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Triumph Hurdle Betting 2027:
Juvenile Odds & Runners

Friday 19 March 2027 · 13:20 · 2m 87y

Intro

Triumph Hurdle Betting 2027: Juvenile Odds & Runners

Triumph Hurdle betting for 2027 is available now ahead of the JCB Triumph Hurdle, the Grade 1 juvenile championship for four-year-olds. Traditionally opening Gold Cup Day, the race covers 2m 1f on the Old Course at Prestbury Park. It takes place during the Cheltenham Festival 2027, running from 16–19 March 2027.

The Triumph Hurdle is scheduled for the early afternoon on Friday 19 March 2027. This page provides live odds and ante-post prices for the 2027 renewal. It also includes the full declared field once runners are confirmed, a recent winners table and guidance on going preferences. BetGoodwin also applies Non-Runner No Bet to the Triumph Hurdle market.

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Trainer Record

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Willie Mullins

Gold Cup: 2 wins from 18

Nicky Henderson

Gold Cup: 1 win from 22

Paul Nicholls

Gold Cup: 4 wins from 30

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Triumph Hurdle 2027 Odds

Triumph Hurdle odds are displayed in the live BetGoodwin price table below, with the latest prices updating as the market moves. The JCB Triumph Hurdle odds continue to change throughout the season as juveniles build their form. Key trials include the Adonis Juvenile Hurdle, the Finale Juvenile Hurdle and the Spring Juvenile Hurdle.

You can view Triumph Hurdle betting odds in both decimal and fractional formats, making it easier to compare prices before placing a selection. Each-way terms also appear alongside the available markets whenever they apply. As declarations approach, prices often react to trial performances, trainer plans and market support. Triumph Hurdle betting on BetGoodwin also benefits from Non-Runner No Bet on this championship market.

 

Triumph Hurdle Ante-Post Odds

Triumph Hurdle ante-post markets are open now, with Triumph Hurdle betting available well before the Festival. The ante-post market remains more volatile than the older-horse championships because many Flat-bred four-year-olds only begin their hurdling campaigns during the autumn and winter. Early Triumph Hurdle odds can provide value, although trainers may alter plans as juvenile form develops throughout the season.

BetGoodwin’s Non-Runner No Bet policy helps reduce the risk of backing a horse that does not take its place in the championship field. The wider JCB Triumph Hurdle betting market also reflects performances in the main juvenile trials before the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle. The broader Cheltenham Festival ante-post markets provide additional opportunities across every championship race.

Typical ante-post stages

  • November juvenile hurdle debuts
  • Winter trial races
  • Festival week market moves

 

Runners & Non-Runners for the 2027 Triumph Hurdle

The 2027 Triumph Hurdle runners are declared 48 hours before the race, on the Wednesday of Festival week. Triumph Hurdle betting becomes clearer once the final field is confirmed, with declarations typically including four-year-old Flat-bred recruits from Britain and Ireland. Many leading contenders come from the yards of Willie Mullins, Nicky Henderson or Aidan O’Brien, reflecting their strong records with juvenile hurdlers.

The race usually attracts between 14 and 20 runners, making it one of the largest championship fields at the Festival. Visit the Cheltenham riders and runners page for confirmed declarations across Gold Cup Day. If a declared horse is withdrawn before the race, BetGoodwin’s Non-Runner No Bet policy returns your stake on this market.

 

Triumph Hurdle Juvenile Preview

The Triumph Hurdle is the Grade 1 juvenile championship over 2m 1f and the National Hunt season’s definitive test for four-year-old hurdlers. Staged on the Old Course at Prestbury Park, the race combines speed, accurate jumping and tactical awareness. Every renewal helps establish the leading juvenile before attention turns to future championship careers.

The race features eight flights over a sharp two-mile trip that rewards horses with strong Flat-racing speed and efficient hurdling technique. Positioning often proves decisive, while the uphill finish places extra emphasis on stamina during the closing stages. These qualities make the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle one of the most demanding juvenile contests of the season.

Many Triumph Hurdle winners begin their careers on the Flat before switching to hurdles. That trend has contributed to the success of trainers such as Willie Mullins, who regularly campaigns well-bred Flat recruits. Aidan O’Brien has also produced occasional runners capable of competing at the highest level over hurdles. Nicky Henderson has built an outstanding reputation with juvenile hurdlers and remains a consistent contender in this championship.

Willie Mullins has dominated recent renewals, winning with Vauban in 2022, Lossiemouth in 2023 and Majborough in 2024.

Those results strengthen the Willie Mullins Triumph Hurdle record and highlight his success with talented juveniles. Nicky Henderson juveniles at Cheltenham also have a strong historical record, while Aidan O’Brien has enjoyed previous success in this championship.

 

Recent Triumph Hurdle Winners

The last ten Triumph Hurdle winners appear in the template-rendered table below. Together, they highlight the horses, trainers and jockeys that have shaped the Festival’s juvenile championship in recent seasons. The table also provides starting prices and winning margins, making it easier to compare recent renewals.

Apolon De Charnie won the 2026 Triumph Hurdle at 50/1 for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Patrick Mullins. He beat Maestro Conti by 1½ lengths on soft ground.

Mullins has dominated recent renewals, while Nicky Henderson also has a notable historical record with juveniles. Tiger Roll provides another standout example, having later won two Grand Nationals. Readers can explore Triumph Hurdle recent winners for a deeper all-time archive.

 

Going Preferences at the Triumph Hurdle

The Triumph Hurdle often takes place on ground ranging from good to soft to soft, and conditions can play a significant role in the outcome. Juvenile hurdlers, many of them recent recruits from the Flat, often show stronger preferences for particular going than experienced older jumpers. That makes ground conditions an important consideration alongside recent form when assessing Triumph Hurdle betting markets.

Racing Post results show a clear preference towards softer conditions across recent renewals. Soft ground produced winners in 2018, 2020, 2023 and 2026. Good to Soft produced the winners in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2025, while 2024 ran on Heavy ground.

Only 2017 produced Good ground across these ten renewals. Weather changes before the Festival can therefore influence both going forecasts and juvenile ante-post prices.

 

Gold Cup Day - Friday’s Full Card

The Triumph Hurdle traditionally opens Gold Cup Day at around 13:30. It provides the Festival’s only Grade 1 championship for four-year-old hurdlers before the afternoon builds towards the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It sets the tone for the final day of the meeting and introduces a varied programme of novice, handicap and conditions races.

The remainder of Friday’s card traditionally includes:

  • Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
  • County Handicap Hurdle
  • Foxhunter Chase
  • Mares’ Chase
  • Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, which closes the Festival.

 

The full race schedule and confirmed 2027 start times will populate on the Gold Cup Day page once the official timetable is published in January 2027.

 

Related Bets & Offers

Triumph Hurdle betting markets extend beyond the win market to include each-way options, forecast and tricast bets. Selected insurance and refund promotions are also available during Festival week. If you want to bet on Triumph Hurdle, these markets provide different ways to approach one of the largest championship fields at Cheltenham.

Popular markets and promotions may include:

  • Enhanced each-way terms on qualifying markets
  • Forecast and tricast betting
  • Selected refund and insurance offers during the Festival

 

Visit BetGoodwin’s Cheltenham offers page for the latest promotions available across Festival week. You can also explore the latest horse racing odds for meetings throughout Britain and Ireland. Whether you prefer a straightforward win selection or a Triumph Hurdle bet on alternative markets, you’ll find plenty of betting options. BetGoodwin also offers a wide range of horse racing markets across the sportsbook.

Winners

Recent winners table (10 years)

Year Winner Trainer Jockey
2026 Apolon De Charnie Willie Mullins Patrick Mullins
2025 Poniros Willie Mullins Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
2024 Majborough Willie Mullins Mark Walsh
2023 Lossiemouth Willie Mullins Paul Townend
2022 Vauban Willie Mullins Paul Townend
2021 Quilixios Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore
2020 Burning Victory Willie Mullins Paul Townend
2019 Pentland Hills Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville
2018 Farclas Gordon Elliott Jack Kennedy
2017 Defi Du Seuil Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The 2027 Triumph Hurdle is scheduled for Friday 19 March 2027 and traditionally opens Gold Cup Day at approximately 13:30. It forms part of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, taking place from 16–19 March 2027. The official race time will be confirmed when the full Festival schedule is published in January 2027.

Triumph Hurdle betting is available through both ante-post and race-day markets. Live Triumph Hurdle odds appear on this page throughout Festival week. Available markets typically include win, each-way, forecast, tricast and selected side bets. BetGoodwin also applies Non-Runner No Bet to the championship market.

If your selected horse is withdrawn before the race is declared off, BetGoodwin returns your stake on the championship market under its Non-Runner No Bet policy. Side markets continue to follow their standard settlement rules. Full details are available within the Cheltenham non-runners policy.

The Triumph Hurdle is Cheltenham’s only Grade 1 championship restricted to four-year-old hurdlers. It provides young horses, many of them switching from the Flat, with a championship race before they progress into open-age National Hunt competition in future seasons.

Apolon De Charnie won the 2026 Triumph Hurdle at 50/1 for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Patrick Mullins. He beat Maestro Conti by 1½ lengths, with the full result providing context for the Recent Winners table above.