Stayers Hurdle Odds
How to bet on the Stayers' Hurdle
The Stayers' Hurdle is the premier distance hurdles on the National Hunt schedule. It is a key part of Cheltenham Festival, which takes place annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse.
The Stayers' holds point of place in the calendar as the main event of the third day of the festival. As you would expect with such an important Grade 1 race, there are plenty of betting markets for Stayers' Hurdle odds.
Here are the standout Cheltenham betting markets for the Stayers' Hurdle. Keep up to date with all the markets with Gambling.com ahead of the event and the other 27 races that comprise Cheltenham Festival.
Futures
Bettors can use futures or ante-post betting markets to place bets on the Stayers' Hurdle months ahead of time.
The Stayers' Hurdle is one of the main events of Cheltenham Festival, and is the standout race on day three. So, it draws a lot of betting interest even months before the horses take to the track. Stayers' Hurdle odds may even be available on some betting sites in the minutes after the previous iteration of the race has concluded.
Placing early bets on Stayers' Hurdle odds using ante-post betting markets can provide bettors with better value given the uncertainty over the runners, form and conditions. As the National Hunt season progresses and the top contenders are revealed Stayers' Hurdle betting odds will narrow and drift depending on performances.
Non-runner no bet (NRNB) promotions can protect bettors who place early bets using futures markets. This voids your wager and returns your stake if your horse does not compete in the event.
Win
A win bet is a simple wager on the horse you think will win the Stayers' Hurdle. If your selection wins the event, you'll receive a payout at the outright Stayers' Hurdle odds from your horse racing betting site.
If your horse finishes in any other position than first, your bet will settle as a loss.
Place
Bettors can secure a payout without having to see their horse win the Stayers' Hurdle by using place bets.
Using a place bet, you can win your bet if your horse finishes in the places, usually the top two or three depending on the size of the field. As one of the most popular races at Cheltenham Festival, betting sites will usually offer extended places on the Stayers' Hurdle. Look out for promotions before using this wager.
Each-Way
Each-way bets split your wager on the Stayers' Hurdle into two parts, giving you two chances at securing a payout from your betting site.
One bet is lodged on the outright win and the other goes on your horse to finish in the places. If your horse wins, you'll win both parts of the wager.
If your horse loses the race, but finishes in the places, you'll still receive a payout at a fraction of the outright Stayers' Hurdle betting odds, usually 1/5.
How to read Stayers' Hurdle odds
Stayers' Hurdle odds are presented in three different formats. There will be a default odds setting which is decided depening on your location. You can alter your preferences on you horse racing betting site using your account settings.
Stayers' Hurdle odds will be presented as a fraction as a default setting for bettors in the UK and Ireland.
The number on the left of the line highlights your potential profit from the amount staked, which is the number on the right.
If your chosen horse has Stayers' Hurdle betting odds of 5/1, you would stand to make a £5 profit for every £1 wagered if your bet won event.
What is the Stayers' Hurdle?
The Stayers' Hurdle is the premier long-distance hurdle event in the National Hunt season.
The Grade 1 event takes place on the third day of Cheltenham and is the main draw as the leading long distance hurdlers compete for the ultimate prize over three miles of the New Course at Prestbury Park.
The Stayers' Hurdle is open for horses four-years-old and over, and is known to favour experienced campaigners that have the stamina and speed to maintain their form over three miles and 12 hurdles of action.
It has one of the largest purses of the week, with over £375,000 shared among the horses that place in the event. The winning party of the Stayers' Hurdle pockets over £180,000.
Stayers' Hurdle Facts
- First race held in 1912
- Big Buck's is the most successful horse with four wins (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- Ruby Walsh is the most successful jockey with five victories (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017)
Stayers' Hurdle Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2025 | Bob Olinger | Rachael Blackmore | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2024 | Teahupoo | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 2023 | Sire Du Berlais | Mark Walsh | Gordon Elliott |
| 2022 | Flooring Porter | Danny Mullins | Gavin Cromwell |
| 2021 | Flooring Porter | Danny Mullins | Gavin Cromwell |
Comparing Stayers' Hurdle Odds
At Gambling.com, we provide the latest, up-to-the-minute Stayers' Hurdle betting odds.
Stayers' Hurdle odds are updated in real time, giving bettors the best value on win and each-way bets for the race.
Horse racing odds regularly change, and we track and reflect each alteration via our custom odds comparison tool.
By regularly checking on Gambling.com and reading our expert horse racing betting tips, bettors stand the best chance of gaining optimum value on their odds and picking the winner of the Stayers' Hurdle.
