Supreme Novices Hurdle Tips

It's the first race of the Cheltenham Festival! Get our Supreme Novices Hurdle tips here.

We're also bringing you the latest odds, a runner by runner preview of the race and the best sign up offers to help you enjoy the opening Cheltenham roar.

Nicky Henderson knows how to win this race, having taken the title three times in the last 10 years with Constitution Hill, Shishkin and Altior.

This year, his only representative is the six year old Old Park Star.

The top rated horse based on official ratings, he's left an average 2024 season behind to put in three extremely progressive runs since November.

The last of those was a demolition job of the Supreme Trial field at Haydock, leaving him with the highest official rating in the field (151).

His jumping is polished, he travels well, is flexible tactically (can race at the front or behind the leaders) and is the well deserved favourite.

Nico de Boinville takes the ride again for the fourth time in a row - a positive for consistency.

Old Park Star

Highly progressive this season, winning three from three including the Grade 2 Supreme Novices Trial at Haydock. Represents Nicky Henderson, winner of this race 3 times in the last 3 years. Highest official rated in the field (151) and unbeaten over hurdles.

Talk The Talk

Three from four over Hurdles in Ireland, falling when looking likely to win on his other start. Form from his Leopardstown win looks strong with good horses in behind, and he showed a good turn of pace that day. Stamina shouldn't be a problem based on pedigree. Needs to avoid any silly jumping mistakes.

Mighty Park

One of the Mullins trio, who's won this three times in the last 7 years including last year. Has only run under rules once, but recorded an impressive RPR. With stamina in his pedigree, surprised many by choosing this race instead of the Turners. Needs to cope with the occasion and higher quality field but an exciting sort.

The latest Supreme Novices Hurdle odds from BOYLE Sports are:

• Old Park Star - 5/2
• Talk The Talk - 4/1
• Mighty Park - 9/2
• El Cairos - 7/1
• Mydaddypaddy - 7/1
• Sober Glory - 10/1
• Leader D'allier - 12/1
• Baron Noir - 28/1
• Too Bossy For Us - 33/1
• Eachtotheirown - 40/1
• Koktail Brut - 50/1
• Sageborough - 100/1

Last updated on 9th March at 2.30pm.

The key trends for the Supreme Novices Hurdle are:

• Aged 5-6 (11/12)
• Last time out winners (10/12)
• Avoid Previous Cheltenham Winners (1/12)
• Winning Graded Form (11/12)
• Irish-trained (8/12)

Below is our section of Supreme Novices free bets and offers. This will be updated ahead of the Festival on Monday.

For now, here are our top 3 Cheltenham offers:

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The 2025 Supreme Novices Hurdle was won by Kopek Des Bordes for Willie Mullins, ridden by Paul Townend.

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