon Elliott
2023Irish Point5Jack KennedyGordon Elliott

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