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State Man clears the last ahead of Impaire Et Passe

State Man secures a second Matheson Hurdle

State Man confirmed his status as the biggest threat to the mighty Constitution Hill by proving too strong for stablemate Impaire Et Passe in the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 29 Dec 23

Sharjah lands a record-equalling fourth Matheson Hurdle

Sharjah (5-6F) continued his love affair with Leopardstown at Christmas as Willie Mullins' charge recorded a battling win in the Matheson Hurdle for a fourth consecutive year, equalling the records of Hurricane Fly and Istabraq.

Racing • 29 Dec 21

Sharjah will bid to land the Matheson Hurdle for a fourth time

Sharjah will bid for fourth Matheson Hurdle

Sharjah is all set to bid to equal Istabraq and Hurricane Fly's record of four wins in the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown on 29 December.

Racing • 22 Dec 21

Patrick Mullins celebrates after riding Sharjah to victory in the Matheson Hurdle

Sharjah completes brilliant Matheson Hurdle hat-trick

Sharjah and Patrick Mullins made it a fabulous hat-trick when displaying a fantastic turn of foot in the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Racing • 29 Dec 20

Abacadabras has been declared for the Matheson Hurdle

Abacadabras and Saint Roi to clash in Matheson Hurdle

Abacadabras and Saint Roi will renew rivalry at Leopardstown on Tuesday after the pair featured among eight horses declared for the Matheson Hurdle.

Racing • 27 Dec 20

Sharjah retains Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown

Sharjah ran out an impressive winner of the Matheson Hurdle for the second successive year at Leopardstown.

Racing • 29 Dec 19

Fakir D'Oudairies is challenging Laurina for favouritism in the Racing Post Novice Chase

O'Brien and Elliott poised for a busy Christmas

While some are still dreaming of a white Christmas, Joseph O'Brien is hoping for a wet one as he puts the finishing touches on his exciting novice chaser Fakir D'Oudairies, while rival trainer Gordon Elliott has assembled a formidable team for the festive period.

Racing • 23 Dec 19

Saldier is one of the many fancies for March's Champion Hurdle

Minor setback rules out Saldier until the new year

Leading Champion Hurdle fancy Saldier will miss an intended outing at Leopardstown over Christmas due to a minor setback.

Racing • 03 Dec 19

Matheson Hurdle