The 42/1 Cheltenham Day 1 Willie Mullins acca that will have the bookies running for cover
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WARWICK
9 March 2025
JCB Hydrogen Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won at Hereford for Alastair Ralph in sole rules attempt; this is harder
1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: -
Days: 102
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/8 | Kefir d'Oudairies (3L) | 11/2 | - | 94 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Drop back in class and return to Warwick look positives; C&D winner on debut
19
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2NHF | 11-8 | 9/10 | Idaho Sun (34L) | 10/1 | - | 82 |
| 12 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Tormund Giantsbane (nk) | 2/1F | - | 97 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Absent since runner-up in this race last year; one of the main form players
12-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-9
OR: -
Days: 364
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-9 | 2/12 | Good And Clever (12L) | 15/8F | - | 106 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-4 | 1/12 | Barrons Land (2¼L) | 6/5F | - | 105 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Beat a subsequent Grade 3 winner in Irish point; interesting rules debutant
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Pedigree suggests he may not flourish until sent over jumps and longer trips
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Ran well but looked headstrong last time and ideally needs to settle better
43
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-4 | 3/12 | Spectacularsunrise (4½L) | 28/1 | - | 101 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/13 | In The Age (4L) | 50/1 | - | 98 |
Point bumper winner; nicely bred and should build on Newbury Listed effort
5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | NHFL | 11-7 | 5/11 | Sober Glory (11½L) | 33/1 | - | 108 |
Trailed home last of eight in soft-ground contest at Kempton
8
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4MdNHF | 11-7 | 8/8 | Bold Action (45L) | 12/1 | - | 66 |
Showed promise at Chepstow but this sharper 2m looks a possible negative
5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 107
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/13 | Sinnatra (9L) | 14/1 | - | 93 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Has shown ability in both runs, still green latest; remains open to progress
64
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/16 | Storming George (4L) | 11/2 | - | 96 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-13 | 6/13 | In The Age (7¼L) | 10/1 | - | 95 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (33%)
250,000euros 3yo; half-brother to Jonbon and Douvan; very interesting newcomer
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Stoutly bred newcomer who seems likely to find this scenario too sharp
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: -
Irish point winner who has Listed form under rules; leading contender
47
Age: 5
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 51
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | NHFLM | 11-4 | 7/10 | Kingston Queen (18L) | 11/1 | - | 91 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | NHFLM | 11-2 | 4/12 | Seo Linn (6L) | 10/1 | - | 106 |
£8,000 3yo; half-brother to a bumper winner; stable also runs Colin Hobbs
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-6
OR: -
Days: -
14
Crystal Force
T: Tom Weston
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-6
OR: -
Days: -
16
Royale Blue
T: Nigel Hawke
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
Superbly bred newcomer WILSTAR and solid-looking rules debutant Big Boy Barney are particularly interesting.
Wilstar
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Wilstar,
7/2 Settle Down Jill,
15/2 Colin Hobbs,
8/1 Big Boy Barney,
10/1 Les's Destiny Star,
12/1 Destination Dubai,
Cheesy Icon,
Times Are Green,
16/1 Legal Weapon,
20/1 Harbour Light,
25/1 Tao Enki,
Crystal Force,
33/1 Big Wigg,
Katie Sunny Dancer,
50/1 Howzatjack,
Royale Blue
Relevant Tips
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