The Morebattle Hurdle is a
National Hunt
In horse racing in the United Kingdom, France and Republic of Ireland, National Hunt racing requires horses to jump fences and ditches. National Hunt racing in the UK is informally known as "jumps" and is divided into two major distinct branches: ...
handicap hurdle race in Scotland which is open to horses aged four years or older.
It is run at
Kelso over a distance of about 2 miles and 2
furlong
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s (2 miles, 2 furlongs and 25 yards, or ) and during it there are ten hurdles to be jumped. It is scheduled to take place each year in February.
The race was first run as a conditions contest in 1984 having previously been a handicap race. It was won four times in a row by Jinxy Jack until 1993, and was named in his honour in 1994, when he finished third.
It reverted to handicap status from the 2021 running.
Winners
See also
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Horse racing in Great Britain
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List of British National Hunt races
A list of notable National Hunt horse races which take place annually in Great Britain, under the authority of the British Horseracing Authority, including all races which currently hold Grade 1, 2 or 3 status.
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References
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Racing Post
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Kelso Racecourse
National Hunt hurdle races
National Hunt races in Great Britain
Recurring sporting events established in 1988
1988 establishments in Scotland