Triumph Hurdle 2026 Runners

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The Triumph Hurdle is one of the Cheltenham Festival’s marquee novice events and the championship contest for juvenile hurdlers. Open to four-year-olds only, it’s the ultimate Festival test for the season’s best young talent and often provides an early glimpse of future top-class performers.

First run in 1939, the Triumph Hurdle is one of National Hunt racing’s most historic races for juveniles. Over the decades it has built a reputation for producing stars, with many winners going on to excel at the highest level in later seasons.

Run over 2 miles 1 furlong (3,382 metres) on Cheltenham’s Old Course, the Triumph Hurdle features 8 hurdles. The pace is typically strong and the race demands speed, sharp jumping and the ability to handle the unique pressure of a Festival Grade 1.

The race holds Grade 1 status and takes place on Friday 13th March 2026 during the Cheltenham Festival. For juvenile hurdlers, it is the biggest prize of the season and a defining moment in many careers.

Notable Winners

• Tiger Roll – won in 2014 before becoming a Grand National and Cross Country legend.
• Katchit – top-class juvenile who landed the prize in 2008.
• Ivanovich Gorbatov – classy winner in 2016 for Joseph O’Brien.
• Pentland Hills – impressive winner in 2019 for Nicky Henderson.

Key Race Details

• Race Type: Juvenile Hurdle (4yo only)
• Grade: Grade 1
• Distance: 2 miles 1 furlong (3,382 metres)
• Number of Hurdles: 8
• Location: Cheltenham Racecourse (Old Course)
• Date: Friday 13th March 2026 (Cheltenham Festival – Day Four)
• Prize Money: Typically over £100,000 in total prize fund (varies year-on-year)
• Inaugurated: 1939
• Sponsor: JCB

The Triumph Hurdle remains one of the Cheltenham Festival’s most exciting races, combining raw speed, slick jumping and unexposed talent in a high-quality juvenile championship. With the Old Course placing a premium on rhythm and accuracy, it continues to be a key proving ground for the next generation of National Hunt stars.