The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle

[Saxon Warrior]

TO CLOSE BY NOON ON FEBRUARY 18th

CHELTENHAM Wednesday, March 11th
THE BOODLES JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)
(Registered as the Fred Winter) (Grade 3)
TOTAL RACE VALUE £80,000
Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code £45,016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16,960, the third £8,488, the fourth £4,240, the fifth £2,128, the sixth £1,064, the seventh £528 and the eighth £272

for juvenile four yrs old
(Weight range 0-140)

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 87yds)

Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £110 stake
Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £290
Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th
Weights published on.........February 26th
Lowest weight...........10st,
Highest Weight..........11st 10lb
Penalties, after February 23rd, 2020, a winner of a hurdle race.......... 5lb
(No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 10lb)

PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code

2020. Aramax 4-10-12 5/1F Gordon Elliott - Barry Geraghty RPR 138 (OR 138)
2019. Band Of Outlaws 4-11-8 7/2F Joseph O'Brien - J J Slevin RPR 147 (OR 139)
2018. Veneer Of Charm 4-11-0 33/1 Gordon Elliott - Jack Kennedy RPR 135 (OR 129)
2017. Flying Tiger 4-11-5 33/1 Nick Williams - Richard Johnson RPR 137 (OR 134)
2016. Diego du Charmil 4-11-1 13/2 Paul Nicholls - Sam Twiston-Davies RPR 137 (OR 133)
2015. Qualando 4-11-0 25/1 Paul Nicholls - Nick Scholfield RPR 133 (OR 131)
2014. Hawk High 4-11-1 33/1 Tim Easterby - Brian Hughes RPR 130 (OR 130)
2013. Flaxen Flare 4-10-7 25/1 Gordon Elliott - Davy Condon RPR 140 (OR 127)
2012. Une Artiste 4-10-8 40/1 Nicky Henderson - Jeremiah McGrath RPR 133 (OR 127)
2011. What A Charm 4-10-6 9/1 Arthur Moore - Paul Townend RPR 121 (OR 115)


2020. 1st OR 138, 2nd OR 133, 3rd OR 133, 4th OR 132 (Highest OR 140, Lowest OR 129) 22 ran
2019. 1st OR 139, 2nd OR 134, 3rd OR 132, 4th OR 129 (Highest OR 141, Lowest OR 129) 21 ran
2018. 1st OR 129, 2nd OR 137, 3rd OR 135, 4th OR 132 (Highest OR 139, Lowest OR 129) 22 ran
2017. 1st OR 134, 2nd OR 139, 3rd OR 130, 4th OR 138 (Highest OR 139, Lowest OR 124) 22 ran
2016. 1st OR 133, 2nd OR 136, 3rd OR 132, 4th OR 132 (Highest OR 142, Lowest OR 128) 22 ran
2015. 1st OR 131, 2nd OR 136, 3rd OR 133, 4th OR 136 (Highest OR 141, Lowest OR 129) 22 ran
2014. 1st OR 130, 2nd OR 130, 3rd OR 127, 4th OR 128 (Highest OR 139, Lowest OR 128) 24 ran
2013. 1st OR 127, 2nd OR 137, 3rd OR 130, 4th OR 126 (Highest OR 144, Lowest OR 124) 24 ran
2012. 1st OR 127, 2nd OR 135, 3rd OR 129, 4th OR 130 (Highest OR 138, Lowest OR 125) 24 ran
2011. 1st OR 115, 2nd OR 133, 3rd OR 119, 4th OR 131 (Highest OR 133, Lowest OR 109) 23 ran

There’s less point looking at top and bottom weights pre-2013 given the maximum of 135 was abandoned after 2012.

Wow the first thing that stands out since the weight range was lifted up is NICHOLLS-FRENCH BREDS.

15 French breds in the first 3 over 8 years, is a big indicator that since the weight range was lifted that trainers are able to source into France to meet the requirements of this race, and buy better horses to run in it.

[The Beast]

Superb info SW

I so dont want Mick Pastor to come here , borderline case on what they give him , im hoping in low 140s so Nicholls sends him Triumph.

I backed Wolf Prince 25/1 after his last but one run , full of promise and nice to see him win other day with fair amount in hand to my eye.

[SamuelP]

Quotes regarding Wolf Prince after win at weekend:
The four-year-old was beaten comfortably by Henry de Bromhead’s Aspire Tower at Leopardstown over Christmas and Cromwell is keen to avoid that one if he can.

“It was a messy kind of a race, but I suppose on form he should have been winning it,” said Cromwell.

“He showed gears as well and it was a good enough performance.

“He has an entry in the Grade One at Leopardstown, but I’d presume Henry’s horse would go there and it would be very hard to beat him.

“There is also a 130-rated novice at Naas in February and he could potentially go there.

“He’ll probably get an entry in the Triumph, but is more likely to go to the Fred Winter. I don’t see much point in going and taking on Henry’s horse in the Triumph.”

[The Beast]

Quotes regarding Wolf Prince after win at weekend:
The four-year-old was beaten comfortably by Henry de Bromhead’s Aspire Tower at Leopardstown over Christmas and Cromwell is keen to avoid that one if he can.

“It was a messy kind of a race, but I suppose on form he should have been winning it,” said Cromwell.

“He showed gears as well and it was a good enough performance.

“He has an entry in the Grade One at Leopardstown, but I’d presume Henry’s horse would go there and it would be very hard to beat him.

“There is also a 130-rated novice at Naas in February and he could potentially go there.

“He’ll probably get an entry in the Triumph, but is more likely to go to the Fred Winter. I don’t see much point in going and taking on Henry’s horse in the Triumph.”

Didnt see that bud , phew , as when i started reading it i was thinking " change of plan" . Well chuffed with this.

[Saxon Warrior]

I have been filling in more to the initial post on weights, breeding, etc over the last thirty minutes, I have finished now. Anyone that has read up to now, please refer back to the first post again for the fuller fleshed out version.

[SamuelP]

Didnt see that bud , phew , as when i started reading it i was thinking " change of plan" . Well chuffed with this.

12-1 best price now so 25s looking good for you

[Saxon Warrior]

Wolf Prince’s initial Irish handicap rating is 133. Even with UK handicapper should be no more than late 130’s (Band of Outlaws UK mark up was 4 or 5lb last year) which gets him in towards the top of the handicap in the Boodles, unless he runs again and his mark changes.

[Stormez]

I thought of this race for Elysian flame after his debut at Cheltenham where he stayed on into 3rd despite his poor jumping.
Next start at Chepstow over Xmas was disappointing though so will need to run well next time to get his mark up.

[Quevega]

The 2 Joseph O'Brien horses with Mcmanus are both interesting for this.
Irish marks 131 and 132 at moment, one or both likely to run at dublin or trials day.
Might just depend which gets treated best by the UK handicapper.

[Imperial Commander]

Mick Pastor had a previous hurdles run in France didn't he, as well as 2 runs in the UK? So he's already got the 3 runs in the bag I reckon.

[Scooby91]

Mick Pastor had a previous hurdles run in France didn't he, as well as 2 runs in the UK? So he's already got the 3 runs in the bag I reckon.

He sure does. But paul has others too.

[Imperial Commander]

I don't doubt it! All sorts to come out over the next month or so.....

[Can't Catch Me]

The 2 Joseph O'Brien horses with Mcmanus are both interesting for this.
Irish marks 131 and 132 at moment, one or both likely to run at dublin or trials day.
Might just depend which gets treated best by the UK handicapper.

Both very high up my list. A Wave of the Sea deffo looks a plot for this to my eyes.

[Pendil]

The 2 Joseph O'Brien horses with Mcmanus are both interesting for this.
Irish marks 131 and 132 at moment, one or both likely to run at dublin or trials day.
Might just depend which gets treated best by the UK handicapper.

I made an argument for Cerberus in the triumph thread last week (#477). Basically suggesting British handicapper has no option but to assess Cerberus @ 135 from his running behind Allmankind in the Finale. That is of course if he doesn't fluff his line in the DRF. I would welcome if somebody would request a bet as no quotes that I can find. Preferably with B365.
Basically the same situation with A Wave of the Sea as they are the same horse ability wise but I prefer Cerberus

[Joleg]

I have been filling in more to the initial post on weights, breeding, etc over the last thirty minutes, I have finished now. Anyone that has read up to now, please refer back to the first post again for the fuller fleshed out version.

Top Work SW