Morgiana Hurdle

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Morgiana Hurdle
ClassGrade 1
Location Punchestown
County Kildare, Ireland
Race type Hurdle race
Sponsor Unibet
Website Punchestown
Race information
Distance2m 100y (3,310 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight11 st 12 lb
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Purse 100,000 (2022)
1st: €59,000
Morgiana Hurdle
2024
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Mrs J Donnelly.svg Owner The Triple Lock Partnership.svg
BrighterdaysaheadState ManWinter Fog
Previous years
2023
Owner Mrs J Donnelly.svg Owner Barnane Stud Ltd.svg Owner David L'Estrange.svg
State ManEchoes In RainFils D'oudairies
2022
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State ManSharjahSaldier
2021
Owner Mrs S Ricci.svg Owner Noel Moran.svg Owner Barnane Stud Ltd.svg
SharjahZanahiyrEchoes In Rain
2020-2011
2020
Owner Gigginstown House Stud.svg Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Owner Peter Michael.svg
AbacadabrasSaint RoiJason The Militant
2019
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SaldierPetit MouchoirKlassical Dream
2018
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SharjahFaugheenTombstone
2017
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FaugheenJezkiSwamp Fox
2016
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Nichols CanyonJer's GirlIvanovich Gorbatov
2015
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Nichols CanyonFaugheenWicklow Brave
2014
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Hurricane FlyJezkiLittle King Robin
2013
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Hurricane Fly MaritoMikael D'Haguenet
2012
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Hurricane Fly Captain Cee BeeGo Native
2011
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Thousand StarsOscars WellPittoni
2010-2001
2010
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Solwhit Voler La VedetteDonnas Palm
2009
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Solwhit Muirhead Hurricane Fly
2008
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Hardy Eustace Sizing Europe Jered
2007
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Jazz MessengerFarmer Brown Macs Joy
2006
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IktitafAsian Maze Brave Inca
2005
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Brave Inca Essex Harchibald
2004
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2003
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2002
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Limestone LadBob JusticeFnan
2001
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2000-1991
2000
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Moscow Flyer SamapourCommanche Court
1999
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Limestone LadGolden RuleNomadic
1998
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NomadicCommanche CourtMagical Lady
1997
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Cockney LadJust LittleLady Daisy I
1996
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Cockney LadHill SocietyLady Arpel
1995
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BeakstownSambaraReasilvia
1994
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Danoli DiplomaticAlligator Joe
1993
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PadashpanShuil Ar AghaidhShawiya
1992
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DestrieroLast GoodbyeHarveysland
1991
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Nancy MylesMinorettes GirlOnly two ran
1990-1988
1990
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MutareTrapper JohnGlamorous Gale
1989
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GrabelNorth To AlaskaGlenair Lady
1988
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GrabelFlying WhisperFlying Trove
 

The Morgiana Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 100 yards, or 3,310 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in November.

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The event was formerly contested over 2+12 miles, and for a period it was classed at Listed level. It was cut by 2 furlongs in 1992, and it was given Grade 2 status in 1994. The race was shortened to its present length in 1995 and was promoted to Grade 1 level in 2006.

Previous sponsors of the Morgiana Hurdle have included Ballymore Properties, Maplewood Developments, Dobbins & Madigans and Ladbrokes.

Records

Most successful horse since 1988 (3 wins):

Leading jockey since 1988 (6 wins):

Leading trainer since 1988 (13 wins):

Winners since 1988

Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
1988 Grabel 5 Tony Mullins Paddy Mullins
1989 Grabel 6 Tony Mullins Paddy Mullins
1990 Mutare 5D. H. O'Connor John W. Nicholson
1991 Nancy Myles 6 Fran Flood Francis Flood
1992 Destriero 6 Charlie Swan J. J. Furlong
1993 Padashpan 4P. Morris Willie Mullins
1994 Danoli 6 Charlie Swan Tom Foley
1995 Beakstown 6 Tommy Treacy Paddy Mullins
1996 Cockney Lad 7 Charlie Swan Noel Meade
1997 Cockney Lad [a] 8 Barry Geraghty Noel Meade
1998 Nomadic 4 Paul Carberry Noel Meade
1999 Limestone Lad 7 Shane McGovern James Bowe
2000 Moscow Flyer 6 Paul Moloney Jessica Harrington
2001 Limestone Lad 9 Paul Carberry James Bowe
2002 Limestone Lad [b] 10 Paul Carberry James Bowe
2003 Back In Front 6 Barry Geraghty Edward O'Grady
2004 Harchibald 5 Paul Carberry Noel Meade
2005 Brave Inca 7 Tony McCoy Colm Murphy
2006 Iktitaf 5 Paul Carberry Noel Meade
2007 Jazz Messenger 7 Paul Carberry Noel Meade
2008 Hardy Eustace 11 Paddy Flood Dessie Hughes
2009 Solwhit 5 Davy Russell Charles Byrnes
2010 Solwhit 6 Davy Russell Charles Byrnes
2011 Thousand Stars 7 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2012 Hurricane Fly 8 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2013 Hurricane Fly 9 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2014 Hurricane Fly 10 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2015 Nichols Canyon 5 David Mullins Willie Mullins
2016 Nichols Canyon 6 Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins
2017 Faugheen 9 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2018Sharjah5 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2019Saldier5Danny Mullins Willie Mullins
2020Abacadabras6 Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
2021Sharjah8 Patrick Mullins [c] Willie Mullins
2022State Man5 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2023State Man6 Paul Townend Willie Mullins
2024Brighterdaysahead5 Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
  1. The 1997 running took place at Cork
  2. The 2002 edition was held at Navan
  3. amateur jockey

See also

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