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Sunday, 22nd Dec 2024

14:10 Cheltenham
King Of Kingsfield Silk 6
  • Age:6
  • Weight:10-12
  • Form:3-22213
  • OR:140
The traditional cavalry charge that is the BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle is run over 2M 1F and has attracted a near maximum field of twenty three. One piece of form that is pivotal to the outcome of this race is the Grade 1 Leopardstown novice hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival. That race was won by Ballyburn who beat Slade Steel by 7L which is obviously top grade form now with the pair winning well this week in the Supreme and Gallagher Novice Hurdles. 7L further back in third was Gordon Elliott’s Gigginstown owned King Of Kingsfield with Willie Mullins’s Absurde just 3 1/4L behind in fourth. The latter is now 4lb better off and has claims of turning the tables but seems a better horse on better ground. Plenty of others can be given chances including the Dan Skelton pair Faivoir, who won this last year and arrives following an unlucky silver medal at Sandown last weekend and Betfair Hurdle runner up L’Eau Du Sud. Last year’s runner up Pied Piper heads the weights today but is only 2lb higher than that run when, but for hitting the last (not Davy Russell’s finest ride) would have won. He’s part of the staking plan but the main bet has to be King Of Kingsfield who’s form has been so well advertised this week.

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County Handicap Hurdle Race Overview

The McCoy Contactors County Hurdle is a handicap run over 2 miles and 179 yards on the new course on the fourth and final day of the Festival, normally as the second race on the card. During the race there are eight hurdles to be jumped with the winner’s prize winner likely to be in the region of £56,000.

County Handicap Hurdle Race Betting Trends and Statistics

The leading trainer since World War II is Willie Mullins with six victories between 2010 and 2022. A mention must also be made of Dan Skelton who has won four of the last eight runnings.

The leading jockey is Ruby Walsh with four winners between 2004 and 2011.

No horse has won the race more than once in that time span.

Ireland have won 12 renewals this century including three of the last four runnings.

Ireland have won 9 of the 19 renewals with Britain claiming 9 and France 1.

County Handicap Hurdle History

The County Hurdle was first run in 1920. The legendary Irish trainer Vincent O’Brien who retired in 1994 had his name added to the title in honour of his career between 1995 and 2016.

The race was for many years the traditional last race of the Festival but following a new running order in 2009 was moved to its current spot as second race on the final day.

County Handicap Hurdle FAQ

Who won the County Handicap Hurdle Race in 2023?
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Faivoir, trained by Dan Skelton and ridden by Bridget Andrews won the 2023 renewal at odds of 33/1.

What is the prize money for the County Handicap Hurdle Race?
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The prize money for the 2023 winner was £56,000.

When is the County Handicap Hurdle Race?
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It is run as the second race on the final day on Friday. The 2024 renewal will be run on Friday, March 15th.

How many hurdles are in the County Handicap Hurdle Race?
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There are eight hurdles to be jumped in total.

How many horses race in the County Handicap Hurdle Race?
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There is always a big field in the twenties with the last three renewals hosting 24, 26 and 23 runners.

Which horses are eligible for the County Handicap Hurdle Race?
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The race is open to horses aged five years and older.

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