When is the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle? Cheltenham date, start time, runners and betting

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is traditionally the first race on the Cheltenham Festival schedule – and it always kicks off the meeting in blockbuster fashion.

A whole host of future stars have landed the curtain-raiser over the years and Constitution Hill delivered a breathtaking display to smash the course record in last year’s renewal.

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The start of the Supreme is traditionally greeted by the famous Cheltenham Roar and punters look set to witness Champion Bumper winner Facile Vega and unbeaten prospect Marine Nationale duke it out in this season’s contest.

You can run the rule over our Supreme Novices’ Hurdle odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise all the key details about this year’s renewal can be found below.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2023 date and start time

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is set to take place at Cheltenham on Tuesday, March 14. The post time is set for 13:30 GMT. You can watch the race live on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app or on ITV.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2023 runners and riders

Chasing Fire (Aidan Coleman)
Dark Raven (Daryl Jacob)
Diverge (Mr P W Mullins)
Doctor Bravo (Davy Russell)
Facile Vega (Paul Townend)
Fennor Cross (Simon Torrens)
High Definition (JJ Slevin)
Il Etait Temps (Danny Mullins)
Inthepocket (Rachael Blackmore)
Marine Nationale (Michael O’Sullivan)
Palace Boy (Paddy Brennan)
Rare Edition (Sam Twiston-Davies)
Strong Leader (Sean Bowen)
Tahmuras (Harry Cobden)

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2023 betting

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.

Facile Vega is the favourite with Paddy Power for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle as last season’s Champion Bumper winner seeks a second victory at the Cheltenham Festival, although a poor performance at the Dublin Racing Festival has seen his price eased.

Marine Nationale is next in the market after landing the Royal Bond to make it two from two over flights.

Stablemate Il Etait Temps is also prominent in our betting after storming to victory in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle.

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

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