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 (2 miles 4 furlongs and 56 yards, or 4,074 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. It is currently sponsored by Associated Indepedent Stores and run as the AIS Novices' Hurdle.

Records

<div style="font-size:90%"> Leading jockey (4 wins):

• Barry Geraghty – Ambobo (2005), Bobs Worth (2011), Yanworth (2016), Birchdale (2019)

Leading trainer (4 wins):

• Nicky Henderson – Aigle d'Or (2008), Bobs Worth (2011), Santini (2018), Birchdale (2019)
• Alan King - Batonnier (2012), Ordo Ab Chao (2015), Yanworth (2016), North Lodge (2022)

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Winners

See also

• Horse racing in Great Britain
• List of British National Hunt races

References

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