May 04 / 16.25 Warwick

16.25

Good

M&T Solicitors In Warwick Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5148.97
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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M&T Solicitors In Warwick Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: P/602-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; first run in this headgear combination when runner-up over C&D and late mistake didn't help; up 2lb but should run well.
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3rd

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Warwick

Full Force Gale

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom George

Bumper winner who has shown significant improvement since fitted with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces in handicaps over fences, winning over C&D (good) 16 days ago; further progress looks nailed on and he should be hard to beat.

5/6

1st

9

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Full Force Gale

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tom George

Lightly raced; first run in this headgear combination when runner-up over C&D and late mistake didn't help; up 2lb but should run well.

9/2

2nd

3

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Warwick

Full Force Gale

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom George

Lightly raced since winning a bumper on debut in October 2024 and has struggled to get competitive on his three hurdle starts; sent straight over fences in first-time headgear for this handicap debut and a market check is advised, but others arrive with more compelling credentials.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7/234- D

Last run: 256 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark.
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2

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Theonlywayiswessex

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

On a fairly tough mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour and ran a solid second over C&D last time; every chance.

6/4

2nd

5

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Theonlywayiswessex

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark.

8/1

4th

4

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Theonlywayiswessex

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Two solid placed efforts since returning from a break, latest when a 7.25l third at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm; Magic Seven second) last month; should give another good account though he remains vulnerable off this sort of mark.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4151P-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has won twice since February but he's very hit and miss, and might be better over shorter.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Dj Pete

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Has won twice since February but he's very hit and miss, and might be better over shorter.

8/1

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Dj Pete

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Close second in this race last year; prevailed at Bangor (2m1f, good to soft) most recently, bouncing back from a poor effort and taking record since wearing cheekpieces to 2-4; likely player in the retained headgear.

7/2

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Dj Pete

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won narrowly at Ffos Las last month (2m, heavy) but his tailed-off run back there 20 days ago was a reminder of his inconsistency; he's capable, and on this ground, but comes with risks.

7/2

Form: 12444-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
2m6f winner at Stratford last October; another good run to be fourth at Ludlow in January (2m4f) but bit below that level since, last time sent to France.
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4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Another Folly

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

2m6f winner at Stratford last October; another good run to be fourth at Ludlow in January (2m4f) but bit below that level since, last time sent to France.

6/1

4th

6

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:15 Wincanton

Another Folly

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Made all to open account at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in October, his eighth chase, and has performed well off today's mark on both subsequent outings (2m4f, soft/good to soft); up in grade today but still enters calculations.

6/1

4th

2

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:17 Ludlow

Another Folly

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Made all to open account at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in October, his eighth chase, and also ran well when second to very progressive rival at Warwick (2m4f, soft) the following month; had wind op during 57-day break; can give this a good shot.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: /4152- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits.
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5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Imperial Bede

12st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits.

2/1

2nd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward.

100/30

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

16:40 Hereford

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but built upon an encouraging reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and has good claims here if the headgear continues to aid him.

4/5

Form: 75435- D

Last run: 91 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ex-Olly Murphy; yet to win for current yard and now back from another lengthy break; others preferred.
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6th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Salley Gardens

12st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Ex-Olly Murphy; yet to win for current yard and now back from another lengthy break; others preferred.

25/1

5th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:02 Southwell

Salley Gardens

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won three chases for Ollie Murphy, two of them three-runner races over C&D; yet to win for current yard but he was a creditable third at Stratford (2m5f, good) when last seen in October; all wins on good ground.

10/1

1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

14:30 Stratford

Salley Gardens

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won on good ground at Southwell (2m4f) and Uttoxeter (2m5f) in final two runs for Olly Murphy; no impact in four starts for current yard but he wasn't beaten far in a Class 2 at Bangor (3m) last time and is now back on last winning mark; could be dangerous with Sean Bowen booked on this drop back in trip and grade.

11/4

Form: 63313-

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Landed his fourth win over fences at Stratford in March (2m1f, soft) but his Huntingdon third was remote and some inconsistency has crept in.
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4th

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Harel Du Marais

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Resumed winning ways over fences at Stratford (2m1f) in March but below par both runs since, beating just one in 2m4f Warwick handicap chase last month; needs to take a big step forward back in this sphere.

14/1

7th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Harel Du Marais

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Landed his fourth win over fences at Stratford in March (2m1f, soft) but his Huntingdon third was remote and some inconsistency has crept in.

10/1

3rd

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Harel Du Marais

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Back to his best after a three-month break when landing his fourth win over fences at Stratford (2m1f, soft) last month; up 5lb but recorded back-to-back victories around this time last year so not to be taken lightly.

5/2

Form: 5P44- BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point winner; didn't hang about over hurdles and was running well when clouting two out on handicap/chase debut at Chepstow, where he was made favourite in this new headgear combination; has to be of interest.
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7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Diligent Militia

11st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Point winner; didn't hang about over hurdles and was running well when clouting two out on handicap/chase debut at Chepstow, where he was made favourite in this new headgear combination; has to be of interest.

6/1

4th

2

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

15:00 Chepstow

Diligent Militia

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

Won small-field Irish point on debut in October 2024 (good ground) and also showed promise in two of his three novice/maiden hurdle runs last autumn; makes chase/handicap debut after a four-month break but sports new tongue-tie/cheekpieces and remains unexposed; market helpful.

5/2

4

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:57 Chepstow

Diligent Militia

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

Won a small-field Irish point 12 months ago (3m, good) and two of those he beat are now exposed as limited under rules.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £20.60
Tricast £144.26
Trifecta £112.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Bede

TOPSPEED:

Full Force Gale

The Times:

Theonlywayiswessex

Daily Mail:

Another Folly

POSTDATA:

Full Force Gale

The Guardian:

Full Force Gale

The Star:

Full Force Gale

RP RATINGS:

Imperial Bede

WEST COUNTRY:

Imperial Bede

Telegraph:

Imperial Bede

Daily Mirror:

Imperial Bede

The Sun:

Imperial Bede

Daily Record:

Imperial Bede

D Express:

Theonlywayiswessex