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Next Running: 8th February 2009

Irish Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup

The Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup is one of the highlights of the racing calendar, and is a very popular event run at Leopardstown racecourse.

Won by many a top chaser including Carvills Hill, Florida Pearl and most recently Beef Or Salmon.

It is open to five year old horses and above and has a racing distance of three miles, always contested by a host of equine stars the race proves very popular with punters.

Six or seven year olds tend to do well, with the big outsiders rarely getting a look in.

Race Facts
Age Limit 5yo+
Distance 3m
Entrants Open
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Previous Winners of the Irish Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup

Year Winner Jockey Trainer
2008 The Listener D A Jacob R H Alner
2007 Beef Or Salmon A J McNamara M Hourigan
2006 Beef Or Salmon P Carberry M Hourigan
2005 Rule Supreme D J Casey W P Mullins
2004 Florida Pearl R Johnson W P Mullins
2003 Beef Or Salmon T J Murphy M Hourigan
2002 Alexander Banquet B J Geraghty W P Mullins
2001 Florida Pearl R Johnson W P Mullins
2000 Florida Pearl P Carberry W P Mullins
1999 Florida Pearl R Dunwoody W P Mullins

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