April 24 / 16.12 Warwick

16.12

Good

Wigley Investment Holdings Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5413.02
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Wigley Investment Holdings Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.80

Form: U46P31 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but he got back on the scoresheet when justifying favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last month; up 9lb but he ran right up to his best with that eased-down success and this return to forecast slower ground is no problem; key player.
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2

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:02 Southwell

Abingworth

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Winner at Market Rasen in June (2m5f, good; first-time hood; three ran); hasn't run as well since, having been pulled up at Newbury on latest chase run and then tailed off on the AW; bit to prove.

9/1

5th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 1

15:58 Beverley

Abingworth

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Fairly useful chaser who is 5-17 in that sphere, but he was a big price on Flat debut at Goodwood (1m6f maiden) two weeks ago and finished a well-held fourth of seven; that wasn't bad after a slow start but this is a daunting task in this Listed event and he has stacks to find on the figures.

50/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 232543 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point (3m, soft) and hurdle (2m, good) winner; 0-4 over fences but was runner-up off 4lb higher at Southwell (2m4f) in November and he ran into a major improver when third at Fontwell (2m2f) last month; still has potential in this sphere and he's in the mix back up in trip.
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3rd

5

7th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

15:37 Huntingdon

Davidoc

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

0-8 over fences for Ben Pauling and seemingly a tricky horse to win with but scores good marks for his consistency and 2m4f on good ground suits him well; sports first-time hood on stable debut (same owners); probably won't be far away.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Worcester

Davidoc

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Winning hurdler who is 0-7 over fences but has been running well in defeat at up to 2m6f; must have every chance; cheekpieces tried last time are now dispensed with.

5/2

5

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Davidoc

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

0-6 over fences but has twice run well in defeat over 2m4f at Warwick (good) this spring, latterly behind A Dublin Job; moves up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces here; major player.

9/4

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 254544 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Usually comes from off the pace; won twice over fences (2m4f/2m3f) on good ground last spring but he's not made an impact since October, including after wind surgery in last two runs; now goes back up in trip but he needs to rediscover his spark.
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2

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

15:50 Market Rasen

Gods Own Getaway

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Last win was over 2m3f here in May of last year off 6lb higher; not quite hit the same heights this year and has been finishing his races rather tamely.

5/1

3

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Gods Own Getaway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Not really firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in the autumn and has developed a tendency to finish rather weakly but comes here after two respectable 2m4f thirds this spring (cheekpieces added last time) and continues to edge down the weights.

3/1

6

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Gods Own Getaway

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Dual chase winner who was ridden much closer to the pace than is often the case when very respectable third behind Abingworth at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month; remains on a workable mark and features prominently in calculations; cheekpieces (tried once in early 2024) refitted.

3/1

Form: 3-PP5P

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three-time cross-country chase winner in France in 2021 and a hurdle winner for Dan Skelton in spring 2023; returned from long absence for new stable this winter and he's been pulled up in three of his four runs including over fences at Stratford 11 days ago; opposable.
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2nd

8

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Grillon De Monty

10st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Stephen Allen

Dual chase winner at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer; absent since heavy defeat over hurdles in November, though, and resumes on fairly tough mark; hooded for first time.

25/1

14th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Grillon De Monty

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Stephen Allen

Both wins for this stable came over fences (officially rated 5lb higher) at Worcester (2m7f, good) in the summer, but his sole success over hurdles came over C&D (good to soft) for Dan Skelton in April 2023; still needs to show he can do it in this discipline, though; stable also runs Calagogo.

16/1

14th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Grillon De Monty

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Stephen Allen

Both wins for this stable came over fences (officially rated 5lb higher) at Worcester (2m7f, good) in the summer, but his sole success over hurdles came over C&D (good to soft) for Dan Skelton in April 2023; still needs to show he can do it in this discipline, though; stable also runs Calagogo.

16/1

Form: 522722

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Act on good and soft ground and seems versatile trip-wise; hurdle winner who is 0-6 over fences but he's finished runner-up in four of his last five runs including at Stratford (2m3f, good) last month; nudged up 2lb but he was clear of the third last time and he's respected.
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4

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Kayce Dutton

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over fences have been at Market Rasen (2m5f/3m); struggles with his consistency but if on a going day in first-time blinkers then he's not handicapped out of it.

8/1

2nd

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Kayce Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Two Market Rasen chase wins since last May but pulled up there in February and well-held fifth of six over 3m here since, taking his Southwell record to 0-7.

13/2

Form: 1-F565 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Added to his point win when landing a maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) last April but he didn't progress in that sphere and was a remote fifth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month; mark continues to fall and this drop back in trip could suit but others are more persuasive.
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2nd

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Carrigmoorna Rowan

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry; competitive form over hurdles and fences for current yard but he bled three runs back and couldn't hang in there at Exeter (2m3f, good) last time; continues to drop down the weights but he's now 0-8 over fences and is untried at this trip.

8/1

5th

3

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Carrigmoorna Rowan

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry; competitive form over hurdles and fences for current yard but bled two runs back and then ran no race at Bangor.

5/1

5th

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Carrigmoorna Rowan

12st 0lb

J: Robbie David

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry but has performed respectably over hurdles and fences for current yard; bled when he failed to give his running last time in a handicap chase; won't mind returning to this trip.

6/1

Form: 0P5421 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (13th attempt) when justifying favouritism with an all-the-way win at Exeter (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; up 7lb but he never really looked in any serious danger last time and is open to more progress over fences; respected.
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1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Warwick

Rangatira Jack

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Linda Blackford

Sole success came at Exeter off 7lb higher in April last year; has slipped down the weights but placed for the first time since when second of six finishers at Ffos Las (2m5f, good) 15 days ago; cannot dismiss.

5/1

2nd

7

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Rangatira Jack

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

1-19 overall, though the win did come over fences; however, hasn't fired for a while, despite attracting market support on his return to hurdles last time.

14/1

4th

9

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Rangatira Jack

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

2m3f chase winner here (good) 12 months ago; 0-6 over hurdles; well beaten over fences on his last four starts; bit to prove back hurdling.

11/1

Form: -71555 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Raised his form to a new level with a dominant display at Exeter (2m3f, soft) in January but he's been disappointing in three subsequent runs and was beaten 58l back at Exeter last time; down the list.
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7th

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Flash Gorcombe

11st 9lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Strike-rate of 6-23 over fences; not firing as he can this season but there's time yet and he's well handicapped.

4/1

3rd

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Flash Gorcombe

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Dual winner here (including C&D) who was second in this in 2024; built on seasonal debut when third over C&D (soft) in December but jumped right and disappointed at Exeter last time; contender to bounce back returned to this venue.

3/1

Form: 1323-P

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins (2m-2m1f) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in 2023, but she's not seen much action since and was pulled up in two runs (point/handicap chase) during the winter; still unexposed in this sphere but she needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.
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6

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Oakley Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Two hurdle wins (2m-2m1f) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in 2023, but she's not seen much action since and was pulled up in two runs (point/handicap chase) during the winter; still unexposed in this sphere but she needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

25/1

6

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Oakley Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Two hurdle wins (2m-2m1f) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in 2023, but she's not seen much action since and was pulled up in two runs (point/handicap chase) during the winter; still unexposed in this sphere but she needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

25/1

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:15 Leicester

Oakley Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Robert Waley-Cohen

Dual hurdle winner (2m-2m1f, on slow ground) when with Olly Murphy; not seen under rules since January 2024, since when she has changed hands; pulled up in a point last December; handy mark if revived.

6/1

Form: /5-P43

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 9yo; ran respectably when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last month but was 9l behind Abingworth in that race and he's 2lb out of the weights this time; has some work to do.
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10

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Gladiatus

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Richard Rowe

Lightly raced 9yo; ran respectably when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last month but was 9l behind Abingworth in that race and he's 2lb out of the weights this time; has some work to do.

20/1

10

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Gladiatus

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Richard Rowe

Lightly raced 9yo; ran respectably when third at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last month but was 9l behind Abingworth in that race and he's 2lb out of the weights this time; has some work to do.

20/1

3rd

7

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Wincanton

Gladiatus

10st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Richard Rowe

in touch with leaders early, good jump and prominent 1st, led before 2nd

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.50
Straight Forecast £34.25
Tricast £204.01
Trifecta £220.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Kayce Dutton

SPOTLIGHT:

Rangatira Jack

RP RATINGS:

God's Own Getaway

The Sun:

Abingworth

WEST COUNTRY:

Davidoc

Daily Mail:

Carrigmoorna Rowan

The Times:

Rangatira Jack

Daily Record:

Rangatira Jack

TOPSPEED:

God's Own Getaway

Telegraph:

God's Own Getaway

The Guardian:

Kayce Dutton

D Express:

Kayce Dutton

Daily Mirror:

Kayce Dutton

The Star:

Abingworth