Jezki Hurdle
Appearance
![]() | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (September 2015) |
2019 | ||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Coeur Sublime | Coko Beach | Triplicate |
The WKD Hurdle is a Grade 2 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 (3,219 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. The race was previously run as the Anglo Irish Bank Hurdle.
Records
Most successful horse since 2001 (2 wins):
- no horse has won this race more than once
Leading jockey since 2001 (5 wins):
- Paul Carberry – Scottish Memories (2002), Khetaam (2003), Iktitaf (2006), Aitmatov (2007), Monksland (2012)
Leading trainer since 2001 (6 wins):
- Noel Meade – Scottish Memories (2002), Khetaam (2003), Iktitaf (2006), Aitmatov (2007), Jered (2008), Monksland (2012)
Winners
Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Ned Kelly | 5 | Norman Williamson | Edward O'Grady |
2002 | Scottish Memories | 6 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
2003 | Khetaam | 5 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
2004 | Macs Joy | 5 | Barry Geraghty | Jessica Harrington |
2005 | Feathard Lady | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Colm Murphy |
2006 | Iktitaf | 5 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
2007 | Aitmatov | 6 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
2008 | Jered | 6 | Tony McCoy | Noel Meade |
2009 | Voler La Vedette | 5 | Barry Geraghty | Colm Murphy |
2010 | Gimli's Rock | 4 | Tommy Treacy | Jessica Harrington |
2011 | The Real Article | 6 | Barry Geraghty | Edward O'Grady |
2012 | Monksland | 5 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
2013 | Jezki | 5 | Tony McCoy | Jessica Harrington |
2014 | Little King Robin | 6 | Mark Walsh | Colin Bowe |
2015 | Identity Thief | 5 | Bryan Cooper | Henry de Bromhead |
2016 | Rashaan | 4 | Sean Flanagan | Colin Kidd |
2017 | Melon | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
2018 | Bedrock | 5 | Rachael Blackmore | Iain Jardine |
2019 | Couer Sublime | 4 | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott |