Heroes Handicap Hurdle
Horses must be four years old or older to compete in the Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race known as the Heroes Handicap Hurdle in Great Britain.
There are twelve hurdles to clear during the race, which is raced at Sandown Park over a distance of around 2 miles and 7 and a half furlongs (2 miles 7 furlongs and 98 yards, or 4,716 metres).
The Heroes Handicap Hurdle is due to take place on Saturday 4th February 2023. This race is one of the important races in February.
Find out more about the Heroes Handicap Hurdle:
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Heroes Handicap Hurdle 2023 Odds
The Heroes Handicap Hurdle odds are listed below:
These odds have not yet been released.
Heroes Handicap Hurdle 2023 Tips
The Heroes Handicap Hurdle tips are below:
- 2 points to win for REMASTERED at odds of 11/2
- 1 point each way for FLIGHT DECK at odds of 13/2
Many Heroes Handicap Hurdle horses will race in more races throughout the years. Stay updated on the horses and place ante-post bets if you want to wager on them.
If you are looking for more racing tips for events taking place at Sandown Racecourse then check out our Sandown Park tips page.
Heroes Handicap Hurdle Previous Winners
Year | Winner | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1986 | Hooray Henry | 6 | 10-05 | Hywel Davies | J. B. Sayers |
1987 | Taberna Lord | 6 | 09-10 | Luke Harvey | Jim Wilson |
1988 | Hill-Street-Blues | 10 | 10-02 | Stan Moore | Jimmy Fox |
1989 | Special Vintage | 9 | 10–12 | Mark Dwyer | Jimmy FitzGerald |
1990 | no race 1990 [1] | ||||
1991 | Rouyan | 5 | 10-00 | W. Morris | Rod Simpson |
1992 | Black Sapphire | 5 | 10-00 | Brendan Powell | Mark Tompkins |
1993 | Trainglot | 6 | 10-02 | Mark Dwyer | Jimmy FitzGerald |
1994 | Dark Honey | 9 | 09-11 | Tony Dicken | Simon Dow |
1995 | Miracle Man | 7 | 10-00 | Peter Hobbs | Colin Weedon |
1996 | Trainglot | 9 | 11-01 | Richard Dunwoody | Jimmy FitzGerald |
1997 | Tullymurry Toff | 6 | 10–12 | Eddie Callaghan | Malcolm Jefferson |
1998 | Buckhouse Boy | 8 | 11-03 | Norman Williamson | David Nicholson |
1999 | Teaatral | 5 | 10-02 | Dean Gallagher | Charles Egerton |
2000 | Rubhahunish | 9 | 10-06 | Jamie Goldstein | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
2001 | The Extra Man | 7 | 10-00 | Robert Thornton | Mick Ryan |
2002 | Iris Royal | 6 | 09-11 | Marcus Foley | Nicky Henderson |
2003 | Chopneyev | 5 | 10-05 | Richard Johnson | Richard Phillips |
2004 | Baracouda | 9 | 11–12 | Thierry Doumen | François Doumen |
2005 | Supreme Serenade | 6 | 10-10 | Paul Flynn | Philip Hobbs |
2006 | Ungaro | 7 | 10-08 | Jim Crowley | Keith Reveley |
2007 | Taranis | 6 | 10-03 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
2008 | The Tother One | 7 | 10-09 | Sam Thomas | Paul Nicholls |
2009 | Chief Yeoman | 9 | 10-10 | Aidan Coleman | Venetia Williams |
2010 | Beshabar | 8 | 09-11 | Harry Skelton | Paul Nicholls |
2011 | Kilcrea Kim | 6 | 10–12 | Richard Johnson | Philip Hobbs |
2012 | no race 2012 [2] | ||||
2012 | no race 2014 [3] | ||||
2015 | Invicta Lake | 8 | 10-09 | Tom O'Brien | Suzy Smith |
2016 | Saddlers Encore | 7 | 10-05 | Richard Johnson | Philip Hobbs |
2017 | Lord of the Island | 9 | 10-10 | Willie Twiston-Davies | Fergal O'Brien |
2018 | Topofthegame | 6 | 11-07 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
2019 | Lord Napier | 6 | 10-08 | Sean Bowen | Peter Bowen |
2020 | Limited Reserve | 8 | 09-12 | Jack Tudor | Christian Williams |
2021 | no race 2021 | ||||
2022 | Green Book | 5 | 10-06 | Charlie Deutsch | Venetia Williams |
2023 | Green Book | 6 | 11-04 | Charlie Deutsch | Venetia Williams |
Heroes Handicap Hurdle Previous Result
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Facts about the Heroes Handicap Hurdle
- The Heroes Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older.
- The event is held annually at Sandown Park in late January or early February.
- The race was first run in 1986.
- The Heroes Handicap Hurdle is run over a distance of around 2 miles and 7 and a half furlongs, and there are 12 hurdles to be jumped.
Summary of the Heroes Handicap Hurdle
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Here are all of February’s horse racing related posts:
- Adonis Juvenile Novices' Hurdle
- Ascot Chase
- Betfair Hurdle
- Denman Chase
- Dovecote Novices' Hurdle
- Dublin Chase
- Dublin Racing Festival
- Dublin Racing Festival Day 1
- Dublin Racing Festival Day 2
- Game Spirit Chase
- Grand National Trial
- Heroes Handicap Hurdle
- Hever Sprint Stakes
- Horse Racing In February
- Irish Arkle Novice Chase
- Irish Champion Hurdle
- Irish Gold Cup
- Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle
- Kachy Stakes
- Kingmaker Novices' Chase
- Kingwell Hurdle
- Liffey Handicap Hurdle
- National Spirit Hurdle
- Pendil Novices' Chase
- Prestige Novices' Hurdle
- Rendlesham Hurdle
- Reynoldstown Novices' Chase
- Scilly Isles Novices' Chase
- Spring Juvenile Hurdle
- Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle
- Towton Novices' Chase
- Winter Derby
- Winter Derby Trial