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Sharp Novices Hurdle
Grade – 2
Course – Cheltenham
Race Type – Hurdle
Distance – 2 Miles 1/2 Furlong (16.5F)
Ages – 4yo’s +
Weights – 11st 1lbs (4yo), 11st 2lbs (5yo+), 7lbs allowance for filles & mares
Penalties – 3lbs for winners of a Grade 2 Hurdle, 5lbs for winners of a Grade 1 Hurdle
Sponsor – Oddschecker
Sharp Novices Hurdle
Grade – 2
Course – Cheltenham
Race Type – Hurdle
Distance – 2 Miles 1/2 Furlong (16.5F)
Ages – 4yo’s +
Weights – 11st 1lbs (4yo), 11st 2lbs (5yo+), 7lbs allowance for filles & mares
Penalties – 3lbs for winners of a Grade 2 Hurdle, 5lbs for winners of a Grade 1 Hurdle
Sponsor – Oddschecker
Recent Form and Trends
Trends
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Runners
A list of this year’s runners and the horses that meet the most of the 12 strong trends, a higher trend score is awarded for meeting the strongest trends. The list of runners will be updated at the 48 hour declaration stage, once the final field is known.
Note: This trends list highlights horses with the typical profile of a winner for this race and can be used as a guide to potential contenders. However, keep in mind that past performance is no guarantee, and every trend is subject to being broken.
Future Form
Trends
Next Run –
3 of the last 12 winners won on their next run after the Sharp Novices Hurdle, 3/12 placed on their next run
2/12 winners ran in the Kennel Gate Novices Hurdle (Ascot) on their next run, 0 of the 2 won, 0 placed
Rest of The Season Runs –
12 of the last 12 winners ran in at least 2 more races that season
5/12 won at least 1 more race that season, 6/12 placed in at least 1 more race that season
Cheltenham Festival Run That Season –
4/12 winners ran in the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the next Cheltenham Festival, 1 of the 4 won, 1 placed
2/12 winners ran in the County Handicap Hurdle at the next Cheltenham Festival, 0 of the 2 won, 0 placed