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County Handicap Hurdle
Premier Handicap race
LocationCheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham, England
Inaugurated1920
Race typeHurdle race
SponsorBetMGM (2024)
WebsiteCheltenham
Race information
Distance2m 179y (3,382 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFive-years-old and up
WeightHandicap
Purse£100,000 (2023)
1st: £56,270
County Handicap Hurdle
2024
White, pink star, pink cap, white star Yellow, red star, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap, red star Dark blue, emerald green star, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Absurde L'eau Du Sud Pied Piper
Previous years
2023
Pink, brown epaulets, sleeves and cap Red, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Faivoir Pied Piper Filey Bay
2022
Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star Maroon Red, white diamond, white sleeves, red spots
State Man First Street Colonel Mustard
2021
White, royal blue star, sleeves and star on cap White, emerald green chevrons, red cap Light blue, black and light blue halved sleeves, yellow cap
Belfast Banter Petit Mouchoir Milkwood
2020-2011
2020
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star Emerald green, maroon chevron, white sleeves, white cap, maroon diamond Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap
Saint Roi Aramon Embittered
2019
Black, black and pink check sleeves and cap Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Ch'tibello We Have A Dream Countister
2018
Purple, pink stars, mauve sleeves, pink stars, purple cap, pink star Red and white stripes, red sleeves, white spots Purple, yellow chevron, yellow cap
Mohaayed Remiluc Whiskey Sour
2017
Purple, orange seams, purple cap, orange star Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Maroon, beige star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap
Arctic Fire L'Ami Serge Ozzie The Oscar
2016
Maroon, pink epaulets, sleeves and star on cap White, royal blue chevron and sleeves, striped cap Yellow, black chevron, check cap
Superb Story Fethard Player Sternrubin
2015
Purple, orange seams, purple cap, orange star EMERALD GREEN and yellow HOOPED, Red cap Emerald green, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots
Wicklow Brave Sort It Out Quick Jack
2014
Red, pink hoop and armlets Purple, orange seams, purple cap, orange star Yellow, red spots
Lac Fontana Arctic Fire Montbazon
2013
Emerald green, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots Red, white hooped sleeves, red cap, white spots White, red disc, hooped cap
Ted Veale Tennis Cap Manyriverstocross
2012
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue diamonds and cap Red, white cap
Alderwood Edgardo Sol Sailors Warn
2011
Dark blue, white diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Red, royal blue stars, white sleeves and cap
Final Approach Get Me Out of Here Nearby
2010-2001
2010
Red, royal blue sleeves, red cap, royal blue star Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Light blue, white chevrons, white sleeves, light blue armlets, light blue and white striped cap
Thousand Stars Arcalis Dee Ee Williams
2009
Red and yellow (quartered), hooped sleeves, emerald green cap Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap Red, white chevron, hooped sleeves and cap
American Trilogy Stradbrook Cockney Trucker
2008
Royal Blue, Emerald Green diamonds, Emerald Green sleeves, striped cap Red, Red sleeves, White armlets, White cap, Yellow star Light Blue and Royal Blue diabolo, Light Blue sleeves and cap
Silver Jaro Psycho French Saulaie
2007
Yellow, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star White, purple hooped sleeves and cap Red, yellow epaulets
Pedrobob Ouninpohja Premier Dane
2006
White, purple hooped sleeves and cap Red, white chevron, hooped sleeves and cap Royal blue, emerald green star, white cap, emerald green star
Desert Quest Noble Request Adamant Approach
2005
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Red, white sleeves and star on cap White, Brown hoops, armlets and quartered cap
Fontanesi Stance Borora
2004
White, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue cap White, blue star, red sleeves, red cap, white hoop Yellow, maroon and yellow hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Sporazene Hawadeth Copeland
2003
Red and dark blue halved, sleeves reversed, striped cap Black, red spots, black cap, white spots Dark Blue, Yellow stars, striped sleeves and star on cap
Spirit Leader Balapour Through The Rye
2002
Yellow, black chevron, check cap Black and Yellow diamonds, checked sleeves, Yellow cap Emerald Green, Yellow stripe, Yellow cap
Rooster Booster Landing Light Geos
2000-1991
2000
Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star White, blue disc, blue sleeves, white armlets, light blue and white hooped cap Yellow, purple hoop, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Master Tern Danegold Spokesman
1999
Dark Blue and White check, Dark Blue sleeves, White cap, Dark Blue star Dark blue, light blue cross belts, light blue and white quartered cap Black and white stripes, emerald green and white striped sleeves
Sir Talbot Decoupage Toto Toscato
1998
Dark Blue, Yellow cross belts, collar and cuffs, striped cap Yellow and green (quartered), yellow sleeves, yellow armlets, striped cap Green, red stripe, striped sleeves and cap
Blowing Wind Advocat Bless Me Sister
1997
DARK BLUE, emerald green hoop, dark blue sleeves, quartered cap Maroon Pink, black epaulets, black and pink striped sleeves, hooped cap
Barna Boy Carlito Brigante Penny A Day
1996
White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Light blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered cap Red and Yellow diamonds, White sleeves and cap
Star Rage Romancer Non Vintage
1995
Brown and yellow (quartered), halved sleeves, brown cap Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Yellow, green star, green sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow cap, green star
Home Counties Family Way Test match
1994
Dark Blue, Red hoops, striped sleeves, Black cap Pale blue, dark blue seams, quartered cap Blue, gold hoop and cuffs, pink cap
Dizzy Diplomatic Steel Dawn
1993
White, black cap Gold, black hoops, scarlet cap Black, gold cross and stripe on cap
Thumbs Up High Baron Spinning
1992
Brown, orange striped sleeves, orange cap Black and yellow stripes, royal blue sleeves, white cap, light blue spots Red, white cross belts, hooped sleeves and star on cap
Dusty Miller Bank View Viking Flagship
1991
Dark blue, large yellow spots, yellow cap Royal blue, gold sleeves, hhoped cap, white cross-belts Black and yellow (quartered), yellow cap, pink spots
Winnie The Witch Celtic Bob One For The Pot
1990-1988
1990
Grey, maroon chevron and sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue, light blue disc and sleeves, red and white check cap Orange, blue stripe, blue cap, orange star
Moody Man Smart Performer Persillant
1989
Yellow, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star Green, yellow epaulets, white cap Emerald green, orange spots, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap
Willsford Travel Mystery Fiefdom
1988
Royal blue and red diamonds Royal blue, black sleeves, white cap, blue hoop Pink, grey spots, pink sleeves and cap
Cashew King Sunbia Rampallion
 

The County Handicap Hurdle is a Premier Handicap National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 179 yards, or 3,382 metres), and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. It is a handicap race, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.

History

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The County Hurdle was established in 1920, and its inaugural winner was Trespasser, ridden by George Duller. Its title between 1995 and 2016 was the Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle in honour of Vincent O'Brien, an Irish racehorse trainer who retired in 1994. During his career O'Brien recorded a total of twenty-three victories at the Cheltenham festival.

For many years the County Hurdle was traditionally the last race to be run at the Festival. However, a new running order was announced ahead of the 2009 meeting, and it is now the second race on the final day. The race held Grade 3 status until 2022 and was reclassified as a Premier Handicap from the 2023 running when Grade 3 was renamed by the British Horseracing Authority.[1]

Records

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Most successful horse since 1946:

  • no horse has won this race more than once since 1946

Leading jockey since 1946 (4 wins):

  • Ruby WalshSporazene (2004), Desert Quest (2006), American Trilogy (2009), Final Approach (2011)
  • Paul Townend - Wicklow Brave (2015), Arctic Fire (2017), State Man (2022), Absurde (2024)

Leading trainer since 1946 (7 wins):

  • Willie MullinsThousand Stars (2010), Final Approach (2011), Wicklow Brave (2015), Arctic Fire (2017), Saint Roi (2020), State Man (2022), Absurde (2024)

List of renewals

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Date
Winner
SP
Age
Weight (st-lb)
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Runners
11-03-1920 1920, 11 March Trespasser 1000.5714285714 4/7F 4 11-09 George Duller J. M. Bell P. Heybourn 8 [2]
3-03-1921 1921, 3 March Water Bottle 1005 5/1 11–13 F. Croney A. Scott A. Scott 12 [3]
9-03-1922 1922, 9 March Lukeston 1003.3333333333 100/30 12-02 F. Rees Harrison E. Tattersall 7 [4]
7-03-1923 1923, 7 March Assaroe 1006 6/1 11–10 F. Brown[a] Newey Stanley Howard 7 [5]
12-03-1924 1924, 12 March Argo 1002 2/1F 11-08 George Duller Coulthwaite Lord Londesborough 13 [6]
11-03-1925 1925, 11 March Rosecome 1014.2857142857 100/7 5 10-06 J. East W. McKie A. Sanders 15 [7]
9-03-19261926, 9 March Checktaker 1002.5 5/2F 5 11–11 George Duller H. Harrison Harrison 13 [8]
8-03-19271927, 8 March Rolie 1007 7/1 6 11-06 H. Cheshire T. Rimell T. Rimell 11 [9]
14-03-19281928, 14 March Truthful James 1007 7/1 11-03 Parvin Powell Milne 15 [10]
13-03-19291929, 13 March Castlederg 1008 8/1 7 11-02 F. Rees Whitelaw Whitelaw 14 [11]
12-03-19301930, 12 March Gonedry 1004.5 9/2 8 10–11 P. Dennis H. Dyke Dennis Pellerin 15 [12]
01-01-1931 no race 1931 [b]
3-03-19321932, 3 March Fouquet 1002.75 11/4 5 10-00 W. Stott F. Wootton S. Wootton 10 [13]
9-03-19331933, 9 March Hightide IV. 1020 20/1 7 11-03 Wilson Bullock T. Richardson 13 [14]
8-03-19341934, 8 March Jack Grange 1008 8/1 5 10-00 W. Hollick Barthropp Sir A. McAlpine 17 [15]
14-03-19351935, 14 March Polly Stephens 1002 2/1F 8 11-00 Ingham Cundell Rieb 15 [16]
12-03-19361936, 12 March Back Isle 1007 7/1 8 11-03 Fulke Walwyn[a] Roberts C. Jones 21 [17]
01-01-1937 no race 1937 [b]
10-03-19381938, 10 March Prince Rouge 1010 10/1 8 10–12 J. Prendergast[a] W. Stubbs Mrs D. Thomas 17 [18]
9-03-19391939, 9 March Abbot's Own 1006.5 13/2 8 12-01 H. Nicholson O'Sullivan Mrs E. Scott 17 [19]
20-03-19401940, 20 March Sam Brown 1006 6/1 6 11-01 T. Rimell trained privately M. C. Willes 10 [20]
20-03-19411941, 20 March Celibate II 1007 7/1 9 11-04 Hollick D. Dick Mrs D. P. Dick 19 [21]
21-03-19421942, 21 March Red April 1012.5 100/8 5 11–13 E. Foley Stalbridge M. Jones 21 [22]
01-01-1943 no race 1943–45 [c]
14-03-19461946, 14 March Vidi 1006 6/1 5 11–10 Don Butchers Reg Hobbs A. E. Saunders 27 [23]
01-01-1947 no race 1947 [d]
4-03-19481948, 4 March Cape Light 1002 2/1F 5 11-01 Joe Maguire Ivor Anthony 21 [24]
01-01-1949 no race 1949 [e]
9-03-19501950, 9 March Blue Raleigh 1025 25/1 7 10-00 Jimmy Power Bobby Renton Mrs L. Brotherton 19 [25]
25-04-19511951, 25 April Southwick 1014.2857142857 100/7 7 10-03 George Spann J. Whiting 21 [26]
6-03-19521952, 6 March Ballymacan 1014.2857142857 100/7 5 10–12 Bryan Marshall Neville Crump H. D. Waddington 20 [27]
5-03-19531953, 5 March Teapot II 1004 4/1 8 12-07 Pat Taaffe Clem Magnier 16 [28]
1954 Bold Baby 8 12-00 Paddy Powell Michael Dawson
01-01-1955 no race 1955 [e]
1956 Pommel 9 10–11 Steve Boddy John Waugh
1957 Flaming East 8 10-05 Peter Pickford Ricky Vallance
1958 Friendly Boy 6 10-05 Liam Brennan Joe Osborne
1959 Approval 13 11-02 Derek Leslie Syd Mercer
1960 Albergo 6 12-05 Doug Page Clem Magnier
1961 Most Unusual 6 10-07 Josh Gifford Bill Ransom
1962 Sky Pink 5 10–11 Fred Winter Ryan Price
1963 Bahrain 6 10-06 Tommy Carberry Dan Moore
1964 Icy Wonder 5 10-02 Jeff King Vernon Cross
1965 Mayfair Bill 6 10-04 Andrew Turnell Bob Turnell
1966 Roaring Twenties 6 11-02 George Milburn Ken Oliver
1967 Cool Alibi 5 10-09 Roddy Reid Rodney Bower
1968 Jolly Signal 6 10–11 Jimmy Uttley Earl Jones
1969 Gay Knight 5 10-03 Aly Branford Les Kennard
1970 Khan 6 09-11 Lord Petersham[a] Delmer Harty
1971 Carry Off 7 10-01 David Goulding Nigel Angus
1972 Cold Day 6 10-08 Ron Hyett Katie Gaze
1973 Current Romance 7 10-07 David Nicholson Frenchie Nicholson
1974 True Song 5 11-02 Gary Old Donald Underwood
01-01-1975 no race 1975 [f]
1976 Java Fox 6 10-01 George Jones[a] Roy Cambidge
1977 Kilcoleman 5 10-07 Tommy Kinane Billy Boyers
01-01-1978 no race 1978 [f]
1979 Monte Ceco 6 10–12 Colin Tinkler Fred Rimell
1980 Prince of Bermuda 5 10-00 Steve Knight Bob Turnell
1981 Staplestown 6 10-07 Tommy Ryan Edward O'Grady
1982 Path of Peace 6 10-06 Jonjo O'Neill Chris Thornton
1983 Robin Wonder 5 10-03 Jeff Davies David Elsworth
1984 Hill's Guard 5 10–11 Andrew Stringer Andrew Scott
1985 Floyd 5 10-05 Colin Brown David Elsworth
1986 Jobroke 6 10-03 Jonjo O'Neill Peter Easterby
1987 Neblin 8 11-00 Richard Guest Toby Balding
17-03-19881988, 17 March Cashew King 1009 9/1 5 10-04 Trevor Wall Bryan McMahon Mrs J A Wall 24 [29]
16-03-19891989, 16 March Willsford 1011 11/1 6 10-08 Michael Bowlby Jenny Pitman A M Kaplan 21 [30]
15-03-19901990, 15 March Moody Man 1009 9/1 5 11-02 Peter Hobbs Philip Hobbs James Burley 20 [31]
14-03-19911991, 14 March Winnie the Witch 1033 33/1 7 09-08 David Bridgwater Ken Bridgwater Paddocks Thoroughbred Racing Ltd 26 [32]
12-03-19921992, 12 March Dusty Miller 1009 9/1 6 10-06 Jamie Osborne Simon Sherwood Watership Down Racing 27 [33]
18-03-19931993, 18 March Thumbs Up 1016 16/1 7 10-02 Richard Dunwoody Nicky Henderson Michael Buckley 21 [34]
17-03-19941994, 17 March Dizzy 1012 12/1 6 10-00 Tony Dobbin Peter Monteith Lt-Col W L Monteith 24 [35]
16-03-19951995, 16 March Home Counties 1014 14/1 6 10–12 James Moffatt Dudley Moffatt Roxy Cinemas (dalton) 23 [36]
14-03-19961996, 14 March Star Rage 1014 14/1 6 10-00 Dean Gallagher Jimmy Harris J David Abell 28 [37]
13-03-19971997, 13 March Barna Boy 1014 14/1 9 10–12 Richard Dunwoody Nicky Henderson Lynn Wilson 20 [38]
19-03-19981998, 19 March Blowing Wind 1001.875 15/8F 5 11-08 Tony McCoy Martin Pipe P A Deal 27 [39]
18-03-19991999, 18 March Sir Talbot 1010 10/1 5 10-00 Timmy Murphy Jim Old W E Sturt 28 [40]
16-03-20002000, 16 March Master Tern 1004.5 9/2F 5 10-03 Tony Dobbin Jonjo O'Neill John P McManus 21 [41]
01-01-2001 no race 2001 [g]
14-03-20022002, 14 March Rooster Booster 1008 8/1 8 11-01 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs Terry Warner 21 [42]
13-03-20032003, 13 March Spirit Leader 1010 10/1 7 11-07 Barry Geraghty Jessica Harrington D Thompson 28 [43]
18-03-20042004, 18 March Sporazene 1007 7/1J 5 10–13 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls Ged Mason & David Jackson 23 [44]
18-03-20052005, 18 March Fontanesi 1016 16/1 5 10–10 Timmy Murphy Martin Pipe The Johnson Family 30 [45]
17-03-20062006, 17 March Desert Quest 1004 4/1J 6 10–10 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls Mrs M Findlay 29 [46]
16-03-20072007, 16 March Pedrobob 1012 12/1 9 10-00 Philip Carberry Tony Mullins Barry Connell 28 [47]
14-03-20082008, 14 March Silver Jaro 1050 50/1 5 10–13 Noel Fehily Tom Hogan Miss M A Masterson 22 [48]
13-03-20092009, 13 March American Trilogy 1020 20/1 5 11-00 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls Fulton,Donlon,Kilduff & Scott-MacDonald 27 [49]
19-03-20102010, 19 March Thousand Stars 1020 20/1 6 10-05 Katie Walsh[a] Willie Mullins Hammer & Trowel Syndicate 28 [50]
18-03-20112011, 18 March Final Approach 1010 10/1 5 10–12 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins Douglas Taylor 26 [51]
16-03-20122012, 16 March Alderwood 1020 20/1 8 11-01 Tony McCoy Thomas Mullins John P McManus 26 [52]
15-03-20132013, 15 March Ted Veale 1010 10/1 6 10-06 Bryan Cooper Tony Martin John Breslin 28 [53]
14-03-20142014, 14 March Lac Fontana 1011 11/1 5 10–11 Daryl Jacob Paul Nicholls Potensis Limited 28 [54]
13-03-20152015, 13 March Wicklow Brave 1025 25/1 6 11-04 Paul Townend Willie Mullins Wicklow Bloodstock Limited 24 [55]
18-03-20162016, 18 March Superb Story 1008 8/1 5 10–12 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton Holt, Robinson, Taylor & Miller 26 [56]
17-03-20172017, 17 March Arctic Fire 1020 20/1 8 11–12 Paul Townend Willie Mullins Wicklow Bloodstock Limited 26
16-03-20182018, 16 March Mohaayed 1033 33/1 6 10–08 Bridget Andrews Dan Skelton Mrs June Watts 24
15-03-20192019, 15 March Ch'tibello 1012 12/1 8 11-05 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton Can't Say No Partnership 24
13-03-20202020, 13 March Saint Roi 1005.5 11/2 5 10-13 Barry Geraghty Willie Mullins John P McManus 23
19-03-20212021, 19 March Belfast Banter 1033 33/1 6 10-00 Kevin Sexton Peter Fahey Direct Bloodstock Ltd 23
18-03-20222022, 18 March State Man 1002.75 11/4F 5 11-01 Paul Townend Willie Mullins Mrs J Donnelly 26
17-03-20232023, 17 March Faivoir 1033 33/1 8 10-07 Bridget Andrews Dan Skelton Mrs S Lawrence 24
15-03-20242024, 15 March Absurde 1012 12/1 6 10-10 Paul Townend Willie Mullins H O S Syndicate 17


  1. ^ a b c d e f amateur jockey
  2. ^ a b The race was abandoned in 1931 because of frost, and in 1937 because of flooding
  3. ^ It was cancelled in 1943–45 because of World War II
  4. ^ The 1947 edition was abandoned because of snow and frost
  5. ^ a b It was cancelled in 1949 due to frost, and in 1955 due to snow
  6. ^ a b The race was abandoned in 1975 due to waterlogging, and in 1978 because of snow.
  7. ^ The 2001 running was cancelled because of a foot-and-mouth crisis.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jump Pattern Committee update 22/23 season". British Horseracing Authority. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  2. ^ "1920 County Handicap Hurdle". Western Daily Press. 12 March 1920. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  3. ^ "1921 County Handicap Hurdle". Western Morning News. 4 March 1921. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  4. ^ "1922 County Handicap Hurdle". Western Morning News. 10 March 1922. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  5. ^ "1923 County Handicap Hurdle". Western Morning News. 8 March 1923. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  6. ^ "County Hurdle goes to Hednesford". The Daily Mail. 12 March 1924. Retrieved 14 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  7. ^ "1925 County Handicap Hurdle". Derby Daily Telegraph. 11 March 1925. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  8. ^ "1926 County Handicap Hurdle". Gloucester Citizen. 9 March 1926. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  9. ^ "1927 County Handicap Hurdle". Dundee Courier. 9 March 1927. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  10. ^ "1928 County Handicap Hurdle". Gloucester Citizen. 14 March 1928. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  11. ^ "1929 County Handicap Hurdle". Dundee Courier. 14 March 1929. Retrieved 15 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  12. ^ "1930 County Handicap Hurdle". Dundee Courier. 13 March 1930. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  13. ^ "1932 County Handicap Hurdle". Aberdeen Journal. 4 March 1932. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  14. ^ "1933 County Handicap Hurdle". Western Morning News. 10 March 1933. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  15. ^ "1934 County Handicap Hurdle". Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette. 8 March 1934. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  16. ^ "1935 County Handicap Hurdle". Portsmouth Evening News. 14 March 1935. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  17. ^ "1936 County Handicap Hurdle". Western Morning News. 13 March 1936. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  18. ^ "1938 County Handicap Hurdle". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 10 March 1938. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  19. ^ "1939 County Handicap Hurdle". Gloucester Citizen. 9 March 1939. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  20. ^ "1940 County Handicap Hurdle". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 21 March 1940. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  21. ^ "1941 County Handicap Hurdle". Nottingham Evening Post. 20 March 1941. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
  22. ^ "1942 County Handicap Hurdle". Derby Daily Telegraph. 21 March 1942. Retrieved 22 November 2015.(Subscription required.)
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  24. ^ "1948 County Handicap Hurdle". Derby Daily Telegraph. 4 March 1948. Retrieved 3 December 2015.(Subscription required.)
  25. ^ "1950 County Handicap Hurdle". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 10 March 1950. Retrieved 4 December 2015.(Subscription required.)
  26. ^ "1951 County Handicap Hurdle". Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail. 25 April 1951. Retrieved 4 December 2015.(Subscription required.)
  27. ^ "1952 County Handicap Hurdle". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 7 March 1952. Retrieved 4 December 2015.(Subscription required.)
  28. ^ "1953 County Handicap Hurdle". Portsmouth Evening News. 5 March 1953. Retrieved 4 December 2015.(Subscription required.)
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  30. ^ "1989 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 16 March 1989.
  31. ^ "1990 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 15 March 1990.
  32. ^ "1991 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 14 March 1991.
  33. ^ "1992 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 12 March 1992.
  34. ^ "1993 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 18 March 1993.
  35. ^ "1994 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 17 March 1994.
  36. ^ "1995 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 16 March 1995.
  37. ^ "1996 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 14 March 1996.
  38. ^ "1997 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 13 March 1997.
  39. ^ "1998 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 19 March 1998.
  40. ^ "1999 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 18 March 1999.
  41. ^ "2000 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 16 March 2000.
  42. ^ "2002 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 14 March 2002.
  43. ^ "2003 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 13 March 2003.
  44. ^ "2004 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 18 March 2004.
  45. ^ "2005 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 18 March 2005.
  46. ^ "2006 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 17 March 2006.
  47. ^ "2007 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 16 March 2007.
  48. ^ "2008 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 14 March 2008.
  49. ^ "2009 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 13 March 2009.
  50. ^ "2010 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 19 March 2010.
  51. ^ "2011 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 18 March 2011.
  52. ^ "2012 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 16 March 2012.
  53. ^ "2013 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 15 March 2013.
  54. ^ "2014 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 14 March 2014.
  55. ^ "2015 County Handicap Hurdle". Racing Post. 13 March 2015.
  56. ^ "Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)". Racing Post. Retrieved 31 March 2016.