Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Tips
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle, which used to race under the name Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle, is a Grade 1 feature race on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival.
Run over only 10 hurdles despite the race being 2m 5f long, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle allows the talented thoroughbreds to stretch their legs and it makes for wide-open racing throughout.
It’s not one of the biggest races during the festival but it’s a great stepping stone to success, with the likes of Faugheen, Simonsig and Hardy Eustace winning during their first seasons over jumps.
Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Card
Cheltenham Day 2 Tips 2021 (Wednesday)
| Time - Date | Race | Our Tips / Results | Bet / Watch Replays |
| 13:30 Result | Novices' Hurdle | Winner: Envoi Allen 4/7 F |  |
| 14:10 Result | RSA Chase | Winner: Champ 9/2 | |
| 14:50 Result | Coral Cup | Winner: Dame De Compagnie 5/1 | |
| 15:30 | Champion Chase | Winner: Politologue 6/1 2ndF | |
| 16:10 | Cross Country Chase | Winner: Easysland 3/1 | |
| 16:50 | Boodles Juvenile H'cap Hurdle | Winner: Aramax | |
| 17:30 | Champion Bumper | Winner: Ferny Hollow | |
2021 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Odds
| Name | Best Odds | Top Bookie |
|---|---|---|
| Appreciate It | 14/1 | William Hill |
| Ferny Hallow | 14/1 | Ladbrokes |
| Ballyadam | 20/1 | Betfred |
| Bob Olinger | 25/1 | bet365 |
| Forged In Fire | 25/1 | William Hill |
| Eskylane | 25/1 | Betfred |
| Bar | 33/1 |
2021 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Tips
Once the new National Hunt season kicks into top gear, we'll have ante-post tips covering the Ballymore posted on the website. As we get closer to the 2021 Cheltenham Festival, the likely runners in Day 2's opener will become clearer and we'll have finalised tips heading into March.
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2020 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Result
Novices' Hurdle 2020 Runners & Results
| Runner | Best Odds | Place Bet |
| Winner: Envoi Allen | 8/11 | |
| 2nd Place: Easywork | 16/1 | |
| 3rd Place: The Big Getaway | 16/1 | |
| 4th Place: The Big Breakaway | 9/1 |  |
| Sporting John | 7/2 | |
| Longhouse Poet | 20/1 | |
| Mossy Fen | 66/1 | |
| Son of Camas | 50/1 |  |
| Shakem Uparry | 100/1 | |
| Decor Irlandais | 100/1 | |
| Non Runner No Bet | Best Odds Guaranteed | |
| E/W Terms | 1/5 Odds - 3 Places | See all Runners |
Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Key Facts
| Date | Wednesday March 17, 2021 |
| Time | 1:30pm |
| Track | Cheltenham |
| Distance | 2m 5f |
| Status | Grade 1 |
| Prize Money | £125,000 |
| Age | 4YO+ |
Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Winners
The big-name trainers have all had previous winners in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle. These names include Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott, Nicky Henderson and Nigel Twiston-Davies.
Not all winners of the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle have gone on to have stellar careers but some have and it makes it a must-see race during the festival.
| Year | Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Winners |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Envoi Allen |
| 2019 | City Island |
| 2018 | Samcro |
| 2017 | Willoughby Court |
| 2016 | Yorkhill |
| 2015 | Windsor Park |
| 2014 | Faugheen |
| 2013 | The New One |
| 2012 | Simonsig |
| 2011 | First Lieutenant |
| 2010 | Peddlers Cross |
| 2009 | Mikael d’Haguenet |
| 2008 | Fiveforthree |
| 2007 | Massini's Maguire |
| 2006 | Nicanor |
| 2005 | No Refuge |
| 2004 | Fundamentalist |
| 2003 | Hardy Eustace |
| 2002 | Galileo |
| 2001 | no race |
| 2000 | Monsignor |
| 1999 | Barton |
| 1998 | French Holly |
Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle History
Run at a quick pace, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle has excited crowds since its first running in 1971 and although there are older races during the Cheltenham Festival, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle is one of the more exciting.
Since being taken out by Midsprite in 1971, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle has spawned many champion winners and it’s a good form guide to races like the Champion Hurdle in the following year. Peddlers Cross finished second in the Champion Hurdle the following year and Istabraq was victorious in both in 1997.
Much like many Cheltenham Festival races, Willie Mullins holds the record for most training wins with four. The Irish trainer scored with Fiveforthree, Mikael d’Haguenet, Faugheen and most recently with Yorkhill in 2016.
Jockey Ruby Walsh also has four wins and all four wins came on board Mullins-trained thoroughbreds.
The registered name for the race is the Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle, which is named after Baring Bingham, who was a developer of Prestbury Park and who helped organise the first Cheltenham Festival in 1902.
Top flat-racing trainer Aidan O’Brien scored back-to-back wins in 1996/1997 with Urubande and Istabraq, the latter winning a total of 25 races from 40 starts and scoring three Champion Hurdle wins in 1998, 1999 and 2000.
Only one British horse has managed to win the race in the last seven years. In 2020, Ireland rejoiced once again, as their banker of the week, Envoi Allen powered to a superb victory for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell.
Only one British horse has managed to win the race in the last seven years. In 2020, Ireland rejoiced once again, as their banker of the week, Envoi Allen powered to a superb victory for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell.
Ballymore Novices Hurdle FAQs
When is the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle?
The Ballymore Novices Hurdle 2021 is the first race on Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, March 17th. The Novices’ Hurdle is the premier race during the jumps season for novice hurdlers over the trip of 2m 5f.
What time is the Ballymore Novices Hurdle 2021?
The 2021 Novices Hurdle is due off at 13:30 GMT on Wednesday, March 17th 2021.
Who will win the 2021 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle?
Our Cheltenham tips have been carefully selected by Seasoned Cheltenham pundits and horse racing experts. They're free, so check them out if you're not sure who to bet on in the Novices' Hurdle 2021.
Who won the 2019 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle?
8/1 City Island won the Novices Hurdle at last year's Cheltenham Festival.
Who won the 2020 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle?
ENVOI ALLEN stayed on best to win the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle! The hot favourite looked to be in a bit of trouble as they rounded the home turn but he found plenty when asked and stretched clear of his rivals up the hill.
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