Boodles Fred Winter Hurdle Tips & Odds
The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle - still referred to as "The Fred Winter" - is the penultimate race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival taking place at 16:50 on Tuesday 11th March 2025. Read More
You can check out the latest Boodles Fred Winter odds here, as well as a racecard for the contest that is always a hugely competitive affair.
We will prove one of our Cheltenham tips nearer the off, as well as giving you guidelines on how to place a bet on the event with some of the leading betting sites.
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About The Boodles Fred Winter Hurdle
The Boodles Juvenile Hurdle is a Grade 3 handicap hurdle race, held on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, Ladies Day, which traditionally takes place on a Tuesday in March. The race is run over two miles and 87 yards, and like the Triumph Hurdle is exclusively for four-year-olds. Although it is traditionally viewed as being second-best behind the Triumph, the Fred Winter has produced some smart performers in its own right since its conception, including the 2016 winner Diego Du Charmil, who has gone on to become a Grade 1-winning chaser.
The Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle was introduced in 2005 as part of the extension of the festival from three days to four. It is named after Fred Winter, who was a legendary figure in National Hunt racing, and the inaugural running was won by the Paul Nolan-trained Dabiroun. The race began life as a listed handicap, but was upgraded to Grade 3 status in 2009. It’s built up a reputation as one of the most difficult betting heats of the entire festival, something shown by the fact that the winner has returned home at a price of 33/1 or higher on five occasions since its inception.
LARK IN THE MORNIN was well fancied for this all season for Joseph O'Brien before the 2024 Boodles, but drifted out to 9/1 due to the heavy ground on Tuesday which apparently wouldn't suit. The horse didn't seem to care, and bolted in at a massive price.
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Prices for the 2025 Boodles will populate closer to the Festival...
Boodles Fred Winter Hurdle Key Trends
- Only one favourite has won in the last 10 renewals
- Five of the last 10 winners have been priced 25/1 or bigger
- Seven of the last 10 winners have been trained in Ireland
- Four of the last 10 winners had won their previous race before winning this event
Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle Tips
We will display Boodles Juvenile Hurdle tips here closer to the time...
Previous Winners Of The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price | Weight |
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2024 | Lark In The Mornin | J J Slevin | Joseph O'Brien | 9/1 | 11-0 |
2023 | Jazzy Matty | Michael O'Sullivan | Gordon Elliott | 18/1 | 10-9 |
2022 | Brazil | Mark Walsh | Padraig Roche | 10/1 | 11-9 |
2021 | Jeff Kidder | Sean Flanagan | Noel Meade | 80/1 | 10-8 |
2020 | Aramax | Mark Walsh | Gordon Elliott | 15/2 | 11-8 |
2019 | Band Of Outlaws | J J Slevin | Joseph O'Brien | 7/2 Fav | 11-8 |
2018 | Veneer Of Charm | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott | 33/1 | 11-0 |
2017 | Flying Tiger | Richard Johnson | Nick Williams | 33/1 | 11-5 |
2016 | Diego Du Charmil | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls | 13/2 | 11-1 |
2015 | Qualando | Nick Scholfield | Paul Nicholls | 25/1 | 11-0 |
2014 | Hawk High | Bryan Hughes | Tim Easterby | 33/1 | 11-1 |
2013 | Flaxen Flare | Davy Condon | Gordon Elliott | 25/1 | 10-7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
When is the Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle?
The race takes place at 16:50 on Tuesday 11th March 2025.
Where can I watch the Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle?
Watch the race live on the subscription channel Racing TV which also offers options to stream the race via their streaming services.
Alternatively, most bookmakers offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet or have a funded betting account.
Who is the most iconic winner of the Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle?
The Fred Winter is still very much in its infancy having started life in just 2005, though the 2016 winner Diego Du Charmil proved to be a particularly talented alumnus of the race. He didn’t take long to endear himself to punters, either, landing a gamble when winning this race on British debut for the Paul Nicholls yard in 2016, before landing another minor touch when winning the Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh in February 2017. Diego Du Charmil was switched to fences the following season and although he missed the 2018 Cheltenham Festival in favour of other targets, he proved his talents nonetheless, winning the Grade 1 Maghull Novices’ Chase at Aintree in 2018. The shrewdly-campaigned Diego Du Charmil has held illustrious company since, and chased home the great Altior in each of his last three renewals - picking up a large chunk of place prize money in the process.
Are there any trials for the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle?
There are no trials as such for the Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle, though there are plenty of opportunities to pick up clues during the season. For instance, horses who shape well in Triumph Hurdle trials without necessarily winning could find themselves as key contenders for the Fred Winter, while winners of useful juvenile races during the season are others who could be pitched into this race.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle?
Mark Walsh is the most successful jockey having won the race in 2020 onboard Aramax, while in 2022 he partnered Brazil to victory in the event.
Who is the most successful trainer in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle?
The most successful trainer in the history of the Fred Winter is shared between Paul Nicholls and Gordon Elliot who have both trained three winners in the race, Nicholls courtesy of Sanctuaire (2010), Qualando (2015) and Diego Du Charmil (2016) while Elliot has trained Flaxen Flare (2013), Veneer of Charm (2018) and Aramax (2020).