2025 County Hurdle Odds - McLaurey favourite after Leopardstown success
The 2025 County Hurdle at Cheltenham promises an exhilarating display with top contenders vying for victory. Emmet Mullins' McLaurey leads the odds following an impressive win at Dublin Racing Festival, while last year's Boodles winner, Lark In The Mornin, follows closely. Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton are expected to feature prominently, with exciting potential runners like Storm Heart, Ethical Diamond, and Kitzbuhel. The race is set to deliver esteemed entertainment, with proven performers and rising stars ready for action.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2025 County Hurdle
- This handicap takes place on day four of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival on Friday 14th March
- McLaurey now leads Lark In The Mornin in the betting
The first of two handicaps on Gold Cup day at Cheltenham is the County Hurdle. This two-mile cavalry charge always provides fantastic entertainment and we look set for another cracking renewal at this year's Festival.
Here's the latest County Hurdle betting and a look at the most likely runners.
2025 County Hurdle Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| McLaurey | 6/1 |
| Lark In The Mornin | 8/1 |
| Kitzbuhel | 8/1 |
| Storm Heart | 8/1 |
| Valgrand | 10/1 |
| Absurde | 10/1 |
| Bar | 12/1 |
2025 County Hurdle Entries
Following his impressive victory at the Dublin Racing Festival, Emmet Mullins' novice McLaurey was cut into favouritism for the County Hurdle. Sitting second in the market is last year's Boodles winner Lark In The Mornin, who has only run once this term following a busy juvenile campaign.
Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton dominate the recent roll of honour for this handicap. Mullins could be represented this year by Storm Heart, who flew home for third behind McLaurey at Leopardstown, and last year's winner Absurde. Skelton's leading hope looks to be Valgrand, who has suffered three defeats since his victory in the Sharp Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham's October meeting. Be Aware is another potential runner for the Champion Trainer elect.
Willie Mullins could also have the County Hurdle on his mind for recent Punchestown winner Ethical Diamond, and exciting French recruit Kitzbuhel. Stablemates Karniquet, Mystical Power and Kargese also sit prominently in the betting for the first handicap on Gold Cup day at Cheltenham.
Mares' Novices' Hurdle winner Golden Ace, and Dublin Racing Festival scorer Vischio feature in the market. Other possible entrants include Sam Thomas' novice Celtic Dino, Dan Skelton's course winner Country Mile, Gordon Elliott's Bleu De Vassy, and Impose Toi for Nicky Henderson.
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