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 2024 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | STATE MAN | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs J Donnelly 2/5 fav |
| 2 | IRISH POINT | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Robcour 9/2 |
| 3 | LUCCIA | James Bowen | Nicky Henderson | Pump & Plant Services 33/1 |
| 4 | ZARAK THE BRAVE | Daryl Jacob | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Simon Munir & Isaaac Souede 22/1 |
| 5 | COLNEL MUSTARD | J J Slevin | L Fowler (Ire) | Frost, Davies, Fowler 50/1 |
| 6 | NEMEAN LION | R Patrick | Kerry Lee | Mr Will Roseff 12/1 |
| 7 | NOT SO SLEEPY | Sean Bowen | Hughie Morrison | Lady Blyth 33/1 |
| 8 | IBERICO LORD | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Mr John P McManus 11/1 |
| Over round 118% | ||||
| This race was run on Tuesday 12th March 2024 when State Man beat Irish Point and Luccia by 1 1/4 lengths and 2 1/4 lengths | ||||
