Betfair Hurdle

Horses must be four years old or older to compete in the Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race known as the Betfair Hurdle in Great Britain.

There are eight hurdles to clear during the race, which is conducted at Newbury over a distance of around 2 miles and a half (2 miles and 69 yards, or 3,282 metres).

The Betfair Hurdle will take place on Saturday 11th February 2023 at 15:35. This 3:35 pm event is one of the most popular races to occur in February.

Find out more about the Betfair Hurdle:

Betfair Hurdle

Betfair Hurdle Odds

The Betfair Hurdle odds are listed below:

The odds for this race have not yet been released.

Betfair Hurdle Tips

The Betfair Hurdle tips are below:

2 points to win for TBC at odds of TBC
1 point each way for TBC at odds of TBC

Many Betfair Hurdle horses will race in more races throughout the years. Stay updated on the horses and place ante-post bets if you want to wager on them.

If you are looking for more racing tips for events taking place at Newbury Racecourse then check out our Newbury racing tips page.

Betfair Hurdle Previous Winners

Year Winner Age Weight Jockey Trainer
1963Rosyth[a]510-00Josh GiffordRyan Price
1964Rosyth610-02Josh GiffordRyan Price
1965Elan610-07David NicholsonJohn Sutcliffe, jnr
1966Le Vermontois511-03Josh GiffordRyan Price
1967Hill House710-10Josh GiffordRyan Price
1968Persian War511–13Jimmy UttleyColin Davies
1971Cala Mesquida710-09J CookJ E Sutcliffe
1972Good Review610-09V O'BrienJim Dreaper (Ir)
1973Indianapolis610-06Jeff KingJ E Sutcliffe
1975Tammuz710–13Bill SmithFulke Walwyn
1976Irish Fashion510-04Ron BarryMichael Cunningham
1977True Lad710-04Tommy StackW Swainson
1979Within The Law511-04Alan BrownPeter Easterby
1980Bootlaces610-09Paul LeachDavid Barons
1982Donegal Prince610-08John FrancomePaul Kelleway
1983no race 1983 [b]
1984Ra Nova510-06Paddy FarrellNan Kennedy
1985no race 1985–86 [c]
1987Neblin810-00Stan MooreToby Balding
1988Jamesmead710-00Brendan PowellDavid Elsworth
1989Grey Salute611-05Richard DunwoodyJohn Jenkins
1990Deep Sensation511-03Richard RoweJosh Gifford
1991no race 1991 [d]
1992Rodeo Star610-10Graham McCourtNigel Tinkler
1993King Credo810-00Adrian MaguireSteve Woodman
1994Large Action610-08Jamie OsborneOliver Sherwood
1995Mysilv510-08Jamie OsborneCharles Egerton
1996Squire Silk710–12Paul CarberryAndrew Turnell
1997Make A Stand611-07Chris MaudeMartin Pipe
1998Sharpical611-01Mick FitzgeraldNicky Henderson
1999Decoupage711-00Jimmy McCarthyCharles Egerton
2000Geos511-03Mick FitzgeraldNicky Henderson
2001Landing Light610-02Mick FitzgeraldNicky Henderson
2002Copeland711-07Tony McCoyMartin Pipe
2003Spirit Leader710-00Norman WilliamsonJessica Harrington
2004Geos910-09Marcus FoleyNicky Henderson
2005Essex511-06Barry GeraghtyMichael O'Brien
2006no race 2006 [d]
2007Heathcote510-06Jamie MooreGary Moore
2008Wingman610-00Jamie MooreGary Moore
2009no race 2009 [e]
2010Get Me Out of Here610-06Tony McCoyJonjo O'Neill
2011Recession Proof510-08Dougie CostelloJohn Quinn
2012Zarkandar511-01Ruby WalshPaul Nicholls
2013My Tent Or Yours611-02Tony McCoyNicky Henderson
2014Splash of Ginge610-10Ryan HatchNigel Twiston-Davies
2015Violet Dancer510-09Josh MooreGary Moore
2016Agrapart510-05Lizzie KellyNick Williams
2017Ballyandy611-01Sam Twiston-DaviesNigel Twiston-Davies
2018Kalashnikov511-05Jack QuinlanAmy Murphy
2019Al Dancer[f]611-08Sam Twiston-DaviesNigel Twiston-Davies
2020Pic D’Orhy511-05Harry CobdenPaul Nicholls
2021Soaring Glory610-07Jonjo O'Neill JrJonjo O'Neill
2022Glory and Fortune711-08Stan SheppardTom Lacey
2023Aucunrisque711-04Nick ScholfieldChris Gordon

Betfair Hurdle 2023 Result

Facts about the Betfair Hurdle

  • The Betfair Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older.
  • It is run at Newbury over a distance of 2 miles and half a furlong; during its running, there are eight hurdles to be jumped.
  • The race is scheduled to take place each year in February.
  • The Betfair Hurdle was first to run in 1963.
  • The race was given its present title in 2004 when online betting company Betfair agreed to sponsor it.

Summary of the Betfair Hurdle

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