Cheltenham Festival 2026: Champion Hurdle runners, odds and free tips
9 hours ago
WOLVERHAMPTON (AW)
9 March 2026
Monday 9th March
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- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 4f 51y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Modest form in three runs this year but bred to appreciate today's longer distance
748
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Nv | 9-2 | 8/9 | Silky Lass (24L) | 40/1 | - | 18 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Nv | 8-9 | 4/7 | Terranoble (3½L) | 25/1 | - | 58 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 8-10 | 7/7 | Gennadius (26L) | 3/1 | - | 6 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
16l behind Crown Inn To Win at Southwell when fourth of five last month; bred to do better
0599-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 59
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 63yHc | 9-9 | 4/5 | Wicksey (17L) | 9/4 | 62 | 43 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 8f Sft | 62yHc | 9-9 t1 | 9/9 | Time For Action (18L) | 6/1 | 65 | 26 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yMd | 9-7 | 9/13 | Talk Of New York (20L) | 100/1 | - | 42 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Sal Salisbury | 8f Hy | 42yNv | 9-5 | 5/10 | Evanesco (13L) | 80/1 | - | 58 |
| 27 Aug 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 11/11 | Gavriel (22L) | 50/1 | - | 27 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Exposed at shorter trips; dam's side of her pedigree offers hope she will stay
5557-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 59
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 63yHc | 9-7 | 6/9 | Berkshire Schmokin (9L) | 8/1 | 62 | 48 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNvF | 9-0 | 7/12 | Prizeland (5¾L) | 15/2 | 64 | 52 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f Sft | 52yHc | 9-5 | 5/7 | Willowinghurn (6L) | 16/1 | 66 | 52 |
| 17 Sep 25 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f Sft | 42yNvF | 8-12 | 5/8 | Caim (6¾L) | 20/1 | 69 | 50 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 52yNvF | 9-0 | 5/5 | Red Tsarina (40L) | 9/2 | 69 | - |
| 19 Aug 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yMdF | 9-0 | 5/7 | Della Pace (3L) | 12/1 | - | 59 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 39 in the last 14 days (28%)
Modest novice form but there are several reasons to expect better now handicapping
66-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Nv | 8-9 | 5/7 | Sovereign Wealth (12L) | 40/1 | - | 51 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/12 | Objector (16L) | 150/1 | - | 46 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 6/7 | Archers Bay (9¼L) | 33/1 | - | 55 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Poor 1m form this year but bred to be a different proposition over this trip; interesting
500
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4NvF | 8-11 | 10/12 | Glistening (29L) | 100/1 | - | 10 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4MdF | 8-10 | 10/13 | Jazzy Baby (7½L) | 125/1 | - | 52 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 43yNvF | 9-2 | 5/7 | Bint Kilfrush (11½L) | 100/1 | - | 52 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (3%)
Improved for the step up to 1m4f when 2nd to a thriving rival (pair well clear) last month
897-82
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 63yHc | 8-10 | 2/5 | Wicksey (1L) | 22/1 | 49 | 56 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 63yHc | 8-9 | 8/8 | Silver State (14½L) | 14/1 | 51 | 29 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 7/8 | Lake Como (13½L) | 250/1 | - | 39 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 9/9 | Domina Ignis (18L) | 80/1 | - | 24 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 8/14 | Abundant (16L) | 50/1 | - | 38 |
Poor form in four starts, tailed off on handicap debut at Southwell two weeks ago (1m4f)
90-75
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 45
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 63yHc | 8-1 | 5/5 | Wicksey (20L) | 18/1 | 45 | 22 |
| 6 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Nv | 8-9 | 7/7 | Sovereign Wealth (18L) | 150/1 | - | 37 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 42yNv | 9-7 | 11/12 | Objector (24L) | 200/1 | - | 27 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 9/12 | Guildmaster (21L) | 33/1 | - | 38 |
Verdict
Most of these are open to improvement over the trip, but CROWN INN TO WIN's improved Southwell second is the most persuasive formline.
Crown Inn To Win
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Crown Inn To Win,
4/1 Song Of The Stars,
5/1 Hengist Pod,
6/1 Corduroy,
Sweet Love,
Wedonttellthetruth,
25/1 Jerseygeordie
Relevant Tips
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