Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle series begins next week

Jump racing's flagship staying novice hurdle series kicks off next Friday (October 18) at Cheltenham and takes in eight races during the season.

The Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle series culminates with the Grade 1 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

It has proved not only an outstanding showcase for young hurdling talent but also a stepping stone to those that go on to shine at the highest level in open company, whether over hurdles or fences.

The Cheltenham Festival winners under Neptune Investment Management's sponsorship are The New One (2013), Simonsig (2012), First Lieutenant (2011) and Peddlers Cross (2010), while winners of the series races include last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth.

Robin Geffen, Fund Manager and CEO of Neptune Investment Management, commented: "Our passion and professionalism are a perfect match for all that top-class Jump racing represents in the minds of sports and racing fans alike.

"At Neptune we pride ourselves in nurturing and developing young talent, whether this is among our own employees or through our educational, sporting and arts projects.

"By the same token, we are 100 per cent committed to providing opportunities through the Neptune Investment Management Novices' races for the National Hunt champions of the future."

Neptune is a young and dynamic investment management company founded in 2002, built on principles of teamwork and partnership.

Now one of the leading corporate sponsors of British racing, Neptune has increased its sponsorship portfolio to include four races on the Flat in the summer, including two of the most prestigious trials for the Ladbrokes St Leger, the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood and the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York.

2013/14 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle Series

Friday, October 18, 2013 - Cheltenham

Saturday, November 16, 2013 - Cheltenham

Friday, December 6, 2013 - Sandown

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - Cheltenham

Saturday, January 11, 2014 - Warwick

Saturday, January 25, 2014 - Cheltenham

Saturday, February 15, 2014 - Ascot

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - Cheltenham Festival