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| Date | Time | Class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13th March 2026 | 14:00 | Grade 3 | 2 miles 1 furlong |
The County Handicap Hurdle is the Cheltenham Festival’s premier 2 mile 1 furlong race for handicap hurdlers.
13.03.2026
Good to Soft (Soft in places)
24
2m 179y
Result
| POS | Dist | Runners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 st |
Wilful
J : Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
T : Jonjo & A J O’Neill
SP : 14/1
WGT : 4515
|
|
| 2 nd | 3 |
Sticktotheplan
J : S Bowen
T : O Murphy
SP : 25/1
WGT : 3878
|
| 3 rd | 2 |
Joyeuse
J : N de Boinville
T : N J Henderson
SP : 12/1
WGT : 4511
|
| 4 th | 0.5 |
Cracking Rhapsody
J : Craig Nichol
T : Ewan Whillans
SP : 50/1
WGT : 4512
|
| 5 th | 0.5 |
Sinnatra
J : Harry Skelton
T : Dan Skelton
SP : 9/2
WGT : 3875
|
| 6 th | nk |
Karbau
J : Paul Townend
T : W P Mullins
SP : 4/1
WGT : 3883
|
| 7 th | 0.5 |
Gibbs Island
J : Stan Sheppard
T : T Lacey
SP : 50/1
WGT : 3241
|
| 8 th | nk |
Tripoli Flyer
J : Fern O’Brien
T : F O’Brien
SP : 33/1
WGT : 4512
|
| 9 th | hd |
Ooh Betty
J : Ben Jones
T : Ben Clarke
SP : 40/1
WGT : 5145
|
| 10 th | nse |
Hello Neighbour
J : Keith Donoghue
T : G P Cromwell
SP : 16/1
WGT : 3247
|
| 11 th | nse |
Helvic Dream
J : Donagh Meyler
T : N Meade
SP : 33/1
WGT : 5784
|
| 12 th | hd |
Tellherthename
J : Kielan Woods
T : Dan Skelton
SP : 18/1
WGT : 4510
|
| 13 th | 1.25 |
Bowensonfire
J : Jack Kennedy
T : G Elliott
SP : 14/1
WGT : 3884
|
| 14 th | 1 |
Ndaawi
J : Josh Williamson
T : G Elliott
SP : 40/1
WGT : 3883
|
| 15 th | 3.5 |
Murcia
J : Danny Mullins
T : W P Mullins
SP : 13/2
WGT : 3244
|
| 16 th | 1.5 |
Pinot Gris
J : Darragh O’Keeffe
T : H De Bromhead
SP : 40/1
WGT : 3880
|
| 17 th | shd |
Sixandahalf
J : Conor Stone-Walsh
T : G P Cromwell
SP : 10/1
WGT : 3877
|
| 18 th | hd |
Williethebuilder
J : Jack Tudor
T : Christian Williams
SP : 40/1
WGT : 4513
|
| 19 th | 4.5 |
Secret Squirrel
J : J J Burke
T : H Morrison
SP : 11/1
WGT : 4510
|
| 20 th | 15 |
Absurde
J : Mr P W Mullins
T : W P Mullins
SP : 16/1
WGT : 5155
|
| 21 th | 4.25 |
Bowmore
J : Daire James McConville
T : C E Longsdon
SP : 100/1
WGT : 571
|
| PU |
Jubilee Alpha
J : H Cobden
T : P F Nicholls
SP : 25/1
WGT : 4513
|
|
| F |
Balko D’ange
J : Brian Hayes
T : P Fenton
SP : 100/1
WGT : 3876
|
County Handicap Hurdle Tips
*Note: Betting tips are only displayed on the day of the race.
| Nap | 
Time
|
Racecourse
|
Tipster
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Best odds |
|---|
Indicated odds were updated on 2026-04-13 4:37:04 UTC. Please note that
odds are subject to change.
Tips cannot guarantee betting success. Review tipsters performance and bet responsibly.
Tips cannot guarantee betting success. Review tipsters performance and bet responsibly.
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About the County Handicap Hurdle
The County Handicap Hurdle is a grade 3 handicap hurdles race run during the Cheltenham Festival. The race is run over a distance of 2 miles 1 furlong over the New Course at Cheltenham, and features eight hurdles. Entry is open to 5-year-old and above hurdlers.
The County Handicap Hurdle is one of the older races at the Cheltenham Festival, first run in 1920. The race used to have a distinctive role in the ritual of Cheltenham, run as the final event of the Festival. During its history the County Handicap Hurdle has been won by some quality racehorses, including Champion Hurdle winner, Rooster Booster, and multiple Grade 1 hurdles winner, Floyd.
The County Handicap Hurdle has a habit of producing upsets. A favourite last won the race in 2006, and it’s common for winners to come home priced over the 20/1 margin. Younger horses tend to do well in the race, and it’s not unusual for winners to be aged 5-6 with wins by older horses less common thanks to the shorter race distance and hurdles format. However, these trends are too general to provide answers on which horses are likely to win the race.
So, as with other handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival, you’ll need to go through the card and check how individual horses have recently performed over similar distances while carrying comparable weight, keeping an eye out for horses who’re likely to improve carrying less weight or if better suited to the ground conditions on race day. With this in mind steer clear of the antepost markets until a clear picture of race conditions and final weights emerges.
Recent Winners
| Date | Winner | Age | Weight (st-lb) | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kargese | 5 | 11-3 | Paul Townend | W P Mullins |
| 2024 | Absurde | 6 | 10-10 | Paul Townend | W P Mullins |
| 2023 | Faivoir | 8 | 10-07 | Bridget Andrews | Dan Skelton |
| 2022 | State Man | 5 | 11-01 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Belfast Banter | 6 | 10-0 | Peter Fahey | K.C. Sexton |
| 2020 | Saint Roi | 5 | 10-13 | Barry Geraghty | Willie Mullins |
| 2019 | Ch’tibello | 8 | 11-05 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
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