Who wins the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle?
The Stayers' Hurdle is a celebrated Grade One race at the Cheltenham Festival in England. In 2025, Bob Olinger triumphed over Teahupoo, although Teahupoo remains a strong contender for upcoming races. Notable for three-mile long races, this event has crowned legends like Big Buck's and rewarded outstanding trainers like Paul Nicholls. With a first prize of £182,878 and viewable live via various platforms, the 2026 race promises excitement.
- Key questions answered ahead of the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle
- This Grade One will be run at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday 12th March
- Teahupoo is the firm favourite to retain his crown
What is the Stayers' Hurdle?
The Stayers' Hurdle is one of the most prestigious Grade One races in National Hunt racing. It is the oldest of the Festival's four Championship races at the Cheltenham Festival and takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England.
When is the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle?
The Stayers' Hurdle is always run on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. The 2025 Stayers' Hurdle will be run at 3:20pm at Cheltenham on Thursday 12th March.
Who won the Stayers' Hurdle?
In a thrilling showdown between the two Cheltenham Festival winners, Bob Olinger got the better of defending champion Teahupoo to win the 2025 Stayers' Hurdle.
Who is the favourite for the Stayers' Hurdle?
Since his defeat here 12 months ago, Teahupoo has collected three further Grade One wins. Gordon Elliott star comfortably beat Bob Olinger when the two met at Leopardstown, and Jack Kennedy's mount will carry a short price into his fourth Stayers' Hurdle.
Will Kabral Du Mathan run in the Stayers' Hurdle?
It seems so, yes. After Kabral Du Mathan won the Cleeve Hurdle, Dan Skelton said that they would likely wait for Aintree, but the prospect of decent ground on St Patrick's Day looks to have tempted connections into having a crack.
Who will win the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle?
You can read our full guide to the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle here on our website. You'll get the latest odds and our betting predictions in this free preview.
What distance is the Stayers' Hurdle?
The Stayers' Hurdle is run over a distance of three miles. That distance equates to 24 furlongs, or just over 4800 meters.
Who is the best winner of the Stayers' Hurdle ever?
The greatest winner of the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival is widely considered to be Big Buck's, who dominated the race with four consecutive victories from 2009 to 2012. Trained by Paul Nicholls, he established himself as the outstanding staying hurdler of the modern era.
Other notable winners include Baracouda, a two-time winner renowned for his powerful finishing style. However, Big Buck’s unprecedented four-timer means he is almost universally regarded as the race’s greatest champion.
Which trainer has won the most Stayers' Hurdles?
Big Buck's trainer, Paul Nicholls is the most successful trainer in the history of the Stayers' Hurdle, having lifted the trophy on four occasions. Howard Johnson, Fulke Walwyn and W. Payne won the Stayers' Hurdle three times each.
What is the first prize for the Stayers' Hurdle?
The first prize for the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle is £182,878. The overall prize pot for this Grade One totals over £360,000.
How can I watch the Stayers' Hurdle?
The 2026 Stayers' Hurdle will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to watch this race live via a mobile or tablet, then take a look at the Horse Racing Live Streaming page on our website.
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