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2027 Liverpool Hurdle Preview
The Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle is run during the Grand National meeting in April of each year at the Aintree racecourse.
The race is open to runners aged four or older competing over a trip of three miles, half a furlong, where thirteen hurdles are to be jumped.
Established in 1974, this race was originally called the 'Long Distance Hurdle' and held at Ascot. It was renamed to its current name and moved to Aintree in 2004, and was awarded Grade 1 status in 2010.
Liverpool Hurdle Information:
If you are interested in other predictions at Aintree, then head over to the Aintree 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. We cover every race at the Aintree Grand National Meeting, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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How competitive is the Liverpool Hurdle market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2010, when the race had an over-round of 111%. The race in 2019 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 130%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Liverpool Hurdle, the over-round has been 118%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ118 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Liverpool 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 Liverpool Hurdle Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Liverpool Hurdle races over the last 20 renewals:
- If The Cap Fits (5:58.20) in 2019
- Whisper (5:58.50) in 2015
- Sire Du Berlais (5:59.82) in 2023
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 Liverpool Hurdle next time out, then you would have backed a total of 9 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -1.74. Remember to bookmark the racing tips page to access the OLBG racing picks easily daily.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was If The Cap Fits, trained by Harry Fry and ridden by Sean Bowen, who set the fastest winning time in the Liverpool Hurdle. That runner won the race in a time of 5:58.20 in 2019. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Colin Tizzard and jockey Tom Scudamore with Thistlecrack who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 6:33.40 in the 2016 renewal.
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Liverpool Hurdle Past Winners
Here are the Liverpool Hurdle past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Liverpool Hurdle are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 6:13.01 | Home By The Lee (IRE) 11yo 11-10 5/1 | J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2025 6:04.74 | Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 8yo 11-10 12/1 | Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2024 6:15.71 | Strong Leader (GB) 7yo 11-10 8/1 | Sean Bowen Olly Murphy (GB) |
| 2023 5:59.82 | Sire Du Berlais (FR) 11yo 11-10 8/1 | Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2022 6:09.21 | Sire Du Berlais (FR) 10yo 11-7 16/1 | Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2021 6:12.13 | Thyme Hill (GB) 7yo 11-7 5/2F | Tom O'Brien Philip Hobbs (GB) |
| 2019 5:58.20 | If The Cap Fits (IRE) 7yo 11-7 7/1 | Sean Bowen Harry Fry (GB) |
| 2018 6:20.70 | Identity Thief (IRE) 8yo 11-7 14/1 | Sean Flanagan Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2017 6:03.40 | Yanworth (GB) 7yo 11-7 9/4F | Barry Geraghty Alan King (GB) |
| 2016 6:33.40 | Thistlecrack (GB) 8yo 11-7 2/7F | Tom Scudamore Colin Tizzard (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Liverpool Hurdle have been based:
- GB: 14 winners with an additional 25 placings from 158 runners
- IRE: 6 winners with an additional 11 placings from 39 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 4 runners
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Liverpool Hurdle Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Liverpool Hurdle over the last 20 renewals is Paul Nicholls, who has won the race four times, with those four winners coming from Big Bucks (2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Liverpool Hurdle are Nicky Henderson (2 wins), Alan King (2 wins), Gordon Elliott (2 wins), Henry De Bromhead (2 wins) and Henry Daly (2 wins). One trainer has not had the best of times in the Liverpool Hurdle; Nigel Twiston-Davies has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top Liverpool Hurdle trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nicholls | 17-4-4 | -10.98 | -11.78 |
| Nicky Henderson | 20-2-4 | -9.00 | -10.70 |
| Alan King | 8-2-4 | +1.25 | +0.00 |
| Gordon Elliott | 7-2-4 | +19.00 | +10.73 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 5-2-3 | +23.00 | +13.60 |
| Henry Daly | 5-2-3 | +1.63 | +0.78 |
| Olly Murphy | 6-1-3 | +3.00 | +4.10 |
| Harry Fry | 5-1-1 | +3.00 | +0.20 |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.00 |
| Philip Hobbs | 3-1-2 | +0.50 | +1.00 |
Liverpool Hurdle Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Liverpool Hurdle over the last 20 renewals, with both Sean Bowen and Mark Walsh, who have both won the race two times. Sean Bowen's winners have been with If The Cap Fits (2019) and Strong Leader (2024). Mark Walsh winners have been with Sire Du Berlais (2022 & 2023).
Here are some of the top Liverpool Hurdle jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 6-2-3 | +11.00 | +6.00 |
| Mark Walsh | 5-2-3 | +21.00 | +12.15 |
| Nico de Boinville | 9-1-3 | -3.00 | -2.75 |
| Sean Flanagan | 3-1-2 | +12.00 | +7.80 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 3-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.20 |
| J J Slevin | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.00 |
| Harry Skelton | 8-0-3 | -8.00 | -3.35 |
| Harry Cobden | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| Paul Townend | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -2.50 |
2027 Liverpool Hurdle Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 2, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 3, 3, 1, 2, 3, 5, 5, 3
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (58%) - No bigger than 16/1
- 20 / 20 (68%) - Achieved a TS of 126+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (69%) - Achieved a TS of 131+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Achieved an RPR of 150+ (Season)
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Within the first 7 of the market
- 20 / 20 (73%) - Held an OR of 150+
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Break of 20 - 152 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Highest Won is not LST/Cl2/Cl4
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Achieved an RPR of 133+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (78%) - Ran in 2 - 6 races (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Beaten no more -21l (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Not in a LST/Cl2-4 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Achieved a TS of 132+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Ran in 9 - 36 races (Career)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Not in a LST/Cl3 (Last Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Aintree racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Liverpool 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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Liverpool Hurdle Trend Analysis
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 2 career wins with the jockey, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-31.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Liverpool Hurdle is Cheltenham; there have been a total of 17 winners of this race who ran at Cheltenham last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 190 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 11 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Liverpool Hurdle:
- Cadoudal (4 Wins)
- Kayf Tara (3 Wins)
- Astarabad (2 Wins)
- Poliglote (2 Wins)
- Sir Harry Lewis (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Liverpool Hurdle despite multiple attempts:
- Kings Theatre (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Oscar (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Flemensfirth (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Sire Du Berlais in 2022, winning for Gordon Elliott at odds of 16/1 under the guidance of Mark Walsh. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 8 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Liverpool Hurdle, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Liverpool Hurdle
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Liverpool Hurdle. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Home By The Lee Cheltenham - 1st of 10 (33/1) | Stayers Hurdle |
| 2025 - Hiddenvalley Lake Gowran Park - 7th of 9 (7/4) | Galmoy Hurdle |
| 2024 - Strong Leader Cheltenham - 3rd of 7 (11/1) | Cleeve Hurdle |
| 2023 - Sire Du Berlais Cheltenham - 1st of 11 (33/1) | Stayers Hurdle |
| 2022 - Sire Du Berlais Cheltenham - 11th of 22 (11/2) | Pertemps Network Final |
| 2021 - Thyme Hill Ascot - 2nd of 8 (7/5) | Long Walk Hurdle |
| 2019 - If The Cap Fits Fontwell - 2nd of 6 (13/8) | National Spirit Hurdle |
| 2018 - Identity Thief Cheltenham - 4th of 11 (50/1) | Champion Hurdle |
| 2017 - Yanworth Cheltenham - DSQ of 11 (2/1) | Champion Hurdle |
| 2016 - Thistlecrack Cheltenham - 1st of 12 (1/1) | Stayers Hurdle |
Schedule for Thursday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The three-day Grand National meeting kicks off on Thursday with four Grade 1 events on the seven-race card, which features both the Aintree Hurdle and the Bowl Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree Anniversary 4YO Juvenile Hurdle | Mange Tout (FR) 4yo - 5/1 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| 14:20 Aintree Manifesto Novices Chase | Koktail Divin (FR) 6yo - 3/1 | Henry De Bromhead Darragh O'Keeffe |
| 14:55 Aintree Bowl Chase | Jango Baie (FR) 7yo - 1/1 | Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville |
| 15:30 Aintree Foxhunters Chase | Barton Snow (IRE) 9yo - 7/4 | J J O'Shea Mr Henry Crow |
| 16:05 Aintree Aintree Hurdle | Brighterdaysahead (FR) 7yo - 13/8 | Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy |
| 16:40 Aintree Red Rum Handicap Chase | Ryans Rocket (IRE) 8yo - 14/1 | Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke |
| 17:15 Aintree Nickel Coin Mares Bumper | Nans Choice (IRE) 5yo - 9/2 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
Schedule for Friday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
Day 2 of the Grand National meeting is Ladies Day or Fabulous Friday, the highlights on the track being the Melling Chase, plus there is the Topham Chase over the Grand National fences.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree National Meeting 2m4f Handicap Hurdle | Wellington Arch (GB) 7yo - 6/1 | Jonjo & A J O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| 14:20 Aintree Mildmay Novices Chase | Gold Dancer (FR) 7yo - 100/30 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 14:55 Aintree Top Novices Hurdle | Storming George (IRE) 6yo - 16/1 | Neil King Jack Quinlan |
| 15:30 Aintree Melling Chase | Grey Dawning (IRE) 9yo - 5/1 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 16:05 Aintree Topham Chase | Will The Wise (IRE) 7yo - 9/1 | Gavin Cromwell Conor Stone-Walsh |
| 16:40 Aintree Sefton Novices Hurdle | Zeus Power (GER) 5yo - 3/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J J Slevin |
| 17:15 Aintree National Meeting 2m Handicap Hurdle | Laafi (FR) 6yo - 20/1 | William Durkan Patrick M O'Brien |
Schedule for Saturday at the Aintree Grand National Meeting
The Grand National is obviously the showpiece of the Aintree meeting, and day 3 also includes three Grade 1 events, the feature of those being the Liverpool Hurdle.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 Aintree Maghull Novices Chase | Mirabad (FR) 7yo - 50/1 | Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell |
| 13:20 Aintree National Meeting 3m Handicap Hurdle | Wade Out (IRE) 7yo - 18/1 | Olly Murphy Gavin Sheehan |
| 13:55 Aintree Mersey Novices Hurdle | Bossman Jack (GB) 6yo - 11/4 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 14:30 Aintree Freebooter Handicap Chase | Mr Hope Street (IRE) 8yo - 4/1 | Dan Skelton Harry Skelton |
| 15:05 Aintree Liverpool Hurdle | Home By The Lee (IRE) 11yo - 5/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J J Slevin |
| 16:00 Aintree Grand National | I Am Maximus (FR) 10yo - 9/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| 17:00 Aintree Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race | Forthfactor (IRE) 5yo - 10/1 | Dan Skelton Miss Heidi Palin |
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 Liverpool Hurdle Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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