Persian War Novices' Hurdle

Unibet Persian War Novices' Hurdle
Grade 2 race
LocationChepstow Racecourse
Monmouthshire, Wales
Race typeHurdle
SponsorUnibet
WebsiteChepstow
Race information
Distance2m 3f 100y (3,914 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight11 st 0 lb;
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Class 1 wfa hurdle winners
3 lb for Class 1 hcap or Class 2 wfa hurdle winners
Purse£50,000 (2022)
1st: £28,475
Persian War Novices' Hurdle
2024
Red, yellow diamond, emerald green and white chevrons on sleeves, emerald green cap, white star Light blue, purple stars, light blue cap, purple star Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap
Flying Fortune Intense Approach Vincenzo
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Light blue and royal blue diabolo, light blue sleeves and cap Black, white cross belts, yellow sleeves and cap
Captain Teague Resplendent Grey Rock House
2022
Black and white (quartered), black sleeves, white armlets, light blue cap, black star White, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue cap Yellow, black horse, yellow sleeves, black stripes, yellow cap, black tassel
Accidental Rebel Outlaw Peter Presentandcounting
2021
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Emerald green and red check, yellow sleeves, emerald green armlets, red cap Light blue, green sleeves, quartered cap
Camprond Luttrell Lad Up For Parol
2020-2011
2020
Black, beige and black striped sleeves Black, orange star Black, white diamond, diamonds on sleeves, red cap
Mcfabulous Courtandbould One For The Team
2019
Purple, emerald green hoop, checked sleeves, white cap Dark blue, yellow braces Light green, maroon cross of lorraine, armlets and cap
Thyme Hill Fiddlerontheroof Some Day Soon
2018
Yellow, royal blue spots Light blue, green sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green, red chevron and star on cap
Secret Investor Double Treasure Gosheven
2017
Red and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, red armlets, red cap Yellow, purple hoop, armlets and cap Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap
Poetic Rhythm Amour de Nuit Vision Des Flos
2016
Royal blue and yellow (quartered), royal blue sleeves, yellow spots, royal blue cap Royal blue, white star, white sleeves, emerald green armlets, royal blue cap, white star Black and pink diabolo, black sleeves, pink cap, black star
El Bandit Coo Star Sivola Mirsaale
2015
Dark blue, pink stars on sleeves, dark blue cap, pink star Orange, emerald green chevron, white cap Beige, grey epaulets
Roadie Joe Cardinal Palace Definite Outcome
2014
Red, white star, red sleeves, black stars, white cap, red star Yellow, red star, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap, red star Orange, black star, black and orange striped sleeves
Blaklion Vicente The Pirate's Queen
2013
Red and white check, white cap Dark blue and white stripes, halved sleeves Royal blue, pink hoop
Timesremembered Potters Cross Lienosus
2012
Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap Dark blue, white star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white star Black, white hoop, black sleeves, white stars
Wonderful Charm Ballybough Pat Lienosus
2011
Light blue and royal blue diabolo, light blue sleeves and cap Pink and orange stripes, light green cap Red, yellow stars and armlets
Fingal Bay Baile Anrai Current Event
2010-2001
2010
Red, pink hoop and armlets Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Yellow, dark blue sash
Silviniaco Conti Captain Chris Frascati Park
2009
White, red triple diamond, royal blue sleeves, white stars, white cap, red diamonds Yellow, dark blue sash Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check cap
Reve De Sivola Frascati Park Aiteen Thirtythree
2008
Red, white cross belts, hooped sleeves and star on cap Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Yellow, red cross of lorraine, red sleeves, yellow armlets, emerald green cap
Hell's Bay Tarablaze No Panic
2007
White, purple hooped sleeves and cap Black and light blue (quartered), black sleeves, white cap Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star
Elusive Dream Presenting Copper Pigeon Island
2006
Dark green, white stars, orange sleeves, dark green cap, white star Black and light blue (quartered), black sleeves, white cap YELLOW, Red star, Yellow sleeves and White armlet, Yellow cap and Red star
Kanpai Massini's Maguire Granit Jack
2005
Emerald green, white star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Black and light blue (quartered), black sleeves, white cap Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check cap
Rimsky Massini's Maguire Gungadu
2004
Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check cap White, black stripe, halved sleeves, white cap
Knowhere Ladalko Football Crazy
2003
Dark Blue, Yellow stripe, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue armlets and star on Yellow cap Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots White, black chevron, black sleeves, white cap
Champagne Harry Comply Or Die Tresor Preziniere
2002
Red, white chevron, hooped sleeves and cap Dark Blue, Maroon epaulets and armlets Yellow, blue chevrons, white sleeves, yellow cap
Supreme Prince Priests Bridge Native Sparkle
2001
Emerald green, purple cross belts, purple cap Black and white stripes, emerald green and white striped sleeves Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap
One Knight Polar Red Battle Royal I
2000-1991
2000 (November)
Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check cap Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Emerald green and white diamonds
Valley Henry Risk Accessor Garruth
2000 (February)
Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white quartered cap Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star Dark blue, red star, red cap, blue star
Monsignor Bindaree Regal Holly
1998
Green, red epaulets and sleeves, green armlets, hooped cap White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered cap Light blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered cap
Red Curate Strong Tel Borazon
1997
Yellow, white Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap Pale blue, scarlet cap Light blue, black sleeves, red seams, black and light blue quartered cap
Boardroom Shuffle Mighty Moss Marching Marquis
1996
Orange, black hoop on body, hooped cap Grey, red chevron, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Dark green, red epaulets, red sleeves, dark green armlets, dark green and red hooped cap
Jet Rules Sparkling Yasmin Whattabob
1995
Green, white spots, striped sleeves, white cap Brown and yellow check, brown sleeves, yellow cap Yellow, green stars, hooped cap
St Mellion Fairway My Rossini Tejano Gold
1993
Red and White stripes, chevrons on sleeves Sky blue, white seams, scarlet cap Dark blue, white triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap
High Alltitude Castle Courageous Now Your Talkin
1992
Orange, black epaulets, black and orange striped sleeves, black cap, orange star Blue, white triple diamond, white sleeves, blue armlets, white diamond on cap Dark green, light green sleeves, dark green cap, light green spots
Mighty Mogul Sweet Duke Woodurather
1990-1988
1988
Pink, Purple stars, Pink sleeves, Purple cap, Pink star Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap Green and white quartered, green sleeves, white cap, green spots
Sir Blake Rustle Slalom
 

The Unibet Persian War Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Chepstow over a distance of about 2 miles and 3½ furlongs (2 miles 3 furlong and 100 yards, or 3,914 metres), and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in October. It is currently sponsored by Unibet and the 2023 renewal is worth £50,000 in prize money.

Replacing the Crick Hurdle, the first running took place in 1977.[1] The event is named after Persian War, a three-time winner of the Champion Hurdle who was trained near Chepstow. It was formerly held in February, and for a period it was contested over 2 miles and 4½ furlongs. It was switched to November in the 2000–01 season, and at the same time its distance was cut by 110 yards. The race was moved to late October in 2004 and to an earlier date in October in 2015.

Winners

Year
 Winner
 Age
 Jockey
 Trainer
1977 The Dealer 7 John Francome Fred Winter
1978 Ballyfin Lake 7 John Francome Fred Winter
1979Abandoned because of snow and frost
1980 Broadleas 6 Richard Rowe Josh Gifford
1981Abandoned because of waterlogged state of course
1982 Arabian Music 7 Richard Rowe Josh Gifford
1983Abandoned because of frost
1984 Brown Trix 6 John Francome Fred Winter
1985Abandoned because of snow and frost
1986Abandoned because of frost
1987 Bonanza Boy 6 Peter Hobbs Philip Hobbs
1988 Sir Blake 7 Colin Brown David Elsworth
1989 no race 1989–91 [a]
1992 Mighty Mogul 5 Mark Pitman Jenny Pitman
1993 High Alltitude 5 Nick Bentley George M. Moore
1994Abandoned because of waterlogged state of course
1995 St Mellion Fairway 6 Tom Grantham Jim Old
1996 Jet Rules 6 Warren Marston Jenny Pitman
1997 Boardroom Shuffle 6 Philip Hide Josh Gifford
1998 Red Curate 7 Warren Marston Graham McCourt
1999 no race 1999
2000.02 2000 Feb Monsignor [b] 6 Norman Williamson Mark Pitman
2000.11 2000 Nov Valley Henry 5 Joe Tizzard Paul Nicholls
2001 One Knight 5 Paul Flynn Philip Hobbs
2002 Supreme Prince 5 Paul Flynn Philip Hobbs
2003 Champagne Harry 5 Carl Llewellyn Nigel Twiston-Davies
2004 Knowhere 6 Carl Llewellyn Nigel Twiston-Davies
2005 Rimsky 4 Carl Llewellyn Nigel Twiston-Davies
2006 Kanpai 4 Tony McCoy John O'Shea
2007 Elusive Dream 6 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls
2008 Hell's Bay 6 Sam Thomas Paul Nicholls
2009 Reve de Sivola 4 Daryl Jacob Nick Williams
2010 Silviniaco Conti 4 Noel Fehily Paul Nicholls
2011 Fingal Bay 5 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs
2012 Wonderful Charm 4 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls
2013 Timesremembered 5 Leighton Aspell Emma Lavelle
2014 Blaklion 5 Jamie Moore Nigel Twiston-Davies
2015 Roadie Joe 6 Paul Moloney Evan Williams
2016 El Bandit 5 Sean Bowen Paul Nicholls
2017 Poetic Rhythm 6 Paddy Brennan Fergal O'Brien
2018 Secret Investor 6 Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls
2019 Thyme Hill 5 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs
2020 McFabulous 6 Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls
2021 Camprond 5 Aidan Coleman Philip Hobbs
2022 Accidental Rebel 8 Paddy Brennan Fergal O'Brien
2023 Captain Teague 5 Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls
2024 Flying Fortune 5 James Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen
  1. ^ The race was abandoned because of waterlogging in 1989 and 1990, and because of snow in 1991
  2. ^ It took place at Uttoxeter in February 2000

See also

References

  1. ^ Phillips, Michael. "Racing." Times, January 27, 1977, 12. The Times Digital Archive (accessed April 21, 2020). https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CS201556027/TTDA?u=mclib&sid=TTDA&xid=f83d46ff.