Wilful's Champion Hurdle Bid Faces Kingwell Test: Is 142 Enough?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Jonjo and AJ O’Neill will learn exactly where they stand with Champion Hurdle hopeful Wilful this Saturday, when the progressive hurdler steps into Grade 2 company for the BetMGM Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton.

The six-year-old has been a model of consistency this season, reaching the frame in all four starts and climbing from a handicap mark of 121 to his current rating of 142. That Windsor second last month — carrying top weight in a competitive Class 2 handicap — convinced connections the gelding had earned his shot at better company.

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Wilful's Champion Hurdle Bid Faces Kingwell Test: Is 142 Enough?