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Cheltenham - Supreme Novices Hurdle NRNB

i Supreme Novices Hurdle 10/03/2026 13:20:00 (EW 1/5 1,2,3)

(EW 1/5 1,2,3)

Old Park Star

2/1

Mighty Park

11/4

Talk the Talk

9/2

El Cairos

11/2

Mydaddypaddy

8/1

Ballyfad

12/1

Leader D'allier

12/1

Sober Glory

12/1

King Rasko Grey

14/1

Sober

16/1

Baron Noir

25/1

Sortudo

25/1

Eachtotheirown

40/1

Too Bossy For Us

40/1

Blake

50/1

Saint Baco

50/1

Koktail Brut

66/1

Free Spirit

80/1

Sageborough

100/1

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2026: Betting Odds, Trends and Tips

Welcome to Supreme Novices’ Hurdle betting at BoyleSports – your top destination for odds and markets on the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival. Here you’ll discover key race details, important betting trends, the current favourites and past winners.

Join BoyleSports today or log in to your account and check out the latest ante-post odds for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: Race Details

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the prestigious opening race of the Cheltenham Festival, kicking off the festival on Tuesday 10th March 2026.

The famous Grade 1 race is run over a distance of 2 miles and ½ furlong, with eight hurdles to be jumped. It is renowned for the iconic Cheltenham Roar which greets the start of the race.

How to Bet on the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

It’s simple to wager on the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle with BoyleSports.

1. Navigate to the horse racing betting section on our website and choose the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

2. Choose from the available markets, including to win, each-way, to place, head-to-head and forecast.

3. Select your bet type and click the odds to add a selection to your bet slip.

4. Enter your stake, check your potential payout, and confirm the bet.

Current Favourites & Form

Current favourites in the ante-post markets include Old Park Star (323111), trained by Nicky Henderson. With three wins in the last three races before Cheltenham, it’s a big favourite amongst many bookmakers.

Also in the running are Talk the Talk (211F1) and El Cairos (152F1), with potential value outsiders including Mossy Fen Road and Idaho Sun.

Past Winners of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

The table below shows the last five winners of the Supreme Novices' Hurdle:

Year	Horse	Age	Price	Trainer	Jockey
2025	Kopek Des Bordes	5	4/6F	Willie Mullins	Paul Townend
2024	Slade Steel	6	7/2	Henry de Bromhead	Rachael Blackmore
2023	Marine Nationale	6	9/2	Barry Connell	Michael O’Sullivan
2022	Constitution Hill	5	9/4J	Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville
2021	Appreciate It	7	8/11F	Willie Mullins	Paul Townend

Trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend have enjoyed significant success in recent years with two wins from the last five, with Kopek Des Bordes in 2025 and Appreciate It in 2021. The combination of trainer Henry de Bromhead and jockey Rachael Blackmore also scored a significant win in 2024 with Slade Steel.

Key Betting Trends for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

When betting on the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, it helps to look at key betting trends, including:

Favourites: 11 of the last 12 winners were in the top three of the betting market.

Age groups: The dominant age group for winners is five or six years old.

Recent form: 10 of the last 12 winners won their race immediately before the Cheltenham Festival.

Course form: Previous course form at Cheltenham isn’t necessarily a strong indicator, with only three of the last 12 winners having run at the course before.

Trial races: Both the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown and the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown are crucial trials. The former has produced five of the last 12 winners, while the latter has produced two of the last 12 winners.

Many bettors choose to make Placepot bets on the first six races of the Cheltenham Festival, including the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. With this kind of wager, you back a horse to place in each of the opening six races – all the horses must place for the bet to be successful.

Head to the BoyleSports horse racing blog for more Cheltenham Festival betting tips in the lead-up to the festival.

Bet on the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle with BoyleSports

Join BoyleSports for competitive odds and comprehensive betting markets on the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. You can bet on all the top races from the Cheltenham Festival, with our Cheltenham Gold Cup odds, Arkle Novices’ Chase betting markets, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Supreme Novices' Hurdle take place?

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival. This year it will take place on Tuesday 10th March at 1.20pm.

What is the distance of the race and how many hurdles are jumped?

The Supreme Novices’ Chase is run over a distance of 2 miles and ½ furlong. There are eight hurdles to be jumped.

What are some key trends to look for in potential winners?

When betting on the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, it helps to look at the favourites – 11 of the past 12 winners were amongst the top three favourites. Also consider horses aged five or six, as well as horses that won their last race before the festival.