The County Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle competition in the United Kingdom available to horses aged five and up. It is run on Cheltenham’s New Course over a distance of around 2 miles and 1 furlong (2 miles and 179 yards, or 3,382 meters), with eight hurdles to be jumped. It is a handicap race that takes place every year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Trespasser, ridden by George Duller, was the first winner of the County Hurdle in 1920. Between 1995 and 2016, it was known as the Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle, named after Vincent O’Brien, an Irish racehorse trainer who retired in 1994. During his career, O’Brien won twenty-three races at the Cheltenham Festival.
For many years, the County Hurdle was the last event held at the Festival. However, before to the 2009 meeting, a new running order was revealed, and it is now the second race on the final day.
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County Handicap Hurdle Winner List 2000-2022
| Date | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 2000 | Master Tern | 5 | Tony Dobbin | Jonjo O’Neill | John P McManus |
| 2002 | Rooster Booster | 8 | Richard Johnson | Philip Hobbs | Terry Warner |
| 2003 | Spirit Leader | 7 | Barry Geraghty | Jessica Harrington | D Thompson |
| 2004 | Sporazene | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Ged Mason & David Jackson |
| 2005 | Fontanesi | 5 | Timmy Murphy | Martin Pipe | The Johnson Family |
| 2006 | Desert Quest | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Mrs M Findlay |
| 2007 | Pedrobob | 9 | Philip Carberry | Tony Mullins | Barry Connell |
| 2008 | Silver Jaro | 5 | Noel Fehily | Tom Hogan | Miss M A Masterson |
| 2009 | American Trilogy | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Fulton,Donlon,Kilduff & Scott-MacDonald |
| 2010 | Thousand Stars | 6 | Katie Walsh[a] | Willie Mullins | Hammer & Trowel Syndicate |
| 2011 | Final Approach | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | Douglas Taylor |
| 2012 | Alderwood | 8 | Tony McCoy | Thomas Mullins | John P McManus |
| 2013 | Ted Veale | 6 | Bryan Cooper | Tony Martin | John Breslin |
| 2014 | Lac Fontana | 5 | Daryl Jacob | Paul Nicholls | Potensis Limited |
| 2015 | Wicklow Brave | 6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | Wicklow Bloodstock Limited |
| 2016 | Superb Story | 5 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton | Holt, Robinson, Taylor & Miller |
| 2017 | Arctic Fire | 8 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | Wicklow Bloodstock Limited |
| 2018 | Mohaayed | 6 | Bridget Andrews | Dan Skelton | Mrs June Watts |
| 2019 | Ch’tibello | 8 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton | Can’t Say No Partnership |
| 2020 | Saint Roi | 5 | Barry Geraghty | Willie Mullins | John P McManus |
| 2021 | Belfast Banter | 6 | Kevin Sexton | Peter Fahey | Direct Bloodstock Ltd |
| 2022 | State Man | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | Mrs J Donnelly |
What is the total Distance to be covered in County Handicap Hurdle?
2m 179y (3,382 metres)
What is the Surface of County Handicap Hurdle?
Turf
What is the Minimum Age Requirement for County Handicap Hurdle 2023?
Four-year-olds and above.
What Channel is County Handicap Hurdle 2023 on?
County Handicap Hurdle 2023 will be broadcasted on iTV1 and Racing TV. Besides this you can approach various online streaming media services to watch the race live.
When is County Handicap Hurdle 2023?
County Handicap Hurdle 2023 is scheduled to be happen on the day 4 of Cheltenham Festival 2023 which is 17th March, 2023.
What Time will County Handicap Hurdle 2023 Begin?
County Handicap Hurdle 2023 will begin at 14:10 UK time.
Where will be County Handicap Hurdle 2023?
County Handicap Hurdle is to be happen on the Old Course at Cheltenham.
What is the Purse for County Handicap Hurdle 2023?
The purse for County Handicap Hurdle 2023 is expected to somewhat near £100,000. In 2021, the winner, took home £42,203 from the total prize pool of £75,000.
Who are the Successful Jockey in County Handicap Hurdle History?
Ruby Walsh – Sporazene (2004), Desert Quest (2006), American Trilogy (2009), Final Approach (2011)
Who are the leading trainer in County Handicap Hurdle History?
Willie Mullins – Thousand Stars (2010), Final Approach (2011), Wicklow Brave (2015), Arctic Fire (2017), Saint Roi (2020), State Man (2022)