Champion Hurdle

Hurdle horse race in Britain

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The Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and ½ furlong, and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race is the last leg of the Triple Crown of Hurdling and is scheduled to take place each year on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival in March.

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Constitution Hill home from veterinary hospital Last year's Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill returns to Nicky Henderson's Seven Barrows stables after treatment in a veterinary hospital for suspected colic. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2024
Constitution Hill has treatment for suspected colic Last year's Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill is in a veterinary hospital after suffering a suspected bout of colic. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2024
State Man wins Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham State Man wins the Champion Hurdle as trainer Willie Mullins moves closer to the landmark of 100 Cheltenham Festival victories. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024

Constitution Hill ruled out of Cheltenham Festival The 2023 Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill will not run at Cheltenham and Arkle Chase favourite Marine Nationale is also ruled out. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024
State Man cruises to victory in Champion Hurdle The Willie Mullins-trained State Man, ridden by Paul Townend, cruises to victory in the Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023
Constitution Hill 'the horse of a generation' Constitution Hill is hailed as the "horse of a generation" after his breathtaking Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023

Constitution Hill lands brilliant Cheltenham win Constitution Hill wins the Champion Hurdle with a memorable performance to triumph by nine lengths at the Cheltenham Festival. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023
Elliott fined over horse's 'mystery' positive test Trainer Gordon Elliott is fined £1,000 and Zanahiyr disqualified from third place in last year’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham after testing positive for a banned raceday substance. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2023
Constitution Hill shines in Newcastle win Champion Hurdle favourite Constitution Hill impresses on his seasonal return with victory in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022
Cheltenham Festival 2022: Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore win second Champion Hurdle Rachael Blackmore rides unbeaten mare Honeysuckle to a thrilling second consecutive Champion Hurdle win on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2022