Wilful by far the best in County Hurdle for Jonjo and AJ O’Neill
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Fri 13 Mar 2026
British-trained runners filled the first five places as Wilful came come in front in the William Hill County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Trained by Jonjo and A J O’Neill and ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr, the 14-1 victory was therefore a real family affair with the father and two sons combining.
In a busy field of 23, the seven-year-old led home Sticktotheplan, Joyeuse, Cracking Rhapsody and Sinnatra – all of whom are trained in Britain – to give the Jackdaws Castle stable a second winner of the week, after Johnnywho in the Ultima Handicap on Tuesday.
More to follow.
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