Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Odds

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The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the traditional opening race of the Cheltenham Festival and is one of the most prestigious novice hurdles in National Hunt racing, with famed winners including Constitution Hill and 2025 victor Kopek Des Bordes.

This page features the latest Supreme Novices’ Hurdle odds for betting on Tuesday’s race, and together with the best prices from horse racing betting sites.

Punters will also be able to find additional information on the race include betting trends, Supreme Novices’ Hurdle stats and a brief rundown of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle history and previous winners.

Bettors can find the latest Supreme Novices’ Hurdle odds below. The odds are live, so any changes to the prices made by betting sites will appear instantly.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Betting Trends

Check out these betting trends of past winners at the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Strong Recent Form: Winners often arrive at Cheltenham having won or performed well on their most recent start over hurdles. Examples include Appreciate It (2021), Constitution Hill (2022) and Kopek Des Bordes (2025), who all won their previous races before Supreme success.

Graded or Grade 1 Experience: Many winners had already competed – and often succeeded – in graded novice hurdles prior to the Festival. Examples include Grade 1 victories for Constitution Hill in the Tolworth and Klassical Dream triumphing in the Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle.

Shorter Odds Are Common Among Winners: A high proportion of recent winners returned at single-figure starting prices, reflecting strong market confidence built on form, reputation and stable strength.

Trainer Influence: Certain trainers have multiple wins in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle since the turn of the millennium, highlighting the importance of preparation and experience targeting this race. Willie Mullins has a good record, with Irish trainers tending to saddle plenty of winners overall.

Hurdling Experience Matters: Winners typically have several completed hurdle runs prior to Cheltenham, suggesting experience over obstacles is a common trait.

Previous Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Winners

Year	Winner	SP	Trainer	Jockey
2025	Kopek Des Bordes	4/6f	Willie Mullins	Paul Townend
2024	Slade Steel	7/2	Henry de Bromhead	Rachael Blackmore
2023	Marine Nationale	9/2	Barry Connell	Michael O’Sullivan
2022	Constitution Hill	9/4jf	Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville
2021	Appreciate It	8/11	Willie Mullins	Paul Townend
2020	Shishkin	6/1	Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville
2019	Klassical Dream	6/1	Willie Mullins	Ruby Walsh
2018	Summerville Boy	9/1	Tom George	Noel Fehily
2017	Labaik	25/1	Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy
2016	Altior	4/1	Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville

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FAQs

What is the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle?

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is run at level weights and is open to novice hurdlers aged four or older. To qualify as a novice, a horse must not have won a hurdle race before the start of the current National Hunt season.

When is the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle?

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle traditionally opens the Cheltenham Festival, meaning it is the first race of the Tuesday.

How long is the Supreme Novices Hurdle?

The race is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle distance covers 2 miles and 87 yards, with competitors jumping eight obstacles.

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