Champion Hurdle
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The Champion Hurdle, much prized Grade 1 hurdling crown for 4-year-olds and over, was first staged in 1927 and is contested over 2 miles and half a furlong and 8 hurdles of the Old Course. The race is the final leg of the Triple Crown of Hurdling, along with the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. It was cancelled in 1931 when the ground was frosty, and again in 1943 and 1944 due to the Second World War. |
| Early history:-The inaugural running of the Champion Hurdle took place on Wednesday 9th March 1927 when won by Blaris 11/10 fav owned by Mrs H Hollins, trained by Bill Payne and ridden by George Duller, beating Beddam (7/2) and Harpist (9/4) by 8 lengths and one length. | |
| Over the entire history of the race 43% of favourites have been successful, placing the race 3rd of the 28 current races. Over the entire history of the race a level stake bet of £10 on every favourite would have resulted in a £100 profit, placing the race 2nd of the current 28 races. Over the entire history of the race the Irish have been successful 27% of occasions, placing the race 15th of the 28 current races. |
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| Champion Hurdle 1962 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | ANZIO | G W Robinson | Fulke Walwyn | Mr T Ainsworth 11/2 |
| 2 | QUELLE CHANCE | Dave Dick | Jack Fawcus | Mrs I Pitman 11/2 |
| 3 | ANOTHER FLASH | H Beasley | A Thomas | Mr J Byrne 11/10 fav |
| 4 | FARMERS BOY | D Nicholson | W Stephenson | Mr A Birtwistle 33/1 |
| 5 | DRAKESTONE | Mr I Brown | R Brown | Mr R Brown 50/1 |
| 6 | GREEKTOWN | Michael Scudmare | W Stephenson | Mr L Ensten 15/2 |
| 7 | SIBOUR | D Weeden | R Finch | Mr R Finch 100/1 |
| 8 | BEAU MORMAND | W Rees | Bob Turnell | Mr H Joel 25/1 |
| 9 | FARE TIME | Josh Gifford | H Ryan Price | Contessa de Sant Ella 28/1 |
| 10 | FIDUS ACHATES | J Gamble | Bassett | Mrs T Stock 25/1 |
| 11 | CANTAB | Fred Winter | H Ryan Price | Miss E Chanelle 100/6 |
| 12 | SETTLEMENT | Pat Taaffe | M Connolly (Ire) | Mr J de Las Casas 33/1 |
| 13 | WATER SKIER | K Boulton | E Cousins | Mr D Murray 100/1 |
| 14 | COMANDEER | G Milburn | Fairbairn | Miss E Robertson 66/1 |
| Over round 119% | ||||
| This race was run on Wednesday 14th March 1962 when Anzio beat Quelle Chance and Another Flash by 3 lengths and 1 1/2 lengths | ||||
