The International Hurdle is a Grade 2 race run at Cheltenham racecourse in December, and is open to horses aged four years or older. Regarded as one of the premier trials for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, the International Hurdle is a race run over two miles, one furlong and down the years it has been won by some smart performers. You can check out the International Hurdle odds here...

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What is the International Hurdle?

The International Hurdle is a Grade 2 race run over two miles, one furlong and takes place at Cheltenham racecourse in December. Used as a premier trial for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, the International Hurdle provides a whole host of pointers for the Champion Hurdle, and down the years some smart horses have won this race at Prestbury Park. In recent years Rooster Booster claimed victory in the 2002 International Hurdle before going on to land victory in the 2013 Champion Hurdle, while more recently The New One won three runnings of the race and My Tent Or Yours was another memorable winner.

What happened in the 2020 International Hurdle?

Song For Someone edged out Silver Streak in a thrilling finish to the International Hurdle, as the pair enhanced their Champion Hurdle claims with their fine performances. The name on everyone's lips before the off was Goshen, who was heavily backed in the morning, but he failed to fire, trailing in last. However, the race still produced a thrilling finish with the Tom Symonds-trained Song For Someone outbattling Silver Streak, while Ballyandy finished third.