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Date published: October 29, 2026
Friday 19th March 14:00
The County Hurdle takes place at 2:00pm on day four of the Cheltenham Festival on Friday 19th March 2027. Below you'll find our free betting tips for the County Hurdle from out expert horse racing analysts Will Smith & David Young.
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| County Hurdle | |||
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| Date | Time | Distance | Type |
| Fri 13/03/2026 | 14:00 | 2m 179y | Hurdle |
The County Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race that is run on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, also known as Gold Cup Day.
The race covers a distance of approximately 2 miles and 1 furlong and is open to horses aged five years and older.
The County Hurdle is known for being a highly competitive and unpredictable handicap race, with many horses in contention for the win. It often attracts a large field of runners and the pace can be very fast making for an exciting spectacle for racegoers and viewers.
Trainer W P Mullins has won the County Hurdle 6 times over the last 20 festivals with Thousand Stars (2010), Final Approach (2011), Wicklow Brave (2015), Arctic Fire (2017), Saint Roi (2020) & State Man (2022).
County Hurdle tips from racing analyst Will Smith will appear on this page shortly before the start of the Cheltenham Festival.
The County Hurdle is a race where Will Smith and Dave Young have a strong record of finding value. With so many runners arriving at different stages of their progression, there’s usually a chance to spot one whose recent efforts haven’t been fully recognised by the market. Our 2027 County Hurdle tips from our analysts are based firmly on where the price still looks fair in what is often one of the most competitive handicaps of the Festival.
You may occasionally see an ante-post view for this race if Will or Dave feel a horse is still on a very workable mark before the market reacts. Those early views can be helpful, especially when a runner shows a clear upward curve through the winter.
It’s also a race that sometimes finds its way into Will Smith’s EW Lucky 15 during Cheltenham week. His Cheltenham Lucky 15 tips have produced some excellent returns over the years, and the County Hurdle has previously supplied the kind of big-priced runner that can boost them significantly.
Once final declarations are in, race-day County Hurdle tips will follow, focusing on pace angles, how the handicap has shaped up, and which horses are likely to go well in a strongly-run contest.
And if you’re looking for extra betting opportunities across Cheltenham 2027, don’t forget to check our page which lists available extra places races and our Cheltenham Placepot tips page – both updated on a daily basis and often a good source of added value.
The County has been firmly in the grip of a small number of trainers. Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins have combined to win ten of the last eleven renewals, with Mullins responsible for six winners since 2015. The race has favoured less exposed hurdlers, as nineteen of the last twenty-two winners were either novices or second-season hurdlers.
Older horses struggle here, with those aged nine or above 0 from 40 over the past eighteen years. Recent winners have generally been improving profiles rather than established top handicappers, with only two this century rated in the 150s going into the race.
The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle is run over 2 miles and 179 yards on the New Course.
Yes, each runner carries a weight based on its official handicap rating.
Yes, it regularly attracts one of the biggest fields on Gold Cup Day.
Yes, novices are eligible provided they meet the race conditions.
Yes, it is often one of the most competitive handicaps of the Festival.
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