Champion Hurdle

For the greyhound race, see Champion Hurdle (greyhounds).

Champion Hurdle
Grade 1 race
LocationCheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham, England
Inaugurated1927
Race typeHurdle race
SponsorUnibet
WebsiteCheltenham Racecourse
Race information
Distance2m 87y (3,298 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight11 st 0 lb (4yo);
11 st 10 lb (5yo+)
Allowances
7 lb for fillies and mares
Purse£465,750 (2024)
1st: £262,078
Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy
2024
Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star Pink and white (halved), black sleeves, black cap, pink star Mauve, yellow seams, yellow cap
State Man Irish Point Luccia
Previous years
2023
White, black cap Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star White, emerald green chevrons, red cap
Constitution Hill State Man Zanahiyr
2022
Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves and spots on cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green cap with white star
Honeysuckle Epatante Saint Roi
2021
Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves and spots on cap Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Honeysuckle Sharjah Epatante
2020-2011
2020
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap White, red star, white sleeves, red stars, red cap
Epatante Sharjah Darver Star
2019
Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star White, maroon hoop, sleeves and cap
Espoir D'Allen Melon Silver Streak
2018
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star Royal blue, orange diamond, hooped sleeves, orange cap, royal blue diamond
Buveur D'Air Melon Mick Jazz
2017
Emerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green cap, white star Emerald green, yellow hoops, red cap Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap
Buveur D'Air My Tent Or Yours Petit Mouchoir
2016
Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap
Annie Power My Tent Or Yours Nichols Canyon
2015
Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Purple, orange seams, purple cap, orange star Royal blue, emerald green triple diamond and diamonds on cap
Faugheen Arctic Fire Hurricane Fly
2014
Emerald green, yellow hoops, quartered cap Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Red, white star, red sleeves, black stars, white cap, red star
Jezki My Tent Or Yours The New One
2013
Royal blue, emerald green triple diamond and diamonds on cap Dark green, white cross belts, light green sleeves, dark green and white hooped cap Dark blue, white chevron, white and dark blue striped sleeves
Hurricane Fly Rock on Ruby Countrywide Flame
2012
Dark green, white cross belts, light green sleeves, dark green and white hooped cap Yellow, royal blue seams, grey sleeves, royal blue seams, royal blue cap Royal blue, emerald green triple diamond and diamonds on cap
Rock on Ruby Overturn Hurricane Fly
2011
Royal blue, emerald green triple diamond and diamonds on cap Yellow, royal blue seams, grey sleeves, royal blue seams, royal blue cap Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap
Hurricane Fly Peddlers Cross Oscar Whisky
2010-2001
2010
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Red, royal blue chevrons, armlets and star on cap Orange, black epaulets
Binocular Khyber Kim Zaynar
2009
Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap Black and white (halved), red sleeves and cap Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap
Punjabi Celestial Halo Binocular
2008
Pink, Emerald Green cross belts, Pink and Emerald Green striped sleeves, Pink cap, Emerald Green star Light Blue, Royal Blue hoop, armlets and cap Grey, Pink epaulets, quartered cap
Katchit Osana Punjabi
2007
Light Blue and Maroon hoops, Blue sleeves, striped cap Purple, yellow disc, sleeves and cap Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap
Sublimity Brave Inca Afsoun
2006
Purple, yellow disc, sleeves and cap ROYAL BLUE, dark green sleeves, royal blue cap Light Blue, Yellow hoop, White sleeves, Light Blue and White striped cap
Brave Inca Macs Joy Hardy Eustace
2005
Light Blue, Yellow hoop, White sleeves, Light Blue and White striped cap Purple, Gold sleeves, hooped cap Purple, yellow disc, sleeves and cap
Hardy Eustace Harchibald Brave Inca
2004
Light Blue, Yellow hoop, White sleeves, Light Blue and White striped cap Yellow, Black chevron, check cap Light Green, Dark Blue striped sleeves, White cap
Hardy Eustace Rooster Booster Intersky Falcon
2003
Yellow, Black chevron, check cap Light blue, maroon chevron, halved sleeves, light blue and maroon quartered cap Dark blue
Rooster Booster Westender Rhinestone Cowboy
2002
Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap Pink, black diamonds, pink sleeves, pink cap Maroon and royal blue chevrons, maroon sleeves, dark blue cap
Hors La Loi III Marble Arch Bilboa
2000-1991
2000
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap DARK BLUE, emerald green hoop, dark blue sleeves, quartered cap
Istabraq Hors La Loi III Blue Royal
1999
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Dark blue Navy blue, red armlets
Istabraq Theatreworld French Holly
1998
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Dark blue White, black spots, white sleeves, red cap
Istabraq Theatreworld I'm Supposin
1997
Dark Blue, Yellow cross belts, collar and cuffs, striped cap Dark blue Grey, maroon triple diamond & seams on sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds
Make A Stand Theatreworld Space Trucker
1996
Dark Blue and White check, Dark Blue sleeves, White cap, Dark Blue star White, blue diabolo, armlets and cap Yellow, black inverted triangle, black sleeves, green diamonds, black cap
Collier Bay Alderbrook Pridwell
1995
White, blue diabolo, armlets and cap Royal Blue, Pink epaulets, Pink cap ROYAL BLUE and WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, white star on cap
Alderbrook Large Action Danoli
1994
Red, Yellow disc, quartered cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal Blue, Pink epaulets, Pink cap
Flakey Dove Oh So Risky Large Action
1993
Royal blue, white seams, armlets and cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Orange, maroon disc and cap
Granville Again Royal Derbi Halkopous
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Black, dark blue seams, black sleeves, yellow cap
Royal Gait Oh So Risky Ruling
1991
Brown, white hoop and sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Yellow, light blue disc, armlets and cap
Morley Street Nomadic Way Ruling
1990-1981
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Pink, Navy Blue collar and cuffs, quartered cap
Kribensis Nomadic Way Past Glories
1989
Brown, fawn cross belts, orange sleeves and cap Grey and pink (halved), reversed sleeves, striped cap Pink, silver sleeves, mauve and pink hooped cap
Beech Road Celtic Chief Celtic Shot
1988
Pink, silver sleeves, mauve and pink hooped cap Yellow, dark blue star, yellow and white striped cap Grey and pink (halved), reversed sleeves, striped cap
Celtic Shot Classical Charm Celtic Chief
1987
Light green and white check, white sleeves, hooped cap Blue, white diamond braces and cap Black, yellow cross-belts and armlets
See You Then Flatterer Barnbrook Again
1986
Light green and white check, white sleeves, hooped cap Red, black chevrons on body Pink, white hoops, white cap, pink spots
See You Then Gaye Brief Nohalmdun
1985
Light green and white check, white sleeves, hooped cap Yellow, dark blue stripe and sleeves, yellow cap Red, yellow hoop and armlets, quartered cap
See You Then Robin Wonder Stans Pride
1984
Red, black hoop and armlets and cap Royal blue, red cross of lorraine, yellow cap Orange, black stripe, hooped cap
Dawn Run Cima Very Promising
1983
Red, black chevrons on body Red, blue cross-belts, orange cap with red star Light blue, white hooped sleeves, red cap
Gaye Brief Boreen Prince For Auction
1982
Light blue, white hooped sleeves, red cap Olive green, orange sleeves and cap Light blue, yellow chevron, hooped cap
For Auction Broadsword Ekbalco
1981
McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap Cerise, white cross-belts, black cap Green and grey (halved), yellow cap
Sea Pigeon Pollardstown Daring Run
1980-1970
1980
McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap Maroon, white cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap Red and white (quartered), white sleeves, red cap
Sea Pigeon Monksfield Birds Nest
1979
Maroon, white cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap Black, scarlet cap
Monksfield Sea Pigeon Beacon Light
1978
Maroon, white cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap Purple, pink cross-belts, white cap
Monksfield Sea Pigeon Night Nurse
1977
Purple, pink cross-belts, white cap Maroon, white cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap Maroon, gold diamond, sleeves and cap
Night Nurse Monksfield Dramatist
1976
Purple, pink cross-belts, white cap Red and white (quartered), white sleeves, red cap Lavender, fuchsia cap and hoops on body
Night Nurse Birds Nest Flash Imp
1975
Orange, green and white hooped sleeves, white cap Lavender, fuchsia cap and hoops on body Green, white sash, collar, cuffs and cap
Comedy of Errors Flash Imp Tree Tangle
1974
Apricot Orange, green and white hooped sleeves, white cap Cerise, gold maltese cross, gold sleeves and cap
Lanzarote Comedy of Errors Yenisei
1973
Orange, green and white hooped sleeves, white cap Green, purple hooped sleeves, purple cap, green hoop Beige, brown cross of lorraine, quartered cap
Comedy of Errors Easby Abbey Captain Christy
1972
Light blue, scarlet sleeves, sash and collar, check cap Scarlet, light blue hooped sleeves, white cap, red hoop White, green and black stripes, white sleeves, black cap
Bula Boxer Lyford Cay
1971
Light blue, scarlet sleeves, sash and collar, check cap Claret, light blue collar and sleeves, claret cuffs, white cap Black and yellow (quartered), yellow cap, pink spots
Bula Persian War Major Rose
1970
Claret, light blue collar and sleeves, claret cuffs, white cap Black and yellow (quartered), yellow cap, pink spots Light blue, buff stripes, blue sleeves, black cap, gold tassel
Persian War Major Rose Escalus
 

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 (2 miles and 87 yards, or 3,298 metres), 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.

As its title suggests, the Champion Hurdle is the most prestigious hurdling event in the National Hunt calendar. Its list of winners features many of the most highly acclaimed hurdlers in the sport's history, and several of these, such as National Spirit, Istabraq, Hatton's Grace, Persian War and Lanzarote, have had races named in their honour.

As part of a sponsorship agreement with the online gambling operator Unibet, the race is now known as the Unibet Champion Hurdle.