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Supreme Novices' Hurdle, Cheltenham, March 10, 33-1 generally

By David Jennings, deputy Ireland editor

This will look like a stupendous selection or a stupid one come Saturday night, most likely the latter, but there was a wow factor about the way Skylight Hustle won his maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse and the 33-1 for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle is worth taking before he runs in the Grade 1 at Leopardstown in a few days' time.

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Published on 22 December 2025inFeatures

Last updated 18:52, 22 December 2025

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