Warwick
Today, April 24, 2025HurdleClass 42m3f
Verdict
Verdict
HECOULDBETHEONE was gaining a third win for James Owen at Plumpton three weeks ago and earns the vote off just a 1 lb higher mark here. Dan Skelton's new recurit Halondo could prove a big threat though if back on his A-game from a handy-looking mark, while Prince Imperial and Montecam also command plenty of respect.
Hecouldbetheone
Halondo
Prince Imperial
2m3f Hcap Hrd
2m3f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. MontecamJ: James BowenT: Nicky HendersonF: 4231-F474- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictGood fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good, 8/1) 34 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can go well again off the same mark.- 1. Prince ImperialJ: Beau MorganT: Olly MurphyF: 330-71311
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 171
VerdictArrives on a hat-trick for his current yard after 2m4f novice wins at Market Rasen and Plumpton in the first half of the season. Off over 5 months but he can't be ruled out back in handicap company. - 2. HecouldbetheoneJ: Mr Alex ChadwickT: James OwenF: 691-10251
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-1
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictRevitalised for James Owen and he resumed winning ways in a change of headgear in 3-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) 21 days ago. A player nudged up 1 lb. 
4. BowensparkJ: David BassT: Henry DalyF: 1F2P-3066- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictUngenuine type who came in a below form sixth of 12 on the back of wind surgery in handicap hurdle here (21f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Others appeal more.- 6. HalondoJ: Tristan DurrellT: Dan SkeltonF: 214/243-P7
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictFailed to build on earlier promise for Harriet Dickin when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 64 days ago. This fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner is weighted to go well if yard switch sparks a resurgence. 
3. BallybeggJ: Liam HarrisonT: Kerry LeeF: 4-4738732- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictVeteran got back on track in refitted blinkers when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good, 12/1) 35 days ago. Needs to back it up now.
8. Bredon HillJ: James TurnerT: Nigel Twiston-DaviesF: 84-2133- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 76
VerdictC&D winner in November and he posted a good third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, soft) 76 days ago. Much respected after a break.
9. Six And OutJ: James DaviesT: David WestonF: 345-1U169- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictTwice a winner at Stratford last summer but he came in last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (18.8f, good) 33 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.
7. Top TargetJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Kim Bailey & Mat NichollsF: 2124P/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 754
VerdictLightly-raced winner who has been off since pulled up (reportedly struck into) in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) in spring, 2023. Needs to hit the ground running.- Unnamed Favourite
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