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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 |
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.
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