Turners Novices’ Hurdle Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival kicks off with the Turners Novices' Hurdle.
This Grade One race over 2 miles and 5 furlongs requires speed and stamina in equal measure and is for the best middle-distance prospects aged four and upwards.
It’s a race won by some of the top names in hurdling, including Istabraq, who won the race in 1997 before winning the Champion Hurdle on three occasions.
Read on for Turners Novices’ Hurdle odds, tips and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 11th - 1:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £75,964 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & five furlongs |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Novice Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 10st 12lb (4yo), 11st 7lb (5yo+), 7lb allowance for fillies & mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Betting Offers & Free Bets
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Turners Novices’ Hurdle Betting Odds
Below you can see the latest odds from betting sites for the Turners Novices' Hurdle as we head towards the festival.
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Betting Tips
KING RASKO GREY shaped like the one to take from the Dublin Racing Festival novice hurdle at Leopardstown, finishing a close third and looking as though a step up in trip would suit. With improvement likely on just his second start over hurdles and today’s 2m5f expected to play to his strengths, he looks capable of going very close.
Recommendation: King Rasko Grey - 13/2 with Coral
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened in 2025?
In 2025, it was a British winner as The New Lion came home in front for the Skeltons.
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Key Stats
- The last 24 winners of this race were aged either five or six
- 10 of the last 13 winners came from the front three in the betting
- 11 of the last 12 winners finished first or second in all previous hurdle runs
- Eight of the last 10 winners were Irish-trained
Previous Winners of the Turners Novices' Hurdle
We’ve listed the last five winners of the Turners in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | The New Lion |
| 2024 | Ballyburn |
| 2023 | Impaire Et Passe |
| 2022 | Sir Gerhard |
| 2021 | Bob Olinger |
FAQs
What day is the Turners Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The Turners Novices' Hurdle is the first race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival which always falls on a Wednesday. In 2026 this will be on Wednesday, March 11th.
What distance is the Turners Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham?
The race is run over a distance of about two miles and five furlongs (4,225 metres).
What time is the Turners Novices' Hurdle?
The Turners Novices Hurdle is the first race on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival (the Wednesday) and is due off at 1.20 pm.
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