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 ruled out of Cheltenham FestivalThe 2023 Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill will not run at Cheltenham and Arkle Chase favourite Marine Nationale is also ruled out.BBC Sport - Published | |
State Man cruises to victory in Champion HurdleThe Willie Mullins-trained State Man, ridden by Paul Townend, cruises to victory in the Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.BBC Sport - Published | |
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 | |
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Elliott fined over horse's 'mystery' positive testTrainer 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 | |
Constitution Hill shines in Newcastle winChampion Hurdle favourite Constitution Hill impresses on his seasonal return with victory in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cheltenham Festival 2022: Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore win second Champion HurdleRachael Blackmore rides unbeaten mare Honeysuckle to a thrilling second consecutive Champion Hurdle win on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.BBC Sport - Published |