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 2021 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | HONEYSUCKLE | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead (Ire) | Mr Kenneth Alexander 11/10 fav |
| 2 | SHARJAH | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs Susannah Ricci 11/1 |
| 3 | EPATANTE | Aidan Coleman | Nicky Henderson | Mr John P McManus 4/1 |
| 4 | ASPIRE TOWER | Robbie Power | Henry De Bromhead (Ire) | Robcour 33/1 |
| 5 | NOT SO SLEEPY | Jonathan Burke | Hughie Morrison | Lady Blyth 125/1 |
| 6 | SILVER STREAK | Tom O'Brien | Evan Williams | Mr L Fell 22/1 |
| 7 | SALDIER | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs Susannah Ricci 80/1 |
| 8 | GOSHEN | Jamie Moore | Gary Moore | Mr Steven Packham 11/2 |
| 9 | JAMES DU BERLAIS | Daryl Jacob | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Simon Munir, Isaac Souede 14/1 |
| 10 | ABRACADABRAS | Jack Kennedy | Mrs Denise Foster (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 10/1 |
| Over round 117% | ||||
| This race was run on Tuesday 16th March 2021 when Honeysuckle beat Sharjah and Epatante by 6 1/2 lengths and 3 lengths | ||||
