The Lismullen Hurdle is a Grade 2 Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs run at Navan Racecourse on the same card as the Fortria Chase. The roll of honour includes Dorans Pride, Commanche Court, Limestone Lad and Solerina.
The 2011 renewal was won by the 2012 Cheltenham Festival World Hurdle runner up Voler La Vedette.The same horse started as 1/7 favourite for the 2012 renewal but was turned over by the Oliver McKieran trained Whatuthink at 25/1.
Lismullen Hurdle Stats
- 7 of the last 9 winners were aged 7 or 8
- Paul Carberry has ridden 4 of the last 11 winners
- The Bowes with 4 wins and Noel Meade have been yards to follow
- Just tow double priced winners in the last 11
Lismullen Hurdle Winners 2002-2012
Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | OR | Odds |
2012 | Watuthink | Tom Doyle | McKiernan O | 10 | 141 | 25-1 |
2011 | Voler La Vedette (IRE) | Lynch, A E | Murphy, C A | 7 | 151 | 2-1 |
2010 | Oscar Dan Dan (IRE) | Townend, P | Mullins, T | 8 | 148 | 11-4 |
2009 | Aitmatov (GER) | Carberry, P | Meade, N | 8 | 150 | 10-1 |
2008 | Catch Me (GER) | McNamara, A J | O’Grady, E J | 6 | 147 | 4-1 |
2007 | Sweet Kiln (IRE) | Doyle, T J | Bowe, M J | 8 | 150 | 9-4 |
2006 | Rosaker (USA) | Carberry, P | Meade, N | 9 | 0 | 9-2 |
2005 | Solerina (IRE) | Hutchinson, G T | Bowe, J | 8 | 158 | 4-1 |
2004 | Solerina (IRE) | Hutchinson, G T | Bowe, J | 7 | 154 | 1-3 |
2003 | Rosaker (USA) | Carberry, P | Meade, N | 6 | 132 | 11-2 |
2002 | Limestone Lad (IRE) | Carberry, P | Bowe, J | 10 | 164 | 4-5 |