|} The Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle horse race in Ireland. It is run at Thurles Racecourse in February or March, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres) and during the race there are twelve hurdles to be jumped. The race was first run in 2004. It was previously contested at Grade 2 level before being downgraded to Grade 3 in 2017. Records Most successful jockey (4 wins): Ruby Walsh – Kim Fontaine (2004), Cooldine (2008), Acapella Bourgeois (2016), Tin Soldier (2017) Most successful trainer (4 wins): Willie Mullins – Kim Fontaine (2004), Cooldine (2008), Tin Soldier (2017), Five O'Clock (2020) Gordon Elliott - Blow By Blow (2018), Grand Paradis (2021), The Goffer (2022), Sa Fureur (2023) Winners See also Horse racing in Ireland List of Irish National Hunt races References Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , National Hunt races in Ireland National Hunt hurdle races Thurles Racecourse 2004 establishments in Ireland Recurring sporting events established in 2004