Open to horses age 4 years and older, the Stayers Hurdle is run over 3 miles of the Cheltenham new course, taking in 12 fences on the way. A maximum field of 24 horses will be attempting to win the £182,878 first place prize. The feature race of Day 3 of the Cheltenham festival is also the leading long distance hurdle event in the National Hunt Calendar. Rachel Blackmore steered 8/1 shot Bob Olinger to victory in this race in 2025.