David Nicholson Mares Hurdle Race Top Facts

David Nicholson Mares Hurdle Race Top Facts

1. This year sees the inaugural running of the Grade Two David Nicholson Mares Hurdle, named in memory of the legendary Cotswold-based jockey and trainer, who passed away in August, 2006.
   
2. “The Duke” enjoyed five successes at The Festival as a jockey between 1963 and 1973, but is best known for his 17 victories as a trainer, including successes in the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase (1994 & 1995 Viking Flagship), Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Anzum 1999) and totesport Gold Cup (1988 Charter Party).
   
3. Nicholson became the first trainer for more than 50 years to saddle three winners in a day at The Festival when Putty Road (Ballymore Properties Novices? Hurdle), Viking Flagship (Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase) and Kadi (Racing Post Plate) all triumphed on March 15, 1995.

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