Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle
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The race was first run in 2004. It was previously contested at Grade 2 level before being downgraded to Grade 3 in 2017.[1]
Records
Most successful jockey (4 wins):
- Ruby Walsh – Kim Fontaine (2004), Cooldine (2008), Acapella Bourgeois (2016), Tin Soldier (2017)
Most successful trainer (5 wins):
- Willie Mullins – Kim Fontaine (2004), Cooldine (2008), Tin Soldier (2017), Five O'Clock (2020), Largy Hill (2024)
- Gordon Elliott - Blow By Blow (2018), Grand Paradis (2021), The Goffer (2022), Sa Fureur (2023), Jacob's Ladder (2025)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kim Fontaine | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2005 | Teeming Rain | 6 | David Casey | Charlie Swan |
| 2006 | Mounthenry | 6 | Andrew McNamara | Charles Byrnes |
| 2007 | Kazal | 6 | Barry Geraghty | Eoin Griffin |
| 2008 | Cooldine | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2009 | Clan Tara | 7 | Davy Russell | Paul Nolan |
| 2010 | Western Leader | 6 | Conor O'Farrell | John Joseph Hanlon |
| 2011 | Hidden Cyclone | 6 | Andrew McNamara | John Joseph Hanlon |
| 2012 | Lyreen Legend | 5 | Bryan Cooper | Dessie Hughes |
| 2013 | Bright New Dawn | 6 | Davy Russell | Dessie Hughes |
| 2014 | Giantofaman | 6 | Paul Carberry | Dessie Hughes |
| 2015 | Sub Lieutenant | 6 | Barry Geraghty | Sandra Hughes |
| 2016 | Acapella Bourgeois | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Sandra Hughes |
| 2017 | Tin Soldier | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2018 | Blow By Blow | 7 | Rachael Blackmore | Gordon Elliott |
| 2019 | Go Another One | 7 | Robbie Power | John C McConnell |
| 2020 | Five O'Clock | 5 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Grand Paradis | 5 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 2022 | The Goffer | 5 | Jordan Gainford | Gordon Elliott |
| 2023 | Sa Fureur | 6 | Jordan Gainford | Gordon Elliott |
| 2024 | Largy Hill | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2025 | Jacob's LadderTemplate:Efn | 6 | Sam Ewing | Gordon Elliott |
See also
Notes
References
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