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Stan James Champion Hurdle winner, having partnered Monksfield in 1979. The others to have achieved this double were Fred Winter, Fred Rimell and Gerry Wilson.

First run in 1927, the Champion Hurdle needs a unique blend of speed, stamina and jumping ability to be able to land the prize.

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The 2010 version of the race was one of redemption for the winner Punjabi.

This highlights the worth of going to Cheltenham "in-form" - 23 of the last 26 winners of this race have won last time out. ittedly, Binocular only won a three horse contest before his triumph last year but it is a very powerful statistic when taking a look at the Champion Hurdle and anyone condsiering a punt on Cheltenham 2011 should this.

A race that is usually run at a tremendous gallop so make sure that your horse has a mixture of stamina and speed – the capability to have won over further than 2M is an asset. to value winners last time out more highly than other contenders and greatly respect horses that have finished in the first three at the Festival before. The Irish challenge despite the last few years should be well respected and this is not a race for shocks the front six in the betting have dominated the winners list for the past 20 years.