Gallagher Novices Hurdle Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds (Cheltenham 2024 - DAY 2)
- Written by David Bet
The Gallagher Novices Hurdle (previously known as Ballymore Novices Hurdle) is a Class A Grade 1 hurdle race run over two miles and five furlongs, with ten hurdles. Impaire Et Passe produced a devastating performance to lead home a Willie Mullins one-two-three in last year's edition. This article contains our Gallagher Novices Hurdle race preview with free predictions, tips, betting trends, best odds, free bets and no deposit bonuses on the 2024 Cheltenham Festival.
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GALLAGHER NOVICES HURDLE BETTING PREVIEW
The Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle (name Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle last year) will open day two of the Cheltenham Festival. The race has changed sponsor many times in recent years, as it had also been known as the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle. The contest is a Grade 1 hurdle race covering two miles and five furlongs, for horses aged four years and upwards. It is one of the best novice hurdle races of the season and usually brings together some of the best up and coming horses.
In the last ten years alone we have seen the likes of Faugheen, The New One, Simonsig, Samcro and Yorkhill stride to victory in the Gallagher.
And now we take a closer look at this year's Gallagher Novices' Hurdle and try to determine which horse is likely to prevail.
Who will win the Gallagher Novices Hurdle 2024?
BALLYBURN heads the market having produced some impressive displays in recent times. He blitzed the field in the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland 50th Derby Sale Novice Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival. The six-year-old won by a seven-length margin over the 2m distance that day, leaving behind him a couple of notable horses.
Ruby Walsh's Gallagher Novices' Hurdle Tips
Ballyburn (Winner)
4/7Bet
ILE ATLANTIQUE bolted up on his first start over hurdles at Gowran and lost little in defeat when headed close home by Readin Tommy Wrong in the Grade One Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle few weeks ago. He looks to have solid prospects in the race.
PREDATORS GOLD was last seen when he chased home stablemate Dancing City at the Dublin Racing Festival over 2m6f in the Nathanial Lacey. Prior to that he won a bumper on good/soft and then stepped up from 2m to nearly 3m around Christmas, finishing 2nd to Caldwell Potter.
Dark Horses?
HANDSTANDS is unbeaten so far over hurdles and very much in the mold of Ben Pauling's previous Willoughby Court, he can play a big part in the finish here.
Willie Mullins has also entered JIMMY DU SEUIL and MERCUREY while JINGKO BLUE is a big improver and also comes here with top 3 ambitions.
- Ruby Walsh's Gallagher Novices Hurdle Each-Way Tips
Jimmy Du Seuil (Each-Way)
33/1Bet
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GALLAGHER NOVICES HURDLE TRENDS
- 4 of the last 5 favourites won, but only 7 of the last 22
- 10 out of the 12 winners have been in the top three of the betting
- The last 10 winners finished in the top 2 last time out
- Only 3 of the last 20 winners had double-digit odds
- All 12 of the previous winners had won at least once during that season
- 12 of the last 12 winners of this 2m 5f hurdle race have been rated by the BHA 146 or higher
- 12 of the last 16 winners were trained in Ireland
- 11 of the last 12 winners were aged 5 or 6
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GALLAGHER NOVICES HURDLE PREDICTIONS
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2024 Gallagher NOVICES HURDLE FAQs
What time is the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
The Gallagher Novices Hurdle is the first race run on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. That falls on Wednesday March 13, 2024 and the official starting time is 1:30pm.
How many obstacles are jumped in the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
There are 10 hurdles to jump for the Gallagher Novices Hurdle runners
What is the distance of the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
The Gallagher Novices Hurdle is run on a distance of 2 miles and 5 furlongs and 26 yards
What is the prize money for the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
The total prize money on offer for the Gallagher Novices Hurdle at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival will be £125,000.
Who won the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle last year?
Last year's renewal was won by Impaire Et Passe at SP of 5/2, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.
What weights are carried for the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
10st 13lbs (4yo), 11st 7lb (5yo+), wih 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.
Who is the leading jockey in the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
The joint-most successful jockey in the history of the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle is Ruby Walsh, who has ridden four winners of the race. His successor Paul Townend won back to back renewals in the last two years. Davy Russell has won the race three times, most recently on Envoi Allen in 2020.
Who is the leading trainer in the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle?
Willie Mullins is the winning-most trainer with six winners and 12 placed in last 17 years. Gordon Elliott has won two of the last six renewals, indeed he saddled the one-two in 2020 and the runner up in 2022.
