What time is the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle today? Cheltenham 2018 tips, preview, TV coverage, odds and betting
THE Ballymore Novices' Hurdle takes place on day two of the Cheltenham Festival and we've got all the latest news, views and top tips ahead of the renewal.
The race has changed sponsor this year, in previous years it had been known as the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle.
When is the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle, what's the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2018 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at 13:30 (1:30pm).
It's a Grade 1 hurdle race covering two miles and five furlongs, for horses aged four years and upwards.
The New Course is used at the Cheltenham Festival.
Who is running in the race?
How can I watch the race?
The race will be broadcast live on ITV1.
ITV1 is on Sky channel 103 and Virgin channel 103.
Previous Neptune Novices' Hurdle Winners
- 2017 Willoughby Court
- 2016 Yorkhill
- 2015 Windsor Park
- 2014 Faugheen
- 2013 The New One
- 2012 Simonsig
- 2011 First Lieutenant
- 2010 Peddlers Cross
- 2009 Mikael D'Haguenet
- 2008 Fiveforthree
- 2007 Massini's Maguire
- 2006 Nicanor
- 2005 No Refuge
- 2004 Fundamentalist
- 2003 Hardy Eustace
- 2002 Galileo
- 2000 Monsignor
What are the latest odds?
Gordon Elliott's Samcro is the red-hot 8-13 favourite for the race already.
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Who won the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle last year?
The race was won by Ben Pauling's Willoughby Court (14-1) ridden by David Bass.
Neon Wolf (2-1f) was second with Messire Des Obeaux (8-1) third.
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What are the top tips for the race?
Ballymore Novices' Hurdle tips
Templegate - SAMCRO
Matt Chapman - SAMCRO
Wizard Of Odds - SAMCRO
Mystic Meg - VISION DES FLOS
Ian Wright - SAMCRO