THE County Hurdle is run on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival and we've got you covered for this year's renewal.

To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park, here's all you need to know.

When is the County Hurdle what's the distance and which sort of horses can enter?

The 2020 County Hurdle will take place on Friday, March 13 at 14:10 (2:10pm).

It's a Grade 3 National Hunt Handicap Hurdle race open to horses five years and older only and is run over a distance of two miles and one furlong.

Who is running in the 2020 County Hurdle?

The declarations for the race will be made 48 hours before so we'll update you nearer the time.

How can I watch the race?

The race will be broadcast live on Racing TV and ITV.

ITV1 is on Sky channel 103 and Virgin channel 103.

You can watch Racing TV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.

Who won the County Hurdle in 2019?

Ch'tibello (12-1) got up for Dan and Harry Skelton to win.

We Have A Dream (14-1) came home in second with Countister (18-1) in third.

 

Which jockeys and trainers have won the County  Hurdle the most? 

Trainers Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins have both won the contest four times.

Ruby Walsh is the leading jockey thanks to his wins in the race with Sporazene (2004), Desert Quest (2006), American Trilogy (2009) and Final Approach (2011).

What are the top tips for the race? 

Our top tipsters will let you know their best bets once the final entries have been made.

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