Read Betway’s guide on the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham to discover everything you need to know, including what it is, when it is, and the 2025 entries.
Given that the Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner, we understand that you might be taking some time to get to grips with the 2025 schedule.
That’s why we’ve pulled together this article exploring the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham, complete with all the information you need to know; such as what it is, when it is, and who’s taking part! Read on to find out more, or delve deeper into the event with our guide to Cheltenham Festival.
What is the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham?
A Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race, the Triumph Hurdle is run over a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong with eight hurdles to jump. Exclusively for juvenile novice hurdlers aged four years, it is among the most prestigious jump races for this category, and winners often go on to compete in the coveted Champion Hurdle.
First run in Surrey back in 1939, the event became part of the Cheltenham Festival in 1968. The race has been sponsored by JCB since 2002, so it also goes by the title of ‘JCB Triumph Hurdle’ for sponsorship purposes.
What date is the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle?
As the opening race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival 2025, the Triumph Hurdle is set to take place on Friday 14th of March.
If you’re going to be watching the race in person, be mindful of wearing appropriate clothing; and be sure check the weather forecast beforehand as the time of year means weather conditions can range from sunshine to rain, or sometimes even snow!
What time is the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle?
Kicking off the final day of races, the Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle is expected to start at 1:20pm on Friday 14th March. This is then followed by the Country Hurdle at 2pm.
Where does the Triumph Hurdle take place?
The Triumph Hurdle will take place on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
How can you watch the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham?
If you’re not able to be there in person, don’t worry, you can still watch the race live! You can catch the Triumph Hurdle on ITV, who will be showing six races each day, or you can get full coverage of the Cheltenham Festival 2025 with a Racing TV subscription.
The Triumph Hurdle 2025 entries
Whilst the jockey line-up is yet to be confirmed, the Triumph Hurdle 2025 entries are set to include:
Lulamba | East India Dock | Hello Neighbour |
Lady Vega Allen | Charlus | Galileo Dame |
Live Conti | Palladium | Mondo Man |
Sainte Lucie | Gibbs Island | Pappano |
Place de La Nation | Viyanni | Blue Lemons |
Larzac | Spaceport | Willy De Houelle |
Bacchanalian | Lavender Hill Mob | Murcia |
Coconut Grove | Its Bilbo | Lumiere du Large |
Marche DAligre | Opec | Poniros |
Too Bossy For Us | Sony Bill | Wendrock |
Hosaamm | Kool One | Liam Swagger |
Narragansett | Nini Star | Risk It All |
Victory Shout |
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Who are the favourites for the Triumph Hurdle?
These are the horses at the top of the betting market for the Triumph Hurdle.
East India Dock /
Lulamba /
Hello Neighbour /
Lady Vega Allen /
Palladium /
Galileo Dame /
Charlus /
Gibbs Island /
Live Conti /
Triumph Hurdle expert tips
Gary O’Brien – A bit like The Yellow Clay earlier in the week, I feel that Hello Neighbour / and Lulamba / . For once, the home team look to have the two leading contenders.
East India Dock has taken really well to hurdling and this is his chance to further advertise the skills of James Owen, who has made such an excellent start to his training career. The owners have largely gone against the grain in transferring many of their Flat three-year-olds to juvenile hurdling and had Liam Swagger finish in the frame in the Fred Winter. East India Dock has had time aficionados purring with both his victories at the track and sets a standard good enough to win most Triumph Hurdles.
Lulamba is based far more on potential. He is a big, imposing horse who will hopefully be around the National Hunt scene for many years. He had been well touted before his stable debut at Ascot where he comfortably disposed of the field. The race has thrown up a couple of future winners but as this stage he is priced on potential and East India Dock gets the nod.
Katie Walsh – The Triumph looks wide open this year and one of a few could be superstars in the making, but I’m going to side with Hello Neighbour / for Gavin Cromwell. The more I look back at his race at the Dublin Racing Festival, the more I am keen on him with how hardy he is. Lulamba might end up being a bit of a superstar, and I do like him, but Hello Neighbour’s experience should give him the edge.
How to bet on the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham
Here at Betway, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner bettor or a seasoned punter, you can easily place a bet on the horse racing events at the Cheltenham Festival – including the Triumph Hurdle. You can take your pick from placing a race win bet on your chosen horse or opting for each way odds, which includes a win bet and a place bet for horses finishing in a top 3 position.
