The Hatton's Grace Hurdle is a Grade 1

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hurdle race in Ireland which is open to

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aged four years or older. It is run at

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over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres), and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in late November or early December. The event is named after Hatton's Grace, a three-time winner of the

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trained by

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. It was established in 1994, and it has held Grade 1 status throughout its history. It is usually staged on the same afternoon as two other top-grade races – the

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and the Drinmore Novice Chase.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins): * Limestone Lad – ''1999, 2001, 2002'' * Solerina – ''2003, 2004, 2005'' * Apple's Jade - ''2016, 2017, 2018'' *

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(3 wins): * Charlie Swan – ''Danoli (1994), Istabraq (1997, 1998)'' * Gary Hutchinson – ''Solerina (2003, 2004, 2005)'' *

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(2019, 2020, 2021)'' Leading trainer (6 wins): * James Bowe – ''Limestone Lad (1999, 2001, 2002), Solerina (2003, 2004, 2005)''

Winners

References

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Records

Winners

See also

References