Triumph Hurdle 2021 Racecard
The Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race, which takes place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March. It is currently scheduled to take place on the Friday – the fourth and final day of the Festival, also known as Gold Cup Day. Run on the New course, the Triumph Hurdle takes in a total of eight hurdles, over a distance of around two miles and one furlong.
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1:20 Fri 19 Mar TRIUMPH HURDLE Distance: 16f 179y Age: 4yo O Prize: £93,750 Going: Gd/Sft
A fascinating renewal, with half the field putting unbeaten records on the line. TRITONIC looked as good a juvenile as has been seen in Britain when bolting up in the Adonis at Kempton last month and gets the vote to improve further and strike for Alan King. Zanahiyr and Quilixios will provide some serious opposition however, and can chase the selection home in that order. |
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Analyst's Verdict| ENTRY FORM |
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1. ADAGIO (GER) J: Tom Scudamore T: David Pipe |
4 11-0 |
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| Found a chunk of improvement when winning Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow 10 weeks ago, following up his December C&D success from Historic Heart. Definite each-way claims. | |||||
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2. HAUT EN COULEURS (FR) J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
4 11-0 |
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| Ran to a fairly useful level on his hurdling debut in October when winning a 17-runner newcomers’ race at Auteuil, and he has since joined powerful connections. Open to improvement so not discounted. | |||||
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3. HISTORIC HEART (IRE) J: David Noonan T: Nigel Hawke |
4 11-0 |
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| Has made excellent start over hurdles, landing juveniles at Sedgefield and Wetherby. Another good effort when second in Musselburgh listed race last time but making a big step up now. Visor on. | |||||
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4. QUILIXIOS J: Rachael Blackmore T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland |
4 11-0 |
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| French recruit who won all three starts for Gordon Elliott, including when beating Boodles Handicap Hurdle second Saint Sam by 5½ lengths in Spring Juvenile Hurdle last time. More to come. | |||||
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5. TAX FOR MAX (GER) J: Daryl Jacob T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
4 11-0 |
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| Smart on the Flat (up to 1½m) in Germany and bought for €200,000 from H. Grewe, was way too free sent hurdling when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month. Needs to settle to have any sort of chance. | |||||
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6. TRITONIC J: A. P. Heskin T: Alan King |
4 11-0 |
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| Smart on the Flat and has made the perfect start over hurdles, building on his debut promise when bolting up in the Adonis at Kempton last time. The one they all have to beat. | |||||
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7. ZANAHIYR (IRE) J: J. W. Kennedy T: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland |
4 11-0 |
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| Won first 3 starts over hurdles and this has been the target since he landed the Grade 2 Knight Frank Juvenile at Leopardstown over Christmas. Strong claims with tongue tie now fitted. | |||||
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8. TALKING ABOUT YOU J: Harry Bannister T: Sean Curran |
4 10-7 |
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| Improved model since undergoing wind surgery, completing hat-trick in listed company at Taunton in December. Ran below that level when runner-up at Doncaster and she's likely to struggle in this. | |||||
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Betting Forecast : 15/8 1.87 ZANAHIYR, 5/2 2.5 TRITONIC, 7/2 3.5 QUILIXIOS, 9/1 9 ADAGIO, 20/1 20 HAUT EN COULEURS, 40/1 40 TAX FOR MAX, 80/1 80 TALKING ABOUT YOU, 300/1 300 HISTORIC HEART |
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The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase takes place on the third day of the Festival and is for amateur riders. The riders compete on the New Course at Cheltenham, over a distance of about three miles and one and a half furlongs – with a total of nineteen fences jumped.
The event was established in 1946 and it was originally called the Kim Muir Amateur Riders' Steeplechase. It was introduced by Mrs Evan Williams and was named in memory of her brother, Kim Muir, a cavalry officer who lost his life during World War II.
The name of Fulke Walwyn was added to the title in 1991. This was in honour of the highly successful trainer, whose 211 victories at Cheltenham included 40 at the Festival.
There are two horses who have won this race twice – Chu-Teh (1967, 1968) and Glyde Court (1985, 1986).
The most successful jockey in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is Jamie Codd who won on Character Building (2009), Junior (2011), The Package (2015) and Cause of Causes (2016).
We have to look back further to find the winning trainer – Fred Rimell, who took his first victory in 1951 – won this race a total of four times. Mighty Fine (1951), Gay Monarch II (1955), Nicolaus Silver (1961), and Double Negative (1977).
Triumph Hurdle 2022 FAQs
What is the distance of the Triumph Hurdle?
2 miles and 179 yards
How many obstacles are jumped in the Triumph Hurdle?
8
What day of the festival is the Triumph Hurdle?
Day 4
What time is the Triumph Hurdle?
13:30
What weights are carried for the Triumph Hurdle?
11lbs (4yo colts). 7lb allowance for fillies.
What is the purse for the Triumph Hurdle?
£125,000 (2019)
Who is the leading jockey in the Triumph Hurdle*?
Barry Geraghty (5 wins)
Who is the leading trainer in the Triumph Hurdle*?
Nicky Henderson (7 wins)
Who won the Triumph Hurdle?
You can check out our Triumph Hurdle results page here to see a list of previous winners.
Where can I compare the odds for the Triumph Hurdle?
Click the link to visit our Triumph Hurdle Odds Comparison page.
*Since 2000
