Race series · Thurles · Grade 2
Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle
2m5f · February
Race essentials
CourseThurles, 2m5f
WhenFebruary
StatusGrade 2
Field8.4 runners avg
Winner profilelast 10
Age 5-67/10
Entry OR: 130-1395/5
Had 2+ runs in season9/10
Won in current season9/10
Had 5+ career runs8/10
Won as favourite1/10
Course winner1/10
Previous Group/Grade win1/10
Favourite Win Rate22.7%
Avg Winning SP4.2/1
Avg Field Size8.4
Renewals23
Roll of honourSP at the off
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | SP | Runners | Going |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bon Viveur | W.P. Mullins | Paul Townend | 14/1 | 4 | Soft |
| 2024 | Largy Hill | W.P. Mullins | Paul Townend | 100/30 | 6 | Soft |
| 2023 | Sa Fureur | Gordon Elliott | Jordan Gainford | 5/6F | 8 | Good |
| 2022 | The Goffer | Gordon Elliott | Jordan Gainford | 5/2 | 6 | Soft |
| 2021 | Grand Paradis | Gordon Elliott | Jack Kennedy | 7/2 | 8 | Heavy |
| 2020 | Five O'Clock | W.P. Mullins | Danny Mullins | 7/1 | 9 | Soft |
| 2019 | Go Another One | John C McConnell | Robbie Power | 6/1 | 6 | Good |
| 2018 | Blow By Blow | Gordon Elliott | Rachael Blackmore | 7/1 | 6 | Soft |
| 2017 | Tin Soldier | W.P. Mullins | R Walsh | 100/30 | 7 | Heavy |
| 2016 | Acapella Bourgeois | Ms Sandra Hughes | R Walsh | 5/2 | 5 | Soft |
| 2015 | Sub Lieutenant | Ms Sandra Hughes | Barry Geraghty | 7/2 | 6 | Heavy |
| 2014 | Giantofaman | D T Hughes | Paul Carberry | 7/1 | 7 | Heavy |
Historical Roll of Honour
pre-database records — not included in trends
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | Gordon Elliott | Sam Ewing |