hurdle
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In the Top Novices' Hurdle, Storming George, with odds of 16-1, took first place for trainer Neil King, finishing almost three lengths clear of the Dan Skelton-trained Sinnatra.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Mullins was full of praise for owner Rich Ricci, who became the first owner to win the Champion Hurdle - with Lossiemouth on Tuesday - and Gold Cup in the same year.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
"I think the horse is happy, I certainly am. It has been a tough old year, indeed bits in the middle were a little bit worrying," said Henderson after recording his 14th Christmas Hurdle win.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Appeared in the November 22, 2025, print edition as 'Powell Isn’t Only Hurdle For President on Rates'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
The next event was the Hurdle Race, and interest for the Linton party centred in the candidate described on the race-card as Mr. M. O'Toole's Shannon.
From Back to Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant
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