SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE. Took keen hold, led, headed after 1st, led again 3rd, headed 3 out, soon carried left and struggling, tailed off when pulled up before last (tchd 40/1) 14 ran Off time: 1:30:42 Winning time: 3m 59. 14:10 Arkle Chase. 12:50 · TUE October 25, 2022. The Supreme Novices' Hurdle is the first race on the opening day of the. DIST HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY SP 1 Constitution Hill 5 11-7 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 9/4J 2 22 Jonbon 6 11-7 Nicky Henderson Aidan Coleman 5/1 3 2½ Kilcruit 7 11-7 W P Mullins Mr P W Mullins 6/12021 Cheltenham Festival Results. SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RESULT 2021 POS HORSE JOCKEY / TRAINER SP 1st Appreciate It Paul Townend / W P Mullins 8/11f 2nd Ballyadam Jack Kennedy / Henry De. The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle . 35 – Betfair Hurdle 2021 odds. 11 of the last 16 winners were Irish trained. 15:30 Champion Hurdle. Timeform career summary for horses at Cheltenham Festival. Stan James Supreme Novices' Hurdle Grade 1 (Class 1) (4yo+) (2m87yds) 2m½f Old Good 8 hurdles . Fences: 13. Facile Vega produced a better performance in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle but finished 3¼ lengths behind race winner Marine Nationale, a surprise withdrawal from the. Won Grade 3 novice hurdle over 2m4f before finishing down the field in the Martin Pipe here last March; improved chaser this term, arriving late on the scene to win on handicap debut at Leopardstown last month (2m5f, yielding); now tackles his longest trip to date but has at least proved himself in a big-field chase; should have more to give. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. Cadzand @ 5/1 with Betfair Sportsbook. Willie Mullins has huge chances in at least five of this afternoon’s races, including the favourites the opening two races – the Sky Bet Supreme Novice’s Hurdle (1. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. 33. 17:30 National Hunt Chase. 3rd . 2021. Trainer Paul Nicholls has had 12 unplaced from his last 13 runners. Distance: 2m 87y. 14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase. Four Grade One races will be run on day one of the Cheltenham Festival. Consitution Hill is a leading fancy for Nicky Henderson in the Supreme. *Penalty: after February 27th, a winner of a hurdle 5lb (no penalty to increase a horse's weight above 11st 10lb) The race is named after Martin Pipe who trained 34 Cheltenham Festival winners, as well as being champion trainer 15 times. J: P Townend. McManus-owned Binocular in a thrilling finish, while future Champion Chase hero Sprinter Sacre was only third to Al Ferof in 2011. Hurdles: 8. The race has been staged as the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle since 2010 and the race was founded in 1971. Introduced in 2005, it is run over the same course / distance as the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and Champion Hurdle. 15 Mar 2022. Only 1 winner since 2000 won with headgear. The Willie Mullins-trained Appreciate It has opened the 2021 Cheltenham Festival with victory in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Off time: 13:20 |. Oddschecker will have Cheltenham Festival tips for all of the races on Champion Day, including the feature race, The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and The Mares. Jonbon, Byker and Gaillard Du Mesnil feature in our selections. It is run on the Old Course over a distance of 2 miles and 110 yards (3,319 metres) with 8 hurdles to be jumped. T: Barry Connell. Jonbon, Byker and Gaillard Du Mesnil feature in our selections. Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle £135,000 guaranteed, 4yo plus, 2m 87y, Class 1 9 ran Going: Good to Soft. p. 1st owner: Barry Connell (Marine Nationale) 1st breeder: J B Bloodstock Ltd. 2020:. By Old Vic. 8 months ago. 69s (slow by 10. J: P. 1. TUESDAY 13 MARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE CHAMPION HURDLE DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE NATIONAL. The long time market leader, a two time Grade One winner over timber and the main representative for Willie Mullins looks to have strong claims in the festival opener. 30) and the Sporting Life. There was a relatively small field for the top 2m novice hurdle of the season, and a few were clearly making up the numbers, but there's every reason to think this a good renewal among the principals, the winner chased home by last season's top bumper performer and a progressive Grade 1 winner, he himself turning abundant promise into a. townend t: w. Our star columnist and the winningmost trainer in Cheltenham Festival history kicks off his weekly series with a full guide to the team. (professional jockeys took part in 2021 due to Covid restrictions). counting wins in the Supreme Novices Hurdle and Arkle Chase to his name. 250/1. WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH BALLYMORE. Facile Vega will bid to bounce back to winning ways in the Supreme Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham; Gerri Colombe aiming to make it eight unbeaten in the Brown Advisory Novices Chase; watch the full. 10 broardway novices' chase. View the placed horses for each race at The Cheltenham Festival 2021. An emphatic winner of the Ryanair in 2021 and '22, Willie Mullins star was immediately cut into 3/1 favouritism for the 2024 Ryanair Chase. Last year the Prestbury Cup was claimed by Irish trainers with a total of 18 wins compared to 10 for the British trainers. Time: 3m 45. Marie's Rock heads down Mares' Hurdle route. Luccia is a top-priced 10-1 for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and 7-4 favourite for the Grade 2 Ryanair. Architect Tips has previewed the Long Walk Hurdle 2021 and has one ante-post tip for consideration. Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle. Captain Cee Bee beat the fellow J. Chase - (1) - Monkfish (2021), Supreme Novices' Hurdle - (1) Appreciate. Shishkin (2021), Douvan (2016) and Altior (2017) were the first Supreme Hurdle winners (prev season) that have followed-up in this race since 1965. 9/4f. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. Including two tips. POS. This compares to 12 winning favourites at the 2022 Festival (43%) and 8 winning favourites in both 2021 and 2020 (29%). Going: Good (Good to Soft in places) Surface: Turf. OR: 153. Nicky Henderson's Chantry House winning this Grade One in 2021. P. The race to decide the Supreme Novice hurdler in Britain and Ireland is usually fiercely competitive, although field sizes have undoubtedly dipped in recent years as there are more options available to trainers across the four days of the festival. 1 Hurdle Winner Mick Jazz. Age: 7. Sire of Constitution Hill – the Highest Ever Rated Novice Hurdler; The Top Rated Hurdler in 2021/22. WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH. Racing TV is the only place to watch EVERY race live from the Cheltenham Festival. 16:10 Mares Hurdle. 1st: 1 . 14 are Grade 1 contests, in addition to three Grade 2, seven Grade 3 and four Listed races. Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) (2m87yds) 2m½f Old Good To Soft 8 hurdles Sky Bet offer 'Money Back as Cash if you lose' in the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival, the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. C. Winning Owner: Robcour. Place a min £10 bet on Horse Racing on odds of min 1/2 (1. 1 Novice Hurdle Winner Constitution Hill, dual Gr. 14:10 Arkle Chase. Challow Hurdle winners have a dire win record in this race, with the last 19 winners going for Festival glory all beaten. TUESDAY 16 MARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE CHAMPION HURDLE DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE BOODLES JUVENILE HURDLE NATIONAL HUNT CHASE. Supreme Novices Hurdle Entries as HorseRacing. 5. DAY 1. 3s. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will see Henderson and Mullins each put forward two outstanding fledgling horses, who have competed well over the course of the campaign. 16:10 Mares Hurdle. 30 Supreme Novice Hurdle Preview. TUESDAY 16 MARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE CHAMPION HURDLE DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE BOODLES JUVENILE HURDLE NATIONAL HUNT CHASE. 7s. Please. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. Updated to include 2022 renewal. Supreme Novices' Hurdle - (1) Appreciate It (2021) Ballymore Novices' Hurdle - (2) Sir Gerhard (2022), Impaire Et Passe (2023) Champion Bumper - (1) Ferny Hollow (2020)Tue 12 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) £125,000 2m 1/2f Cheltenham ; Tue 12 Arkle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) £175,000 2m Cheltenham ; Tue 12 Ultima Handicap Chase. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. Winning Owner: Mr Michael Buckley. Receive 2 x £10 bets when you place your first bet of £10 or more at odds of at least Evens. There are at least three horses engaged in this contest who could easily be a red-hot favourite in an ordinary year. Telmesomoethinggirl and Stormy Ireland are looking to benefit on the step up in grade having been. and 179 yards, or 3,382 metres), and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped. Alexander. Reflecting on the 2020 Cheltenham Festival and building up towards 2021. 33. Open account with Skybet, place £5, get £20 free. In 2009, a B. However, it all began to unravel with a. 50 festival handicap chase. Winning Owner: Mr K. OR: 153. Hot favourite Constitution Hill will take on six rivals in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. Timeform career summary for horses at Cheltenham Festival. 2. Appreciate It (8-11F) lived up to his pre-race billing with victory by a remarkable 24. 2. SIGN UP HERE. Supreme Court decision in the case of Morton vs. Progressed again in handicaps this season, beaten only by another unexposed sort at Fairyhouse (2m) in December. Things did not fall. 13:30 Cheltenham 14 Mar 2023 . Threads on all major races including Gold Cup, Queen Mother and Champion Hurdle. Applies to bets placed from 09:00 on 7 March 2023 until 13:30 on 14 March 2023. It was introduced in 2016 as an alternative. 1st. Prize money (2023): £136,940 | 1st: £78,333. There is the Supreme Novices Hurdle on Tuesday and the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle on Wednesday. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. 5th: Irascible 25/1. Fat Jockey Patron (est. Get the best available Cheltenham Festival odds from all online bookmakers with Oddschecker, the home of betting value. The only horse seriously backed against Honeysuckle all season in what remained a weak division was the previous year’s runaway Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Appreciate It (h160). 2020 Al Boum Photo - Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup . Share. We are just three weeks away from the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and that famous roar as the runners are sent away for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Having consulted Sax's Race Planning thread, I can't find a Supreme winner in the last 10 years with a better RPR pre-race. 4th: Soaring Glory 10/1. 8s. The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the traditional curtain-raiser of the four-day Cheltenham Festival and receives a lusty roar from the packed grandstand when the tapes go up. Facile Vega has been a market mover in recent weeks having been pushed out to 4-1 after his defeat at the Dublin Racing Festival, but confidence appears to be behind him. Since the Supreme Novices' Hurdle was cut down to a single division, Willie Mullins has been the most successful trainer, with the last of his victories coming with Klassical Dream in 2019. Distances vary from 2 miles up to 3 miles, 6 furlongs - with Days 1 & 2 races on the Old Course and Days 3 & 4 on the New Course. Day one starts off at 1. 69s (slow by 10. Fort Leney Novice Chase - (1) Fury Road (2021) Bective Stud Champion Novice Hurdle - (1) Mighty Potter (2022) Great Britain. 15:30 Champion Hurdle. Whatever he did last season he is going to improve for this season and remains a very exciting prospect, he could be in the Champion Hurdle picture by the time we reach. Open account with BetVictor, bet £10 at odds of 2. SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RESULT 2023. He only ran three times as a novice last season, winning on debut before coming second in the Supreme Novice Hurdle at Cheltenham, and then second again at Punchestown. . Appreciate It tops the betting for both the Supreme and the Ballymore, but it seems certain Willie Mullins' Grade One winner will go for the opener on day one of the. Jeremy’s leading hopes also include another of his past Festival winners Appreciate It, winner of the 2021 Supreme Novices’ and on course for the Turners, while Jeremys Flame goes for the. The racecourse medical team were quick to. Supreme Novices’ Hurdle result: 1st: Appreciate It 8/11. Max refund £/€10. COUNTY HURDLE TRENDS. Smart novice who landed Grade 1 at Fairyhouse and better form when 3¼ length second of 13 to Appreciate It in Grade 1 Chanelle Pharma Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown last time. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. MARES’ HURDLE TRENDS. 7 of the last 21 favourites won. Constitution Hill (2021/22) - 177p. 41 7th £664. 2021 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Result. 33. The race to decide the Supreme Novice hurdler in Britain and Ireland is usually fiercely competitive, although field sizes have undoubtedly dipped in recent years as there are more options available to trainers across the four days of the festival. Willie Mullins' young star, sent off the hot 8-11. The winner was a horse most people had pinned down as the Ballymore horse for a large chunk of the season. Eight and nine runners contested the race in the last two seasons. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 for novice hurdlers only. Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) 4YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 87y | Soft (Good to Soft in places) | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In. 4. What a start to the 2021 #CheltenhamFestival as Appreciate It runs away with the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle under Paul Townend. TUESDAY 16 MARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE CHAMPION HURDLE DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE BOODLES JUVENILE HURDLE NATIONAL HUNT CHASE. Time: 3m 56s. Willie Mullins celebrated what he described as “more than a perfect start” to The Festival™ supporting WellChild as Appreciate It (8-11 Fav) coasted to an impressive 24-length victory in the opening Grade One Sky Bet Supreme. 2022 Cheltenham Festival Results. 1. Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The. What a start to the 2021 #CheltenhamFestival as Appreciate It runs away with the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle under Paul Townend. 29 6th £1,292. Our star columnist and the winningmost trainer in Cheltenham Festival history kicks off his weekly series with a full guide to the team. Cheltenham Gold Cup - (1) Minella Indo (2021) Supreme Novices' Hurdle - (1) Labaik (2017) Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle - (1) Samcro (2018). APPRECIATE IT (IRE) entries, wins and results. Led, ridden and headed narrowly last, rallied gamely to regain lead final 110yds, soon edged right, stayed on well towards finish (op 11-2 tchd 6-1 in places) 7. 2021: Appreciate It. Good morning from Cheltenham. If I had to back one horse to win the 2021 Champion Hurdle right now, it would be Abacadabras. Time: 4m 0. The Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle is the longest novice hurdle run at the Festival. Supreme Novices Hurdle 2021 Home › Forums › Archive Topics › Cheltenham Festival 2021 › Supreme Novices Hurdle 2021 This topic has 128 replies, 33 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 8 months ago by BigG . My Stable. 2022 Cheltenham Festival Results. Townend rode his first Festival winner in 2011 at the Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle with What a Charm. The winner is 20/1 with the sponsors for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham and 7/1 from 16s for the mares' novices at the meeting. 2s. Few could have. Switch to decimal odds. The National Hunt Challenge Cup, known as the National Hunt Chase, is a novice chase for amateur riders over 3m6f at the Cheltenham Festival. Midfield in Champion Bumper in 2021 and showed plenty of promise in light novice hurdle campaign last term (2m3f-2m5f, soft/good to soft); respectable third of four in Grade 2 novice chase (2m4f, good) in November on sole run. The two nations compete against one another to accumulate the most winners at the Cheltenham Festival. Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill clear the last hurdle to win the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Results. As had been the case last year, much of the build-up to the 2011 Supreme Novices' centred around one horse in long-time favourite Cue Card, but this time around there weren't any notable. Friday 17 December 2021 15:45, UK. 13:20 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (winner - Appreciate It 8/11) 13:55 Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase (Shishkin 4/9) 14:30 Festival Handicap Chase (Vintage Clouds 28/1) 15:05. WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH BALLYMORE. Many expert's 2021 Cheltenham Festival tips will feature a Willie Mullins runner in the Supreme. 1. 53 3rd £9,992. Facebook. It is a big step. 2 nk Byker 4 10-12 C Byrnes Philip Byrnes 6/1. 2021 Allaho – Ryanair Chase. This Grade One takes place at 1:30pm on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. 2018 Cheltenham Festival Results. 10 arkle challenge trophy. TUESDAY 16 MARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE CHAMPION HURDLE DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE BOODLES JUVENILE HURDLE NATIONAL HUNT CHASE. 9 of the past 12 winners were amongst the top three in the betting. Tahmuras – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1. Punters looking to oppose him at that price will probably alight on Appreciate It, lightly-raced since his devastating 24-length success in the 2021 Supreme Novice Hurdle and likely to be suited. Age – 11 of the last 12 winners were aged 5 or 6. 4s. Time: 5m 52. 14:10 Arkle Chase. The opening race is traditionally the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, where the the best two-mile novice hurdlers from Britain and Ireland will be greeted by the infamous Cheltenham roar as the week’s action gets underway. 33. Stan James Supreme Novices' Hurdle Grade 1 (Class 1) (4yo+) (2m87yds) 2m½f Old Good 8 hurdles . Day 1 - Tuesday, March 16. Entries are unveiled today for the three G1 novices’ hurdles at The Festival™ - the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle and the Alber. Prices as at 23/3/21 Supreme: Sir Gerhard 5/1 Kilcruit 10/1 Journey With Me 33/1 Jonbon 33/1. Only deposits via cards will qualify. 2021: sir gerhard (ire) kilcruit (ire) elle est belle: j: rachael blackmore t: w. Tuesday 16th March 2021: 1 Appreciate It 8/11F 2. most obviously a close second behind Shishkin over track and trip in last year’s Supreme Novice Hurdle. 15:30 Champion Hurdle. WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH BALLYMORE NOVICES' HURDLE RSA CHASE CORAL CUP QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE CROSS COUNTRY CHASE FRED WINTER JUVENILE. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Tips provided by our experts, examines the key players and racing odds from the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival 2023. Time: 3m 50. Willie Mullins has huge chances in at least five of this afternoon’s races, including the favourites the opening two races – the Sky Bet Supreme Novice’s Hurdle (1. The race is scheduled to start. Diverge. mullins, ireland:Minella Indo (foaled 18 April 2013) is an Irish racehorse who competes in National Hunt racing. 2024 Supreme Novices Hurdle Preview. This race is famous for the ‘Cheltenham Roar’, a loud cheer that can be heard as the horses get on their way to start off the festival. POS. BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE TRENDS. T&Cs apply. 3 miles | 12 hurdles | New course. Switch to decimal odds. 20 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle There is a smaller field than usual for this year's Supreme but there are some very good horses in here all the same, with the likes of Appreciate It. 2020 likewise. Timeform's John Ingles look ahead to the 2021 Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and picks out the best bet. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be run today (Tuesday, March 16, 2021) at 1:20pm GMT. 3rd: For Pleasure 40/1. The Cheltenham Festival 2021 will get underway with the traditional curtain-raiser – the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Raced keenly, tracked leaders, went 2nd between last 2, led narrowly last, headed final 110yds, one pace and held close home. 2021 Appreciate It – Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Honeysuckle returns to defend Champion Hurdle crown and puts her unbeaten record on the line on opening day of the Cheltenham Festival; 2021 Supreme winner Appreciate It set to return to the track. The runner-up in last year's bumper justified favouritism to thrash the. Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) (4yo. He returned to the track after 16 months on the sidelines at the 2021 Punchestown festival when he bolted up in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle and has won the same race for the last two seasons. 16:50 Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. It is distinguished from the Cheltenham Festival’s Triumph Hurdle by being raced over a slightly shorter distance on the Old Course, and it’s allowance for older novices to compete in the race. Newbury, Sunday 3. Time: 5m 6. With eight flights of hurdles to jump, emphasis is on swift jumping and powerful galloping to last home up the Cheltenham hill. Class has come to the fore in recent years and there has been no Ballymore. There is a total prize money of £450,000 for this race. 2. Blue Lord (Willie. Winning Owner: Brocade Racing. 3rd. 2021 Supreme Novices' Hurdle Entries. Took keen hold, led, headed after 1st, led again 3rd, headed 3 out, soon carried left and struggling, tailed off when pulled up before last (tchd 40/1) 14 ran Off time: 1:30:42 Winning time: 3m 59. RYANAIR CHASE RESULT 2021. Supreme Novices’ Hurdle oddsTime: 3m 55. Novices are 1-3, 2 places. . 15 of the last 25 winners had won at the Festival previously. This changed to two for every year except for 1963, becoming a single race in 1972. Only deposits via cards will qualify. 2023 Cheltenham Festival Results. 6s. TUESDAY 14 MARCH SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY FESTIVAL HANDICAP CHASE CHAMPION HURDLE DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE NATIONAL HUNT CHASE. Only deposits via cards will qualify. £125,912. POS. 18+ only. It was awarded Grade 3 status in. P. SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE TRENDS. WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH BALLYMORE. Winning Owner: Miss M. Introduced in 2005 when a fourth day was added to the Cheltenham Festival schedule, it is registered as the Spa Novices' Hurdle. My Tent Or Yours finished second in the Supreme and scored a 163 in that mammoth Betfair Hurdle win. Long Walk Hurdle 2021 - Winner. There was a thrilling conclusion to last year’s David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle as Honeysuckle gamely fended off a persistent challenge from Benie des Dieux, with both mares running to a level that would have made them big players in championship. Appreciate It had looked a worthy favourite after winning all. With a Timeform rating of 177 at the end of the 2021-22 season, Nicky Henderson’s gelding is, quite simply, the best novice hurdler in the 60-odd years since the firm starting crunching the. Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH. 16:10 Mares Hurdle. 21 ran. after Appreciate It and Shishkin both dominated small fields to win the Supreme Novice Hurdle and the Arkle Trophy. Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Pic: Michael Steele/Getty Images But the powerhouse horse proved too much for its competitors as he struck late to get Mullins. Trends. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the traditional Festival curtain raiser with 67 entered in the race this time around headed. Day 1 - Tuesday, March 16. 2. Please Gamble Responsibly. Willie Mullins is probably the first name that comes to mind in the quest for the winner of the Festival opener. 30, supported by other Grade Ones in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices. There were December wins at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown before the six-year-old lined up as the 4/9 favourite to win. 5s. 10 of the last 12 winners were aged 7. King's Daughter (King's Theatre) Midfield on inner, mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, soon weakened (op 25/1) Full Race Result from the 3. Townend T: W. in which he was third in the Aintree Stayers’ Hurdle earlier in the year and this former Supreme Novices’ Hurdle third can prove that latest impressive performance wasn't a flash in the pan. Next race off. The Supreme Novices Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt race with eight hurdles to be jumped over a distance of two miles. With a multitude of entries from the Mullins team, it's somewhat of a guessing game on who he will send to the Supreme and while French Aseel is a prominent figure in the betting (16/1), he is destined to take his chance in the Triumph Hurdle on day four of the Cheltenham Festival, while Gauloise (25/1), Fly Smart and Galapathi are another notable triumvirate that are entered for the contest. 65 2nd £19,920. Willie Mullins is probably the first name that comes to mind in the quest for the winner of the Festival opener. 4. 33. Weight: 11-7. The side to win the most wins at Cheltenham in 2023 is presented with the Prestbury Cup at the end of the week. Over that four-year period, just 9 of the 21 odds-on favourites at the Festival have won (43%). 3. The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle was known as the Gloucestershire Hurdle until 1974. 22 of the last 28 winners won last time out. 2021 Colreevy – Mrs Paddy Power. No horse can run in a novice hurdle once they have won a National Hunt race in the previous season (although novices can run until the next October if they win a race within the last few months of the previous season). TUESDAY 15 MARCH ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE. 2022 Cheltenham Festival Results. SkyBet Supreme Novices' Hurdle: Grade 1, Cheltenham 13:20.