Day 4 · Gold Cup Day · Fri 19 Mar 2027 · New Course
Spa Novices' Hurdle
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About the race
About the Spa Novices' Hurdle
The staying novice hurdle championship, registered as the Spa — a notoriously unpredictable race.
- Distance
- 2m 7f 213y
- Race type
- Grade 1 Hurdle
- Age conditions
- 4yo+ novices
- Course
- New Course
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Analysis
Stayers' Hurdle Guide: Distance, History, Last 10 Winners and Why Outsiders Keep Winning
The three-mile hurdling championship — 2m 7f 213y on the New Course on St Patrick's Thursday — with a ten-year winners table, the counts computed from it, a single-source SP caveat, and the 2027 picture.
Cheltenham Betting Tips Editorial DeskUpdated 14 September 20265 min read
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Spa Novices' Hurdle?
The 2027 Spa Novices' Hurdle is scheduled for Friday, 19 March 2027 — Day 4 (Gold Cup Day) of the Cheltenham Festival, on the New Course. Race times are published by the Jockey Club nearer the Festival.
Who won the 2026 Spa Novices' Hurdle?
Johnny's Jury won the 2026 Spa Novices' Hurdle, trained by Jamie Snowden and ridden by Gavin Sheehan, at a starting price of 20/1. Fruit De Mer finished second (28/1).
How long is the Spa Novices' Hurdle?
The Spa Novices' Hurdle is run over 2m 7f 213y on the New Course at Cheltenham. It is a Grade 1 Hurdle for 4yo+ novices.