Cheltenham Festival 2018 – Willie Mullins’ Getabird heads 53 horses left in contention for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
ANTE-POST favourite Getabird heads the entries as 53 horses remain in contention for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
The opening race of the Cheltenham Festival has attracted a total number of 23 Irish-trained horses with Willie Mullins' Getabird leading the charge.
Mullins could also rely on Duc Des Genievres, Laurina, Makitorix, Next Destination, Real Steel, Sharjah or Whiskey Sour.
Gordon Elliott still has Samcro entered but he is set to head to the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle.
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Harry Fry's If The Cap Fits is currently a 6-1 shot along with Amy Murphy's Kalashnikov.
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Tolworth Hurdle winner Summerville Boy remains in contention for trainer Tom George as does Kim Bailey's smart performer First Flow.
A total of 20 horses were scratched from the race including Espoir D'Allen and Lalor.