Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle

The Kennel Gate Novices Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Britain. It is run at Ascot a distance of about 2 miles (1 mile 7 furlongs and 152 yards, or 3,156 metres), and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in early December. It is currently sponsored by Sky Bet and run as the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle.

Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle
(Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle)
Grade 2 race
LocationAscot Racecourse
Ascot, England
Race typeHurdle race
SponsorSky Bet
WebsiteAscot
Race information
Distance1m 7f 152y (3,156 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight11 st 0 lb
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for winners of Class 1 wfa hurdles
3 lb for winners of Class 2 wfa hurdle or Class 1 handicap hurdle
Purse£25,000 (2020)
1st: £14,238
Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle
2021
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Red, white diamond, white sleeves, red spots Royal blue, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap
Jonbon Colonel Mustard Knappers Hill
Previous years
2020
Grey, white epaulets Emerald green, black seams, hooped sleeves, striped cap Maroon, white hoop, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap
My Drogo Llandinabo Lad Soaring Glory
2019
Mauve and white check, white sleeves, mauve armlets Black, white seams, checked sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Master Debonair Ribble Valley Time Flies By
2018
Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap
Angels Breath Danny Kirwan Seddon
2017
Black, pink epaulets, hooped sleeves and cap Royal blue and light blue (quartered), light blue sleeves, royal blue armlets Light green and black check, white cap
Claimantakinforgan Dr Des Theclockisticking
2016
Red, emerald green cross of lorraine and sleeves Yellow, red star, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap, red star Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves
Capitaine Captain Forez Keep In Line
2015
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue, pink hoop
Yanworth Charbel Aqua Dude
2014
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Royal blue and white stripes, white sleeves Only two finished
L'ami Serge Killultagh Vic Only two finished
2013
Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue diamonds and cap Dark blue, emerald green hoop, quartered cap Royal blue, red star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap
Irving Volnay De Thaix Splash of Ginge
2012
Red and white check, white cap Red and yellow (quartered), red sleeves, yellow armlets, red cap White, black hoop, white sleeves, black spots, pink cap
Puffin Billy Up To Something Bathcounty
2011
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Purple and yellow stripes, black sleeves and cap Royal blue, dark green sleeves and cap
Molotof Peckhamecho Hazy Tom
2010–2001
2008
Orange, black star, black and orange striped sleeves Light blue, white chevrons, white sleeves, light blue armlets, light blue and white striped cap White, purple stars, light green sleeves, orange cap, purple star
Medermit Dee Ee Williams Wendel
2007
Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap Emerald green, royal blue sash Dark Blue, White disc, sleeves and cap
Deep Purple Willie Pep Golden Alchemist
2006
Royal Blue, Orange cross belts, Yellow sleeves Emerald Green and White check, Emerald Green sleeves, White armlets and star on cap Red, emerald green star, hooped sleeves, red cap, emerald green star
Tagula Blue Moon Over Miami Carlitos
2003
Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Pink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and cap
Perle De Puce Lingo Eric's Charm
2002
Yellow, royal blue braces, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars and stars on cap White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered cap White, blue cross-belts, armlets and cap
Kopeck Puntal Foreman
2001
Black, yellow cross belts, yellow cap Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Light blue and royal blue diabolo, light blue sleeves and cap
Never Image De Marque II Jaboune
2000–1994
2000
White and Black (halved horizontally), check cap, Yellow sleeves Dark blue, red star, red sleeves, dark blue seams, dark blue cap, red star Light blue, red stars on body and cap
Ben Ewar Jaseur Reiziger
1999
Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white quartered cap White, orange and white striped cap Yellow, White diamonds, White sleeves, Yellow cap, White diamonds
Monsignor Dusk Duel Val De Fleurie
1998
Orange, black epaulets, black and orange striped sleeves, black cap, orange star Red, Black sash, White sleeves, Red stars, Black and Red hooped cap Pink and grey diamonds, pink cap
Hidebound Renzo Salamah
1997
Red, white sash, black cap, white hoop Yellow, black hoops, yellow sleeves, black seams Green and white checked, red cap
Wahiba Sands Soloman Polydamas
1996
Dark Blue, Yellow cross belts, collar and cuffs, striped cap Pink and grey diamonds, pink cap Red, White sleeves, Blue and White striped cap
Make A Stand Eagles Rest I Bowcliffe Court
1995
Purple and yellow diamonds, purple sleeves, yellow cap Red, yellow chevrons, striped sleeves, yellow cap Emerald green, white sleeves, emerald green and white check cap
Call Equiname Speedwell Prince Strong Promise
1994
Green and white (quartered), green sleeves, checked cap Purple, yellow sash, halved sleeves, black cap, yellow spots Royal blue, sky blue cross-belts, sleeves and cap
Berude Not To Chief's Song Court Master
 

In April 2023 the British Horseracing Authority announced the removal of the Kennel Gate from the 2023/24 programme.[1]

Winners
Year
 Winner
 Age
 Jockey
 Trainer
1994 Berude Not To 5 Jamie Osborne Oliver Sherwood
1995 Call Equiname 5 Tony McCoy Paul Nicholls
1996 Make A Stand 5 Tony McCoy Martin Pipe
1997 Wahiba Sands Tony McCoy John Dunlop
1998 Hidebound Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson
1999 Monsignor Norman Williamson Mark Pitman
2000 Ben Ewar Thierry Doumen François Doumen
2001 Never Thierry Doumen François Doumen
2002 Kopeck Leighton Aspell Josh Gifford
2003 Perle De Puce Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson
2004 Marcel[lower-alpha 1] 4 Timmy Murphy Martin Pipe
2005Abandoned due to frost
2006 Tagula Blue Wayne Hutchinson Ian Williams
2007 Deep Purple Paul Moloney Evan Williams
2008 Medermit Robert Thornton Alan King
1991 no race 2009 [lower-alpha 2]
1991 no race 2010 [lower-alpha 3]
2011 Molotof 4 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson
2012 Puffin Billy 4 Barry Geraghty Oliver Sherwood
2013 Irving 5 Nick Scholfield Paul Nicholls
2014 L'ami Serge 4 Barry Geraghty Nicky Henderson
2015 Yanworth 5 Barry Geraghty Alan King
2016 Capitaine 4 Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls
2017 Claimantakinforgan 5 Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson
2018 Angels Breath 4 Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson
2019 Master Debonair 5 Robbie Power Colin Tizzard
2020 My Drogo 5 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton
2021 Jonbon 5 Aidan Coleman Nicky Henderson
2022 no race 2022 [lower-alpha 4]
  1. The 2004 race was run at Windsor while Ascot was closed for redevelopment
  2. The 2009 race was abandoned because of snow
  3. The 2010 race was abandoned because of frost
  4. The 2022 race was abandoned because of a frozen track

See also

References
  1. "Package of changes agreed to help strengthen performance of British Jump racing". British Horseracing Authority. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.

Sources
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