Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle latest odds and tips ahead of Cheltenham 2021

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The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle will get action underway on day two of the Cheltenham Festival, where Paddy Power are offering non-runner money back on every single race.

Open to horses aged four years or older, the Grade 1 contest is held over a distance of 2m5f on the Old Course at Prestbury Park and will see some of the best young hurdlers go head-to-head for a share of £125,000.

Envoi Allen reigned supreme last season for Davy Russell and Gordon Elliott, beating Stablemate Easywork and the Willie Mullins-trained The Big Getaway. The field is set to be just as competitive this time around with the likes of Gaillard Du Mesnil, Bob Olinger and Bravemansgame vying for victory over the 10 flights.

A huge number of entries have been lodged for the Ballymore, although this will be narrowed down significantly with some horses aimed at the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle or the Albert Bartlett. Thanks to Paddy’s non-runner money back offer, there’s no risk of losing out if your pick withdraws.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle odds

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle antepost tips

Ruby Wash: “I’m a big fan of BOB OLINGER. He was good at Naas and I loved him at Navan. He was second to Ferny Hollow at Gowran Park and there is so much to like about him.

“If you were offering me a ride I would take Bob Olinger.”

Frank Hickey: “I would probably side with BOB OLINGER because of what he has done, but it’s not my kind of bet just yet. I can see him being shorter on the day though.

“One that would interest me from a non-runner money back perspective is BEAR GHYLLS for Nicky Martin, who was unbelievably impressive in winning a Warwick bumper by 19 lengths.”

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When is the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle?

The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle kicks off day two of Cheltenham Festival 2021 on Wednesday March 17. The race is scheduled to start at 13.20.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle winners at last five festivals

2020 – Envoi Allen (Horse), Davy Russell (Jockey), Gordon Elliott (Trainer)

2019 – City Island, Mark Walsh, Martin Brassil

2018 – Samcro, Jack Kennedy, Gordon Elliott

2017 – Willoughby Court, David Bass, Ben Pauling

2016 – Yorkhill, Ruby Walsh, Willie Mullins

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL‘S BIG RACES

March 16 – 13.20 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle latest odds and tips

March 16 – 13.55 – Arkle Chase latest odds and tips

March 16 – 15.05 – Champion Hurdle latest odds and tips

March 17 – 13.20 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle latest odds and tips

March 17 – 13.55 – Festival Novices’ Chase latest odds and tips

March 17 – 15.05 – Queen Mother Champion Chase latest odds and tips

March 18 – 13.20 – Marsh Novices’ Chase latest odds and tips

March 18 – 14.30 – Ryanair Chase latest odds and tips

March 18 – 15.05 – Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle latest odds and tips

March 19 – 13.20 – Triumph Hurdle latest odds and tips

March 19 – 14.30 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Chase latest odds and tips

March 19 – 15.05 – Gold Cup latest odds and tips

March 19 – 16.15 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase latest odds and tips

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY TWO SCHEDULE

13:20 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 5f

13.55 – Festival Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) 3m 80y

14.30 – Coral Cup (Grade 3) 2m 5f

15.05 – Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) 1m 7f 199y

15.40 – Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase 3m 6f 37y

16.15 – Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 2m 62y

16.50 – Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1) 2m 87y

*Paddy will be all over your telly box throughout the Cheltenham Festival sponsoring ITV’s live coverage from Prestbury Park – and you can get free and exclusive tipping columns EVERY DAY from Ruby Walsh, Matt Chapman and Mick Fitzgerald here on PP News.

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