It was upgraded to Grade 1 status in 1991 and in 1994 the distance was increased again to 2 miles 5 1/2 furlongs (4,325 metres) and the name changed to Cleeve Hurdle.
It was upgraded to Grade 1 status in 1991. The distance was increased again to 2 miles 5 1/2 furlongs (4,325 metres). This was in 1994. The distance was increased again to the name changed to Cleeve Hurdle. This was in 1994.