2026 Stayers' Hurdle Entries - Bob Olinger and Teahupoo head list of 29 entries
The 2026 Stayers' Hurdle sees a reduced number of entries with only 29 contenders this year. Among the key entries are Bob Olinger, who claimed victory last year, alongside Teahupoo who is part of Gordon Elliott's four-strong team. Other notable entries include horses trained by Nicky Henderson, Dan Skelton, and Willie Mullins, showcasing a mix of seasoned winners and promising newcomers. With a variety of strong contenders from Ireland, the UK, and France, the competition promises to be a thrilling event on the racing calendar.
- 29 horses have been entered for the 2026 Stayers' Hurdle
- Bob Olinger and Teahupoo have both been entered
- Impose Toi, Kabral Du Mathan and Ballyburn also feature in the Cheltenham Festival entries
The number of entries for the Stayers' Hurdle has dropped again, with just 29 names being put forward at the initial entry stage.
Bob Olinger took down 2024 winner, Teahupoo to claim victory 12 months ago. Henry de Bromhead has entered Bob Olinger again, along with stablemate Hiddenvalley Lake. Teahupoo, meanwhile, is one of four entries for Gordon Elliott, who could also be represented by Wodhooh, The Yellow Clay and Honesty Policy.
Nicky Henderson holds three entries, including Long Walk Hurdle winner Impose Toi, Pertemps Final scorer Doddiethegreat, and recent handicap winner Iberico Lord. Dan Skelton has handed an entry to Relkeel Hurdle winner Kabral Du Mathan, despite his reservations over the trip.
Willie Mullins could be represented by Ballyburn and Mystical Power. Shark Hanlon has handed an entry to Hewick. Former two-time winner Flooring Porter could represent Gavin Cromwell. Home By The Lee, Feet Of A Dancer and Buddy One could also represent Irish connections.
The Twiston-Davies team have entered Potters Charm and Gowel Road. Strong Leader and Gwennie May Boy could represent Olly Murphy. Ma Shantou, Nurse Susan and French Ship have been entered after winning around Cheltenham this season. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille and Francois Pamart have also entered French star, Theleme.
2026 Stayers' Hurdle Entries
- Ahoy Senor
- Ballyburn
- Bob Olinger
- Buddy One
- Doddiethegreat
- Feet Of A Dancer
- Flooring Porter
- Franciscan Rock
- French Ship
- Gowel Road
- Gwennie May Boy
- Hewick
- Hiddenvalley Lake
- Home By The Lee
- Honesty Policy
- Iberico Lord
- Impose Toi
- Kabral Du Mathan
- Lavida Adiva
- Ma Shantou
- Mystical Power
- North Lodge
- Nurse Susan
- Potters Charm
- Strong Leader
- Teahupoo
- Theleme
- The Yellow Clay
- Wodhooh
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