Aintree Hurdle prize money
The Aintree Hurdle is worth £250,000 for the 2022 running , £140,325 of it to the winner . That makes it the 275th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 15th richest in Great Britain.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Aintree Hurdle is
Grade 1 · 2m 4f (4,023 metres) · Turf · Aintree Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Aintree Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Distance
- 2m 4f (4,023 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Hurdle race
- Open to
- Four-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1976
The winner takes 56% of the fund. The remaining £109,675 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Aintree Hurdle prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Aintree Hurdle is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £195,625 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £19,625 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £18,800 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £11,875 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £4,075 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £250,000 fund rather than of the winner's cheque, and the rider's figure covers the whole field rather than the winning rider alone. The same rule pays every race in the country, and where a purse goes in Great Britain works it out across all of them.
Every Aintree Hurdle winner
51 runnings, 1976 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brighterdaysahead7 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 2025 | Lossiemouth6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | Impaire Et Passe6 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Constitution Hill6 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson |
| 2022 | Epatante8 | Aidan Coleman | Nicky Henderson |
| 2021 | Abacadabras7 | Jack Kennedy | Denise Foster |
| 2019 | Supasundae9 | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington |
| 2018 | L'Ami Serge8 | Daryl Jacob | Nicky Henderson |
| 2017 | Buveur d'Air6 | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson |
| 2016 | Annie Power8 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
| 2015 | Jezki7 | Tony McCoy | Jessica Harrington |
| 2014 | The New One6 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2013 | Zarkandar6 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2012 | Oscar Whisky7 | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson |
| 2011 | Oscar Whisky6 | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson |
| 2010 | Khyber Kim8 | Paddy Brennan | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2009 | Solwhit5 | Davy Russell | Charles Byrnes |
| 2008 | Al Eile8 | Timmy Murphy | John Queally |
| 2007 | Al Eile7 | Timmy Murphy | John Queally |
| 2006 | Asian Maze7 | Ruby Walsh | Tom Mullins |
| 2005 | Al Eile5 | Timmy Murphy | John Queally |
| 2004 | Rhinestone Cowboy8 | J. P. Magnier | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 2003 | Sacundai6 | Ruby Walsh | Edward O'Grady |
| 2002 | Ilnamar6 | Ruby Walsh | Martin Pipe |
| 2001 | Barton8 | Tony Dobbin | Tim Easterby |
| 2000 | Mister Morose10 | Carl Llewellyn | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 1999 | Istabraq7 | Charlie Swan | Aidan O'Brien |
| 1998 | Pridwell8 | Tony McCoy | Martin Pipe |
| 1997 | Bimsey7 | Mick Fitzgerald | Reg Akehurst |
| 1996 | Urubande6 | Charlie Swan | Aidan O'Brien |
| 1995 | Danoli7 | Charlie Swan | Tom Foley |
| 1994 | Danoli6 | Charlie Swan | Tom Foley |
| 1993 | Morley Street9 | Graham Bradley | Toby Balding |
| 1992 | Morley Street8 | Richard Dunwoody | Toby Balding |
| 1991 | Morley Street7 | Jimmy Frost | Toby Balding |
| 1990 | Morley Street6 | Jimmy Frost | Toby Balding |
| 1989 | Beech Road7 | Richard Guest | Toby Balding |
| 1988 | Celtic Chief5 | Richard Dunwoody | Mercy Rimell |
| 1987 | Aonoch8 | Jacqui Oliver | Sally Oliver |
| 1986 | Aonoch7 | Jimmy Duggan | Sally Oliver |
| 1985 | Bajan Sunshine6 | Peter Scudamore | Martin Tate |
| 1984 | Dawn Run6 | Tony Mullins | Paddy Mullins |
| 1983 | Gaye Brief6 | Richard Linley | Mercy Rimell |
| 1982 | Daring Run7 | Ted Walsh | Peter McCreery |
| 1981 | Daring Run6 | Ted Walsh | Peter McCreery |
| 1980 | Pollardstown5 | Philip Blacker | Stan Mellor |
| 1979 | Monksfield7 | Dessie Hughes | Des McDonogh |
| 1978 | Monksfield6 | Dessie Hughes | Des McDonogh |
| 1977 | Night Nurse (DH)6 | Paddy Broderick | Peter Easterby |
| 1977 | Monksfield (DH)5 | Dessie Hughes | Des McDonogh |
| 1976 | Comedy of Errors9 | Ken White | Fred Rimell |
51 of the 51 runnings name the rider, 51 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Aintree Hurdle more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Morley Street | 4 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Al Eile | 3 | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| Monksfield | 3 | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
| Oscar Whisky | 2 | 2011, 2012 |
| Danoli | 2 | 1994, 1995 |
| Aonoch | 2 | 1986, 1987 |
| Daring Run | 2 | 1981, 1982 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Aintree Hurdle in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | New Zealand 1000 GuineasRiccarton Park | New Zealand | £264,540 | NZ$600,000 |
| 266 | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders StakesTrentham, Ellerslie, Te Aroha or Te Rapa | New Zealand | £264,540 | NZ$600,000 |
| 267 | Perryville StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | £263,158 | $350,000 |
| 268 | Queen's VaseAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 269 | Prix de RoyallieuLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 270 | Prix du CadranLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 271 | Prix GanayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 272 | Prix RothschildDeauville Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 273 | King Edward VII StakesAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,500 | £250,500 |
| 274 | Aintree BowlAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 276 | Coral Gold CupNewbury Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 277 | Great Voltigeur StakesYork Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 278 | King George VI ChaseKempton Park, | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 279 | Liverpool HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 280 | Melling ChaseAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 281 | Oaks d'ItaliaSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £243,590 | €285,000 |
| 282 | Livamol ClassicHastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 283 | Manawatu Sires Produce StakesAwapuni Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 284 | Telegraph HandicapTrentham Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 285 | Gran CriteriumSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Aintree Hurdle in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Great Britain
122 races, 15th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayers' Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £325,000 |
| Queen's Vase | Ascot Racecourse | Group 2 | £262,500 |
| King Edward VII Stakes | Ascot Racecourse | Group 2 | £250,500 |
| Aintree Bowl | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Coral Gold Cup | Newbury Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £250,000 |
| Great Voltigeur Stakes | York Racecourse | Group 2 | £250,000 |
| King George VI Chase | Kempton Park, | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Liverpool Hurdle | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
Every race in Great Britain we hold a purse for is on the Great Britain prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Aintree Hurdle winner get?
£140,325. That is 56% of the £250,000 the Aintree Hurdle is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Aintree Hurdle prize money?
£250,000, for the 2022 running.
Where does the Aintree Hurdle rank among the richest races in the world?
275th of 997. 274 races pay more, the nearest of them New Zealand 1000 Guineas. In Great Britain it is 15th of 122.
Which horse has won the Aintree Hurdle most often?
Morley Street, 4 times, in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993.
Which jockey has won the Aintree Hurdle most often?
Ruby Walsh, with 5 wins between 2002 and 2016.
When was the Aintree Hurdle first run?
1976. This page holds 51 runnings, from 1976 to 2026.
How far is the Aintree Hurdle?
2m 4f (4,023 metres), on turf, at Aintree Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money