Grade 2 Jump Races

The Grade 2 jumps horse racing events are a high-class thoroughbred race that is one grade down from the elite-level grade 1 races.

Weight-for-Age is relevant again in Grade 2 races, with additional weight added if a horse has won in the past. Some events might also have a handicap applied.

Grade 2s are classified in the category of National Hunt Racing Class 1 contests along with Grade 1s, Grade 3s, and Listed races

There are 71 Grade 2 events on the British horse racing calendar: 35 over hurdles, 33 over fences, and three National Hunt flat bumper races.

List of All Grade 2 Races

Here are all the grade 2 jump races for the British National Hunt horse racing calendar.

Month	Race Name	Type	Racecourse	Distance	Age
October	Persian War Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Chepstow	2m 3½f	4yo +
October	Sharp Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m ½f	4yo +
October	Old Roan Chase	Chase	Aintree	2m 4f	4yo +
Oct / Nov	West Yorkshire Hurdle	Hurdle	Wetherby	3m 1f	4yo +
Oct / Nov	Charlie Hall Chase	Chase	Wetherby	3m 1f	5yo +
Oct / Nov	Haldon Gold Cup	Chase	Exeter	2m 1½f	4yo +
November	Rising Stars Novices’ Chase	Chase	Wincanton	2m 5f	4yo +
November	Elite Hurdle	Hurdle	Wincanton	2m	4yo +
November	Hyde Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m 5f	4yo +
November	Prestbury Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m ½f	3yo
November	November Novices’ Chase	Chase	Cheltenham	2m	4yo +
November	Shloer Chase	Chase	Cheltenham	2m	5yo +
November	1965 Chase	Chase	Ascot	2m 5f	4yo +
November	Newton Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Haydock	1m 7½f	4yo +
November	Ascot Hurdle	Hurdle	Ascot	2m 3½f	4yo +
Nov / Dec	John Francome Novices’ Chase	Chase	Newbury	2m 4f	4yo +
Nov / Dec	Long Distance Hurdle	Hurdle	Newbury	3m	4yo +
December	Winter Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Sandown	2m 4f	4yo +
December	Esher Novices’ Chase	Chase	Sandown	3m	4yo +
December	Peterborough Chase	Chase	Huntingdon	2m 4½f	4yo +
December	Bristol Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	3m	4yo +
December	Noel Novices’ Chase	Chase	Ascot	2m 5f	4yo +
December	Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase	Chase	Kempton	2m	4yo +
December	Desert Orchid Handicap Chase	Chase	Kempton	2m	4yo +
December	Finale Juvenile Hurdle	Hurdle	Chepstow	2m ½f	3yo
January	Relkeel Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m 4½f	4yo +
January	Hampton Novices’ Chase	Chase	Warwick	3m	5yo +
January	Towton Novices’ Chase	Chase	Wetherby	2m 3½f	5yo +
January	Silviniaco Conti Chase	Chase	Kempton	2m 4½f	5yo +
January	Warfield Mares’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Ascot	2m 7½f	4yo + m
January	Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Haydock	2m ½f	4yo +
January	Finesse Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m 1f	4yo
January	Cotswold Chase	Chase	Cheltenham	3m 1½f	5yo +
January	Classic Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m 4½f	4yo +
January	Cleeve Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	3m	5yo +
January	International Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m 1f	4yo +
January	Lightning Novices’ Chase	Chase	Lingfield	2m	5yo +
Jan / Feb	River Don Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Doncaster	3m ½f	4yo +
Jan / Feb	Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Doncaster	2m ½f	4yo + m
February	Kingmaker Novices’ Chase	Chase	Warwick	2m	5yo +
February	Denman Chase	Chase	Newbury	3m	5yo +
February	Game Spirit Chase	Chase	Newbury	2m 1f	5yo +
February	Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Sandown	2m 4f	4yo + m
February	Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase	Chase	Ascot	3m	5yo +
February	Rendlesham Hurdle	Hurdle	Haydock	3m 1f	4yo +
February	Prestige Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Haydock	3m 1f	4yo +
February	Kingwell Hurdle	Hurdle	Wincanton	2m	4yo +
February	Adonis Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Kempton	2m	4yo
February	Pendil Novices’ Chase	Chase	Kempton	2m 4½f	5yo +
February	Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Kempton	2m	4yo+
February	National Spirit Hurdle	Hurdle	Fontwell	2m 3f	4yo +
Feb / Mar	Premier Kelso Hurdle	Hurdle	Kelso	2m 2f	4yo +
March	National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup	Chase	Cheltenham	3m 6f	5yo +
March	Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle	Hurdle	Cheltenham	2m 1f	4yo + m
March	Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase	Chase	Cheltenham	2m 4f	4yo + m
March	Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Finale	Hurdle	Newbury	2m 4½f	4yo + m
April	Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race	Flat	Aintree	2m 1f	4–5yo m
April	Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race	Flat	Aintree	2m 1f	4–5yo
April	Silver Trophy Handicap Chase	Chase	Cheltenham	2m 5f	5yo +
April	Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase Final	Chase	Cheltenham	2m 4½f	5yo + m
April	Scottish Champion Hurdle	Hurdle	Ayr	2m	4yo +
April	Oaksey Chase	Chase	Sandown	2m 7f	5yo +
April	Bet365 Select Hurdle	Hurdle	Sandown	2m 5½f	4yo +

Relkeel Hurdle

For horses five years of age or older, the Irish Grand National is a National Hunt steeplechase held in Ireland. The race is roughly three miles and five furlongs that it is run at Fairyhouse. Every year on Easter Monday, the handicap race is planned to occur.

Dipper Novices Chase

Horses five years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain, known as the Dipper Novices’ Chase. It covers a course of around 2 miles and 4½ furlongs on the New Course at Cheltenham. Every year on New Year’s Day, rookie chasers are eligible to compete in this race.

Silviniaco Conti Chase

Horses five years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, the Silviniaco Conti Chase. It is run at Kempton Park over a course of approximately 2 miles and 4½ furlongs. Every year in January, the race is scheduled to occur.

Warfield Mares Hurdle

Fillies and mares four years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 Warfield Mares’ Hurdle, a National Hunt hurdle competition held in Great Britain. It is run at Ascot over about two miles and seven and a half furlongs. Every year in January, the race is scheduled to occur.

Future Champion Novices Chase

Horses five years of age or older might enter the Future Champion Novices’ Chase, a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase held in Great Britain.

It covered a course of roughly 2 miles, 4 furlongs, and 110 yards at Ayr, Scotland.

Peter Marsh Chase

Horses five years of age or older are eligible to participate in the Grade 2 National Hunt pursuit in Great Britain, known as the Peter Marsh Chase. The race is held at Haydock Park and covers roughly 3 miles and 1½ furlongs. Every year in January, there is a restricted handicap race that is planned.

Champion Hurdle Trial

Every January, horses four years of age and up can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle competition in Great Britain called the Champion Hurdle Trial. Around 1 mile 7 and a half furlongs are covered in the race at Haydock Park.

Cleeve Hurdle

Horses five years of age or older can be in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Cleeve Hurdle. There are twelve hurdles to be jumped throughout the roughly 3-mile race, which is held on Cheltenham’s New Course. Every year in January, the race is scheduled to occur.

Silver Trophy Chase

The Silver Trophy Handicap Chase, for horses five years of age or older, is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase held in Great Britain. It covers a course of around 2 miles and 4½ furlongs on the New Course at Cheltenham, with seventeen obstacles to clear in the process.

This race has a minimal handicap. Every year, it is scheduled to happen in the middle of April.

Oaksey Chase

Horses five years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt pursuit in Great Britain, the Oaksey pursuit.

The race is held annually in April at Sandown Park and covers a course of roughly 2 miles and 6½ furlongs.

Lightning Novices Chase

Horses five years of age or older can enter the Lightning Novices’ Chase, a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain. There are twelve fences to jump during the roughly two miles and half furlong course that it takes place at Doncaster. Every year, in late January or early February, a race for inexperienced chasers is planned.

Winter Novices Hurdle

The Winter Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race which is open to horses aged 4 years or older. It is run at Sandown with a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in early December.

Summit Juvenile Hurdle

The Summit Juvenile Hurdle is a Listed hurdle race which is open to horses aged 3 years. It is run at Doncaster with a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in December.

Towton Novices Chase

Horses five years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, the Towton Novices’ Chase. It is ran around three miles at Wetherby. Every year, in late January or early February, a race for inexperienced chasers is planned.

Denman Chase 

The Denman Chase is a Grade 2 steeplechase which is open to horses aged 5 or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and 7½ furlongs. The race is scheduled to take place each year in February.

Game Spirit Chase

The Game Spirit Chase is a Grade 2 steeplechase which is open to horses aged five years or above. It is run at Newbury over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong. The race is scheduled to take place each year in February.

Kingmaker Novices Chase

Horses five years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, the Towton Novices’ Chase. It is ran around three miles at Wetherby.

Every year, in late January or early February, a race for inexperienced chasers is planned.

Jane Seymour Mares Novices Hurdle

Mares four years of age and up may enter the Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. It is held at Sandown Park and lasts for roughly two miles and four furlongs. There are nine hurdles to clear in the race. Every year, in February, the race is scheduled to occur.

Reynoldstown Novices Chase

The Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase, open to horses aged five years or older, is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 3 miles. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in February.

Prestige Novices Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Prestige Novices’ Hurdle. There are twelve hurdles to clear over the roughly two miles and seven furlongs that it is run at Haydock Park. Every year in February, a race intended for inexperienced hurdlers is scheduled.

Rendlesham Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race held in Great Britain, the Rendlesham Hurdle. There are twelve hurdles to clear over the roughly three miles and a quarter that it is run in Haydock Park. Every year, in February, the race is scheduled to occur.

Kingwell Hurdle

The Kingwell Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race which is open to horses aged 4 years or above. It is run at Wincanton with a distance of about 2 miles. The race is scheduled to take place each year in February.

Adonis Juvenile Hurdle

The Adonis Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race, open to horses aged four years. It is run at Kempton Park with a distance of about 2 miles. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late February.

Pendil Novices’ Chase

The Pendil Novices’ Chase is a Grade 2 steeplechase open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4+1⁄2 furlongs. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late February.

Dovecote Novices Hurdle 

The Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race, open to horses aged 4 years or above. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 2 miles. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late February.

National Spirit Hurdle

The National Spirit Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Fontwell Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 3 furlongs. The race is scheduled to take place each year in late February or early March.

National Hunt Novices Chase

The National Hunt Challenge Cup is a Grade 2 steeplechase for amateur riders, open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles 6 furlongs. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.

Mares Novices’ Hurdle

Open to fillies and mares four years of age or older, the Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle event that is sponsored under the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle name. It is held over a distance of around two miles and one furlong on Cheltenham’s New Course. It is an annual event that takes place in March during the Cheltenham Festival and is intended for beginner hurdlers.

Mares Chase

The Liberthine Mares’ Chase, currently run as the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase, is a Grade 2 chase, is open to mares aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs. It is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.

Midlands Grand National 

A Premier Handicap National Hunt race is the Midlands Grand National. It is a handicap steeplechase that takes place in March at Uttoxeter Racecourse. It is roughly 4 miles and 2 furlongs long. After listed status for handicap races was eliminated in 2023, the race was reclassified as a Premier Handicap beginning with the 2022 running.

Hampton Novices Chase

For horses five years of age or older, the Hampton Novices’ Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase. There are eighteen obstacles to leap during the three-mile course, which is run at Warwick. Held annually in January, the race is intended for inexperienced chasers.

Leamington Novices Hurdle 

Horses five years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Leamington Novices’ Hurdle. There are eleven hurdles to clear over the roughly two miles and five furlongs that it is run at Warwick. Held annually in January, the race is intended for beginner hurdlers only.

Altcar Novices Chase

Horses five years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, known as the Altcar Novices’ Chase. It is held at Haydock Park and spans around 2 miles and 4 furlongs. There are 17 obstacles to leap in this course. Every year in January, a race intended for inexperienced chasers is scheduled.

Scottish Champion Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Britain, the Scottish Champion Hurdle. There are nine hurdles to clear during the roughly two-mile race, which takes place in Ayr, South Ayrshire. It is a limited handicap race that is scheduled to happen in April every year.

Finesse Juvenile Hurdle 

Horses under the age of four are eligible to compete in the Finesse Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle, a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle competition held in Great Britain. There are eight hurdles to clear throughout the roughly two miles and one furlong race, which is held on Cheltenham’s New Course. Held annually in January, the race is intended for beginner hurdlers only.

Cotswold Chase

The Cotswold Chase is a Grade 2 steeplechase which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 1½ furlongs. The race is scheduled to take place each year in January.

The Nickel Coin Mares Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race 

The Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race is a Grade 2 flat race which is open to fillies and mares aged four to six years. It is run at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Grand National meeting in April.

Classic Novices Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Classic Novices’ Hurdle. It is run over a course of approximately 2 miles and 4½ furlongs on the New Course at Cheltenham. There are ten hurdles to be jumped during the run. Held annually in January, the race is intended for beginner hurdlers only.

River Don Novices Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the River Don Novices’ Hurdle. There are eleven hurdles to be jumped during the roughly three miles and one hundred and fifty yards that it is run at Doncaster Racecourse. Held annually in late January or early February, the race is intended for novice hurdlers.

Yorkshire Rose Mares Hurdle

Mares four years of age or older can in the Grade 2 National Hunt horse competition in Great Britain, the Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle. Eight hurdles must be cleared throughout the about two miles and half furlong race, which is held in Doncaster. Every year, the race is planned for late January or early February.

Bet365 Select Hurdle

The Bet365 Select Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race which is open to horses aged four years or older.

It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 5½f furlongs, and it is scheduled to take place each year in April.

Premier Kelso Hurdle

The Premier Kelso Hurdle is a Grade 2 hurdle race which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kelso over a distance of about 2 miles and 2 furlongs. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late February or early March.

Mares Novices Hurdle Final

For mares and fillies four years of age and up, the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Series Final is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle competition held in Great Britain. It covers a course of roughly 2 miles and 4½ furlongs at Newbury.

The race is set for March each year.

The Haldon Gold Cup

Horses four years of age and up can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, known as the Haldon Gold Cup. It is run at Exeter over a course of approximately two miles and one and a half furlongs. Every year, the race is planned for late October or early November.

Elite Hurdle

The Elite Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race which is open to horses aged 4 years or older. It is run at Wincanton over a distance of about 1 mile and 7½ furlongs. The race is scheduled to take place each year in early November.

Rising Stars Novices Chase 

Horses four years of age and up can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, the Rising Stars Novices’ Chase. It covers a course of around two miles and four furlongs in Wincanton. Every year, in early November, the event is scheduled to occur.

Hyde Novices Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Hyde Novices’ Hurdle. Ten hurdles must be cleared throughout the roughly two miles and five furlong race, which is held on Cheltenham’s Old Course. The race is held to take place in November every year.

Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle

Three-year-old horses are eligible to compete in the Prestbury Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle, a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle competition held in Great Britain. It is held over a distance of roughly two miles and half a furlong on Cheltenham’s Old Course.

The race is scheduled to take place in November every year.

The Monet’s Garden Old Roan Chase

The Old Roan Chase is a Grade 2 steeplechase open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Mildmay Course at Aintree over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs. It is a limited handicap race, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October.

Ascot Hurdle

The Ascot 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 Ascot over a distance of about 2 miles and 3½ furlongs. The race is scheduled to take place each year in November.

Charlie Hall Steeple Chase

Horses 5 years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in England, known as the Charlie Hall Chase. It is ran around three miles at Wetherby. Every year, the race is planned for late October or early November.

The West Yorkshire Hurdle

Horses 4 years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race held in Great Britain, the West Yorkshire Hurdle. It covers a distance of almost three miles and is held in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Every year, the race is planned for late October or early November.

Sharp Novices Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Sharp Novices’ Hurdle. It is held over a distance of roughly two miles and half a furlong on Cheltenham’s Old Course. Every year in October, the race is scheduled to occur.

Long Distance Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Sharp Novices’ Hurdle. It is held over a distance of roughly two miles and half a furlong on Cheltenham’s Old Course. Every year in October, the race is scheduled to occur.

Many Clouds Chase

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain, the Sharp Novices’ Hurdle. It is held over a distance of roughly two miles and half a furlong on Cheltenham’s Old Course. Every year in October, the race is scheduled to occur.

Peterborough Chase

Horses four years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Great Britain, the Peterborough Chase. There are sixteen fences to jump throughout the roughly two miles and four furlongs that it is run at Huntingdon.

Bristol Novices Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older can enter the Grade 2 Bristol Novices’ Hurdle in Great Britain. There are twelve hurdles to be jumped throughout the roughly 3-mile race, which is held on Cheltenham’s New Course. Every year in December, the race is scheduled to occur.

International Hurdle

Horses four years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race held in Great Britain, called the International Hurdle. It is held over a distance of around two miles and one furlong on Cheltenham’s New Course. Every year in January, the race is scheduled to occur.

December Novices Chase 

Horses four years of age and up are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain, known as the December Novices’ Chase. It is conducted at Doncaster on a roughly three-mile course. Every year in December, the race is scheduled to occur.

The Kennel Gate Hurdle

A Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle event held in Britain is the Kennel Gate Novices Hurdle. There are eight hurdles to clear throughout the roughly two-mile race that is held at Ascot. Every year, in early December, the race is scheduled to occur.

Noel Novices Chase

In Britain, a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase is called the Noel Novices’ Chase. It is run over a course of around two miles and five furlongs at Ascot. Every year in December, the race is scheduled to occur.

Wayward Lad Novices Chase

The Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase is a Grade 2 steeplechase open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park with a distance of about 2 miles. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late December during the course’s Christmas Festival.

Irish Grade 2 Races

Here are some grade 2 horse races in Ireland.

Month	Race Name	Type	Racecourse	Distance	Age
Sep / Oct	Gowran Park Champion Chase	Chase	Gowran Park	2m 4f	5yo +
November	WKD Hurdle	Hurdle	Down Royal	2m	4yo +
November	Skymas Chase	Chase	Down Royal	2m 4f	5yo +
November	Lismullen Hurdle	Hurdle	Navan	2m 4f	4yo +
November	Fortria Chase	Chase	Navan	2m	5yo +
November	Clonmel Oil Chase	Chase	Clonmel	2m 4f	5yo +
November	Craddockstown Novice Chase	Chase	Punchestown	2m	4yo +
November	Florida Pearl Novice Chase	Chase	Punchestown	2m 6½f	5yo +
December	Navan Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Navan	2m 4f	4yo +
December	Lombardstown Mares Novice Chase	Chase	Cork	2m 1f	4yo +
December	Hilly Way Chase	Chase	Cork	2m	5yo +
December	Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Limerick	3m	4yo +
December	Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle	Hurdle	Leopardstown	2m	3yo
December	Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase	Chase	Limerick	2m 6f	5yo +
December	Sporting Limerick 4yo Hurdle	Hurdle	Limerick	2m	4yo
January	Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Punchestown	2m	5yo +
January	Coolmore Mares Novice Chase	Chase	Thurles	2m 4f	5yo +
January	Galmoy Hurdle	Hurdle	Gowran Park	3m	5yo +
January	Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase	Chase	Thurles	2m 4½f	6yo +
February	Goffs Future Stars I.N.H. Flat Race	Flat	Leopardstown	2m	4–7yo
February	Coolmore Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race	Flat	Leopardstown	2m	4–7yo
February	Boyne Hurdle	Hurdle	Navan	2m 5f	5yo +
February	Ten Up Novice Chase	Chase	Navan	3m	5yo +
February	Red Mills Chase	Chase	Gowran Park	2m 4f	5yo +
February	Johnstown Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Naas	2m	4yo +
March	Webster Cup Chase	Chase	Navan	2m	5yo +
March / April	Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle	Hurdle	Fairyhouse	2m 4f	5yo +
March / April	Festival Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Fairyhouse	2m 4f	4yo +
March / April	Dunboyne Castle Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Fairyhouse	2m	4yo +
March / April	Devenish Chase	Chase	Fairyhouse	2m 4f	5yo +
April	Donohue Marquees Juvenile Hurdle	Hurdle	Fairyhouse	2m	4yo
April/May	Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase	Chase	Punchestown	2m 5f	5yo +

Donohue Marquees Juvenile Hurdle

Only horses older than four years old are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt novice hurdle race in Ireland, the Donohue Marquees Juvenile Hurdle. It is set to take place annually during the course’s Easter Festival, and it is run at Fairyhouse over two miles.

Devenish Chase

Horses five years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland, known as the Devenish Chase. It is run on a course of approximately two miles and four furlongs at Fairyhouse. Every year on Easter Monday, the race is scheduled to take place.

Rathbarry And Glenview Studs Hurdle

Horses five years of age or older are eligible to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race held in Ireland, the Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle. Every year at the Easter meeting, it is scheduled to be run at Fairyhouse over a course of two miles and four furlongs.

What is the Difference Between a Grade 2 and Grade 1 horse race?

The main difference between a grade 2 and grade 1 is a grade two events is races directly below a Grade 1 race.

The grade one contests are the crème de la crème and grade two races are the second best graded contests for UK and Irish horse racing.

What is the Difference Between a Grade 2 and Grade 3 horse race?

The main difference between a grade 2 and grade 3 is the grade two contests are one grade up in comparison to a grade 3.

The National Hunt hierarchy is that grade 2’s are like the second division of graded contests and grade 3’s are the third division for horse racing in UK and Ireland. 

Summary

There are plenty to choose from when it comes to British Grade 2 horse races, and each of the 71 on offer provide amazing spectacles.

Majority of Grade 2 jump racing contests are weight for sex and age affairs.

The grade 2 handicaps are restricted handicap races with restrictions to the quality of performer eligible to enter. Many grade two handicap events are limited to runners rated between OR 140 and 155 official rating horses.

Grade 2 jump races are a part of the major National Hunt festivals like Aintree and Cheltenham.