The 3m Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle is the feature race at Ascot on Saturday, 18 December (2:25). One of the top staying hurdles in the British Isles, it has an illustrious roll of honour. Equine greats like Lanzarote, Royal Athlete, Baracouda, Big Buck’s and Reve De Sivola have all won it before. Check out the latest Long Walk Hurdle tips from our experts here.
As ever, there are some key stats and trends that can help punters find the winner. Typically for a Grade 1 contest, it invariably takes a class horse to win it.