A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes
Thu 15 Oct · 20:30
Montpellier Gardens
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For almost a century, the Champion Hurdle has produced legends, unforgettable rivalries and moments of sporting drama at the Cheltenham Festival. To mark its centenary, celebrated jockey and three-time Champion Hurdle winner Anthony McCoy , nine-time winning trainer Nicky Henderson , three-time winning owner Rich Ricci and author and racing historian Chris Pitt join sports presenter Rishi Persad to celebrate everything that has defined National Hunt Racing's most prestigious hurdle race. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 20:30.
A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes
About This Event
For almost a century, the Champion Hurdle has produced legends, unforgettable rivalries and moments of sporting drama at the Cheltenham Festival. To mark its centenary, celebrated jockey and three-time Champion Hurdle winner Anthony McCoy , nine-time winning trainer Nicky Henderson , three-time winning owner Rich Ricci and author and racing historian Chris Pitt join sports presenter Rishi Persad to celebrate everything that has defined National Hunt Racing's most prestigious hurdle race. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Montpellier GardensGarden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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When is A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes?
A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 20:30.
Where is A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes taking place?
A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes?
Tickets for A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Is there anywhere to stay near A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes?
Tickets for A Century of Champion Hurdle Heroes can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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