hurdle
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Trainer Nicky Henderson recorded his victory of the day when 9-2 favourite Jingko Blue finished in front of 50-1 shot Franciscan Rock in the Handicap Hurdle.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Mullins was "disappointed" with his horses in Tuesday's Supreme Hurdle, but King Rasko Grey's "form worked out".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
"I think the horse is happy, I certainly am. It has been a tough old year, indeed bits in the middle were a little bit worrying," said Henderson after recording his 14th Christmas Hurdle win.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Appeared in the November 22, 2025, print edition as 'Powell Isn’t Only Hurdle For President on Rates'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
"In the Ascot Double Handicap Hurdle Race, after an objection to Early Berry for jumping, the race was awarded to Marita."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 3, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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