When is the 2027 Stayers' Hurdle?
The 2027 Stayers' Hurdle, a pivotal race in the Cheltenham Festival, is set for March 18th at 3:20 PM. The race is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle spanning three miles, testing participants' stamina and jumping skills. Notably, Home By The Lee, after past losses, clinched victory in the latest race. Returning contenders like Ballyburn and potential novice Wodhooh are anticipated. The event will be broadcast live on ITV, RacingTV, and online via platforms such as bet365. Engaging with the race's rich history highlights notable past champions and iconic moments.
- We bring you the dates and vital information about the 2027 Stayers' Hurdle
- The Stayers' Hurdle takes place at Cheltenham on Thursday 18th March in 2027
When is the 2027 Stayers' Hurdle?
The 2027 Stayers' Hurdle will take place on day three of the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday 18th March. The Stayers' Hurdle will be run at 3:20pm.
Who won the last Stayers' Hurdle?
After four defeats in the Stayers' Hurdle, Home By The Lee finally claimed victory at the Cheltenham Festival, beating Ballyburn, Teahupoo and defending champion, Bob Olinger.
What is the Stayers' Hurdle?
The Stayers’ Hurdle is the feature race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival and serves as the championship event for long-distance hurdlers. It is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race run over a distance of three miles.
Unlike the shorter hurdle races earlier in the week, the Stayers’ Hurdle is a true test of stamina, resilience, and consistent jumping. It attracts the leading staying hurdlers from Britain and Ireland, with success in the race marking a horse out as the best over extended distances in the division.
Where is the Stayers' Hurdle run?
The Stayers' 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 Stayers' Hurdle?
Home By The Lee will be a 12-year-old by the time the 2027 Cheltenham Festival rolls around, but could still turn up to defend his crown. Ballyburn will go down the same path again next season, along with Teahupoo. Mares' Hurdle winner, Wodhooh could be aimed at the Stayer's Hurdle next season.
Where can I watch the 2027 Stayers' Hurdle?
The 2027 Stayers' 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.
Stayers' Hurdle Live Streaming
The bet365live streaming service covers a wide range of horse racing on a daily basis. Here's how to stream the 2026 Stayers' 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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Stayers' Hurdle History
The Stayers' Hurdle is the oldest of the four Championship races at the Cheltenham Festival. The Stayers' Hurdle was first staged at Cheltenham in 1912.
Having been dropped from the rota on a couple of occasions, the Stayers' Hurdle has been a regular during the Festival since 1946, and this three-mile hurdle takes centre-stage in the middle of day three's card.
Silver Bay was the first two-time winner of the Stayers' Hurdle, winning back-to-back renewals in 1913 and '14.
Brown Lad won the Stayers' Hurdle under Tommy Carberry in 1975. He would go on to win the Irish Grand National three times, and twice finish second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Galmoy became the second horses to successfully defend his crown in the late 1980s. Legendary trainers like Martin Pipe, Henrietta Knight and David Nicholson saddled Stayers' Hurdle winners in the 1990s.
French raider, Baracouda wowed the crowds at Cheltenham with two fantastic wins in 2002 and '03. François Doumen's star was then defeated two years on the bounce, losing out to Iris's Gift and Inglis Drever in '04 and '05.
Inglis Drever would become the first three-time winner of the Stayers' Hurdle when he collected further wins in 2007 and '08.
His achievement was soon surpassed by Paul Nicholls' Big Bucks. With Ruby Walsh in the saddle, Big Bucks dominated the Stayers' Hurdle between 2009 and 2012, winning the Stayers' Hurdle four times on the bounce.
After Jonjo O'Neill and Warren Greatrex celebrated wins, Colin Tizzard won his first Stayers' Hurdle when Thistlecrack cruised to victory. Willie Mullins then took over, saddling back-to-back winners in Nichols Canyon and Penhill.
Emma Lavelle's Paisley Park scored a superb victory in the 2019 Stayers' Hurdle. Many expected Paisley Park to retain his crown in 2020, but the favourite produced a limp performance on the day, and his crown was taken by Lisnagar Oscar, who won at 50/1 for Adam Wedge and trainer, Rebecca Curtis.
Gavin Cromwell's Flooring Porter capped a remarkable season with a brilliant front-running victory in the 2021 Stayers' Hurdle. Flooring Porter repeated that feat in the following season, holding off Thyme Hill and Paisley Park from the front to successfully defend his crown.
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