Supreme Novices' Hurdle

History

The race was originally called the Gloucestershire Hurdle, and it used to be split into two or three separate divisions. The Irish trainer Vincent O'Brien recorded ten victories in the race during an eight-year spell in the 1950s.
It became known as the Lloyds Bank Champion Novices' Hurdle in 1974, when Lloyds Bank began a brief period of sponsorship. Its present title was introduced when Waterford Crystal started to back the race in 1978. This association continued until 1990, and since then the event has had several different sponsors. The current sponsor as of 2021 is the bookmaking company Sky Bet.
The 2025 running will carry the name of Michael O'Sullivan, who rode the 2023 winner, Marine Nationale. O'Sullivan died from injuries sustained in a fall at Thurles in February 2025.

Records

Leading jockey since 1972 :

Ruby Walsh – Noland, Al Ferof, Champagne Fever, Vautour, Douvan, Klassical Dream

Leading trainer since 1972 :

Willie Mullins – Tourist Attraction, Ebaziyan, Champagne Fever, Vautour, Douvan, Klassical Dream, Appreciate It, Kopek Des Bordes

Winners since 1946

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