Better known as the Fred Winter Hurdle, the race is for four-year-old novice hurdlers only. A two-and-a-half mile novice chase which was first introduced to the Festival in 2005, this contest has been kind to the home contingent as they have kept the trophy at home for eight of the past eleven years.
A full complement of 20 runners will probably go to post in a race where the smaller lesser-known trainers have enjoyed great success.
Paul Nicholls and Gordon Elliott have been the leading trainers in recent years.
In 2021, Jeff Kidder pulled off a stunning 80/1 upset, coming from behind to overcome 9/2 favourite Saint Sam by two lengths under Sean Flanagan. It was the biggest priced Cheltenham winner in 30 years.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday 15th March, 4.15pm |
| Prize: | £70,000 |
| Distance: | Two-miles four-and-a-half-furlongs |
| Race Type | Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course | Old Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to watch? | ITV, Racing UK, Bookmaker Streams |
| Key Betting Stats: | Only one favourite has won in the last ten runnings, six of them have been priced 25/1 or more. Six of the last ten winners have been rated 130+. |
As the Cheltenham Festival draws closer, we will update this page with our full betting preview, the latest odds for the race and any other key info that punters need before they place their bets.
Previous Winners of the Boodles Juvenile Novices Hurdle
2021 – Jeff Kidder
2020 – Aramax
2019 – Band Of Outlaws
2018 – Veneer Of Charm
2017 – Flying Tiger
2016 – Diego Du Charmil
* Boodles Juvenile Novices Hurdle betting odds correct at the time of writing
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