Also known as the Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle, this race is a premier handicap race taking place every year at Cheltenham.
Our team of in-house experts are here to give you the latest Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle tips and Cheltenham betting odds and also to go over all the trends and stats that have emerged over the years.
Juvenile handicap hurdle Overview
When is the Juvenile Handicap Hurdle 2024?
Taking place on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap takes place Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 16:50, the penultimate race of the day.
What is the distance?
This race is contested over 2 miles and 87 yards with 8 hurdles to be jumped. It takes place on the old course at Cheltenham.
2024 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Tips
Have a look at the latest Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle odds and the current favourites to win.
The Favourites
- Lark In The Mornin – priced at 6/1*
- Batman Girac – priced at 6/1*
- Wodhooh- priced at 7/1*
The Outsiders
- Eagle Fang – priced at 10/1*, recently had odds slashed from 20/1
- Cossack Cach – priced at 12/1*
- Nara – priced at 12/1*
Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dabiroun | 11-04 | Nina Carberry | Paul Nolan |
| 2006 | Shamayoun | 11-03 | Paddy Brennan | Charles Egerton |
| 2007 | Gaspara | 10–11 | Andrew Glassonbury | David Pipe |
| 2008 | Crack Away Jack | 11–10 | Paul Carberry | Emma Lavelle |
| 2009 | Silk Affair | 10-04 | Tom O’Brien | Mick Quinlan |
| 2010 | Sanctuaire | 11-02 | Ruby Walsh | Paul Nicholls |
| 2011 | What A Charm | 10-06 | Paul Townend | Arthur Moore |
| 2012 | Une Artiste | 10–13 | Jeremiah McGrath | Nicky Henderson |
| 2013 | Flaxen Flare | 10-07 | Davy Condon | Gordon Elliott |
| 2014 | Hawk High | 11-01 | Brian Hughes | Tim Easterby |
| 2015 | Qualando | 11-00 | Nick Scholfield | Paul Nicholls |
| 2016 | Diego du Charmil | 11-01 | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls |
| 2017 | Flying Tiger | 11-05 | Richard Johnson | Nick Williams |
| 2018 | Veneer of Charm | 11-00 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 2019 | Band of Outlaws | 11-08 | JJ Slevin | Joseph O’Brien |
| 2020 | Aramax | 11-08 | Mark Walsh | Gordon Elliott |
| 2021 | Jeff Kidder | 10-08 | Sean Flanagan | Noel Meade |
| 2022 | Brazil | 11-09 | Mark Walsh | Padraig Roche |
| 2023 | Jazzy Matty | 10-06 | Michael O’Sullivan | Gordon Elliott |
Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Trends
While it may or may not lead to a winning bet, observing the trends for each of the races can give some helpful indicators when it comes to selecting your picks. Looking at top trainers and jockeys is always useful as well as recent form of the runners and riders.
Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Trainer Statistics
- Gordon Eilliot – 4 wins, 9 places, 29 runners
- Paul Nicholls – 3 wins, 11 places, 29 runners
- Nicky Hnderson – 1 win, 3 places, 18 runners
- David Pipe – 1 win, 6 places, 14 runners
- Nick Williams – 1 win, 2 places, 8 runners
Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Leading Jockeys
- Mark Walsh – 2 wins, 2 places, 5 runners
- Sam Twiston-Davies – 1 win, 1 place, 10 runners
- Paul Townend – 1 win, 3 places, 9 runners
- Paddy Brennan – 1 win, 2 places, 8 runners
- Jack Kennedy – 1 win, 2 places, 5 runners
Where have the winning runners come from?
11 of the last 18 winners have come from Ireland, with 7 coming from France.
How to bet on the Boodles Juvenile Hurdle?
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*All odds are correct at time of writing and are subject to change
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