Top Hurdler

Charismatic hurdler Harchibald (Fr) (Perugino) has died at the age of 25 according to published reports. Best known for his close second in the 2005 Champion Hurdle to Hardy Eustace (Ire) (Archway {Ire})), the five-time Grade 1 winner was enjoying his retirement in Ireland. All told, his record stands at 14 wins from 48 starts, with wins in the Fighting Fifths (2004/2007), a pair of Christmas Hurdles (2004/2008) and the John James McManus Memorial Hurdle in Ireland (2005) among his victories. Bred by Ecurie Bouchard Jean-Lo, the bay was trained...

The first edition of the inaugural Timeform Jumps Awards will be held on Monday, May 20, the racehorse ratings organisation announced on Tuesday. Celebrating the leading performers of the 2023/2024 National Hunt season, the awards will be announced digitally across Timeform's social media channels. The eight award categories are as follows: Race of the Season, Biggest Improver, Top Mare, Top Novice Hurdler, Top Novice Chaser, Top Hurdler, Top Chaser, Horse of the Season. The Top Mare, Top Chaser, Top Hurdler, Top Novice Chaser and Top Novice Hurdler categories will be...