The Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle, sometimes simply referred to as the Christmas Hurdle in Ireland, is a Grade 1 Hurdle run over 3-miles at Leopardstown (Thursday 28 December). First run in 1996, the race’s most famous winner is Limestone Lad, who won it in 1999 and 2002.
The Leopardstown Christmas Chase is the new name for the 3-Mile Grade 1 race formerly known as the Lexus Chase, and this year it will take place at Leopardstown on Thursday 28 December. This year’s contest has all the hallmarks of being a classic, and we may see a winner worthy of adding his name […]
The Kauto Star Novices Chase (Tuesday 26 December) is a Grade 1 Novices’ Chase run over 3-miles at Kempton Park, and it is named after the 5-time King George winner Kauto Star. It’s most famous winners are Long Run (2009) who returned to win two King Georg VI Chases over course and distance, whilst 2014 […]
The Racing Welfare Handicap Hurdle (Saturday 23 December) is a handicap hurdle run at Ascot over 1 mile 7 furlongs and 152 yards. It has been formerly known as the Wessex Youth Trust Handicap Hurdle and the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle.
The Long Walk Hurdle (Saturday 23 December) is one of the recognised trials for the Stayers Hurdle, which takes place at the Cheltenham Festival in March. It is run over 3 miles and 97 yards at Ascot, and has been won by horses that went on to win the Stayers Hurdle, such as Baracouda, My […]
The Lavazza Silver Cup Handicap Chase, formerly known as the Ascot Silver Cup, is a Listed handicap Chase run over 2 miles 7 furlongs and 180 yards at Ascot (Saturday 23 December). It was first run in 1965, and its most famous winner is Cool Dawn who won in 1997, before winning the 1998 Cheltenham […]
The Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase (Saturday 23 December, 2.45) is run over 2 miles 6 furlongs and 204 yards at Haydock. It was first run in 1982, and has been won by some legends of National Hunt Racing like Little Owl, Forgive’n Forget, The Thinker and One Man. However, whilst the race used to be […]
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (Friday 15 December) is run on the Cross County Course at Cheltenham, and is run over 3 miles 6 furlongs and 37 yards. Not all punters like this unique discipline but, as runners have to jump a variety of fences, it is a thrilling spectacle for those who do.
The International Hurdle (Saturday 16 December) has a new sponsor this year as Unibet takes over from Stan James, however the race will still take place over 2 miles 1 furlong and 8 hurdles on Cheltenham’s New Course. First run in 1963, it has been won by some of the best 2-mile hurdlers of all […]
The December Handicap Chase (Friday 15 December) is a Grade 3 Chase run over 3 miles and 2 furlongs at Cheltenham. It’s most famous winner is probably Mon Mome who went on to win the 2009 Grand National. Major Trends The last 10 winners have carried between 10-0 and 11-4 The last 10 winners have […]
