hurdle
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Shortly before Fact To File's withdrawal, racing fans saw 40-1 shot White Noise win the Mares' Novices' Hurdle and the Stayers' Hurdle was taken by Home By The Lee, another long-priced victor at 33-1.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
The Relkeel Hurdle was the standout race on Thursday's card, with favourite Kabral Du Mathan, ridden by Harry Skelton, beating Jingko Blue by five-and-a-half lengths.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 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
Won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
He's gone up the road in his car with Dick Hurdle and—why, Rosie, you're shivering like a leaf.
From Quill's Window by McCutcheon, George Barr
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