With the Triumph Hurdle ranking among the more highly regarded races, it holds a significant prize fund. But just how much money is on offer to those competing?
Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest racing events in the National Hunt calendar, hosting some of the largest and most popular races. Across the four days, the festival boasts an ever-increasing prize pot, with each event giving out various amounts to those who win and place.
Reading on, we’ll run you through all the ins and outs of the Triumph Hurdle prize money and winnings for each position over the last 26 years, giving you the complete rundown of what you need to know!
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What is the Triumph Hurdle prize pot for Cheltenham 2027?
Although the official figures and details have not been released yet, it is expected that the Triumph Hurdle prize money will be in the ballpark of 2026’s pot – which stood at a total close to £150,000.
We have put together a list to give you a full breakdown of the numbers received in 2026 by each horse and jockey depending on where they placed.
Place | Prize |
1st | £84,405 |
2nd | £31,800 |
3rd | £15,915 |
4th | £7,950 |
5th | £3,990 |
6th | £1,995 |
7th | £990 |
8th | £510 |
As you can see, there’s decent prize money on offer in the Triumph Hurdle; first place is likely to receive a bumper payout, with the second- and third-placing horses also expected to earn a sizeable sum.
What was the prize money for the Triumph Hurdle in 2026?
As shown in the table above, the 2026 prize fund stood at close to £150,000. Last time out, the winning horse Apolon De Charnie took home a whopping £84,405 for his owner, jockey, and trainer!
As of 2026, the Triumph Hurdle is tied for the second-largest prize fund on day four of the Cheltenham Festival, only being beaten outright by the incredibly prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup’s prize money.
How has the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle prize money changed over time?
The Triumph Hurdle has an extensive history, dating as far back as 1939 when it first began; and 1968 when it first became a part of the glorious Cheltenham Festival. Since then, it has had many winners and gone through varying levels of prize pot.
Below, we have compiled a list of all the Triumph Hurdle winners, how much they won, and the amount of money that was available in the overall prize pot since 2000.
Year | Winning horse | First place prize money | Overall prize pot |
2026 | Apolon De Charnie | £84,405 | £150,000 |
2025 | Poniros | £84,405 | £150,000 |
2024 | Majborough | £75,964.50 | £132,799.50 |
2023 | Lossiemouth | £78,332.90 | £136,939.89 |
2022 | Vauban | £75,964.50 | £132,799.50 |
2021 | Quilixios | £52,753.12 | £92,221.87 |
2020 | Burning Victory | £73,505.50 | £128,500.73 |
2019 | Pentland Hills | £70,337.50 | £122,962.50 |
2018 | Farclas | £71,187.50 | £122,962.50 |
2017 | Defi Du Seuil | £71,187.50 | £122,962.50 |
2016 | Ivanovich Gorbatov | £68,340 | £118,044 |
2015 | Peace And Co | £68,340 | £118,044 |
2014 | Tiger Roll | £68,340 | £118,044 |
2013 | Our Conor | £68,340 | £118,044 |
2012 | Countrywide Flame | £59,950 | £100,000 |
2011 | Zarkandar | £57,010 | £98,470 |
2010 | Soldatino | £57,010 | £100,000 |
2009 | Zaynar | £68,412 | £118,164 |
2008 | Celestial Halo | £68,424 | £118,176 |
2007 | Katchit | £68,424 | £118,176 |
2006 | Detroit City I | £57,020 | £98,480 |
2005 | Penzance I | £58,000 | £100,000 |
2004 | Made In Japan | £58,000 | £100,000 |
2003 | Spectroscope | £58,000 | £100,000 |
2002 | Scolardy | £52,200 | £88,650 |
2001 | Cheltenham Festival was cancelled in 2001 | ||
2000 | Snow Drop I | £46,400 | £80,000 |
Who has won the most prize money in the Triumph Hurdle?
The most prize money won in the Triumph Hurdle came in both 2025 and 2026. With the same amount on offer, both Poniros and Apolon De Charnie took home £84,405 to split between their trainers, owners, and jockeys.
But just how much have competitors been winning historically, and how has the amount of money changed over time? Well, in the last 25 years, the prize pot has increased by almost £70,000, with first place earning almost double now than in the year 2000! It’s often been a relatively gradual rise, though, with the only meaningful change to this ever-increasing trend coming in 2021, following a pandemic-induced drop in funding.
If this has piqued your interest in the 2027 race, then have a read of our blog on how to bet on Triumph Hurdle odds for some advice!
