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The Supreme Novices` Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in UK, opened to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham racetrack over a distance of about 3,320 meters. During the race, there are eight hurdles to be jumped. This race is for novice hurdlers.
This is the first event on the opening day of the Festival, and traditionally before the start, the spectators greet the runners with a loud cheer, the "Cheltenham Roar".
Race Information
Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England
Race type: Hurdle race
Distance: 2m 1/2f (3,319 meters)
Track: Turf, left-handed
Qualification: Four-years-old and up, Weight 11 st 0 lb (4yo); 11 st 7 lb (5yo+)
Allowances: 7 lb for fillies and mares
Prize money: £100,000, £57,010 for the first place
Check Supreme Novices Hurdle Odds
Past Winners
Last 3 races were won by Al Ferof, Menorah and Go Native.
| Year | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
2011 | Al Ferof | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
2010 | Menorah | 5 | Richard Johnson | Philip Hobbs |
2009 | Go Native | 6 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
2008 | Captain Cee Bee | 7 | Robert Thornton | Eddie Harty |
2007 | Ebaziyan | 6 | Davy Condon | Willie Mullins |
2006 | Noland | 5 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
2005 | Arcalis | 5 | Graham Lee | Howard Johnson |
2004 | Brave Inca | 6 | Barry Cash | Colm Murphy |
2003 | Back in Front | 6 | Norman Williamson | Edward O`Grady |
2002 | Like-a-Butterfly | 8 | Charlie Swan | Christy Roche |
This Year Runners
| Horse | Odds | Bookie | Tips |
STEPS TO FREEDOM | 9.00 | BOYLESPORTS | This horse is in top form and he is the main contender to win this race. He won the last two races, and if everything goes as planned, he will win the first race of the festival. |
DARLAN | 13.00 | BOYLESPORTS | Second favorite to win this race. He is in good form and he will be a serious threat to the leader. |
CINDERS AND ASHES | 13.00 | BLUESQ | Only third in the bookmaker`s top five, but with good chances to win this race. With a good start, he could win the trophy. |
SIMONSIG | 15.00 | BOYLESPORTS | Two wins and a second place in the last year`s races for this horse. He is only fourth in the top 5 favorites list. |
MIDNIGHT GAME | 15.00 | BOYLESPORTS | Last in the top 5 favorites list, same chances as fourth favorite. With some luck, he could have a chance at the podium. |
Our Tips and Predictions
This year`s favorites are STEPS TO FREEDOM - best odds 9.00, DARNAL - best odds 13.00 and CINDERS AND ASHES - best odds 13.00