Stayers' Hurdle 2019 Racecard
The Stayers’ Hurdle – formerly known as the World Hurdle - has been the feature of Day Three at the Cheltenham Festival since 2005 and was first run in 1912. It currently takes place on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival. The Stayer’s Hurdle is a Grade 1, run over three miles on the New Course at Cheltenham, and the race has a total of twelve hurdles.
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3:30
Thursday 14 March |
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Distance: 23f 213y Age: 4yo + Prize: £325000 Going: Good to Soft (soft in places) |
| FORM | SILKS | HORSE | AGE | ODDS |
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| ENTRY | JOCKEY & TRAINER | WGT | ||
| P1/3FF0-7F |
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BACARDYS (FR)
3
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8 11-10 | |
| 1 |
J: Mr P. W. Mullins
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland Continues to stutter over fences, though is talented and was running his best race (likely to have finished third) when falling at the last in this last year. |
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| 3P5-21432 |
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BAPAUME (FR)
3
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6 11-10 | |
| 2 |
J: P. Townend
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland High-class hurdler who won a Group 2 at Auteuil in the summer and back to similar level when second to Presenting Percy in Galmoy Hurdle last time. Still only a 6-y-o, so may yet have more to offer. |
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| 41221-333 |
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BLACK OP (IRE)
3
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8 11-10 | |
| 3 |
J: Noel Fehily
T: Tom George Smart novice hurdler last season who looks every inch a chaser but things haven't quite gone to plan in that sphere. Respectable third back over timber in the Cleeve but just place claims at best. |
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| 22S14-P95 |
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COQUIN MANS (FR)
2
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7 11-10 | |
| 4 |
J: D. J. Mullins
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland Developed into a smart hurdler last season, winning 3 times, including a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse. However, hasn't returned in the same form. |
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| 1P261-2F |
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FAUGHEEN (IRE)
4
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11 11-10 | |
| 5 |
J: R. Walsh
T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland 2015 Champion Hurdle winner who was yet to be asked for his effort when falling 2 out in the Christmas Hurdle won by Apple's Jade at Leopardstown. Clearly no back number if none the worse. |
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| 1FFP-5210 |
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KEEPER HILL (IRE)
2
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8 11-10 | |
| 6 |
J: Richard Johnson
T: Warren Greatrex Has benefited from being switched back to hurdles this season, staying on well to score over 25f at Warwick in January. Well held at Sandown subsequently though, and others preferred at this level. |
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| 311313-16 |
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KILBRICKEN STORM (IRE)
3
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8 11-10 | |
| 7 |
J: Harry Cobden
T: Colin Tizzard Last season's Albert Bartlett winner who narrowly came out on top on Ffos Las chasing bow in November. Let down by his jumping next time but of some interest now back over timber after a break. |
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| 50410566 |
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MAN OF PLENTY
1
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10 11-10 | |
| 8 |
J: Jonathan Burke
T: Sophie Leech Finally snapped a long losing run in 2m listed Sandown handicap hurdle in the mud in December. However, out of his depth in Haydock Grade 2 last time and similar story here. |
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| 5-6418215 |
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NAUTICAL NITWIT (IRE)
1
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10 11-10 | |
| 9 |
J: Thomas Dowson
T: Philip Kirby Game winner of Wetherby Grade 2 in November but looks to be flying too high here. |
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| 1220-1111 |
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PAISLEY PARK (IRE)
5
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7 11-10 | |
| 10 |
J: Aidan Coleman
T: Emma Lavelle Massive improver this season, following up his win in the Long Walk with a huge performance when beating many of these in the Cleeve Hurdle over C&D. Clearly the one to beat. |
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| 3/12324-63 |
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PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR)
2
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8 11-10 | |
| 11 |
J: Rachael Blackmore
T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland High-class hurdler in 2016/17. Didn't match that form over fences last term and also below his best in 2 starts back hurdling this winter, finishing 21 lengths behind Apple's Jade in Irish Champion. |
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| 21153-UU4 |
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SAM SPINNER
2
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7 11-10 | |
| 12 |
J: Joe Colliver
T: Jedd O'Keeffe Impressive winner of Long Walk Hurdle last season. Little has gone right since, though latest fourth in the Cleeve was at least a step back in the right direction. |
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| 21221-222 |
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SUPASUNDAE
4
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9 11-10 | |
| 13 |
J: Robbie Power
T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Landed the Irish Champion last season but was readily put in his place by Apple's Jade in this year's renewal. Still, one of the likelier contenders back up in trip here. Tongue tied. |
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| 295-U1340 |
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THE MIGHTY DON (IRE)
2
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7 11-10 | |
| 14 |
J: Leighton Aspell
T: Nick Gifford Won 20-runner handicap here in October and acquitted himself well next 2 starts upped in grade. However, wasn't in the same form in the Cleeve last time. Difficult task. |
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| 3/31141-31 |
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TOP NOTCH (FR)
3
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8 11-10 | |
| 15 |
J: Daryl Jacob
T: Nicky Henderson Likable top-class chaser who was a fine third to Paisley Park in the Long Walk Hurdle on return prior to winning listed chase at Kempton (20.5f) last time. Likely to give his running. |
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| 56P-3P522 |
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WEST APPROACH
3
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9 11-10 | |
| 16 |
J: Tom Scudamore
T: Colin Tizzard Chased home Paisley Park the last twice but place prospects probably the best he can hope for. |
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| 2323-1529 |
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WHOLESTONE (IRE)
3
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8 11-10 | |
| 17 |
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: Nigel Twiston-Davies Excellent third in this race 12 months ago and successful return at Aintree in November. However, more miss than hit since. |
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| 7d1/1F216-P |
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YANWORTH
2
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9 11-10 | |
| 18 |
J: Barry Geraghty
T: Alan King High-class hurdler at one time but underwhelming under pressure after being well positioned in this race last year and shaped as if amiss when pulled up at Haydock on return. First-time blinkers. |
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Analyst's Verdict
PAISLEY PARK has improved in leaps and bounds this season, and following his impressive performance in the Cleeve Hurdle, he's very much the one to beat. Faugheen evidently still retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game and is feared most assuming he’s none the worse for his fall. Supasundae looks best of the rest.
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The leading horse of all-time is Big Buck’s who took four consecutive victories.
The race produces multiple winners like no other race at Cheltenham Festival; Big Buck’s (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), Inglis Drever (2005, 2007, 2008), Baracouda (2002, 2003), Crimson Embers (1982, 1986), Galmoy (1987, 1988), Silver Bay (1913, 1914), Sobrino (1930, 1933) and Warwick (1923, 1925).
The leading jockey (since 1972) is Ruby Walsh who has taken victory a total of five times, four of which came on Big Buck’s, whilst the fifth came on Nichols Canyon in 2017.
It’s a similar story with the leading trainer, with Big Buck’s trainer Paul Nicholls leading the way with four victories.
Stayers' Hurdle 2019 FAQs
What is the distance of the Stayers' Hurdle?
3 miles
How many fences are jumped in the Stayers' Hurdle?
12
What day of the festival is the Stayers' Hurdle?
Day 3
What time is the Stayers' Hurdle?
15:00
What weights are carried for the Stayers' Hurdle?
11 st (4yo). 11 st 10 lb (5yo+)11st 7lb (5 yo+). 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.
What is the purse for the Stayers' Hurdle?
£275,000 (2014)
Who is the leading jockey in the Stayers' Hurdle?
Ruby Walsh
Who is the leading trainer in the Stayers' Hurdle?
Paul Nicholls
Who won the Stayers' Hurdle?
You can check out our Stayers' Hurdle results page here to see a list of previous winners.
Where can I compare the odds for the Stayers' Hurdle?
Click the link to visit our Stayers' Hurdle Odds Comparison page.
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