The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and takes place at 4pm on Tuesday 16 March. Check out the latest 2027 Champion Hurdle betting here.
2026 Champion Hurdle Odds
16:00 Cheltenham
Good To SoftUnibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- First Prize: £262077.52
- 2m 0f 87y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
- Win time: 3m 54s
7/5F (Won)
- Win: £2.40
- Place: £1.40
7/2
- Place: £1.40
3/1
- Place: £1.50
22/1
12/1
16/1
18/1
25/1
80/1
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.65 |
| Tricast | £12.66 |
| Trifecta | £24.40 |
Selections
TOPSPEED:
BrighterdaysaheadPOSTDATA:
BrighterdaysaheadDaily Mail:
LossiemouthD Express:
LossiemouthThe Sun:
LossiemouthThe Star:
LossiemouthChampion Hurdle Betting News
The New Lion won the Turners Novices’ Hurdle last season and showed when winning the International Hurdle that he can excel around Cheltenham and is well fancied to land the prize for Dan Skelton. Brighterdaysahead and Lossiemouth fought out the finish in the Irish Champion Hurdle and are two leading mares that could play a starring role. Reigning champion Golden Ace adds more depth to the race and looks to join an iconic group of hurdlers that have won back-to-back renewals. Shock Triumph Hurdle winner Poniros is another that could look to reign once again at the Cheltenham Festival.
Betting on the Champion Hurdle
The Champion Hurdle features the best hurdlers in Great Britain and Ireland and ranks second only to the Cheltenham Gold Cup during Festival week. Ante-post odds are available all-year-round and it is one of the top betting races of the week.
The Champion Hurdle odds will fluctuate in the lead-up to the race, but come race day it’s unlikely to see a big field line up, so the Champion Hurdle betting can often not appeal to each-way punters.
You can keep abreast of the latest Champion Hurdle odds on this dedicated page, and the 2026 renewal is set to be a fascinating event on day one of the Cheltenham Festival.