Champion Hurdle
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The Champion Hurdle, much prized Grade 1 hurdling crown for 4-year-olds and over, was first staged in 1927 and is contested over 2 miles and half a furlong and 8 hurdles of the Old Course. The race is the final leg of the Triple Crown of Hurdling, along with the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. It was cancelled in 1931 when the ground was frosty, and again in 1943 and 1944 due to the Second World War. |
| Early history:-The inaugural running of the Champion Hurdle took place on Tuesday 9th March 1927 when won by Blaris 11/10 fav owned by Mrs H Hollins, trained by Bill Payne and ridden by George Duller, beating Beddam (7/2) and Harpist (9/4) by 8 lengths and one length. | |
| Over the entire history of the race 43% of favourites have been successful, placing the race 3rd of the 28 current races. Over the entire history of the race a level stake bet of £10 on every favourite would have resulted in a £100 profit, placing the race 2nd of the current 28 races. Over the entire history of the race the Irish have been successful 27% of occasions, placing the race 15th of the 28 current races. |
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| Champion Hurdle 2020 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | EPATANTE | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson | Mr John P McManus 2/1 fav |
| 2 | SHARJAH | Mr P Mullins | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs Susannah Ricci 16/1 |
| 3 | DARVER STAR | Jonathan Moore | Gavin Cromwell (Ire) | S S P Number Twenty-Two 17/2 |
| 4 | CILAOS EMERY | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | The Has Beens 7/1 |
| 5 | PETIT MOUCHOIR | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 25/1 |
| 6 | SILVER STREAK | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams | Mr L Fell 20/1 |
| 7 | SUPASUNDAE | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington (Ire) | Ann & Alan Potts 9/1 |
| 8 | BALLYANDY | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies | Options O Syndicate 20/1 |
| 9 | PENTLAND HILLS | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Owners Group 031 9/1 |
| 10 | DARASSO | Mark Walsh | Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 40/1 |
| 11 | FUSIL RAFFLES | Daryl Jacob | Nicky Henderson | Simon Munir, Isaac Souede 20/1 |
| 12 | GUMBALL | Aidan Coleman | Philip Hobbs | Mr Terry Warner 100/1 |
| 13 | CALL ME LORD | James Bowen | Nicky Henderson | Simon Munir, Isaac Souede 10/1 |
| 14 | LE PATRIOTE | Charlie Hammond | Dr Richard Newland | Canard Vert Racing Club 100/1 |
| 15 | COEUR SUBLIME | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Mr C Jones 12/1 |
| 16 | NOT SO SLEEPY | Jonathan Burke | Hughie Morrison | Lady Blyth 33/1 |
| 17 | CORNERSTONE LAD | Henry Brooke | Micky Hammond | Mrs B M Lofthouse 33/1 |
| Over round 128% | ||||
| This race was run on Tuesday 10th March 2020 when Epatante beat Sharjah and Darver Star by 3 lengths and 3 3/4 lengths | ||||
