The testing road to the Cheltenham Festival in March continues for some of the country’s leading hurdlers, and you could be at Cheltenham on December 10 to get the festive season off to a brilliant start by watching one of the most valuable hurdle races in Europe, the £130,000 StanJames.com International Hurdle.

The Oxford Mail has teamed up with big race sponsor StanJames.com to offer five pairs of Club Enclosure tickets at the home of National Hunt racing – with one winner also enjoying a £100 free bet.

A hugely significant race in its own right, the StanJames.com International Hurdle is one of the leading trials for the Stan James Champion Hurdle and the fifth leg of the seven-race ‘Road To Cheltenham' series.

Last year Old Guard proved too strong for Irish raider Sempre Medici to give Sam Twiston-Davies his third International Hurdle success in a row after two victories with The New One.

You and your guest could be there to enjoy the superb racing action and that special Cheltenham atmosphere.

To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and then email your answer, with Cheltenham racing competition as the subject header, to promotions@nqo.com.

As well as the correct answer, you must include your name, full address and a daytime contact number.

Which trainer, pictured, saddled Old Guard to victory in last year's StanJames.com International Hurdle?

a) Nicky Henderson

b) Paul Nicholls

c) Colin Tizzard

Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday, December 2.

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Entrants must be aged 18 and over. Hospitality, travel expenses and accommodation are not included. No alternative prize will be offered in the event that racing is abandoned. Conditions apply to using the free bet.

Open a StanJames.com account on your mobile, tablet or laptop/PC and bet £10 to get a £20 free bet. Full terms and conditions apply. Visit www.StanJames.com to find out more. Gamble responsibly www.gambleaware.co.uk.