When is the 2027 Champion Hurdle?
The 2027 Champion Hurdle is set to thrill audiences on March 16th at 4:00 pm as part of the Cheltenham Festival's opening day. Known for its speedy and competitive nature, the race will feature top hurdlers from Britain and Ireland racing over two miles at the Cheltenham racecourse. Lossiemouth, the latest Champion Hurdle winner, is expected to defend her title against strong contenders like Sir Gino and others. Fans can catch the live broadcast on ITV, RacingTV, and stream it through bet365 for an exhilarating viewing experience.
- We bring you the dates and vital information about the 2027 Champion Hurdle
- The Champion Hurdle takes place at Cheltenham on Tuesday 16th March in 2027
When is the 2027 Champion Hurdle?
The 2027 Champion Hurdle will take place on day one of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday 16th March. The Champion Hurdle will be run at 4:00pm.
Who won the last Champion Hurdle?
Lossiemouth made it four victories in a row at the Cheltenham Festival by slamming her rivals in the 2026 Champion Hurdle.
What is the Champion Hurdle?
The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, often known as “Champion Day.” It is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race run over a distance of two miles, making it one of the fastest and most competitive contests of the week.
Regarded as the championship race for speed hurdlers, it tests a horse’s pace, jumping accuracy, and tactical ability at the highest level. Open to horses aged four and older, the Champion Hurdle regularly features the best talent from Britain and Ireland and is one of the most prestigious prizes in jump racing.
Where is the Champion Hurdle run?
The Champion Hurdle is always run at Cheltenham racecourse during their popular Cheltenham Festival, held during the middle week of March every year.
Which horses will run in the Champion Hurdle?
Lossiemouth will likely return to defend her Champion Hurdle crown in 2027, unless she's reverted back to the Mares' Hurdle. Sir Gino could finally make an appearance, having missed the last two Cheltenham Festival's through injury and illness. Other potential runners include Kabral Du Mathan, The New Lion, King Rasko Grey and Apolon De Charnie.
Where can I watch the 2027 Champion Hurdle?
The 2027 Champion Hurdle will be shown live on ITV and RacingTV. If you plan on watching the racing via your mobile or tablet, then bookmakers such as bet365 will allow you to stream the race live.
Champion Hurdle Live Streaming
The bet365 live streaming service covers a wide range of horse racing on a daily basis. Here's how to stream the 2026 Champion Hurdle live online:
- Visit bet365 > live streaming > horse racing
- Log-in or register for an account (use the bet365 bonus code NEWBONUS if opening a new account)
- Registered depositing users can then watch and bet on live horse racing.
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Champion Hurdle History
The highlight on day one of the Cheltenham Festival is the Champion Hurdle. This Championship race was first run at Cheltenham in 1927, and the Champion Hurdle has been won by many of the sport's greatest names.
Brown Jack won the second running of the Champion Hurdle in 1928. He went on to win the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot for six years on the bounce, as well as victories in the Goodwood Cup, Doncaster Cup and the Ebor.
Insurance was the first two-time winner of the Champion Hurdle, securing back to back wins in 1932 and '33. National Spirit repeated that feat in the late 1940s, before the great Hatton's Grace reeled off a hat-trick of Champion Hurdle triumphs between 1949 and 1951.
The following year, Sir Ken began his own sequence of three Champion Hurdle wins. Other three-time winners include Persian War, See You Then and Instabraq, who secured his hat-trick of victories right at the end of the 20th century.
Four jockeys have won the Champion Hurdle on four separate occasions. Tim Molony rode both Hatton's Grace and Sir Kien, Gold Cup winning jockey Ruby Walsh rode four winners for Willie Mullins, scoring on Faugheen, Annie Power and twice aboard the great Hurricane Fly.
Three of Barry Geraghty's four victories came on Nicky Henderson horses. Henderson is the most successful trainer in the history of the Champion Hurdle, having saddled the winner eight times Whenever you read any Cheltenham Festival tips, Nicky Henderson's name will appear regularly.
Hardy Eustace stole the hearts of the nation with back-to-back Champion Hurdle wins in the mid-2000s. Hurricane Fly was the next superstar to come out of the Champion Hurdle, handing Willie Mullins his first and second victories in 2011 and '13.
Buveur D'Air then secured back-to-back wins for Geraghty and Henderson in 2017 and '18. With his former winner on the sidelines, Henderson turned to top mare Epatante in 2020, and she powered home under Geraghty to secure an impressive victory over four of Ireland's best.
For the second year in a row, a mare reigned supreme at Cheltenham, as unbeaten Honeysuckle powered to a superb victory in the Champion Hurdle. Henry De Bromhead's star successfully defended her crown in 2022, winning for the 15th successive race in a row.
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