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What time is the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham 2018? Final declarations, preview, tips, tv schedule, odds and betting

THE Supreme Novices' Hurdle is the first race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and we've got all the latest news, views and top tips ahead of this year's renewal.

To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park - here's a run-down of the contest.

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It's a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race, run over two miles and half-a-furlong, for horses aged four years and upwards.

The Old Course is used at the Cheltenham Festival.

Who is running in this year's Supreme?

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Willie Mullins' Getabird is currently the favourite.

Who won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle last year?

The race was won by 25-1 shot Labaik under young jockey Jack Kennedy for trainer Gordon Elliott.

Melon (3-1) was second with River Wylde (8-1) in third.

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Which jockeys, horses and trainers have won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle the most? 

As it's a race for novices, there hasn't been any horses who were multiple winners.

Ruby Walsh though has picked up the main prize on five occasions (Noland (2006), Al Ferof (2011), Champagne Fever (2013), Vautour (2014), Douvan (2015).

While Willie Mullins is the man to follow after five victories with Tourist Attraction (1995), Ebaziyan (2007), Champagne Fever (2013), Vautour (2014), Douvan (2015).

What are the top tips for the race? 

Our top tipster Templegate reckons PALOMA BLUE has a huge chance.

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