April 24 / 14.35 Warwick

14.35

Good

Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -71311 D

Last run: 171 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Absent since Plumpton novice win (2m4f) in November when taking record for new yard to 1311; has a workable mark judged on best Flat form (useful) and warrants respect.
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3

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Prince Imperial

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won four of his first five for Olly Murphy (including a handicap off 12lb higher) but looks to have lost his way, having been pulled up on his last three starts.

100/1

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Prince Imperial

11st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won four of his first five for Olly Murphy (including a handicap off 8lb higher) but he's yet to get going for this yard and was pulled up on his last two starts, latterly when 200-1 at Southwell one month ago.

100/1

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:52 Southwell

Prince Imperial

12st 0lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Flat winner who won four handicap hurdles at around this trip on good/good to soft for Olly Murphy; below-par on both starts for new yard; bit to prove now.

40/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P-3066 C BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on reappearance effort and was a disappointing favourite at Warwick last time when dropped back to this grade on first run since wind surgery.
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4th

1

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Bowenspark

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Came good over fences with small-field win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in February but was not in the same form on his latest outing and ran poorly the only previous time he wore cheekpieces; others look safer.

8/1

5th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:08 Uttoxeter

Bowenspark

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Dual bumper and hurdle winner; mixed results in his first three runs over fences but he really got his act together when justifying favouritism at Bangor (2m5f, soft) last month; that was a four-runner race but he forged clear in the closing stages and a 6lb rise looks fair; shortlisted.

9/4

1st

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

17:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Bowenspark

11st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Useful bumper horse and hurdler but has always struggled with consistency, a pattern that's threatening to continue over fences; however, if in the same form as when second to a sharp improver at Southwell two runs back (2m4f, good to soft; fine on soft) he'd have every chance.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-F474 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Best effort this season when fourth at Newbury (2m) most recently and looks quite interesting off the same mark back up in distance; gained sole win over 2m3f last April.
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6th

6

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Montecam

12st 0lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: W J Codd

Useful hurdler up to last season ran his best race in three points when third in an open race at Toomebridge last time; ran well enough on sole chase start in 2024 but has to do more.

6/1

14

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

Montecam

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Half-brother to Altior; didn't make the progress that might have been expected for Nicky Henderson season but bettered his underwhelming stable debut when second of 13 at Bellewstown (2m4f, good) in August and may improve again for John McConnell.

20/1

Form: 2124P/

Last run: 754 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Point/hurdle winner in 2022 and still has low mileage; however, has been absent for two years, so the betting may prove best guide.
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1st

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Top Target

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Promising third on chase debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November and he was 1l behind the leader and clear of the rest when falling at the final fence at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; the winner has followed up and this fellow looks well treated now only 3lb higher.

7/2

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Top Target

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

7yo who made a promising start to his rules career in 2022-23 (won a novice hurdle here) and showed enough over hurdles this April, following a mammoth absence, to suggest he retains plenty of ability; having won a point it's possible he'll relish this switch to fences and he's one to consider.

8/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Top Target

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

7yo who made a promising start to his rules career in 2022-23 (won a novice hurdle here) and showed enough over hurdles this April, following a mammoth absence, to suggest he retains plenty of ability; having won a point it's possible he'll relish this switch to fences and he's one to consider.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -10251 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Made all in first-time visor at Plumpton (2m4f) this month on return from break, taking record for current stable to 3-7 and under Alex Chadwick to 2-3; shortlisted.
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2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

Hecouldbetheone

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Spell over fences featured two wins last June; unable to take advantage of drop to selling level back over hurdles last time but won this contest off 5lb higher 12 months ago (admittedly beat only two rivals) and has a fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.

5/1

2nd

3

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Hecouldbetheone

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser at his best but his form has nosedived and he jumped poorly when last of six in 2m4f handicap chase at Leicester in December; back from a break now and needs it to spark a resurgence.

11/4

1

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 3

15:40 Plumpton

Hecouldbetheone

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Front-runner who won two Uttoxeter chases in June (2m5f/2m4f) and returned from 12-week break with pretty good second at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) this month; remains on career-high mark but ought to make his presence felt again.

3/1

Form: 738732 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has inconsistent form this term but went close in belatedly reapplied blinkers at Ludlow (2m5f) most recently and is difficult to dismiss on the back of that effort.
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6

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Ballybegg

11st 11lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Dual C&D winner; went close off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March but this regressive 10yo was soundly beaten over fences when last in action and would appeal much more on slower ground.

25/1

3

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Ballybegg

12st 1lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Inconsistent 10yo who was well beaten when back over fences in May (2m6f), then unsuited by the drop back to 2m on his most recent start at Newton Abbot last month when a well-held third of six; on a good mark if the mood takes him now back up to a more suitable test.

10/1

3rd

3

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

19:55 Newton Abbot

Ballybegg

11st 6lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Went close over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March but this inconsistent and steadily regressive 10yo was well beaten when back over fences last month (2m6f); drops back to about 2m for first time since hurdle debut in 2020; has done all his winning on ground slower than good.

10/1

Form: 4-2133 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 2133 over hurdles, the success over C&D; placed in 2m5f events at Warwick and Kempton since handicapping; may do better still and holds solid claims.
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7th

8

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Bredon Hill

11st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent

6/1

7th

8

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Bredon Hill

11st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent

6/1

Form: 243-P7

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Finished third off 4lb higher in this race last year for Harriet Dickin; has achieved little in two runs this term but market support should be heeded on this debut for Dan Skelton.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Halondo

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023; made encouraging chasing debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second to Jubilant at Southwell (3m3f, good) in May and there should be little between the pair here.

3/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

Form: -1U169 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Scored twice at Stratford last summer; however, soundly beaten in last two appearances and doesn't look the percentage call.
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3

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Six And Out

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

Wins over Stratford's extended 2m2f last summer included one 0-130 handicap (good) off tonight's mark; obvious claims on that form, but only really laboured efforts since, including two this year.

33/1

9th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Six And Out

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

Scored twice at Stratford last summer; however, soundly beaten in last two appearances and doesn't look the percentage call.

25/1

9th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Warwick

Six And Out

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

held up in rear, reminder with one circuit to go, outpaced 6th

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.10
Straight Forecast £49.29
Tricast £142.18
Trifecta £299.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bredon Hill

RP RATINGS:

Halondo

Daily Mirror:

Hecouldbetheone

LAMBOURN:

Montecam

TOPSPEED:

Ballybegg

D Express:

Prince Imperial

WEST COUNTRY:

Bredon Hill

Daily Mail:

Bredon Hill

Telegraph:

Montecam

The Times:

Halondo

The Guardian:

Halondo

The Sun:

Hecouldbetheone

Daily Record:

Hecouldbetheone

POSTDATA:

Ballybegg

The Star:

Prince Imperial