Day 4 · Gold Cup Day · Fri 19 Mar 2027 · New Course
County Hurdle
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About the County Hurdle
The big-field two-mile handicap hurdle — a favourite for each-way and extra-place punters.
- Distance
- 2m 1f
- Race type
- Premier Handicap Hurdle
- Age conditions
- 5yo+
- Course
- New Course
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Fact-checkedEach-Way Betting at Cheltenham: Place Terms, Extra Places and the Arithmetic
The standard place-terms scale, the Festival races where bookmakers add places, worked examples with every step of the sum shown, when each-way is and is not sensible, and the Rule 4 deduction table.
Cheltenham Betting Tips Editorial DeskUpdated 14 September 20267 min read
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 County Hurdle?
The 2027 County Hurdle is scheduled for Friday, 19 March 2027 — Day 4 (Gold Cup Day) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the New Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.
Who won the 2026 County Hurdle?
Wilful won the 2026 County Hurdle, trained by Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill and ridden by Jonjo O'Neill Jr, at a starting price of 14/1. Sticktotheplan finished second (25/1).
How long is the County Hurdle?
The County Hurdle is run over 2m 1f on the New Course at Cheltenham. It is a Premier Handicap Hurdle for 5yo+.