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The County Hurdle, a Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham, features eight hurdles over two miles and one furlong. Formerly the festival finale, it's now on Gold Cup Friday, sponsored by William Hill in 2025.
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About the Race
The County Handicap Hurdle, officially known as the BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle, is a highly competitive handicap hurdle race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
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Nature:
- It's a Premier Handicap National Hunt hurdle race, which means it's very competitive. Horses carry different weights based on their past performances.
- It's open to horses aged five years or older.
Course and Distance:
- It's run on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
- The distance is approximately 2 miles and 1 furlong.
- Horses jump eight hurdles.
Timing:
- It takes place on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
County Handicap Hurdle Preview, Tips, Runners & Trends (Cheltenham Festival)
Significance:
- It's known for its large field of runners, making it a fascinating and often unpredictable race.
- It's a popular betting race due to its competitive nature.
- It is a very fast-paced race.
Handicap:
- The handicap nature of the race makes it very competitive.
The County Handicap Hurdle is a thrilling and challenging handicap race that adds to the excitement of the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
