Still known as the Future Champions to many people but now officially the Gold Castle “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle, this is an important race for the younger hurdlers and now carries Listed status as well as a prize offering of over £17,000 to the winner.

Taking place over the three-mile trip and run on day one of Perth’s ultra-popular late April meeting every year, the National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle attracts some of the biggest names in the business, in fact, 2019 winner Go Another One who was very well backed was ridden by champion jockey Richard Johnson.

On what is a great first day of this festival, the National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle is ably backed up by six other races including four at Class 4 level, a fine Class 3 Handicap Hurdle and a Bumper to finish off the day’s action.