Supreme Novices Hurdle Tips - Cheltenham 2021
Supreme Novices Hurdle Tips 2021 – Day 1, 13:20
2021 has yet to see the emergence of a real star, but there is little doubt that the Willie Mullins trained Appreciate It ticks all the right boxes after winning both of his runs over hurdles so far. He was very impressive at the Leopardstown Festival over Christmas, and looks the standout Irish contender at this stage with his proven stamina likely to be a big asset on the day.
Best betting tips by Stephen Harris – Day 1, 13:20
| Bets | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Supreme Novices Hurdle Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Appreciate It |  |
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| #2 | Metier | |
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Odds may differ to current odds. Odds listed as at 16th March 2021
Supreme Novices Hurdle 2021 Preview
There will be no “Cheltenham roar” to start off the 2021 Festival, with the global pandemic meaning the meeting will take place behind closed doors for the first time in its long history. However, this will not detract from the action on the track, and the week begins with a brilliant test for the best novices in the UK and Ireland.
The standout form contender is undoubtedly Willie Mullins Appreciate It, who has really impressed in winning all three starts over hurdles in Ireland this winter. He is a strong traveler with a high cruising speed, proven on testing and decent ground, and will surely take an awful lot of beating under a positive ride. There are no concerns about the undulating track, with a cracking second in the Champion bumper in 2020 under his belt, and he has been extremely well backed in the ante-post markets in the past few months (now a best priced 7/4f).
Harry Fry’s looks the best chance of the English trained runners, though all of his form is on deep heavy ground (three wins over hurdles including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown in January).
Supreme Novices Hurdle 2021 Trends
- 12 of the last 12 winners were 5 or 6 years of age
- 10 of the last 12 winners won their previous race prior to Cheltenham
- 5 of the last 12 winners had previously raced at least 1 time at Cheltenham
- 11 of 12 winners had previously raced at least 4 times in hurdle races
Supreme Novices Hurdle Tips 2021
Appreciate It, Supreme Novice Hurdle Tip #1
Willie Mullins dominated the festival at Leopardstown with six Grade one wins, and this unbeaten hurdler created a deep impression when winning by 9l under a confident ride from Paul Townend on the testing ground. He seemed a very straightforward natural hurdler when winning at Cork previously (having won two bumpers before finishing second in the Champion bumper to Ferny Hollow at Cheltenham).
Tip stakes (out of 5): 4
| Tip | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Appreciate It | |
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Metier, Supreme Novice Hurdle Tip #2
Harry Fry’s strapping novice took his form to another level when winning a competitive renewal of the Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown in January, and he is well worth his place as the leading English challenger for this prestigious opener.
Tip stakes (out of 5): 1
| Tip | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Metier | |
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Supreme Novices Hurdle Winners
2016 saw the top class Altior land a wholesale public gamble in impressive style, and this is always one of the warmest betting heats of the entire week. Irish runners tend to dominate, and Klassical Dream was a popular winner for Willie Mullins in 2019, ridden with typical confidence by the now retired Ruby Walsh.
Last 5 Supreme Novices Hurdle Winners
| Year | Horses | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Shishkin | N de Boinville | N Henderson |
| 2019 | Klassical Dream | P Walsh | W P Mullins |
| 2018 | Summerville Boy | N Fehily | T George |
| 2017 | Labaik | J Kennedy | G Elliot |
| 2016 | Altior | N de Boinville | N Henderson |
Supreme Novices Hurdle 2021 Race Conditions
| Race Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham England |
| Race Type | Hurdle Race |
| Distance | 2 Miles 1/2 Furlong |
| Age | 4 yo+ |
| Weight | 10st 13lb (4yo), 11st 7lb (5yo+), 7lb allowance fillies, mares |
FAQs about the Supreme Novices Hurdle race
Our racing expert Stephen Harris’ favourite for the Supreme Novices Hurdle race is Appreciate it. We invite you to read his preview to understand why Stephen has picked this horse.
The Supreme Novices Hurdle race will be the first race of day 1. The race start is scheduled for 13:20.
The Supreme Novices Hurdle race will take place on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival (Day 1 – Champions Day), Tuesday 16th of March 2021.
The 2020 Supreme Novices Hurdle was won by Shishkin.
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Tuesday 16th March, Day 1 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Tips |
| 1:55 | Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Tips |
| 2:30 | Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase Tips |
| 3:05 | Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Tips |
| 3:40 | Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Tips |
| 4:15 | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Tips |
| 4:50 | National Hunt Challenge Chase Tips |
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Wednesday 17th March, Day 2 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Tips |
| 1:55 | Festival Novices’ Chase Tips |
| 2:30 | Coral Cup Hurdle Tips |
| 3:05 | Queen Mother Champion Chase Tips |
| 3:40 | Glenfarcias Cross Country Chase Tips |
| 4:15 | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Tips |
| 4:50 | Weatherbys Champion Bumper Tips |
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Thursday 18th March, Day 3 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | Marsh Novices Chase Tips |
| 1:55 | Pertemps Network Final Tips |
| 2:30 | Ryanair Chase Tips |
| 3:05 | Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle Tips |
| 3:40 | Paddy Power Plate Tips |
| 4:15 | Daylesford Mares Novices Hurdle Tips |
| 4:50 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup Tips |
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Friday 19th March, Day 4 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | JCB Triumph Hurdle Tips |
| 1:55 | County Handicap Hurdle Tips |
| 2:30 | Albert Bartlett Novice’s Hurdle Tips |
| 3:05 | Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips |
| 3:40 | Foxhunter Steeple Chase Tips |
| 4:15 | Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase Tips |
| 4:50 | Martin Pipe Conditional Handicap Hurdle Tips |
