Stayers' Hurdle prize money
The Stayers' Hurdle is worth £325,000 for the 2023 running , £182,878 of it to the winner . That makes it the 220th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 11th 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 Stayers' Hurdle is
Grade 1 · 2m 7f 213 yards (4,785 metres) · Turf · Cheltenham Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Distance
- 2m 7f 213 yards (4,785 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Hurdle race
- Open to
- Four-years-old and up
- Direction
- Left-handed
The winner takes 56% of the fund. The remaining £142,122 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Where the Stayers' Hurdle prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Stayers' Hurdle is jumps racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 78.25% | £254,313 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £25,513 |
| Jockey | 7.52% | £24,440 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £15,438 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £5,298 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £325,000 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 Stayers' Hurdle winner
81 runnings, 1912 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Home By The Lee11 | JJ Slevin | Joseph O'Brien | Sean O'Driscoll |
| 2025 | Bob Olinger10 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry de Bromhead | Robcour |
| 2024 | Teahupoo7 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | Robcour |
| 2023 | Sire Du Berlais11 | Mark Walsh | Gordon Elliott | J. P. McManus |
| 2022 | Flooring Porter7 | Danny Mullins | Gavin Cromwell | Flooring Porter Syndicate |
| 2021 | Flooring Porter6 | Danny Mullins | Gavin Cromwell | Flooring Porter Syndicate |
| 2020 | Lisnagar Oscar7 | Adam Wedge | Rebecca Curtis | Racing For Fun |
| 2019 | Paisley Park7 | Aidan Coleman | Emma Lavelle | Andrew Gemmell |
| 2018 | Penhill7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | Tony Bloom |
| 2017 | Nichols Canyon7 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | Andrea & Graham Wylie |
| 2016 | Thistlecrack8 | Tom Scudamore | Colin Tizzard | John and Heather Snook |
| 2015 | Cole Harden6 | Gavin Sheehan | Warren Greatrex | Jill & Robin Eynon |
| 2014 | More Of That6 | Barry Geraghty | Jonjo O'Neill | J. P. McManus |
| 2013 | Solwhit9 | Paul Carberry | Charles Byrnes | Top of the Hill |
| 2012 | Big Buck's9 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Stewart Family |
| 2011 | Big Buck's8 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Stewart Family |
| 2010 | Big Buck's7 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Stewart Family |
| 2009 | Big Buck's6 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls | Stewart Family |
| 2008 | Inglis Drever9 | Denis O'Regan | Howard Johnson | Andrea & Graham Wylie |
| 2007 | Inglis Drever8 | Paddy Brennan | Howard Johnson | Andrea & Graham Wylie |
| 2006 | My Way de Solzen6 | Robert Thornton | Alan King | Winfield, Longman et al. |
| 2005 | Inglis Drever6 | Graham Lee | Howard Johnson | Andrea & Graham Wylie |
| 2004 | Iris's Gift7 | Barry Geraghty | Jonjo O'Neill | Robert Lester |
| 2003 | Baracouda8 | Thierry Doumen | François Doumen | J. P. McManus |
| 2002 | Baracouda7 | Thierry Doumen | François Doumen | J. P. McManus |
| 2000 | Bacchanal6 | Mick Fitzgerald | Nicky Henderson | Lady Lloyd-Webber |
| 1999 | Anzum8 | Richard Johnson | David Nicholson | Old Foresters Partnership |
| 1998 | Princeful7 | Rodney Farrant | Jenny Pitman | Robert Hitchins |
| 1997 | Karshi7 | Jamie Osborne | Henrietta Knight | 3rd Baron Vestey |
| 1996 | Cyborgo6 | David Bridgwater | Martin Pipe | County Stores Ltd |
| 1995 | Dorans Pride6 | Shane Broderick | Michael Hourigan | Tom Doran |
| 1994 | Balasani8 | Mark Perrett | Martin Pipe | Mark Smith |
| 1993 | Shuil Ar Aghaidh7 | Charlie Swan | Paddy Kiely | Mrs Paddy Kiely |
| 1992 | Nomadic Way7 | Jamie Osborne | Barry Hills | Robert Sangster |
| 1991 | King's Curate7 | Mark Perrett | Stan Mellor | C. J. Ells |
| 1990 | Trapper John6 | Charlie Swan | Mouse Morris | Jill Fanning |
| 1989 | Rustle7 | Michael Bowlby | Nicky Henderson | Robert Waley-Cohen |
| 1988 | Galmoy9 | Tommy Carmody | John Mulhern | Miss D. Threadwell |
| 1987 | Galmoy8 | Tommy Carmody | John Mulhern | Miss D. Threadwell |
| 1986 | Crimson Embers11 | Stuart Shilston | Fulke Walwyn | Sally Smart |
| 1985 | Rose Ravine6 | Ricky Pusey | Fulke Walwyn | Sally Smart |
| 1984 | Gaye Chance9 | Sam Morshead | Mercy Rimell | Mary Curtis |
| 1983 | A Kinsman7 | Geordie Dun | John Brockbank | Mrs John Brockbank |
| 1982 | Crimson Embers7 | Stuart Shilston | Fulke Walwyn | Sally Smart |
| 1981 | Derring Rose6 | John Francome | Fred Winter | Peter Savill |
| 1980 | Mountrivers6 | Tommy Ryan | Edward O'Grady | B. Burser |
| 1979 | Lighter6 | Philip Blacker | John Edwards | G. Smith |
| 1978 | Flame Gun6 | Niall Madden | Edward O'Grady | Mary Kenny |
| 1977 | Town Ship6 | Tommy Carberry | Peter Easterby | Pat Muldoon |
| 1976 | Bit of a Jig8 | Dessie Hughes | Mick O'Toole | Mrs Mick O'Toole |
| 1975 | Brown Lad9 | Tommy Carberry | Jim Dreaper | Mrs Peter Burrell |
| 1974 | Highland Abbe8 | Richard Smith | Les Kennard | Mrs K. Hankey |
| 1973 | Moyne Royal8 | David Mould | Arthur Pitt | E. Cook |
| 1972 | Parlour Moor8 | Macer Gifford | Harry Thomson Jones | Charlotte Monkton |
| 1953 | Jack Leal8 | Bryan Marshall | Peter Cazalet | - |
| 1952 | Sarda II7 | Bob Turnell | Ivor Anthony | Miss P. Vaughan |
| 1951 | Whim II5 | Johnnie Gilbert | H. Christie | - |
| 1950 | Mosquito II5 | Richard Black | De Moraville | Major I. M. Floor |
| 1948 | Spam6 | Aubrey Brabazon | M. Brabazon | J. Ismay |
| 1948 | Albor6 | Richard Black | W. Payne | - |
| 1946 | Haze7 | Ron Smyth | Vic Smyth | - |
| 1946 | Tregor6 | Jack Maguire | Ivor Anthony | Sir Victor Sasoon |
| 1938 | Chestnut9 | Keith Piggott | Ernie Piggott | Mrs E. Johnson |
| 1936 | Bishop's Move5 | Cyril Mitchell | Bill Payne | A. Donn |
| 1935 | Salic Law5 | Frenchie Nicholson | V. Hobbs | Sangster |
| 1934 | Fobdown4 | Frenchie Nicholson | J. Reardon | J. Reardon |
| 1933 | Sobrino8 | Mr Frank Usher | Stewart Wight | F. Usher |
| 1932 | Icy Kiss4 | W. Hollie | Dick | Mrs D. P. Dick |
| 1930 | Sobrino5 | Leslie Butchers | Frank Wootton | S. Wootton |
| 1927 | Zarane13 | Billy Speck | Butchers | J. T. Coltman |
| 1926 | Waterford Glass II11 | Eric Foster | Pease | Mrs Pease |
| 1925 | Warwick- | George Duller | W. Payne | Jesse Brown |
| 1924 | The Jester6 | Keith Piggott | Ernie Piggott | R. Davison |
| 1923 | Warwick- | I. Morgan | Tabor | S. Cohen |
| 1922 | Matoppo- | Dick Rees | C. Piggott | F. Pedley |
| 1921 | Flurry- | W. Smith | Stratton | W. Stratton |
| 1920 | Wingman- | Harry Brown | H. A. Brown | H. Brown |
| 1915 | Walkover by Rathduff ridden by Mr. Brabazon | |||
| 1914 | Silver Bay- | W. Catling | W. Fitton | W. Fitton |
| 1913 | Silver Bay- | W. Catling | W. Fitton | G. H. Hearman |
| 1912 | Aftermath6 | J. W. Pullen | Alfred Newey | A. Newey |
80 of the 81 runnings name the rider, 80 name the trainer and 80 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Stayers' Hurdle more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Big Buck's | 4 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Inglis Drever | 3 | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| Flooring Porter | 2 | 2021, 2022 |
| Baracouda | 2 | 2002, 2003 |
| Galmoy | 2 | 1987, 1988 |
| Crimson Embers | 2 | 1982, 1986 |
| Sobrino | 2 | 1930, 1933 |
| Warwick | 2 | 1923, 1925 |
| Silver Bay | 2 | 1913, 1914 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Stayers' Hurdle in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Canadian Pacing DerbyCampbellville, Ontario, Canada | Canada | £370,392 | CA$690,000 |
| 211 | Queensland OaksEagle Farm Racecourse | Australia | £370,370 | AU$700,000 |
| 212 | Zen-Nippon Nisai YushunKawasaki Racecourse | Japan | £359,856 | ¥71,400,000 |
| 213 | Grand Prix de Saint-CloudSaint-Cloud Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 214 | Grosser Preis von BadenIffezheim Racecourse | Germany | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 215 | Prix Guillaume d'OrnanoDeauville Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 216 | Prix Jean PratDeauville Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 217 | Prix Jean-Luc LagardèreLongchamp Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 218 | Prix Marcel BoussacLongchamp Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 219 | Prix Vicomtesse VigierLongchamp Racecourse | France | £341,880 | €400,000 |
| 221 | Prix Maurice de GheestDeauville Racecourse | France | £324,786 | €380,000 |
| 222 | Celebration CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £308,750 | HK$3,250,000 |
| 223 | Lion Rock TrophySha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £308,750 | HK$3,250,000 |
| 224 | New Zealand 2000 GuineasRiccarton Park | New Zealand | £308,630 | NZ$700,000 |
| 225 | Railway StakesEllerslie Racecourse | New Zealand | £308,630 | NZ$700,000 |
| 226 | Bing Crosby StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 227 | Clement L. Hirsch StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 228 | Fountain of Youth StakesGulfstream Park | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 229 | Frizette StakesBelmont Park | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
| 230 | Gallant Bob StakesParx Casino and Racing | United States | £300,752 | $400,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Stayers' 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, 11th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Guineas Stakes | Rowley Mile | Group 1 | £525,000 |
| Champion Hurdle | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £450,000 |
| Queen Mother Champion Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £400,000 |
| Ryanair Chase | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £375,000 |
| 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 |
| Aintree 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 Stayers' Hurdle winner get?
£182,878. That is 56% of the £325,000 the Stayers' Hurdle is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Stayers' Hurdle prize money?
£325,000, for the 2023 running.
Where does the Stayers' Hurdle rank among the richest races in the world?
220th of 997. 219 races pay more, the nearest of them Canadian Pacing Derby. In Great Britain it is 11th of 122.
Which horse has won the Stayers' Hurdle most often?
Big Buck's, 4 times, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Which jockey has won the Stayers' Hurdle most often?
Ruby Walsh, with 5 wins between 2009 and 2017.
When was the Stayers' Hurdle first run?
This page holds 81 runnings, from 1912 to 2026.
How far is the Stayers' Hurdle?
2m 7f 213 yards (4,785 metres), on turf, at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money