Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Betting Guide: Strategies, Statistics & Picks

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Scheduled to take place in August of each year at the Saratoga racecourse is the Jonathan Sheppard Handicap Hurdle, a race which has previously been known under the title of New York Turf Writers Cup but in 2021 was renamed in honor of Jonathan Sheppard who retired that year. The English trainer had numerous successes in the US, being a four-time Breeders' Cup Grand National winner as well as winning both the Filly & Mares Turf and the Filly & Mares Sprint races at the Breeders' Cup too and he won this race an incredible twelve times!

This Grade I race is run over the national fences over a total distance of two miles and three furlongs in which runners aged four or older are allowed to enter and it is run on the inner turf track of the Mellon Course.

Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Picks

Our dedicated Saratoga Betting Picks will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG handicappers for the upcoming card that includes the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle but will also have predictions for each meeting at Saratoga throughout the season so be sure to head over there. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a wager on the 2024 Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle.

Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Content

• Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Past Winners
• Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trainer Statistics
• Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Jockey Statistics
• 2024 Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trends
• Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trend Analysis
• Other Graded races at Saratoga Racetrack

Quickest Run Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Renewals

When looking over the past 10 renewals, a time of 4:28.93 was set by Portrade in 2016, which is the quickest time over that period, the runner was trained by Elizabeth Voss and ridden by Gustav Dahl. The slowest winning time was set in 2021 when The Mean Queen won in a time of 4:40.14, booked to ride was Thomas Garner on this Keri Brion trained runner. Below are the top five quickest-run Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle over the last 10 renewals.

• 2016 - Portrade (4:28.93)
• 2017 - Diplomat (4:29.90)
• 2018 - Optimus Prime (4:31.83)
• 2023 - Awakened (4:32.51)
• 2022 - Snap Decision (4:32.88)

Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Past Winners

Here are the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the winning time, and the horse that won along with the cloth number, age, sex, the weight of the horse & which starting gate the horse came from. The trainer of the horse at the time of winning the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle as well as the jockey is also displayed along with the moneyline odds the horse was sent off.

Where have the winning runners come from?

Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle have been based:

• USA: 10 winners with an additional 17 placings from 79 runners
• IRE: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
• GB: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner

Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trainer Statistics

There are two leading trainers in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle over the last 10 renewals with both Jack Fisher & Elizabeth Voss who have both won the race 2 times. Jack Fisher winners have been with Snap Decision (2022) & Awakened (2023). Elizabeth Voss winners have been with Bob Le Beau (2015) & Portrade (2016).

Here are some of the most active Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle trainer statistics over the last 10 renewals.

Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Jockey Statistics

The leading jockey in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle over the last 10 renewals is Thomas Garner who has won the race 4 times. Those 4 winners came from Winston C (2019), Rashaan (2020), The Mean Queen (2021) & Awakened (2023).

Here are some of the most active Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle jockey statistics over the last 10 renewals.

2024 Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trends

Favorites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, PU, PU, 2, 3, 1, 5, 1, 1, 3

The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones as you would expect them to do well. The trend information is based on the available information on the racing post in terms of previous runs etc.

• 10 / 10 (62%) - Not on GD/FM (Debut)
• 10 / 10 (73%) - Had 3 - 18 placings (Career)
• 10 / 10 (74%) - Made 1 - 2 starts (Season)
• 10 / 10 (76%) - Made 1 - 4 starts (180 Days)
• 10 / 10 (76%) - No older than an 8yo
• 10 / 10 (77%) - Off a break of 21 - 103 days
• 10 / 10 (77%) - Made 4 - 44 starts (Career)
• 10 / 10 (79%) - No more than +3yrs (Vs Min Age)
• 10 / 10 (80%) - No bigger than 177/10
• 10 / 10 (82%) - Made 1 - 10 starts (1 Year)
• 10 / 10 (83%) - Furthest ran 2m1f - 3m½f
• 10 / 10 (83%) - Fewer than 2 starts (90 Days)
• 10 / 10 (85%) - Ran over 1m4f - 2m4f (LTO)
• 10 / 10 (85%) - Dam is not BRZ/GB/GER bred
• 10 / 10 (87%) - Highest Placed is not G3

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Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trend Analysis

How competitive is the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle market?

When looking at the over-rounds for the last 10 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022 when the race had an over-round of 120%. The race in 2014 was a race that was most in the bookie's favor with an over-round of 164%, whilst on average over the last 10 renewals of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle, the over-round has been 125%, which means the bookie expects to pay out $100 for every $125 which is bet.

Best Course for a Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Prep Run?

The course which has produced the most winners of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle is Saratoga, there has been a total number of 7 winners of this race who ran at Saratoga last time out.

Sex of Horse winners of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle

The race is open to both sexes with the Male runners having produced a total of 9 winners from a total of 79 runners whilst the Female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 3 runners.

Worst Performing Stallions in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle

Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle, that stallion is Medicean who has failed to produce a winner from 5 runners.

Biggest Priced Winners of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle & Performance of Favorites

Looking at the winning odds over the last 10 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Diplomat in 2017, winning for Kate Dalton at odds of 177/10 under the guidance of Bernard Dalton. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 10 renewals there has been a total of 4 winning favorites in the race. Remember to use the best racing handicappers along with the information on this page to find you a wager on the 2024 Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle. All figures and trends above, such as the horse's previous runs are based on the information that is available on the racing post.

Other Graded races at Saratoga racetrack

Here are some other notable races at the Saratoga racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.

Races in July

• A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes
• Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap
• Coaching Club American Oaks
• Diana Stakes

Races in August

• Alabama Stakes
• Ballerina Handicap
• Forego Stakes
• Fourstardave Handicap
• H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes
• Personal Ensign Stakes
• Saratoga Derby
• Sword Dancer Stakes
• Test Stakes
• Travers Stakes
• Whitney Stakes

Races in September

• Flower Bowl Stakes
• Hopeful Stakes
• Jockey Club Gold Cup
• Spinaway Stakes

Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle FAQs

Where is the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle run?

The Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle is run at the Saratoga racetrack each year, you can get Saratoga racing predictions all season long as well as for Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle.

When is the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle?

The Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle takes place around August of each year at Saratoga.

Who won the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle?

The 2023 renewal of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle was won by the Jack Fisher trained Awakened who was ridden by Thomas Garner in a time of 4:32.51, owned by Riverdee Stable Ten Strike Racing it was sent off at an SP of 31/5. You can view all the recent winners in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Past Winners section of the blog.

Who will win the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle?

On the day of the race, use the trends in this blog and then compare them to the OLBG racing handicappers' predictions for the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle, you can do this on the Saratoga Picks page which not only will have picks for this race but also picks for Saratoga all throughout the season. You may also be interested in the Horse Racing Picks page where you can get daily horse racing predictions from all of the US courses.

Who is the top trainer in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle?

We have joint leading trainers in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle over the last ten renewals, both with two wins are Jack Fisher & Elizabeth Voss. To see which other trainers have a good record in the race, head over to the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trainer Statistics section of the blog.

Who is the top jockey in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle?

With a total of four winners over the last ten renewals, it is Thomas Garner who holds the claim as the leading jockey in the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle. To see which other jockeys have a good record in the race, head over to the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Jockey Statistics section of the blog.

Do we have trends for the 2024 renewal of the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle?

The simple answer is Yes! We have a total of fifteen trends for the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle which can be found under the Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle Trends section.