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 Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle odds, tips and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 12th - 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
The way that betting sites have been shaping up this betting market for the past few weeks, it could be one of the biggest English v Irish matchups of the festival.
The New Lion, one of the big British novice hopes, runs for Dan Skelton, while Final Demand is seen as one of the best for the Willie Mullins yard in Ireland.
The bookmakers are struggling to split them right now.
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Betting Tips
As part of Paddy Brennan's Cheltenham day 2 tips, he gives a NAP selection for this contest.
Paddy Brennan - The New Lion (Nap)
This race comes down to the top two contenders, and I'm a massive fan of THE NEW LION (Nap).
I know the Challow Hurdle form hasn't always translated into success at Cheltenham over the years, but this horse is exceptional.
He's a Kayf Tara, and he's improving all the time. I genuinely think he'll win tomorrow - he's my Nap of the entire meeting.
As for Final Demand, while he's a very good horse, I believe The New Lion is the better one at this stage of his career - the conditions tomorrow should favour The New Lion.
That's not to say Final Demand needs softer ground, but a slightly slower surface would have suited him better - he's a big horse - and I see him as a future three-mile chaser.
Meanwhile, I view The New Lion as a potential Champion Hurdle contender in the making - that's how I see it.
Check back when we've got the final declarations to see what they fancy.
What Happened Last Year?
In 2024, Ballyburn won the race for Team Mullins and Townend, and not only did he win it, but he breezed away from the field in the style of a very good horse.
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Key Stats
- The last 23 winners of this race were aged either five or six
- Nine of the last 12 winners came from the front three in the betting
- Ten of the last 11 winners finished first or second in all previous hurdle runs
- Nine of the last 10 winners were Irish-trained
Previous Winners of the Turners Novices' Hurdle
We’ve listed the last five winners of the Gallagher in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Ballyburn |
| 2023 | Impaire Et Passe |
| 2022 | Sir Gerhard |
| 2021 | Bob Olinger |
| 2020 | Envoi Allen |
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 2025 this will be on Wednesday, March 12th.
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).
Who won the Turners Novices Hurdle in 2024?
The Willie Mullins-trained Ballyburn won the race in 2024, when it was known as the Gallagher Novices Hurdle.
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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