At 1.30pm on Tuesday the tape will drop and the loudest roar of the week will ring around Prestbury Park for the start of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The schedule1.30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)2.10 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)2.50 Ultima Handicap Chase3.30 Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)4.10 OLBG Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1)4.50 Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase5.30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders’ Novices’ ChaseWhat’s the official going? This morning the Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse declared the going as good to soft, soft in places. Champion Hurdle (3.30pm)Tuesday is Champion Hurdle day, and this year’s looks like a particularly fascinating renewal. With the 7lb mares’ allowance, Apple’s Jade could be difficult to stop, despite her questionable course form.

Source: The Irish Times March 12, 2019 09:56 UTC