The Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle is a Grade 3
National Hunt
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novice
A novice is a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows. A ''novice'' can also refer to a person (or animal e.g. racehorse) who is entering a profession with no prior experience.
Religion Buddhism
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hurdle
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in Ireland which is open to
horses
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aged four years or older.
The race is run at
Cork
Cork or CORK may refer to:
Materials
* Cork (material), an impermeable buoyant plant product
** Cork (plug), a cylindrical or conical object used to seal a container
***Wine cork
Places Ireland
* Cork (city)
** Metropolitan Cork, also known as G ...
over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres) and during its running there are 13 hurdles to be jumped. It is scheduled to take place each year in December. It is currently sponsored by the
Kerry Group
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Given the company's origins in the co-operative movement, farmer-suppliers of the company retain a significant int ...
.
The race was first run in 1998 and was awarded Grade 3 status in 2003.
Records
Most successful
jockey (2 wins):
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Paul Carberry
Paul Carberry is a retired Irish National Hunt jockey.
Background
He was born on 9 February 1974.