The JCB Triumph Hurdle 2025 is the premier Grade 1 contest for four-year-old hurdlers at the Cheltenham Festival. Traditionally a race that showcases future Champion Hurdle contenders, previous winners include Vauban, Quilixios, and Defi Du Seuil. Below, we break down the key trends, past winners, and top betting selections for this year’s renewal.
📊 Key Trends & Winning Profile
✅ Irish Dominance: 🇮🇪 Irish-trained horses have won 7 of the last 9 runnings.
✅ DRF Grade 1 Form: 🏆 The last 4 winners finished 1st-3rd in the Dublin Racing Festival (DRF) Grade 1.
✅ Market Clues: 📊 15 of the last 20 winners came from the front four in the betting.
✅ Flat Experience Matters: 🏇 17 of the last 18 winners had raced at 1m4f+ on the Flat.
✅ French-Breds Excel: 🇫🇷 7 of the last 9 winners were French-bred.
✅ Lightly Raced Hurdlers: 📝 Only 2 of the last 17 winners had more than 3 hurdle runs in GB or IRE.
✅ Recent Run Required: ⏳ The last 26 winners ran between 18-55 days before the race.
✅ N Henderson & W Mullins Dominate: 💪 Combined 11 wins since 2002.
✅ High-Class Performers: 🎯 All placed horses (if Flat rated) were 70+ rated.
🏇 Recent Winners & Trends Analysis
| 🗓 Year | 🏆 Winner | 🔄 OR | 💰 SP | 💼 Trainer | 📈 Last Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | – | – | – | – |
| 2024 | Majborough | 139 | 6/1 | W Mullins | 3rd G1 DRF (41d) |
| 2023 | Lossiemouth | 142 | 11/8F | W Mullins | 2nd G1 DRF (41d) |
| 2022 | Vauban | 146 | 6/4F | W Mullins | 1st G1 DRF (41d) |
| 2021 | Quilixios | 147 | 2/1 | H de Bromhead | 1st G1 DRF (40d) |
| 2020 | Burning Victory | – | 12/1 | W Mullins | 1st G3 Fairyhouse (20d) |
| 2019 | Pentland Hills | – | 20/1 | N Henderson | 1st Plumpton Mdn (18d) |
🔍 Key Trends: Winners from the DRF Grade 1 perform best, while French-breds and lightly raced hurdlers have a strong record.
🏆 Expert Verdict: Who to Bet On?
✅ Prioritize DRF form and lightly raced hurdlers with Flat stamina at 1m4f+.
✅ Back Mullins or Henderson runners – their juveniles are dominant.
✅ Avoid horses with more than 3 hurdle runs or those who debuted after January 10th.
✅ Market leaders perform best – 15 of the last 20 winners came from the first four in the betting.
📈 Best Bets for JCB Triumph Hurdle 2025 – Top Selections
| 🏇 Horse | 📉 Odds | 🏆 Trainer | 🕰️ Age | 🔄 OR | 🎯 RPR |
| East India Dock | 9/4 | James Owen | 4 | 137 | 155 |
| Lulamba | 5/2 | Nicky Henderson | 4 | – | 144 |
| Galileo Dame | 16/1 | Joseph O’Brien | 4 | – | 144 |
🏆 East India Dock – The standout favourite with DRF form, a strong RPR of 155, and unbeaten profile.
🔥 Lulamba – Henderson’s top hope, fits key trends, and improving with each run.
🔍 Galileo Dame – Each-way value, trained by Joseph O’Brien with strong Flat pedigree.
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