To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park, here's all you need to know.
When is the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle, what's the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2019 Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle will take place on Wednesday, March 13 at 16:50 (4.50pm).
It's a Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle race run over two miles and half a furlong, only for horses aged four.
Who is running in the 2019 Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle?
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How can I watch the race?
The race will be broadcast live on Racing TV.
You can watch Racing TV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.
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Who won the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle in 2018?
There was a shock in the race as 33-1 shot Veneer Of Charm won the race for trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Jack Kennedy.
Style De Garde (12-1) finished second with 15-2 favourite Nube Negra in third.
Which jockeys and trainers have won the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle the most?
No jockey has won this race more than once but Paul Nicholls is the leading trainer with three wins to his name.
He saddled Sanctuaire (2010), Qualando (2015) and Diego du Charmil (2016).
What are the top tips for the race?
Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle tips
Templegate – FANFAN DU SEUIL (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
Matt Chapman – LETHAL STEPS (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
Wizard Of Odds –FANFAN DU SEUIL (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
Trends – PRAECEPS (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
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