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Tuesday, 5th Nov 2024

15:30 Cheltenham
State Man Silk 6
  • Age:7
  • Weight:11-10
  • Form:121-111
  • OR:169
Despite the defection of reigning champion Constitution Hill we still have a field of eight for the Unibet Champion Hurdle run over 2M 87 yards. Willie Mullins has the very warm favourite in State Man who has won ten of his 12 completed starts under rules and was runner up last year. He is officially 10lb and upwards better than these and it will be a big shock were he not to win. I ca see him being very well backed and going off more a 1/4 shot at post time. He’s hard to oppose with second favourite Irish Point dropping a mile in trip having impressed at Leopardstown over 3M at Christmas. Nicky Henderson supplemented Iberico Lord last week and although on figures he has plenty to find he is an improver who loves soft good, has good form at the track and the form of his Betfair Hurdle victory at Newbury last time out was franked at the weekend in the Imperial Cup. He can make the frame but this is all about State Man who should win.

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State Man 6
State Man[FR] Form: 121-111
WIN PROB: 73.37%
Irish Point 3
Irish Point[FR] Form: 2411-11
WIN PROB: 18.18%
Iberico Lord 2
Iberico Lord[FR] Form: F12-171
WIN PROB: 7.69%
Not So Sleepy 5
Not So Sleepy[GB] Form: 55/355-1
WIN PROB: 7.69%
Zarak The Brave 7
Zarak The Brave[FR] Form: 22-31P1
WIN PROB: 7.69%
Nemean Lion 4
Nemean Lion[GER] Form: 31-1521
WIN PROB: 6.67%
Luccia 8
Luccia[GB] Form: 143-231
WIN PROB: 5.88%
Colonel Mustard 1
Colonel Mustard[FR] Form: 223-252
WIN PROB: 3.85%

Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

2M (Class 1) (4YO plus) (£262,078)
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8 runners
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3 Places
Going: Heavy (Soft in places)

A historic contest that may have lost some of its lustre with the defection of reigning champion Constitution Hill, it should allow STATE MAN, a superstar in his own right, to pick up the pieces. The seven-year-old was no match for Nicky Henderson's superstar in this race last year, but jockey Paul Townend has gone on record to say his mount was nowhere near his best on the day and preparations could not have gone any smoother this time around. An easy winner of all three starts at the top level, the son of Doctor Dino has swept all before him in Ireland and he looks an improved horse this year. A leading contender for the Stayers' Hurdles later in the week, connections have opted for this bigger prize with the highly-talented Irish Point, who could hardly have done it any easier in winning both starts this season. A strong traveller who should have no issue with softer ground, Gordon Elliott's charge looks the main danger to the favourite but still has plenty to find on the ratings, and is yet to score in a Grade 1 over this trip. With the form of his Betfair Hurdle win franked by the Imperial Cup winner on Saturday, the progressive Iberico Lord is an intriguing contender, having been supplemented by connections. He is highly likely to be fighting it out for a place with stablemate Luccia, Kingwell Hurdle winner Nemean Lion and Zarak The Brave.

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Champion Hurdle Overview

The Champion Hurdle is a Grade One hurdle for horses aged four or older. Run over two miles and 87 yards of the old course with eight hurdles to be jumped. It takes place on the opening day of the Festival on Tuesday, normally as the third race on the card.

First-place prize money is likely to be around the £253,000 mark. It features the best two-mile hurdlers from the UK and Ireland (and occasionally France) and is the most prestigious hurdling event in the National Hunt calendar. The winner and placed horses are likely to go on and renew rivalry at Aintree or Punchestown.

Champion Hurdle Betting Trends and Statistics

The leading trainer in the race is Nicky Henderson who has won the race nine times whilst the leading owner with the same amount of wins is J P McManus.

Three jockeys currently share the leading jockey accolade with four wins a piece and they are Tim Moloney, Barry Geraghty and Ruby Walsh.

The winner will be called the best two-mile hurdler around and is likely to return the following year to defend his or her title.

Champion Hurdle History

The first Champion Hurdle was run in 1927 with the winner awarded prize money of £365! Three horses have won the race a record three times. They are Hattons Grace (1949, 1950, 1951), Sir Ken (1952, 1953, 1954), Persian War (1968, 1969, 1970), See You Then (1985, 1986, 1987) and Istabraq (1998, 1999, 2000).

Some of the greatest hurdlers ever have won the race as well as the five named above including Hurricane Fly (2011 & 2013), Faugheen (2015), Honeysuckle (2021 & 2022) and last year’s winner Constitution Hill.

Champion Hurdle FAQ

Who won the Champion Hurdle in 2023?
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Favourite Constitution Hill won in 2023 for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Nico de Boinville at odds of 4/11 which is the shortest-priced winner of the race.

What is the prize money for the Champion Hurdle?
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The prize money for the 2023 renewal stood at £235,000.

When is the Champion Hurdle?
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The Champion Hurdle is run on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, normally as the third race on the card. The 2024 renewal will be run on Tuesday, March 12th.

How many hurdles are in the Champion Hurdle?
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As with most two-mile hurdle races, there will be eight hurdles to jump in total.

How many horses race in the Champion Hurdle?
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The biggest field in recent years was twenty-three in 2009 whilst last year’s renewal only had seven.

Which horses are eligible for the Champion Hurdle?
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The Champion Hurdle is open to horses aged four years or older.

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