Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Odds, Tips Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview
Craig Jones
The best two-mile novice hurdlers come together for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, which serves as the traditional curtain raiser for the Cheltenham Festival.
As the starting tapes go up for this big race, it is always accompanied by the traditional ‘Cheltenham roar’.
One of the highlights of the Festival, it’s been won by some top-quality horses over the years, including Brave Inca, Douvan, and Altior.
Read on for the best Supreme Novices’ Hurdle odds, tips, and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday, March 10th - 1:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £75,964 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & half a furlong |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Novice Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 10st 13lb (4yo), 11st 7lb (5yo+), 7lb allowance for fillies & mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Betting Odds
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Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Tips
OLD PARK STAR looks the leading British hope in the Supreme after three impressive hurdle wins for Nicky Henderson, including an 18-length success in the Grade 2 Rossington Main at Haydock. Unbeaten over timber and still open to improvement, he could give Seven Barrows a strong chance of striking in the Festival opener.
Recommendation: Old Park Star - 5/2 with BetVictor
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened In 2025?
The Willie Mullins-trained Kopek Des Bordes landed the 2025 Supreme Novices' Hurdle, teaming up with jockey Paul Townend.
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Key Race Stats
- 12 of the past 15 winners were amongst the top three in the betting
- 14 of the last 15 winners were aged 5 or 6
- Appreciate It bucked a poor winning trend for seven-year-olds in 2021
- 13 of the last 15 winners were rated 144 or higher
Previous Winners of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
We’ve listed the last five winners of the Supreme Novices’ in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kopek Des Bordes |
| 2024 | Slade Steel |
| 2023 | Marine Nationale |
| 2022 | Constitution Hill |
| 2021 | Appreciate It |
FAQs
What distance is the Supreme Novices' Hurdle?
The Supreme Novice's Hurdle is ran over the minimum distance for a hurdles race, which is two miles.
When is the Supreme Novices' Hurdle?
The Supreme Novices' Hurdle is the opening race of the four-day Cheltenham Festival. The 2026 race will take place on Tuesday 10th March.
What is the Supreme Novices' Hurdle Trial?
The Supreme Novices' Hurdle Trial is a trial race for the big one, taking place at the Cheltenham November Meeting.
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