It was billed as a big match between three leading fancies, but Constitution Hill fell for the first time in his career, State Man tipped up at the final flight with the race at his mercy and Brighterdaysahead failed to fire. Golden Ace, the previous year\u2019s Mares\u2019 Novices\u2019 Hurdle heroine, was left to pick up the pieces at 25\/1 and 66\/1 shot Burdett Road finished second.<\/p>\n
A number of new contenders join the division for the 2025\/26 campaign including Sir Gino and The New Lion. Lossiemouth is looming large, however, as State Man\u2019s season-ending injury means she could be Willie Mullins\u2019 number one. <\/p>\n
There\u2019s a long way to go, but the Champion Hurdle is shaping up to be a cracker.<\/p>\n
Find Champion Hurdle odds<\/a> on the Paddy Power website and app. Otherwise, key details for next year\u2019s renewal are below.<\/p>\n The Champion Hurdle takes place at Cheltenham on Tuesday, 10th March<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Champion Hurdle 2026 start time<\/p>\n The Champion Hurdle starts at 16:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n How to watch the Champion Hurdle 2026<\/p>\n You can watch the Champion Hurdle live on paddypower.com<\/strong> and the Paddy Power app<\/strong> or on ITV1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Champion Hurdle 2026 runners and riders<\/p>\n The following 16 horses hold entries for the Champion Hurdle ahead of confirmations and final declarations.<\/p>\n Alexei<\/strong> (Jockey TBC) Champion Hurdle odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.<\/p>\n Sir Gino<\/strong> is the favourite with Paddy Power to win the Champion Hurdle after an emphatic return to the track in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.<\/p>\n The New Lion<\/strong>, last season\u2019s Turners Novices\u2019 Hurdle hero, is also prominent in our antepost market, despite falling at the second last in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.<\/p>\n Triple Cheltenham Festival winner Lossiemouth<\/strong> is next in our early betting as State Man\u2019s absence could see he targeted at the championship contest. <\/p>\n read MoreTap here for PP.com racing odds<\/a>The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling \u2013 Everything You Need To Know<\/a>![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/newcustomeroffer.jpg\"\/)
<\/a>Champion Hurdle 2026 date<\/p>\n
Anzadam<\/strong> (TBC)
Ballyburn<\/strong> (TBC)
Brighterdaysahead<\/strong> (TBC)
Casheldale Lad<\/strong> (TBC)
Constitution Hill<\/strong> (TBC)
El Fabiolo<\/strong> (TBC)
Golden Ace<\/strong> (TBC)
Lossiemouth<\/strong> (TBC)
Lucky Place<\/strong> (TBC)
Nemean Lion<\/strong> (TBC)
Poniros<\/strong> (TBC)
Sir Gino <\/strong>(TBC)
The New Lion<\/strong> (TBC)
Wilful<\/strong> (TBC)
Workahead<\/strong> (TBC)<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/104868-PP-News-Editorial-Banners-1430x194-Banner5.jpg\"\/)
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