February 26 / 15.35 Wetherby

15.35

Soft

Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 3f 85y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 25-212 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Progressive since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in December before close second in warm mares' handicap at Windsor (2m4f, soft); drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Largy Force

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive mare who has form figures of 21212 since joining Olly Murphy; edged out by a next-time-out winner (pair 19l clear) at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) last time and still looks well treated after a 3lb nudge.

5/4

2nd

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Largy Force

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive mare who has form figures of 2121 since joining Olly Murphy and she kept on well to beat a clear second at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; this is a different test at this new trip but she has quite a bit of stamina in pedigree and still looks on a workable mark; respected.

7/2

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Largy Force

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in December before close second in warm mares' handicap at Windsor (2m4f, soft); drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /215-2 D BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
10yo who is lightly raced for his age; progressive in these cheekpieces last season, finishing second at Leicester (2m4f, soft) then first at Warwick (2m4f, good); close second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November on sole outing this term; goes well fresh and entitled to respect.
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1st

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Ceolwulf

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

Landed his second win over fences when prevailing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, after finishing runner-up twice; a 4lb rise is workable and he should be thereabouts.

15/8

1st

2

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Ceolwulf

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

Won a novice handicap off 4lb lower at Warwick last March (2m4f, good); two sound runs this time, notably when second to an in-form rival at Wetherby last month (2m3f, soft); contender.

100/30

2nd

8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Ceolwulf

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

10yo who is lightly raced for his age; progressive in these cheekpieces last season, finishing second at Leicester (2m4f, soft) then first at Warwick (2m4f, good); close second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November on sole outing this term; goes well fresh and entitled to respect.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 24P-12 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and 8l second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) since behind a rejuvenated winner; has won on soft/heavy ground; could give another good account.
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3rd

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Roger Rarebit

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Reappeared with a win at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and 8l second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) since behind a rejuvenated winner; has won on soft/heavy ground; could give another good account.

11/2

2nd

4

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:02 Southwell

Roger Rarebit

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Gained second win over fences when scoring at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) last time; up 5lb but has won on testing ground so further rain would suit and one to consider.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 3254 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
13l fourth of ten on handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster in December and could do with settling better; however, this lightly raced point winner may well relish the switch to fences and he's one to consider.
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4th

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Park Talk

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

13l fourth of ten on handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster in December and could do with settling better; however, this lightly raced point winner may well relish the switch to fences and he's one to consider.

9/2

8

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:47 Stratford

Park Talk

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Derham

Won maiden Irish point over 3m at the fourth attempt in April; tailed off when third of five finishers after leading until three out on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) 27 days ago; should do better.

11/2

Form: 11P-52 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two wins last March (2m4f/2m1f, good/good to soft) and behind a Gordon Elliott-trained winner when 12l runner-up at Ayr (2m, soft) recently on his second start of the season; however, needs a bigger run today.
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5th

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Flash Du Pistolet

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Two wins over fences, one over C&D, in March 2025 (good/good to soft); ran one of his best races since when second at Hexham (1m7f, good) last time and should go well again.

9/2

2nd

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Flash Du Pistolet

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Mixed form this term but when soundly beaten at Carlisle last time he was in a competitive series final; now just 2lb higher than when readily completing a double at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) last March so can go well if back on song; tongue-tie added to cheekpieces adopted last time.

12/1

7th

7

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Flash Du Pistolet

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

This month last year he won successive handicap chase at 2m4f (good) and 2m1f (good to soft); hasn't recaptured that form (beaten 12l when second two runs ago) but cheekpieces are now given a go.

20/1

Form: 6-7522 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender.
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3rd

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Empty Nest

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January.

15/8

5th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

Empty Nest

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who was runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and filled same position at Doncaster (2m4f, soft) last month; disappointing over C&D last time but no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

13/2

6th

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Empty Nest

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender.

11/2

Form: 342325

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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2nd

3

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Frisby

11st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Hanlon

T: Patrick Neville

Recorded an 8l success in heavy-ground Irish point two months ago, drawing clear after the final fence; subsequently sold for £40,000; dam placed in bumpers; one to consider.

9/2

Form: /412-4 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Soft ground may be a negative and well beaten at Catterick 17 days ago, but he might have needed that first outing in nearly a year; in good form last winter, including a win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft), and no surprise if he bounces back and is in the shake-up; stable won this last year.
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6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Onesoc

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Soft ground may be a negative and well beaten at Catterick 17 days ago, but he might have needed that first outing in nearly a year; in good form last winter, including a win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft), and no surprise if he bounces back and is in the shake-up; stable won this last year.

9/1

4th

2

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Onesoc

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this race off a 10lb lower mark in 2025 (good to soft); creditable second at Market Rasen eight days later but hasn't run since; could go well if fully tuned up after nearly a year off.

5/1

3

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:27 Market Rasen

Onesoc

11st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Confirmed the promise of his reappearance fourth here when beating an odds-on shot seeking a four-timer at Catterick last week (2m3f, good to soft; pair clear); big chance under penalty.

8/11

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Payout
Exacta £17.70
Straight Forecast £14.83
Tricast £56.44
Trifecta £84.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Largy Force

RP RATINGS:

Ceolwulf

POSTDATA:

Empty Nest

LAMBOURN:

Park Talk

The Times:

Empty Nest

Telegraph:

Largy Force

Daily Mail:

Largy Force

Daily Mirror:

Largy Force

The Star:

Largy Force

Daily Record:

Largy Force

TOPSPEED:

Ceolwulf

The Guardian:

Ceolwulf

D Express:

Ceolwulf