Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead's Slade Steel won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival.

Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead's Slade Steel won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, marking the start of the Cheltenham Festival. The 7-2 chance maintained its position in the field, making a strong challenge on the home turn and eventually leading by a length and a half, beating Mystical Power. De Bromhead attributed their win to avoiding the horse Ballyburn, which had beaten them twice before.

March 12, 2024
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