2019 Champion Hurdle
Horse race
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The 2019 Champion Hurdle was a horse race held at Cheltenham Racecourse on Tuesday 12 March 2019. It was the 89th running of the Champion Hurdle.[1]
| Champion Hurdle | |
| Location | Cheltenham Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 March 2019 |
| Winning horse | Espoir d'Allen |
| Jockey | Mark Walsh |
| Trainer | Gavin Cromwell |
The race was won by 16/1 chance Espoir d'Allen, ridden by Mark Walsh and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Two-time winner Buveur d'Air fell at the third hurdle.[2][3][4]
Race details
- Sponsor: Unibet
- Purse:
- Going:Soft
- Distance:2 miles 87 yards
- Number of runners: 10
- Winner's time: 3:59.07