The Grade 2 National Spirit Hurdle run at Fontwell racecourse in late February remembers a dual Chamion Hurdle winner from the 1940s.
The most famous horses on the roll of honour are Comedy of Errors and more recent Cheltenham Festival winners Baracouda and my way De Solzen.
National Spirit Hurdle Winners 2005-2014
- Paul Nicholls has trained 2 of last 4 winners
- David Pipe won back to back renewals with Lough Derg
- Tom Scudamore rode both Pipe winners
- A high rating is not necessary – Kayf Moss won of a rating of 130 in 2014
- 7/10 ran within previous 29 days
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