Classic Novices' Hurdle

The Classic Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 4½ furlongs (4,124 metres), and during its running there are ten hurdles to be jumped. The race is for novice hurdlers, and it is scheduled to take place each year in January. It was first run in 2005. The race is currently sponsored by Neptune Investment Management.

Winners

Year	Winner	Age	Jockey	Trainer
2005	Ambobo	5	Barry Geraghty	Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé
2006	no race 2006
2007	Wichita Lineman	6	Tony McCoy	Jonjo O'Neill
2008	Aigle d'Or	5	Marcus Foley	Nicky Henderson
2009	Diamond Harry	6	Timmy Murphy	Nick Williams
2010	Restless Harry	6	Henry Oliver	Robin Dickin
2011	Bobs Worth	6	Barry Geraghty	Nicky Henderson

References

• Racing Post:
  • 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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• pedigreequery.com – Classic Novices' Hurdle – Cheltenham.

See also

• Horseracing in Great Britain
• List of British National Hunt races