How much is the Champion Hurdle worth?
The winner of the 2022 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy will take home £253,215.
Who won Champion Hurdle 2021?
Honeysuckle
CHAMPION HURDLE PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Horse | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Honeysuckle | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2020 | Epitante | Nicky Henderson |
| 2019 | Espoir D’Allen | Gavin Cromwell |
| 2018 | Buveur D’Air | Nicky Henderson |
What distance is the Triumph Hurdle?
about 2 miles and 1 furlong
The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 179 yards, or 3,382 metres), and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped.
Is Honeysuckle running in the Champion Hurdle?
Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore retain Champion Hurdle crown.
Which horse has won the most Champion Hurdles?
Records. Most successful horse (3 wins): Hatton’s Grace – 1949, 1950, 1951. Sir Ken – 1952, 1953, 1954.
Is Cheltenham flat or hurdles?
Unlike Royal Ascot and many other top flat racing events in Great Britain and Ireland, the Cheltenham Festival does not have a history of attracting many international contenders, though French-trained horses have done well. Baracouda was perhaps the best known, after landing the Stayers’ Hurdle twice.
Who owns Sharjah horse?
He’s been a spectacular horse, fantastic for Patrick and Rich and Susannah [Ricci, Sharjah’s owners].” Sharjah has made four trips to the Cheltenham Festival in his career without success, although he has finished second in the last two renewals of the Champion Hurdle and was brought down at the third flight in 2019.
What day is Triumph Hurdle?
Friday in March
The Triumph Hurdle is the opening race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, Gold Cup Day, which is traditionally held on a Friday in March.
Who is Rachael Blackmore riding?
Minella Times
And it has been confirmed that Blackmore will ride Minella Times once again at Aintree. Minella Times, who will carry top weight, is currently being priced at 9/1 for glory again. “Rachael will ride Minella Times.