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 2023 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | CONSTITUTION HILL | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Mr Michael Buckley 4/11 fav |
| 2 | STATE MAN | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs J Donnelly 7/2 |
| 3 | ZANAHIYR | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Bective Stud 66/1 |
| 4 | VAUBAN | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs Susannah Ricci 16/1 |
| 5 | NOT SO SLEEPY | Jonathan Burke | Hughie Morrison | Lady Blyth 150/1 |
| 6 | I LIKE TO MOVE IT | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies | Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd 25/1 |
| 7 | JASON THE MILITANT | Joe Williamson | Philip Kirby | Mr G Nicholson 250/1 |
| Over round 108% | ||||
| This race was run on Tuesday 15th March 2023 when Constitution Hill beat State Man and Zanahiyr by 9 lengths and 4 lengths | ||||
