Scottish Champion Hurdle
Horses must be four years old or older to compete in the Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race known as the Scottish Champion Hurdle in Britain.
The Scottish Champion Hurdle is due to take place on Sunday 9th April 2023.
There are nine hurdles to clear during the race, which is conducted in Ayr, South Ayrshire, over a distance of around 2 miles (3,219 metres).
It is a limited handicap race that is slated to happen in April each year.
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Scottish Champion Hurdle 2023 Odds
The Scottish Champion Hurdle odds are listed below:
The odds for this race have not yet been released.
Scottish Champion Hurdle Tips
The Scottish Champion 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 Scottish Champion 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.
Check out our Ayr horse racing betting tips page if you are looking for more racing tips for events at Ayr Racecourse.
Scottish Champion Hurdle Previous Winners
Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
2013 | Court Minstrel | 6 | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams |
2014 | Cockney Sparrow | 5 | Dean Pratt | John Quinn |
2015 | Cheltenian | 9 | Richard Johnson | Philip Hobbs |
2016 | Ch’Tibello | 5 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
2017 | Chesterfield | 7 | Daniel Sansom | Seamus Mullins |
2018 | Midnight Shadow | 5 | Danny Cook | Sue Smith |
2019 | Verdana Blue | 7 | Connor Brace | Nicky Henderson |
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2021 | Milkwood | 7 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Neil Mulholland |
2022 | Anna Bunina | 6 | Sean Bowen | John C McConnell |
Scottish Champion Hurdle 2022 Result
What a likeable mare she is!
Scottish Champion Hurdle winner Anna Bunina defies top-weight in the €45,000 @BarOneRacing Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle for @McConnellRacing 👏 pic.twitter.com/n5P0jYijYS
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 2, 2022
Scottish Champion Hurdle Facts
- The Scottish Champion Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Britian which is open to horses aged four years or older.
- The race is run on the second day of the three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival at Ayr Racecourse over a distance of about 2 miles, and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped.
- The race was first run in 1966.
Summary of the Scottish Champion Hurdle
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