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2026 Lanzarote Hurdle Preview
The Lanzarote Hurdle is run at the Kempton racecourse in January of each year and is a handicap hurdle over 2m5f. Initially run over a trip of two miles, the Lanzarote Hurdle was extended to the current distance after being switched back to Kempton.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Lanzarote Hurdle will hold the title of 'Coral Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle'.
Lanzarote Hurdle Information:
If you are interested in other predictions at Kempton, then head over to the Kempton tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Other Principal Races at Kempton Racecourse section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Lanzarote Hurdle market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2016 when the race had an over-round of 116%. The race in 2023 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 136%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Lanzarote Hurdle, the over-round has been 124%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £124 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Lanzarote Hurdle Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Lanzarote Hurdle Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Lanzarote Hurdle Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Lanzarote Hurdle races over the last 20 renewals:
- Crossbow Creek (3:48.00) in 2005
- Limerick Boy (3:49.00) in 2004
- Rayshan (4:28.60) in 2006
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Lanzarote Hurdle next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 21 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -9.00. Ahead of the 2026 Lanzarote Hurdle, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2010 renewal when Micheal Flips from Andy Turnell under the guidance of Nick Scholfield, won in a time of 5:50.60, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Crossbow Creek, trained by Mark Rimell and ridden by Jim Crowley set the quickest time of 3:48.00 in the 2005 renewal.
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Lanzarote Hurdle Past Winners
Here are the Lanzarote Hurdle past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the horse which won, along with the age & weight of the horse. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Lanzarote Hurdle are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
Race Notes: The race was abandoned in 2001, 2009 & 2025. In 2006, the race was run at Carlisle whilst redevelopment was taking place at Kempton.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 5:10.72 | Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 8yo 11-0 33/1 | Tristan Durrell (3lbs) Dan Skelton (GB) |
| 2023 5:32.60 | West Balboa (IRE) 7yo 10-11 12/1 | Bridget Andrews Dan Skelton (GB) |
| 2022 5:19.85 | Cobblers Dream (IRE) 6yo 10-10 10/1 | Jack Quinlan Ben Case (GB) |
| 2021 5:10.00 | Boreham Bill (IRE) 9yo 10-11 66/1 | Ben Jones (3lbs) Emma Lavelle (GB) |
| 2020 5:16.00 | Burrows Edge (FR) 7yo 11-4 5/1 | Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2019 5:03.00 | Big Time Dancer (IRE) 6yo 10-10 16/1 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr (5lbs) Jennie Candlish (GB) |
| 2018 5:11.80 | William Henry (IRE) 8yo 11-7 7/1 | James Bowen (5lbs) Nicky Henderson (GB) |
| 2017 5:12.60 | Modus (GB) 7yo 11-4 7/1 | Barry Geraghty Paul Nicholls (GB) |
| 2016 5:25.10 | Yala Enki (FR) 6yo 9-12 11/4F | Charlie Deutsch (5lbs) Venetia Williams (GB) |
| 2015 5:18.60 | Tea For Two (GB) 6yo 9-12 9/2F | Lizzie Kelly (7lbs) Nick Williams (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Lanzarote Hurdle have been based:
- GB: 21 winners with an additional 48 placings from 306 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 2 runners
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Lanzarote Hurdle Trainer Statistics
There are two leading trainers in the Lanzarote Hurdle over the last 20 renewals, with both Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls, who have both won the race three times. Nicky Henderson winners have been with Oscara Dara (2013), William Henry (2018) and Burrows Edge (2020). Paul Nicholls' winners have been with Nycteos (2008), Saphir Du Rheu (2014) and Modus (2017). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Lanzarote Hurdle is Dan Skelton (2 wins).
Here are the Lanzarote Hurdle trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Henderson | 28-3-10 | -8.00 | +0.68 |
| Paul Nicholls | 23-3-10 | -5.25 | +2.84 |
| Dan Skelton | 12-2-5 | +35.00 | +25.13 |
| Ben Pauling | 7-0-1 | -7.00 | -5.50 |
| Chris Gordon | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -1.37 |
| Harry Fry | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -2.25 |
| Neil Mulholland | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -2.75 |
Lanzarote Hurdle Jockey Statistics
Here are the Lanzarote Hurdle jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bowen (Iberico Lord) | 4-1-3 | +4.00 | +6.85 |
| Ben Jones (Lanesborough) | 1-1-1 | +66.00 | +41.25 |
| Harry Cobden (Captain Teague) | 6-0-1 | -6.00 | -4.75 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies (Ike Sport) | 5-0-2 | -5.00 | -2.07 |
| Harry Skelton (A Pai De Nom) | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -0.50 |
| Kielan Woods (Wreckless Eric) | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -3.00 |
| Freddie Gingell (Just A Rose) | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +2.63 |
| Conor O'Farrell (Double Powerful) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Bryan Carver (Beat The Bat) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Lorcan Williams (Came From Nowhere) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Lanzarote Hurdle Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 2, 11, 1, F, 1, 2, 13, 1, 5, F, (1, 7), 1, 6, 5, 6, F, 11, (PU, UR), 4, 3
The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 21 / 21 (66%) - Had 3 - 9 placings (Career)
- 21 / 21 (77%) - Had 2 - 6 placings (Hurdle)
- 21 / 21 (78%) - Ran in 3 - 24 races (Career)
- 21 / 21 (80%) - Fewer than 11 races (Hcps)
- 21 / 21 (80%) - Had 1 - 3 wins (Hurdle)
- 21 / 21 (80%) - Had 1 - 5 wins (Career)
- 21 / 21 (83%) - Break of 12 - 308 days (Last Place)
- 21 / 21 (84%) - Fewer than 4 races (Class)
- 21 / 21 (85%) - Ran in 1 - 8 races (1 Year)
- 21 / 21 (85%) - Achieved a TS of 92+ (Last 3)
- 21 / 21 (85%) - Beaten no more -16l (Debut)
- 21 / 21 (86%) - Ran in 3 - 16 races (Hurdle)
- 21 / 21 (88%) - Fewer than 6 placings (Hcps)
- 19 / 21 (76%) - No bigger than 12/1 (LTO)
- 18 / 21 (68%) - Achieved a TS of 110+ (Last 5)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Kempton racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Lanzarote Hurdle. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Lanzarote Hurdle Trend Shortlist
Kempton will host the 2026 renewal of the Lanzarote Hurdle, which will be run at 3:17 pm on Saturday, 10th January 2026, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer and jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 A Pai De Nom (4/1)
- Dan Skelton (12-2-5 +35.00 / +25.13)
- Harry Skelton (3-0-1 -3.00 / -0.50)
- 15/15 Wreckless Eric (20/1)
- Jonjo & A J O'Neill (0-0-0 0.00 / 0.00)
- Kielan Woods (3-0-0 -3.00 / -3.00)
Others: Came From Nowhere (14/15), Krak (14/15), Beat The Bat (14/15), Lanesborough (14/15), Iberico Lord (13/15), Captain Teague (13/15), French Ship (13/15), Goodwin (13/15), Just A Rose (11/15), Just Ennemi (11/15), Fasol (11/15), Yellow Star (10/15), King Of The Lake (10/15), Double Powerful (7/15) and Ike Sport (6/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:16 am Friday 9th January 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Lanzarote Hurdle Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +130.25, is when runners had 2 career wins in Jumps (Hurdle) races.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners wore t, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-36.
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Lanzarote Hurdle are Cheltenham, Ascot, Doncaster, Newbury, Kempton, Sandown and Haydock; there have been a total of 2 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 298 runners, while female runners have produced 2 winners from a total of 10 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Lanzarote Hurdle:
- Kayf Tara (2 Wins)
- Yeats (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Lanzarote Hurdle despite multiple attempts:
- Beneficial (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Mahler (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Flemensfirth (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Golden Horn (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- In The Wings (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Boreham Bill in 2021, winning for Emma Lavelle at odds of 66/1 under the guidance of Ben Jones. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 5 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2025 Lanzarote Hurdle, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Lanzarote Hurdle
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Lanzarote Hurdle. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2024 - Jay Jay Reilly Cheltenham - 8th of 12 (33/1) | December Gold Cup |
| 2023 - West Balboa Sandown - 2nd of 9 (7/4) | Goffs Tingle Creek Sale Mares Handicap Hurdle |
| 2022 - Cobblers Dream Doncaster - 1st of 14 (11/4) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle |
| 2021 - Boreham Bill Kempton - 3rd of 10 (12/1) | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle |
| 2020 - Burrows Edge Ludlow - F of 6 (6/4) | Alfa Aggregate Products Beginners Chase |
| 2019 - Big Time Dancer Doncaster - 1st of 6 (12/1) | Napoleons Casino, Restaurant And Bar Sheffield Handicap Hurdle |
| 2018 - William Henry Cheltenham - PU of 4 (5/2) | Steel Plate And Sections Novices Chase |
| 2017 - Modus Ascot - 7th of 19 (6/1) | Ascot Festive Handicap Hurdle |
| 2016 - Yala Enki Haydock - 5th of 16 (5/1) | Betfair Stayers Handicap Hurdle |
| 2015 - Tea For Two Towcester - 1st of 11 (4/6) | totepool Wishing Racegoers A Merry Christmas EBF "National Hunt" Novices Hurdle |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Lanzarote Hurdle Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse racing tips team, looking after the tipsters and managing the tips settlement, whilst also creating and managing all of the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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