|}The Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Leopardstown Racecourse at the end of December during the Christmas Festival, over a distance of about 2 miles (3,219 metres) and during its running there are 8 hurdles to be jumped.
The race was originally run over 2 miles and 2 furlongs, before being reduced to its present distance in 1997. It was awarded Grade 1 status in 2008 and is seen as a key race prior to the Cheltenham Festival in March. The race is currently sponsored by the Paddy Power bookmaking company.
Most successful jockey (4 wins):
Most successful trainer (7 wins):
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| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Istabraq | 4 | Charlie Swan | Aidan O'Brien | |
| 1997 | His Song | 4 | Richard Hughes | Mouse Morris | |
| 1998 | Joe Mac | 4 | Charlie Swan | Christy Roche | |
| 1999 | Youlneverwalkalone | 5 | Conor O'Dwyer | Christy Roche | |
| 2000 | Ned Kelly | 4 | Norman Williamson | Edward O'Grady | |
| 2001 | Sacundai | 4 | Adrian Maguire | Edward O'Grady | |
| 2002 | Solerina | 4 | Ruby Walsh | James Bowe | |
| 2003 | Mariah Rollins | 5 | David Casey | Pat Fahy | |
| 2004 | Royal Paradise | 4 | Conor O'Dwyer | Thomas Foley | |
| 2005 | Mr Nosie | 4 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade | |
| 2006 | De Valira | 4 | Andrew Lynch | Michael O'Brien | |
| 2007 | Whatuthink | 5 | Conor O'Dwyer | Oliver McKiernan | |
| 2008 | Hurricane Fly | 4 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
| 2009 | Hollo Ladies | 4 | Davy Condon | Noel Meade | |
| 2010 | First Lieutenant | 5 | Davy Russell | Mouse Morris | |
| 2011 | Cash And Go | 4 | Andrew Lynch | Edward O'Grady | |
| 2012 | Jezki | 4 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington | |
| 2013 | The Tullow Tank | 5 | Danny Mullins | Philip Fenton | |
| 2014 | Sizing John | 4 | Johnny Burke | Henry de Bromhead | |
| 2015 | Long Dog | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | |
| 2016 | Saturnas | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
| 2017 | Whiskey Sour | 4 | David Mullins | Willie Mullins | |
| 2018 | Aramon | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | |
| 2019 | Abracadabras | 5 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | |
| 2020 | Appreciate It | 6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
| 2021 | Mighty Potter | 4 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | |
| 2022 | Facile Vega | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | |
| 2023 | Caldwell Potter | 5 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |