Recent County Hurdle Stories

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  Vincent O Brien County Handicap Hurdle replay15 Mar 2013

  Brian Cooper claimed a double in the first two races on Cheltenham Gold Cup Day when he rode Ted Veale to a stylish win in the Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle. Anyone who backed Brian Cooper at Cheltenham on Gold Cup Day will have been celebrating after the young jockey claimed his second an...

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  Court Minstrel aiming for Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival28 Jan 2013

  Trainer Evan Williams is eyeing the Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle at the 2013 Cheltenham Festival with his smart novice Court Minstrel. The six-year-old last ran in the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown in which he finished fourth to Melodic Rendezvous, tiring up the hill in the heavy going after...

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  Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle 2012 race replay16 Mar 2012

  Tony McCoy claimed his first win of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival when claiming victory on Alderwood in the Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle. Alderwood produced a strong performance to win the 2012 Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle on Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham to give champion jockey AP ...

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  2.05 - Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle Tips16 Mar 2012

  This year’s County Hurdle looks a typically competitive contest and as a result, the betting for the race looks wide open. Jessica Harrington’s Citizenship (8/1, Paddy Power) heads the market despite a hike in the weights and the Irish raider is sure to be popular under the hands of Robbie Pow...

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  Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle 2012 bookmaker promotions15 Mar 2012

  The 2.05 Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle is one of the biggest fields at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival and there are a number of bookmakers offering money back specials and enhanced odds on Friday's race. The closing day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival features the Vincent O'Brien County Hand...

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  Alarazi 6/1 favourite for County Hurdle after Imperial Cup victory12 Mar 2011

  Ladbrokes slash Poquelin for Ryanair Chase after Tranquil Sea withdrawal Alarazi won the Imperial Cup at Sandown on Saturday afternoon and the bookmakers have reacted by making the horse the 6/1 favourite to win the County Hurdle. The Lucy Wadham horse is also the same price for the Martin Pipe, wi...

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  2011 Cheltenham Festival on Dirar radar28 Dec 2010

  Sensational Ebor winner Dirar could be set for a tilt at the 2011 Cheltenham Festival as trainer Gordon Elliott admitted he is considering running his stable star in the County Hurdle next March. Ladbrokes is offering all new customers a free £25 bet on any of the 2011 Cheltenham Festival ante pos...