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Tuesday 12 March

13:30Sky Bet Supreme Novices' HurdleRacing Post Result
14:10My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' ChaseRacing Post Result
14:50Ultima Handicap ChaseRacing Post Result
15:30Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge TrophyRacing Post Result
16:10Close Brothers Mares' HurdleRacing Post Result
16:50Boodles Juvenile Handicap HurdleRacing Post Result
17:30Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' ChaseRacing Post Result

Wednesday 13 March

13:30Gallagher Novices' HurdleRacing Post Result
14:10Brown Advisory Novices' ChaseRacing Post Result
14:50Coral Cup Handicap HurdleRacing Post Result
15:30Betway Queen Mother Champion ChaseRacing Post Result
16:10Glenfarclas Chase
16:50Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap ChaseRacing Post Result
17:30Weatherbys Champion BumperRacing Post Result

Thursday 14 March

13:30Turners Novices' ChaseRacing Post Result
14:10Pertemps Network Final Handicap HurdleRacing Post Result
14:50Ryanair ChaseRacing Post Result
15:30Paddy Power Stayers' HurdleRacing Post Result
16:10TrustATrader Plate Handicap ChaseRacing Post Result
16:50Ryanair Mares' Novices' HurdleRacing Post Result
17:30Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap ChaseRacing Post Result

Friday 15 March

13:30JCB Triumph HurdleRacing Post Result
14:10BetMGM County Handicap HurdleRacing Post Result
14:50Albert Bartlett Novices' HurdleRacing Post Result
15:30Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup ChaseRacing Post Result
16:10St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' ChaseRacing Post Result
16:50Mrs Paddy Power Mares' ChaseRacing Post Result
17:30Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap HurdleRacing Post Result

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Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle Runners And Entries 2024

Below you can find the runners & entries for the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle for this year's Cheltenham Festival.

This is a full list of entries, but there are further declarations 5 days before the race, and then final declarations 48 hours before.

Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

1st
Jack Kennedy

Teahupoo

Age: 7
Weight: 11.7
OR: 162
J:
 
Jack Kennedy
T:
 
Gordon Elliott
raced wide, in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, pressed leaders on outer when mistake 2 out, went second then switched left before last, soon led and edged right, ridden and kept on well run-in
2nd
Keith Donoghue

Flooring Porter

Age: 9
Weight: 11.7
OR: 156
J:
 
Keith Donoghue
T:
 
Gavin Cromwell
prominent on inner, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4th, led before 5th, switched right towards near side and faced challenge before last, soon headed and switched left, kept on run-in
3rd
J J Slevin

Home By The Lee

Age: 9
Weight: 11.7
OR: 155
J:
 
J J Slevin
T:
 
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
jumped right on occasions, towards rear, not fluent 4th, mistake 7th, headway 2 out, went third then not fluent last, kept on run-in
4th
Jack G Gilligan

Buddy One

Age: 7
Weight: 11.7
OR: 153
J:
 
Jack G Gilligan
T:
 
Paul John Gilligan
in touch with leaders, headway on inner after 2 out, soon went third and pressed leaders, lost third and no extra from last

Stayers Hurdle Tips

This is where all of our tips will be for the Stayers Hurdle, we also have you covered with daily tips.

Chester - May 08 2024
Chester 14:40
4(1)
Ryan Moore

Grosvenor Square

J: Ryan Moore
T: A P O'Brien
Ryan Moore

Grosvenor Square

bet365
£10.00 Returns £30.00
2/1
coral
£10.00 Returns £30.00
2/1
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £30.00
2/1
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£10.00 Returns £28.75
15/8
midnite
£10.00 Returns £28.75
15/8
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £28.75
15/8
skybet
£10.00 Returns £28.75
15/8
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £28.75
15/8
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £27.50
7/4
betway
£10.00 Returns £27.50
7/4
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £26.25
13/8
betuk
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
2/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 109
Days: 200
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
21/10/23LEO9Hy9-51
23/09/23CUR8Y/Sft9-53
12/09/23GAL8.5Sft9-21
Chester 14:05
7(9)
Ryan Moore

Port Fairy

J: Ryan Moore
T: A P O'Brien
Ryan Moore

Port Fairy

bet365
£10.00 Returns £80.00
7/1
coral
£10.00 Returns £80.00
7/1
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £80.00
7/1
midnite
£10.00 Returns £80.00
7/1
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £80.00
7/1
betfair
£10.00 Returns £75.00
13/2
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £75.00
13/2
skybet
£10.00 Returns £70.00
6/1
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £65.00
11/2
betway
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £45.00
7/2
betuk
£10.00 Returns £45.00
7/2
7/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 25
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
13/04/24DUN10.5St9-31
17/10/23GOW8.5Hy9-17
Chester 13:05
5(3)
Hector Crouch

Daisy Inthe Breeze

J: Hector Crouch
T: Dominic Ffrench Davis
Hector Crouch

Daisy Inthe Breeze

betway
£10.00 Returns £60.00
5/1
bet365
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
betfair
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
coral
£10.00 Returns £50.00
4/1
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £50.00
4/1
midnite
£10.00 Returns £50.00
4/1
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £50.00
4/1
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £43.33
10/3
skybet
£10.00 Returns £43.33
10/3
betuk
£10.00 Returns £37.50
11/4
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £23.75
11/8
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £18.33
5/6
5/1
Age: 2
Weight: 8-13
OR: N/A
Days: 7
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
01/05/24BRI5.5Gd9-21
Chester 13:35
11(1)
Oisin Murphy

Kings Merchant

J: Oisin Murphy
T: Edward Bethell
Oisin Murphy

Kings Merchant

betway
£10.00 Returns £40.00
3/1
bet365
£10.00 Returns £37.50
11/4
betfair
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
coral
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
midnite
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
skybet
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £35.00
5/2
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £32.00
11/5
betuk
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £15.71
4/7
3/1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 75
Days: 46
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
23/03/24WOL5St9-41
13/03/24NCS5St9-72
28/09/23PON6GS9-72
18/08/23THI6Gd9-76
03/08/23NCS6St9-72
Chester 15:10
5(5)
Ryan Moore

Gallantly

J: Ryan Moore
T: A P O'Brien
Ryan Moore

Gallantly

betway
£10.00 Returns £23.75
11/8
bet365
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
betfair
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
coral
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
midnite
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £22.50
5/4
skybet
£10.00 Returns £22.00
6/5
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £22.00
6/5
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £20.00
1/1
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £17.00
7/10
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £14.00
2/5
betuk
£10.00 Returns £12.22
2/9
11/8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 85
Days: 28
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
10/04/24LEO8Hy9-82
14/10/23NAA8Sft/Hy9-72
14/09/23NAA7Gd/Y9-77
Kempton (AW) - May 08 2024
Kempton (AW) 18:00
10(3)
Edward Greatrex

Dancing The Dream

J: Edward Greatrex
T: Jack Channon
Edward Greatrex

Dancing The Dream

bet365
£10.00 Returns £340.00
33/1
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £290.00
28/1
betfair
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25/1
betvictor
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25/1
coral
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25/1
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £260.00
25/1
midnite
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25/1
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £260.00
25/1
skybet
£10.00 Returns £260.00
25/1
betway
£10.00 Returns £230.00
22/1
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £200.00
19/1
betuk
£10.00 Returns £170.00
16/1
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £50.00
4/1
33/1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: N/A
Days: 10
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
28/04/24BAT5.5Sft8-96
11/04/24CFD5St8-124
Kempton (AW) 17:00
1(2)
Saffie Osborne

Scenic

J: Saffie Osborne
T: Ed Walker
Saffie Osborne

Scenic

betway
£10.00 Returns £21.00
11/10
bet365
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
betfair
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
coral
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
midnite
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
skybet
£10.00 Returns £19.09
10/11
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £18.33
5/6
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £18.33
5/6
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £18.00
4/5
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £15.71
4/7
betuk
£10.00 Returns £12.40
6/25
11/10
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: 89
Days: 215
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
06/10/23ASC12Gd8-132
15/09/23SAL10GF8-132
24/08/23YOR12GF9-07
28/07/23YOR10.5GS8-113
11/06/23LON10GS8-114
Gowran Park - May 08 2024
Gowran Park 18:20
8(2)
Gary Carroll

Victoria Kesia

J: Gary Carroll
T: Joseph G Murphy
Gary Carroll

Victoria Kesia

bet365
£10.00 Returns £110.00
10/1
betway
£10.00 Returns £110.00
10/1
william_hill
£10.00 Returns £100.00
9/1
betvictor
£10.00 Returns £95.00
17/2
skybet
£10.00 Returns £95.00
17/2
betfair
£10.00 Returns £90.00
8/1
coral
£10.00 Returns £90.00
8/1
ladbrokes
£10.00 Returns £90.00
8/1
midnite
£10.00 Returns £90.00
8/1
paddy_power
£10.00 Returns £90.00
8/1
betuk
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
grosvenor
£10.00 Returns £55.00
9/2
betMGM
£10.00 Returns £44.00
17/5
10/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 14
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
24/04/24GOW8Y9-39
12/10/23CUR7Sft/Hy9-211

Fourth race of day three

The Stayers hurdle is the fourth race on the third day of Cheltenham Festival. It is a Grade One staying hurdle that is run on the new course at the Cheltenham.

The race is run over three miles and there is a total of 12 hurdles for the horses to contend with. The horses must be aged at least four to take part in the race.

The prize money on offer to the winner is £182,877.50 for the biggest long-distance hurdle race in the National hunt season.

History of the Stayers Hurdle

The Stayers' Hurdle has a fascinating history dating back to 1912, making it one of the Cheltenham Festival's most established races. Initially titled the Stayers Selling Hurdle at Prestbury Park, it was distinctly different from the prestigious Grade One race it is today. The winning horse was sold for £50 after the race.

The race struggled to hold down a regular position within the Cheltenham Festival, with it not run between 1928 and 1929 and then 1938 and 1939.

In 1946, it then replaced the Spa Hurdle, which was a two-mile race however retained the name until 1972, when it was renamed the Stayers Hurdle and was sponsored by Lloyds Bank.

The race since has had various sponsors. Waterford Crystal had a 12 year hold between 1978 and 1990 before they handed over to Bonusprint who named the race until 2004. When betting company Ladbrokes took over the sponsorship, they also renamed the race the World Hurdle however there sponsorship ended in 2015.

Ryanair sponsored the race in 2016. In 2017, the race reverted to its classic name, the Stayers' Hurdle, under the sponsorship of Sun Bets. Sun Racing then sponsored the race until 2019, and Paddy Power has been the race sponsor since 2020.

Recent years

Aidan Coleman rode Paisley Park to a thrilling victory in 2019, breaking Willie Mullins' brief hold on the race. Mullins had won the previous two renewals, further strengthening his impressive record in the Stayers' Hurdle.

The legendary Big Buck's was a dominant force in the Stayers' Hurdle. Trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh, Big Buck's secured an incredible four consecutive wins between 2009 and 2012. This established Nicholls as the most successful trainer and Walsh as the most successful jockey in the race's history.

Ruby Walsh:

  • Big Buck's (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
  • Nichols Canyon (2017)

Paul Nicholls:

  • Big Buck's (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Since then, Flooring Porter has made a significant mark on the Stayers' Hurdle, securing victories in 2021, 2022, and 2023. This makes him a major contender to watch in future races.

With the race constantly evolving, it's exciting to consider potential winners. Paisley Park, the 2019 champion, could return to defend his crown and solidify his place among the greats. Paul Nicholls' proven ability to prepare strong contenders and Willie Mullins' recent successes also make them stables to watch closely.

Stayers Hurdle Winners
YEAR WINNER JOCKEY / TRAINER SP
2023 Galopin Des Champs Paul Townend / Willie Mullins 7/5f
2022 Flooring Porter Danny Mullins / Gavin Cromwell 4/1
2021 Flooring Porter Danny Mullins / Gavin Cromwell 12/1
2020 Lisnagar Oscar Adam Wedge / Rebecca Curtis 50/1
2019 Paisley Park Aidan Coleman / Emma Lavelle 11/8f
2018 Penhill Paul Townend / Willie Mullins 12/1
2017 Nichols Canyon Ruby Walsh / Willie Mullins 10/1
2016 Thistlecrack Tom Scudamore / Colin Tizzard Evnsf
2015 Cole Harden Gavin Sheehan / Warren Greatrex 14/1
2014 More Of That Barry Geraghty / Jonjo O'Neill 15/2
2013 Solwhit Paul Carberry / Charles Byrnes 17/2
2012 Big Buck's Ruby Walsh / Paul Nicholls 5/6f
2011 Big Buck's Ruby Walsh / Paul Nicholls 10/11f
2010 Big Buck's Ruby Walsh / Paul Nicholls 5/6f
2009 Big Buck's Ruby Walsh / Paul Nicholls 6/1
2008 Inglis Drever Denis O'Regan / Howard Johnson 11/8f
2007 Inglis Drever Paddy Brennan / Howard Johnson 5/1
2006 My Way de Solzen Robert Thornton / Alan King 8/1
2005 Inglis Drever Graham Lee / Howard Johnson 5/1
2004 Iris's Gift Barry Geraghty / Jonjo O'Neill 9/2
2003 Baracouda Thierry Doumen / François Doumen 9/4jf
2002 Baracouda Thierry Doumen / François Doumen 13/8f
2001 Festival Cancelled
2000 Bacchanal Mick Fitzgerald / Nicky Henderson 11/2

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