Champion Hurdle Betting

The Cheltenham Festival is the most anticipated national hunt meeting of the season. Featuring the best Grade One contest across four days of race, there are many runners who have their pinnacle career run here.

As the festival begins with the ionic Cheltenham roar on the opening day, all eyes will be on the horses who’ll partake in the feature race of the day, The Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy.

Everything you need to know about the Champion Hurdle

A race steeped in history, the Champion Hurdle was first run back in 1927, and since that inaugural race, it has become the stepping stone for champion hurdle winners to kickstart their careers within the national hunt circuit.

Classed as the most prestigious hurdling event for novices, this feature race takes in two miles of the old course at Cheltenham and eight hurdles. Which, given the races later in the week, is a low amount.

This race is one of the four featured races at the Festival alongside the likes of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Stayers Hurdle and the Champion Chase.

Champion Hurdle Odds

As the Cheltenham Festival approaches, we'll have all of the betting odds available for the biggest races across the week, including the Champion Hurdle. This means when you come to place your bets, whether you're looking to bet on the win or each betting market, then we will have all of the options available.

None of the Champion Hurdle odds are set in stone. As we progress towards the event, the odds will likely be updated to reflect any updates that have been announced in relation to the runners.

Our online sportsbook lets you browse all the latest Champion Hurdle betting odds.

Different Champion Hurdle betting odds

When looking for Champion Hurdle odds, it's important to pick the odds format that best suits your betting experience. The options that you have include decimal odds and fractional odds, which you can read all about in our betting odds explained blog.

However, the gist of odds is if you wish to change your betting odds, click on the settings option located at the bottom of your sportsbook. This will provide you with a pop-up with a variety of options including the option to change your betting odds between decimal and fractional.

Champion Hurdle Betting FAQs

When is the Champion Hurdle?

The Champion Hurdle will take place on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival.

How many hurdles will runners jump in the Champion Hurdle?

There are eight obstacles to be jumped within this race.

Has the Champion Hurdle ever been cancelled?

Yes, in 1932, the race was called off due to the smallest field in the history of only three horses. It was also abandoned in 1931, 1943 and 1944. The race was also cancelled in 2001 due to foot and mouth disease.