Hurdling hurdle over various natural obstacles, such as logs, mounds of earth and small streams – this represents the sporting origin of the modern events. Horse racing has its own variant of hurdle racing, with similar principles. The standard sprint or short hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard number of steps to the first hurdle should be 8. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women. Each of these races is run over ten hurdles and they are all Olympic events. The men's 200 meters low hurdles event
Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle Unlike the traditional hurdle they are very rigid in construction. In 2017 the race reverted to standard hurdles. The race was first run in 2005. It was awarded Grade 3 status in 2011. It has been sponsored by Betfair since its inception and the race title has changed to promote various Betfair websites and promotions. The race is currently run on the same day as the Betfair Chase. Prior to 2018 it was run over distances around 2 miles and 7 furlongs. Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle The Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race in