His recent form is encouraging. A fourth-place finish came just yesterday, suggesting he is still competing actively. Before that, he showed a third and a win within his last six races, the kind of consistency that points to a horse finding its feet. The win came at Fontwell Park in December, where he had also scored on his hurdles debut two months earlier — a clear indication that he relishes the track. His trainer, Gary & Josh Moore, recalled that debut win with satisfaction, noting the horse had shown real promise by making a convincing winning debut. The Moore yard is firing this season with 99 winners already, so they know what they are doing with their entries.
The Bellhop came into hurdles racing with limited form on the Flat, rated just 70, but has made a far better fist of jumping than his flat pedigree suggested. He improves noticeably over longer distances and in smaller fields, which tells you something useful about where he is most likely to win. At nearly a year on from his last success, he is due a win, but his recent efforts suggest he is still competitive and capable of returning to the winners' circle at a track or distance where conditions suit him.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Park Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 7 Mar | 0% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
2 | 2 wins | 8 Dec | 100% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 20 Aug | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Oct | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 31 Oct | 0% |
| Plumpton Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 19 Apr | 0% |