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 Tuesday 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 2019 | Grade 1 | 2 miles 1/2 furlong | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | ESPOIR D'ALLEN | Mark Walsh | Gavin Cromwell (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 16/1 |
| 2 | MELON | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs J Donnelly 20/1 |
| 3 | SILVER STREAK | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams | Mr L Fell 80/1 |
| 4 | LAURINA | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Sullivan Bloodstock 5/2 |
| 5 | VERDANA BLUE | Davy Russell | Nicky Henderson | Crimbourne Stud 33/1 |
| 6 | APPLE'S JADE | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 7/4 fav |
| 7 | GLOBAL CITIZEN | David Bass | Ben Pauling | The Megsons 50/1 |
| 8 | SHARJAH | Mr P Mullins | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mrs Susannah Ricci 2/1 |
| 9 | BUVEUR D'AIR | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson | Mr John P McManus 11/4 |
| 10 | BRAIN POWER | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Mr Michael Buckley 33/1 |
| Over round 117% | ||||
| This race was run on Tuesday 12th March 2019 when Espoir D'Allen beat Melon and Silver Streak by 15 lengths and a neck | ||||
