Supreme Novices' Hurdle Tips
The first race of the Cheltenham Festival, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle kicks off the festival in fine fashion and it’s greeted with the “Cheltenham Roar”.
Starting the festival with a Grade One race is the perfect opener and the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle has a history of producing both upset results and seeing some of the best future jumpers take flight.
Names such as Vautour, Douvan and Altior grace the past winners’ list, and the 2021 renewal of this great race could produce another superstar.
2021 Cheltenham Festival Day One Card
Cheltenham Day 1 Tips 2021 (Tuesday)
| Time | Tuesday Races | Tips / 2020 Result | Place Bet / Watch Replay |
| 13:30 | Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Winner: Shiskin 6/1 |  |
| 14:10 | Arkle Challenge Trophy | Winner: Put The Kettle On 16/1 | |
| 14:50 | Ultima Handicap Chase | Winner: The Conditional 15/2 | |
| 15:30 | Champion Hurdle | Winner: Epatante 2/1 Fav | |
| 16:10 | Mares' Hurdle | Winner: Honeysuckle 9/4 | |
| 16:50 | Novices' Handicap Chase | Winner: Imperial Aura 4/1 | |
| 17:30 | National Hunt Chase | Winner: Ravenhill 12/1 | |
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Betting Tips
Once the 2020/21 National Hunt racing season begins, we’ll have long-term ante-post tips for the 2021 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. As we get closer to the meeting, we’ll update our selections, before coming up with a final tip the day before the race.
2021 Supreme Novices' Hurdle Odds
| Name | Best Odds | Top Bookie |
|---|---|---|
| Ferny Hallow | 12/1 | bet365 |
| Appreciate It | 16/1 | Ladbrokes |
| Flinteur Sacre | 20/1 | William Hill |
| Forged In Fire | 20/1 | Unibet |
| Malone Road | 25/1 | bet365 |
| Farouk D'Alene | 25/1 | Unibet |
| Ballyadam | 25/1 | William Hill |
| Bar | 33/1 |
Supreme Novices' Bookmakers & Free Bets
Every year bookmakers offer their best free bet welcome bonuses and enhanced odds specials for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Often they load up your account with enough bonus bets so you can have a bet on every race of the day's race card. Here are the standout offers so far:
Supreme Novices Hurdle Free Bets 2020
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Supreme Novices' Bookie Specials
The bookmakers will go all in to kickstart the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Have a look at all the enhanced odds and Supreme Novices Specials available with the top online bookies right now.
2020 Supreme Novices' Hurdle Result
Supreme Novices Hurdle 2020 Runners & Results
| Runner | Best Odds | Place Bet |
| Winner: Shishkin | 6/1 | |
| 2nd Place: Abacadabras | 11/4 2nd Fav | |
| 3rd Place: Chantry House | 15/2 | |
| Asterion Forlonge | 10/3 | |
| Fiddlerontheroof | 1321 | |
| Captain Guinness | 14/1 |  |
| Elixir DAinay | 20/1 | |
| Edwardstone | 25/1 | |
| Allart | 22/1 | |
| Soviet Pimpernel | 40/1 | |
| William Hill | Paying 7 Places 1/5 odds | |
| See all Runners |
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Date & Time 2021
The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the opening race run on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival. In 2021 that falls on Tuesday March 16th, 2021 and the official starting time is 1:30pm.
The Day 1 card also includes the Arkle Chase, Champion Hurdle and David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle.
Supreme Novices' Hurdle Key Facts
| Date | Tuesday March 16th, 2021 |
| Time | 1:30pm |
| Track | Cheltenham |
| Distance | 2m |
| Status | Grade 1 |
| Prize Money | £125,000 |
| Age | 4YO+ |
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Winners
Irish-trained runners have dominated the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in recent years with 11 out of the last 16 winners coming from Ireland.
Bookmakers have also had a good time of it lately, with only three favourites winning in the last 15 years.
Horses aged six-years-old have won the last three editions of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and the last four-year-old to win was Hors La Loi III in 1999.
| Year | Supreme Novices' Hurdle Winners |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Shishkin |
| 2019 | Klassical Dream |
| 2018 | Summerville Boy |
| 2017 | Labaik |
| 2016 | Altior |
| 2015 | Douvan |
| 2014 | Vautour |
| 2013 | Champagne Fever |
| 2012 | Cinders And Ashes |
| 2011 | Al Ferof |
| 2010 | Menorah |
| 2009 | Go Native |
| 2008 | Captain Cee Bee |
| 2007 | Ebaziyan |
| 2006 | Noland |
| 2005 | Arcalis |
| 2004 | Brave Inca |
| 2003 | Back In Front |
| 2002 | Like-A-Butterfly |
| 2001 | no race |
| 2000 | Sausalito Bay |
| 1999 | Hors La Loi III |
| 1998 | French Ballerina |
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle History
Originally called the Gloucestershire Hurdle and run in two divisions, it was changed to the Champion Novices’ Hurdle in 1974 and now races under the title of Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
There are eight hurdles to jump for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle runners and the shorter distances makes for an exciting contest and it gets the crowd fired up.
The “Cheltenham Roar” is a special attribute for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and it’s what makes the race a great way to open the Cheltenham Festival.
The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle was dominated in the early stages by Vincent O’Brien, who trained an incredible 10 winners during a 15-year period. That included eight wins in nine years with only the Fred Rimell-trained Tokoroa getting in the way of nine-straight victories.
In more recent times, Willie Mullins has been the most successful trainer with five victories, including three in a row from 2013-2015.
Probably the most famous wins in recent times, Mullins lined up the likes of Champagne Fever, Vautour and the well-backed Douvan.
Champion jockey Ruby Walsh has five wins to his name and most notably scoring three straight wins for Willie Mullins.
In 2020, Sishkin claimed the top prize, powering home and holding off Abacadabras to hand Nicky Henderson his fourth victory in this great race.
Supreme Novices Hurdle FAQs
Who won the 2020 Supreme Novices Hurdle?
Shishkin, trained by Nicky Henderson, beat the pack to win ahead of Abacadabras in second via a photo finish. The six-year-old, ridden by Nico de Boinville, edged his duel with Abacadabras after the last in an eventful edition of the novices' extended two-mile championship.
When is the Supreme Novices Hurdle 2021?
The Supreme Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is the opening race of the prestigious Cheltenham Festival. In 2021 it takes place at 13:30 on Tuesday, 16th March 2021.
Who won the 2019 Supreme Novices' Hurdle?
Klassical Dream won the Festival curtain-raiser in 2019, making Willie Mullins the most successful trainer in the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
What time is the Supreme Novices Hurdle?
The 2021 Supreme Novices' Hurdle is due off at 13:30 GMT on Tuesday March 16th 2021 on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival..
Who will win the 2021 Supreme Novices Hurdle?
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