February 18 / 14.55 Southwell

14.55

Grace And Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Grace And Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface:

Weather:

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: /1-F22

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Fontwell maiden hurdle winner in May 2024 who's been competitive since handicapping over fences this term, bang there when coming down two out at Haydock (2m4f) in December before finishing runner-up in staying chases at Huntingdon and Warwick (all good to soft); drop back in trip probably no bother and he's a firm contender once more.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

He Knows Better

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Went up 5lb for beating an exposed rival at Southwell (2m4f, soft; fine on good to soft) but he still ran well in a Class 3 at Newbury (2m6f) that didn't go entirely like clockwork; he could yet raise his bar higher; much respected.

3/1

3rd

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

He Knows Better

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

An improving chaser who did well to overcome a late mistake and get up at Southwell (2m4f, soft; fine on good to soft); he is 5lb higher for beating an exposed rival that day and this represents a harder assignment; still commands considerable respect.

11/4

1st

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell

He Knows Better

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Fontwell maiden hurdle winner in May 2024 who's been competitive since handicapping over fences this term, bang there when coming down two out at Haydock (2m4f) in December before finishing runner-up in staying chases at Huntingdon and Warwick (all good to soft); drop back in trip probably no bother and he's a firm contender once more.

7/4

4/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 34-323 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Third in this last year; four-time chase winner (all at about this trip) but hasn't scored since November 2024; close second at Catterick (2m3f, good) on penultimate start but lesser efforts either side of that; remains below his last winning mark and holds each-way claims again.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

William Cody

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Gained three of four chase wins over C&D and returns here after going close on final two starts last season (2m4f/2m3f; wore cheekpieces last time); holds no secrets from the handicapper but will be fine on the forecast good ground and has obvious claims.

5/2

2nd

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

William Cody

11st 9lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

He's run well to be second on two of his last three starts (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft), most recently at Southwell four weeks ago; he's 4lb higher than last time but was clear with a progressive winner; high on the list.

3/1

2nd

5

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell

William Cody

11st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Third in this last year; four-time chase winner (all at about this trip) but hasn't scored since November 2024; close second at Catterick (2m3f, good) on penultimate start but lesser efforts either side of that; remains below his last winning mark and holds each-way claims again.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-U

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two Irish points; had wind surgery prior to beating a total of two finishers when placed in a pair of Chepstow maiden hurdles (about 3m, good) last spring; looked to be losing the argument when unseating three out on his handicap/chase debut at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month but he's unexposed and should come on for that first start in 269 days; drops in trip and likely has more to offer.
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5th

3

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Gaelic Rambler

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Low-mileage 6yo who unseated rider on chase/handicap debut in January but has made the frame on all three starts since; form of last month's Wetherby second (1m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) has recently been franked by the winner, and this fellow ought to be suited by this move back up in trip; contender.

4/1

2nd

3

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Gaelic Rambler

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Low-mileage maiden who has broadly consistent form figures; clear second at Stratford (2m1f) most recently; possibilities dropped further in distance, provided he takes well to added cheekpieces.

7/4

2nd

4

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Gaelic Rambler

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up in two Irish points in 2024 and yet to get his head in front under rules; shaped better when dropped in trip and third of five finishers on his second start over fences at Southwell (2m4f, soft) last month but it remains to be seen if this even shorter trip is the answer.

11/4

Form: 2-8435 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner here (2m, good to soft) about a year ago; hasn't got going in handicap chases so far but he attracted good support on his penultimate start and didn't go unbacked last time either; unexposed and it will be interesting to see if his supporters come back for more.
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4th

5

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:12 Southwell

Rule Me In

10st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won over hurdles on rules debut in February 2025, but disappointing since switched to chasing in the autumn (six attempts); he was beaten 40l+ over about 2m4f on both outings in March.

8/1

7th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Rule Me In

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won over hurdles but no closer than 25l in five runs over fences and he's hard to trust at the minute.

10/1

Form: 141-7P D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Switch to fences and handicaps did the trick when he won three of his five starts in 2024; he hasn't got back to that level in two outings this term and has a question to answer at present; of interest only with market support.
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2nd

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Get Up Mush

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

He's returned from an absence this season and, after three defeats on soft ground, better could have been expected on good to soft at Wincanton recently; however, he's in top hands and well handicapped on his three 2024 wins on good/good to soft (including here), and may bounce back at some stage.

4/1

6th

6

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

Get Up Mush

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Nearly a stone worse on genuinely soft ground judged on peak RPRs, so there's a case to say this is his first realistic opportunity since returning from a 15-month absence over Christmas; last success came over this trip off 3lb higher, and it will be harder to excuse another sub-par effort today.

8/1

5th

2

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell

Get Up Mush

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Switch to fences and handicaps did the trick when he won three of his five starts in 2024; he hasn't got back to that level in two outings this term and has a question to answer at present; of interest only with market support.

10/1

Form: -13P2P

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth in this last year prior to winning twice at around 2m on good ground for Dan Skelton in the spring; good start for this yard when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in December; pulled up at Wetherby next time but that was a better race than this; can't be ruled out.
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5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Won four times for the Skeltons but, following a good second on his stable debut here (2m4f, heavy) in December, he has been pulled up on three of his last four starts; hard to fancy.

20/1

2

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Ex-Dan Skelton; went close on yard debut in December (2m4f, heavy) but then twice pulled up and was beaten 14l here 18 days ago (good); wouldn't be the percentage call.

11/2

4th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Doyouknowwhatimean

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Ex-Dan Skelton; he has pulled up in his three of his last four races but did go close when he did get round at Uttoxeter in December (2m4f, heavy; effective on good); he's risky but also capable.

25/1

Form: 2-2253

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Just one blip in four starts for this yard and it was a solid effort when third of 11 at Ayr (about 2m, soft) three weeks ago; previously twice a runner-up over this sort of trip and now the tongue-tie goes on; respected.
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8th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Disguisedlimit

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Christopher Kellett

Made the frame in four of his six chases for the Greenall/Guerriero stable last season and reverts to hurdling for new yard on a workable mark but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie/cheekpieces removed.

16/1

3rd

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Disguisedlimit

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two seconds and a third over fences for this yard, from 2m to 2m4f; had a couple of blips as well but he was too free last time at Southwell and now goes in cheekpieces (tongue tied last time); possibilities.

3/1

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell

Disguisedlimit

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Just one blip in four starts for this yard and it was a solid effort when third of 11 at Ayr (about 2m, soft) three weeks ago; previously twice a runner-up over this sort of trip and now the tongue-tie goes on; respected.

13/2

Non-runners

Noche Negra

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £12.75
Tricast £68.18
Trifecta £61.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

He Knows Better

POSTDATA:

Disguisedlimit

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaelic Rambler

TOPSPEED:

Doyouknowwhatimean

The Sun:

William Cody

Daily Mirror:

Gaelic Rambler

The Times:

Disguisedlimit

The Guardian:

Disguisedlimit

LAMBOURN:

He Knows Better

Telegraph:

He Knows Better

Daily Mail:

He Knows Better

D Express:

He Knows Better

The Star:

He Knows Better

Daily Record:

He Knows Better