Cheltenham betting: 2026 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle contenders and tip

Talk The Talk runs in the Double Green colours of Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, and should have a strong chance having won two-mile novice hurdles on a variety of ground, including at Grade One level at Leopardstown. His record, though, is not unblemished with a fall in December.

On the topic of blemished records, Gordon Elliott’s El Cairos is thought of as a very fast individual who won his latest start at Thurles very easily. He fell when stumbling on landing the time before at Leopardstown but, if his jumping has improved sufficiently, he could be a big danger for Old Park Star if getting round. 

Dan Skelton’s Mydaddypaddy has had a very productive season, winning two out of three starts over hurdles and placing second in a Grade One contest before Christmas. Having been given time to freshen up, he might factor again but - as far as his current rating is concerned - he has a bit to find with the others.