November 01 / 15.40 Warwick

15.40

Good

Jewson Coventry Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Jewson Coventry Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.50
  • Place: £4.60

Form: /1834- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Had successive wins in Bangor bumper and 2m novice at Uttoxeter (both good); ran okay on his handicap debut at Worcester when hooded (now left off) but he'll need more here.
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6th

11

21st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Iontach Cheval

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Alastair Ralph

Ran fairly well over 2m here on seasonal debut in November but two very disappointing runs have followed (2m/2m7f; blinkers added last time) and it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood today.

33/1

8th

2

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Iontach Cheval

12st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Alastair Ralph

Made quite encouraging seasonal debut last month (2m, good) but ran poorly over that trip three weeks later and also struggled on only previous attempt at 2m7f; sports first-time blinkers; risky.

12/1

8th

2

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Iontach Cheval

12st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Alastair Ralph

Made quite encouraging seasonal debut last month (2m, good) but ran poorly over that trip three weeks later and also struggled on only previous attempt at 2m7f; sports first-time blinkers; risky.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 636-72 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Enjoys a sharp track and he won this race 12 months ago off a 9lb higher mark so has to be of strong interest after his return to form here a month ago.
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1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Opening Bid

12st 1lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Chris Down

Multiple winner over hurdles and fences; went down narrowly after a break at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) and he's hard to knock, other than the handicapper knowing all about him.

13/2

1st

1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:30 Newton Abbot

Opening Bid

12st 1lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Chris Down

Multiple winner over hurdles and fences; went down narrowly after a break at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) and he's hard to knock, other than the handicapper knowing all about him.

13/2

2nd

1

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Opening Bid

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

led, headed 3 out, hit 2 out, kept on well

8/1

40/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9983P-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Just behind Jaramillo when a 200-1 third at Newbury earlier this year and he reportedly made a noise when 22-1 for his handicap debut here the following month (pulled up); has a bit to prove off current mark.
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3rd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Warwick

Groom De Cotte

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Gary Brown

Won over fences 13 months ago but returned from layoff with lacklustre hurdle run in April and is difficult to enthuse over after that performance; has usual tongue-tie refitted; seems versatile ground-wise.

14/1

8th

2

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Groom De Cotte

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Gary Brown

Won over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) last March and returned from break with pleasing fourth over hurdles there (3m1f, good to soft) in November; absent for another 131 days since but won't be far away if in similar form again.

5/1

Form: 226F-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Capable Flat performer at 1m2f-1m4f; ran okay to be runner-up in his first two hurdles at Hereford/Huntingdon and, after struggling in a Grade 2, he fell three out when held up in an Ascot handicap; this mark demands his best form yet as a jumper.
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10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

3rd

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; runner-up in both his starts following a long absence, beaten by last weekend's Scottish Champion Hurdle third Ooh Betty the first time and then at Newcastle he was clear of the rest behind a 4yo winner who was well handicapped and well backed; solid claims.

8/1

Form: 6522-

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Taunton/Wincanton maiden hurdles last season despite not settling that well on either occasion; likely improver at some stage but perhaps best watched when fresh.
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1st

1

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Moorland Rambler

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Made all to win this race in pretty good style off 3lb lower in 2025 (heavy ground) and returns here after making the frame on both starts this year (2m5f, good to soft/soft); ought to make a bold bid.

3/1

4th

4

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Moorland Rambler

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Very up and down; had one of his better days at Exeter last month (2m5f, good to soft) but was behind Shuil Ceoil and wouldn't be certain to back that up.

12/1

Form: 073-32 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo who showed similar form in 2m/2m1f novices in September; this mark doesn't look a gift but he's had wind surgery during his month off and may improve.
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5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

Only three completed when runner-up last week at Plumpton (2m4f, good) and that extended his losing sequence under rules to 36.

8/1

2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Bahtiyar

10st 3lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-35, often placed; recent respectable efforts suggest he's on a tough mark but he's versatile regarding trip and Murray Dodd can claim his full allowance on this occasion, so he should still be competitive.

5/1

4th

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-30 over hurdles and fences but in the frame on last five starts, two of them here (3m1f/2m4f); deserves to find a race and he should be involved again providing this doesn't come too soon after his run on Tuesday.

7/1

Form: 34-652 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Successful in Ireland for Noel Meade and placed twice off higher marks for Olly Murphy last autumn; no match for a progressive one last time but running well enough to believe her turn is near.
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7th

5

23rd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Laura Bullion

11st 3lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Continues to drop down the weights and there have been a couple of fair runs this term, but she hasn't been shaping like an imminent winner.

33/1

7th

5

1st Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Laura Bullion

11st 10lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Successful in Ireland for Noel Meade and placed twice off higher marks for Olly Murphy last autumn; no match for a progressive one last time but running well enough to believe her turn is near.

20/1

2nd

1

29th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:31 Warwick

Laura Bullion

12st 0lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

chased clear leader, lost second just after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, went modest second final 110yds

4/1

Form: 5/24P- CD

Last run: 319 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
The ground was heavy when winning a C&D handicap in early 2021 off 6lb lower but he won his bumper on good; can deal with this mark and it was over fences in first-time cheekpieces when he pulled up when last seen; stable had two go close over the weekend; form figures of 147 when hooded; not ruled out.
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5

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Will Sting

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

Yet to add to his chase win in January 2023 but was in pretty good form when last seen in the spring; held share of the lead at final fence before fading into fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and resumes on a 2lb lower mark; also suited by soft/heavy ground; big player if tuned up after break.

5/1

4th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Will Sting

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred.

15/2

4th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Will Sting

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred.

15/2

Form: 71-225 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Both his handicap wins have come off a 5lb lower mark; only fifth here a month ago (2m3f) and an overall strike-rate of 2-43 reduces his appeal.
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9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

8th

2

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

John Betjeman

11st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Mark Gillard

pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd

7/1

25/1

Form: 4738-

Last run: 265 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-6 in France but showed some promise (on much softer ground admittedly) and he's off a low mark for stable/handicap debut; market needs checking.
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10th

10

1st Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Krokmou

11st 6lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Philip Hobbs

0-6 in France but showed some promise (on much softer ground admittedly) and he's off a low mark for stable/handicap debut; market needs checking.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: F25-

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner; running well when falling on his hurdling debut here, then went close in a Newbury novice before failing to give his running at Fontwell in March; progress needed to win off this mark but that's feasible.
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5th

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Jaramillo

12st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April but beaten 61l when sixth of seven at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) five weeks ago; still 6lb higher than his last win and needs to return to form.

8/1

4

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:57 Stratford

Jaramillo

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Came good over fences with easy win in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April and stuck to his task pretty well when third of six at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June; a possible.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Uttoxeter

Jaramillo

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The outsider of three when off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in April (2m5f, good) and comfortably beat a course specialist; 7lb rise fair given the authority with which he won.

7/2

Form: 2145-P D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Two novice wins but below par the last twice after long absences and wellbeing is an issue for now; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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6th

6

7th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton

Olympic Conqueror

11st 7lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Two novice wins but below par the last twice after long absences and has a question mark over current form; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

8

1st Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Olympic Conqueror

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland

Two novice wins but below par the last twice after long absences and wellbeing is an issue for now; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

1

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Worcester

Olympic Conqueror

12st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

prominent, stumbled badly 2nd, pushed along briefly after 4th, weakened after 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out (jockey said gelding made a mistake at second hurdle and as a result lost confidence)

14/1

Form: 6/91- D

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to win an Irish point and he was the comfortable winner of a Plumpton maiden hurdle (good to soft) on only his second British start in February; looks nicely handicapped on that form and Brian Hughes is a notable booking.
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3rd

10

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

14:30 Plumpton

Storm Hill

10st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Henderson

prominent, ridden after 3 out, 5 lengths down and beaten when left in third 2 out, no impression approaching last

16/1

8th

9

14th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Storm Hill

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Paul Henderson

Unlucky not to win an Irish point and he was the comfortable winner of a maiden hurdle here (good to soft) on only his second British start in February; looks nicely handicapped on that form and he appeared to be fancied at 5-1 when coming down mid-race on his handicap debut at Warwick; chance.

5/1

13

1st Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Storm Hill

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Henderson

Unlucky not to win an Irish point and he was the comfortable winner of a Plumpton maiden hurdle (good to soft) on only his second British start in February; looks nicely handicapped on that form and Brian Hughes is a notable booking.

6/1

Non-runners

Olympic Conqueror

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.40
Straight Forecast £55.86
Tricast £207.49
Trifecta £738.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm Hill

RP Ratings:

Opening Bid

LAMBOURN:

Bahtiyar

Telegraph:

Iontach Cheval

The Star:

Jaramillo

POSTDATA:

Laura Bullion

The Times:

Bahtiyar

Daily Record:

Bahtiyar

The Guardian:

Storm Hill

Daily Mail:

Storm Hill

D Express:

Storm Hill

Daily Mirror:

Storm Hill

TOPSPEED:

Opening Bid

WEST COUNTRY:

Opening Bid

The Sun:

Opening Bid