|} The Hilly Way Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland. It is run at Cork Racecourse in December, over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 160 yards, or 3,365 metres). The race was first run in 2001 as a Grade 3 race, before being awarded Grade 2 status in 2003. It is currently sponsored by the Kerry Group. Records Most successful horse (3 wins) Golden Silver (2009, 2010, 2011) Leading jockey (7 wins): Paul Townend – Golden Silver (2009, 2010), Twinlight (2013), Douvan (2016), Castlegrace Paddy (2018), Chacun Pour Soi (2020), Energumene (2022) Leading trainer (14 wins): Willie Mullins - Our Ben (2007), Scotsirish (2008), Golden Silver (2009, 2010, 2011), Twinlight (2013), Felix Yonger (2014, 2015), Douvan (2016), Un De Sceaux (2017), Cilaos Emery (2019), Chacun Pour Soi (2020), Energumene (2021,2022) Winners See also Horse racing in Ireland List of Irish National Hunt races References Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , National Hunt races in Ireland National Hunt chases Cork Racecourse Recurring sporting events established in 2001 2001 establishments in Ireland