Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: Cheltenham Festival 2021 Preview and Tips

Exclusive preview and tips for the 2020 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival brought to you by the team at Star Sports. This is the traditional curtain raiser of the Cheltenham Festival, known for the famous roar from the stands.

APPRECIATE IT sets the bar pretty high with his win in Leopardstown at the Dublin Racing Festival, cementing him as the one to beat here. However, don’t rule out runner-up BALLYADAM just yet as he’d have got a lot closer to the winner with a smoother jump at the last, and better ground will help him too. As for the home challenge, you’d have to say that Harry Fry’s METIER is the pick on his Sandown win if the rain arrives.

The race suits a horse in form. Nine of the last 10 winners had won their most recent start but favourites don't have a great record. Only two favourites have won the last 14 renewals.

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