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 2025 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | GOLDEN ACE | Lorcan Williams | Jeremy Scott | Mr Ian Gosden 25/1 |
| 2 | BURDETT ROAD | Sam Twiston-Davies | James Owen | The Gredley Family 66/1 |
| 3 | WINTER FOG | Brian Hayes | Willie Mullins (Ire) | The Triple Lock Partnership 150/1 |
| 4 | BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 5/2 |
| 5 | KING OF KINGSFIELD | Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 200/1 |
| F | STATE MAN | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs J Donnelly 8/1 |
| F | CONSTITUTION HILL | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Mr Michael Buckley 1/2 fav |
| Over round 113% | ||||
| This race was run on Tuesday 11th March 2025 when Golden Ace beat Burdett Road and Winter Fog by 9 lengths and 1 1/2 lengths | ||||
