The Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle is a Grade 3

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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 3 miles (4,828 metres), and during its running there are 14 flights of hurdles to be jumped. It is scheduled to take place each year in February. The race was first run in 2003, became a Listed race in 2008 and was awarded Grade 3 status in 2013.

Records

Leading jockey (4 wins): *

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– ''Cooldine (2008), Inish Island (2013), Arkwrisht (2016), Allaho (2019)'' Leading trainer (7 wins): *

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– ''Cooldine (2008), Bishopsfurze (2011), Inish Island (2013),

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(2014), Roi Des Francs (2015), Arkwrisht (2016), Allaho (2019)''

Winners

References

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