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When is the Champion Hurdle 2026? Cheltenham date, start time and previous winners

Matt Gibbs Updated: 14 Mar 25 22:25

The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on the opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.

The 2025 race was won by 25/1 shot Golden Ace after former winners Constitution Hill and State Man both fell in an eventful race.

Champion Hurdle 2026 Date and Time

The Champion Hurdle is the feature race on Day One of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, which takes place at 16:00 on Tuesday 10th March 2026.

Champion Hurdle 2026 Location/Venue

The Champion Hurdle is one of the key races at the Cheltenham Festival, hosted at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire.

Champion Hurdle Previous Winners

The past five winners of the Champion Hurdle are as follows:

2025 - Golden Ace
2024 - State Man
2023 - Constitution Hill
2022 - Honeysuckle
2021 - Honeysuckle

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