Champion Hurdle Odds, Tips Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
The Champion Hurdle is the championship contest for the very best two-mile hurdlers, and it has been won by some of the greatest horses in jump racing history, including See You Then and Istabraq, both three-time winners.
The feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and the second biggest race of the entire meeting behind the Cheltenham Gold Cup, usually a race where you can find plenty of Cheltenham free bets and promotions.
Read on to find our Champion Hurdle betting offers, tips, odds and free bets for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday, March 10th - 4:00pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £262,078 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & half-a-furlong |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 11st 2lb (4yo), 11st 10lb (5yo+), 7lb allowance for fillies and mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Champion Hurdle Betting Offers & Free Bets
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Champion Hurdle Betting Odds
Since they crossed the line last season, betting sites have had prices for this race, and here's the latest from them.
Champion Hurdle Tips
ANZADAM (Each-Way) could be worth chancing in what looks a wide-open Champion Hurdle, especially if better ground brings out improvement. The Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old shaped better than the result suggests behind Lossiemouth earlier in the season and may yet show more under today's conditions.
Recommendation: Anzadam (Each-Way) - 22/1 with bet365 (3 places)
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened in 2025?
In a dramatic renewal, Golden Ace landed the spoils, and it was arguably one of the most dramatic Champion Hurdle's of all time!
Champion Hurdle Key Race Stats
- 9 of the last 15 winners were favourites or joint-favourites
- 10 of the last 12 winners were aged between 6 and 8
- 11 out of the last 14 winners won on their last outing
Previous Winners of the Champion Hurdle
Here are the last five winners of the Champion Hurdle, one of the most prestigious races in jump racing.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Golden Ace |
| 2024 | State Man |
| 2023 | Constitution Hill |
| 2022 | Honeysuckle |
| 2021 | Honeysuckle |
FAQs
What day is the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The Champion Hurdle is the feature race of the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. In 2026, this race will take place on Tuesday, March 10th.
What distance is the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?
What time is the Champion Hurdle?
The scheduled start time for the Champion Hurdle is 4:00pm.
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