Stayers' Hurdle Tips

Find our Stayers' Hurdle tips for the marquee three mile hurdle race of the season below, along with key race information, the best free bets and offers, and more.

Our Stayers' Hurdle tip will be posted on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, in the afternoon.

Check back then to see who our tipsters have picked and to see our full preview of each runner.

Teahupoo

Has finished 2-1-2 in the last three editions of the Stayers’ Hurdle, getting to the front too soon when beaten by Bob Olinger 12 months ago. Has looked better than ever this term, winning Grade Ones at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown on his two starts.

Kabral Du Mathan

Dan Skelton-trained Kabral Du Mathan will be making his first start over three miles in the Stayers’ Hurdle. Has looked like a potential star on both starts this season, including when landing the Grade Two Relkeel Hurdle last time. That form looks strong, with runner-up Jingko Blue landing the BetMGM Cup on Wednesday.

Ma Shantou

Emma Lavelle famously trained Paisley Park to success in the Stayers’ Hurdle, and the progressive Ma Shantou gives the yard a strong chance. Continued to show his promise when landing the Grade Two Cleeve Hurdle in January, easing seven lengths clear of Impose Toi.

Ballyburn

Somewhat of an enigma since stylishly winning the Grade One Turners in 2024. Disappointed over fences last season, and is yet to make the grade back over hurdles, being well-beaten by Teahupoo on back-to-back starts at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown.

Bob Olinger

Cheltenham superstar with four wins at the Festival, including this race 12 months ago when beating Teahupoo by just under two lengths. Returned with a runner-up finish behind the same rival at Leopardstown. His record at the track ensures that he is hard to ignore.

Honesty Policy

Improving six-year-old for Gordon Elliott, winning three from six starts over hurdles. Was an excellent Grade One winner at Aintree last April, before making a striking impression in the Grade One Long Walk on return when beaten just under two lengths by Impose Toi after a 234-day break.

Impose Toi

Nicky Henderson-trained star that has already won two graded races over extended three miles this season. Needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat in the Grade Two Cleeve Hurdle, but not impossible now back on a sounder surface.

Doddiethegreat

Previous course and distance winner of the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle at the Festival. Yet to show that level of form in graded company, failing to win in four efforts. Stayed on well to take third in the Grade Two Cleeve Hurdle. Outsider.

Hewick

Admirable sort whose best moment came over fences in the 2023 King George. Was soundly beaten when fifth in the Grade One Long Distance Hurdle. Only second career start at Cheltenham (fell in the 2023 Gold Cup), and age appears to be catching up to him.

Home By The Lee

Joseph O’Brien-trained eleven-year-old, who was a winner of a Grade Two at Gowran Park last time out. Found Grade Ones more difficult, finishing fourth in the Christmas Hurdle and unseated J J Slevin in this race 12 months ago.

The latest Stayers' Hurdle odds from Paddy Power are:

• Teahupoo - 7/2
• Kabral Du Mathan - 9/2
• Ma Shantou - 5/1
• Ballyburn - 11/2
• Bob Olinger - 15/2
• Honesty Policy - 8/1
• Impose Toi - 8/1
• Doddiethegreat - 28/1
• Hewick - 40/1
• Home By The Lee - 40/1

Latest odds as of 9am, 12th March 2026.

Bookmakers always offer enhanced Cheltenham free bets, bonuses, and enhanced odds during the Festival week.

We'll update this section with the best offers throughout.

Trends can be followed to narrow down the Stayers’ Hurdle field in 2026. Find the key stats to consider below.

• Poor Record of Favourites (3/12)
• Aged 6-8 (10/12)
• Avoid Last Time Out Winners (5/12)
• Horse Rated 156+ (9/12)
• Respect Horses With Experience Over Distance (11/12)

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There was one horse on everyone's lip for this race last year, with Teahupoo being well backed and eventually sent off as clear 7/4 favourite.

Owners Robcour also had Bob Olinger at 8/1, while other fancied runners included Irish pair The Wallpark and Home By The Lee.

The British were represented by just three runners; Lucky Place (11/2) for Nicky Henderson, Gowel Road (33/1) for Nigel Twiston-Davies and Crambo (40/1) for Fergal O'Brien.

The field was thinned at the sixth; outsider Crambo fell in the middle of the group, unseating J J Slevin on Home By The Lee in a classic case of wrong place, wrong time.

Coming down the hill for the final time, the majority of the remaining horses were in contention, with Mystical Power being the notable absentee.

The rounded the final bend in a bunch, with The Wallpark closely tracked by Teahupoo. Bob Olinger was an eye catching traveller though, and he flew past the leader at the last despite a slightly awkward head carriage.

That turn of pace was enough to effectively put the race to beat, and the favourite never looked like catching. They pulled well clear of the remaining horses, with The Wallpark hanging on for third, closely followed by Irish longshots Rocky's Diamond and Buddy One.

Favourites have a relatively poor strike rate in this race, with outsiders not uncommon - most notably in recent years Lisnagar Oscar at 50/1 in 2020, and Sire Du Berlais at 33/1 in 2023.

Why is this? The nature of the race - three miles at a relentless gallop - means one mistake or slight underperformance is punished. Most horses are either unexposed at the distance, or older and possibly past the peak of their career.

The field often tends to be bigger than the other Championship races; this adds Each Way angles, but also makes the race more competitive.

By the Thursday, our tipsters always have a good idea of the conditions that the Stayers' Hurdle contenders will face. Cheltenham racecourse always drains well, so even if the week started off with heavy ground, it can often be much faster than you'd expect by this race.