The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is the opening race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and as such is welcomed by the famous Cheltenham roar from the huge crowd at the racecourse. It is the most prestigious prize of the season for 2m novice hurdlers and has been a springboard for many great horses such as dual Champion Hurdle winner Bula, Arkle and Champion chase winner Flyngbolt, Gold Cup and Grand National winner L’Escargot and dual Champion Chase hero Altior.