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15.55

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Warrens Hall Riding School Champions Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Warrens Hall Riding School Champions Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 248-76 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 but he signed off for James Moffatt with a fair sixth of 13 in 2m1f Cartmel handicap in May; not out of things for his new handler.
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4th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Mojo Ego

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Prevailed in three-way photo-finish (that also involved Al Mootamarid) to win over C&D (good) on stable debut in July and added to his tally in selling handicap at Stratford (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; might be a shade vulnerable after latest 4lb rise but can given another good account.

11/2

1st

5

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Mojo Ego

10st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Narrowly won a handicap at Worcester on stable debut and only 3l away back there two weeks ago; less to prove than some in here and should have a say.

5/2

3rd

7

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Mojo Ego

11st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made a winning start for Fergal O'Brien over C&D (form been franked) in July and shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 12 over 2m4f at Market Rasen since, fading from two out; interesting back at 2m.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: /56-42 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful bumper winner for Ben Brookhouse; brought along steadily for current yard before much improved on his handicap debut with second of 11 at Southwell (2m) 22 days ago, running on strongly late on having had a lot to do; big player with better to come.
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5th

9

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

Phantom Gold

11st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has done well since going handicapping, posting two close seconds over 2m before getting off the mark stepped up to 2m4f at Worcester in July (good; re-opposing Royal Rhythm has won twice since); has since left Jennie Candlish; obvious contender up 4lb on debut for Tom Ellis.

11/4

1st

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:47 Worcester

Phantom Gold

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful bumper winner for Ben Brookhouse; still lightly raced and runner-up in both his handicaps, only narrowly failing to justify market support last time here over 2m; only 3lb higher and should stay this far; has been held up in recent races.

7/4

Form: 2135-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m2f scorer on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m Stratford handicap last June; back from ten months off with a promising third of eight over C&D two weeks ago, finishing well having suffered a poor run from two out; very much one to consider.
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5th

4

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Al Mootamarid

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ryan Hatch

Close third in consecutive C&D (good) races in June/July, latterly when two short heads behind Mojo Eho, and subsequent defeat in competitive Class 3 race at Cartmel can be overlooked; ought to make his presence felt.

5/1

7th

14

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Al Mootamarid

10st 3lb

J: James Turner

T: Ryan Hatch

Close third at Worcester (2m, good) on both starts since returned to hurdling in June; not yet fully exposed over hurdles, but moves up from Class 5 today and the forecast rain may not be in his favour.

10/1

3rd

4

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Al Mootamarid

11st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch

A fair 1m2f scorer on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m Stratford handicap last June; back from ten months off with a promising third of eight over C&D two weeks ago, finishing well having suffered a poor run from two out; very much one to consider.

6/1

12/1

Form: 161P6- D BF

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Quick to make his mark for James Owen with a pair of 2m handicap hurdle wins at Stratford and Plumpton last summer; off the track since a remote sixth at Warwick (2m) seven months ago though, so needs to hit the ground running again.
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3rd

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Jet Patrol

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

2-19 over hurdles; still 7lb above his last winning mark; tends to race freely and his chance would be enhanced if the race is run at a strong pace.

10/1

6th

1

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Jet Patrol

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Won two of his first three starts (good to firm and good) this time last year for new yard, including over C&D; not obviously ahead of his mark since but it was a fair effort back here (hood discarded) 16 days ago and he's unlikely to be far away.

5/2

2nd

4

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Jet Patrol

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Won this race on stable debut a year ago (good to firm) and was also on target at Plumpton (2m, good) last September; returned from break with two respectable runs last month and, with Sean Bowen booked again, features prominently in calculations.

6/1

Form: P3P6-7 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Scored at Uttoxeter (2m) last May but this veteran has not proved easy to catch right since, last of ten on the Flat at Salisbury 17 days ago.
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2nd

8

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Castle Quarter

10st 8lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

1-18 over hurdles; suggested his turn might be near again when close third in refitted visor at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July but finished down the field in C&D contest won by Network RGB last month and needs to rebound from that.

12/1

10th

13

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Castle Quarter

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

A four-time Flat winner (at up to 1m2f); gained a first hurdling win at Uttoxeter (2m) last May and back on track with third of eight to Cawthorne Banker at Uttoxeter (2m) last time; needs to reproduce it here.

10/1

3rd

8

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Castle Quarter

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Gained a first hurdling success over C&D last May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, a well-held fifth in 2m Worcester handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62601- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win in this sphere in five-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m) when last seen in January; up 3lb but has gone well fresh, so not ruled out after a break.
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6th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Fair 1m4f Flat scorer who gained a first win in this sphere at Fakenham (2m) in January; faded from last flight when sixth of nine in 2m Worcester handicap on his return 23 days ago and should strip sharper here.

25/1

6th

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Belcamo

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Gained a first win in this sphere in five-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m) when last seen in January; up 3lb but has gone well fresh, so not ruled out after a break.

7/1

Form: 433-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
A fair 2m Flat winner for George Boughey; in the frame on all his four runs since sent hurdling, undergoing wind surgery before a solid fourth of eight on his handicap debut over C&D two weeks ago; considered.
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7th

8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Both Of Us

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

A fair 2m Flat winner for George Boughey; in the frame on all his four runs since sent hurdling, undergoing wind surgery before a solid fourth of eight on his handicap debut over C&D two weeks ago; considered.

16/1

4th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Both Of Us

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive triple winner (1m4f-2m) on the Flat for George Boughey last year; mixed results in three hurdle runs for new yard this spring but he's was only beaten around 6l when third in a Chepstow maiden (2m, good) last time; had wind surgery since and he needs a close look now switched to handicapping after a short break.

7/2

3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive on the Flat last year; tailed off on hurdle debut at Stratford last month before 32l third over this C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, behind two useful sorts; this race should take a lot less winning.

13/2

Form: 6403-9 C BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful bumper scorer last July; yet to match that form in five runs over hurdles, going too freely after six months off when ninth of 12 in 2m Ffos Las handicap in May; should strip sharper here.
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1st

12

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Uncle Remus

10st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Bumper winner when trained by Robert Stephens in July 2025; has been underwhelming over hurdles so far, the last two runs for this yard.

33/1

5th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:15 Fontwell

Uncle Remus

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Placed on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in October but has disappointed on all three starts this season, most recently when pulled up on stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good to firm) on Saturday; upped in trip again here; needs to get career back on track.

14/1

6

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Uncle Remus

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Henrietta C Knight

Bumper winner in July 2025 but his efforts over hurdles have been underwhelming, including in three handicaps; needs to recapture his earlier promise for Robert Stephens but a change of scenery may help as he makes his debut for Henrietta Knight with Sean Bowen booked.

5/1

Form: 96P-1 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £46.30
Straight Forecast £28.81
Tricast £83.35
Trifecta £192.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Newport

The Guardian:

Blazing Saint

The Times:

Al Mootamarid

SPOTLIGHT:

Phantom Gold

The Star:

Belcamo

WEST COUNTRY:

Mojo Ego

Daily Record:

Blazing Saint

D Express:

Al Mootamarid

The Sun:

Phantom Gold

POSTDATA:

Newport

Telegraph:

Newport

Daily Mail:

Newport

Daily Mirror:

Newport