April 27 / 17.00 Warwick

17.00

Good To Soft

John Sillett Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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John Sillett Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /1P411

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Long absence before this season and he has since won a novice hurdle and, on last two starts, small-field handicap chases at Huntingdon and Plumpton; those last two were on good going and he's been steered clear of softer ground since; never better, so he needs respect in hat-trick bid even though it's not been his jumping which has won him those races.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Northern Poet

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Pulled up three consecutive times after his two good-ground wins (3m/3m5f) in March 2025; back on a good mark now and was seemingly perked up by first-time visor when close fourth of six (just behind Enjoy d'Allen) at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month but overall profile remains unconvincing.

12/1

4th

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Northern Poet

12st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Has five wins over fences, including over C&D, but has been pulled up on his last three starts; back on last winning mark and first-time visor now goes on but he comes with risks.

12/1

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Northern Poet

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Won this last year (good) and followed up at Warwick (3m5f, good) a week later; also effective on good to soft ground; pulled up on final two starts last season but can go well fresh and is not ruled out on his return.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 521PFP

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well to win at Ffos Las (2m5f, soft) in January on his second chase start but three non-completions have followed; tried cheekpieces latest start and they are removed today; 1-16 overall and others look more solid.
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No Results Found

Form: 222P45 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
One of his hurdle wins (3-32 in that sphere) came over 3m2f at this track in March 2022; in peak form last October-December but he's been switched to chasing for his two races this year and was well beaten, latest performance offering something to work on but he's not top of the list.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

4

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Pottlerath

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

prominent

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2/505P C

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Easily won his only start here, over hurdles; thrown in if judged on his form for Nick Williams up to spring 2021; however, following a long absence, he's struggled on his four runs for this yard; this is a big step down from the Cheltenham Festival last time, after a closer finish the time before, but others are more persuasive.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Coo Star Sivola

12st 2lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

raced in second

6/1

4th

1

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Coo Star Sivola

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

led, ridden before 2 out, soon headed, no extra approaching last

5/1

25

16th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Coo Star Sivola

10st 2lb

J: Mr Gearoid Harney

T: Venetia Williams

Two-time course winner who is very well handicapped on his form for Nick Williams up to spring 2021; however, following a long absence, he's struggled to get competitive on his three runs for this yard.

66/1

Form: U-112P D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Bangor (3m, good/good to soft) last May; pulled up here last month but that was 3m5f on soft, when 25-1 after nine months off, and it's easy to forgive; should be much more interesting again today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

8th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Daranova

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

disputed lead, led before 11th

25/1

8th

8

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Daranova

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Dual 3m chase winner (good and good to soft); has been well below par on his last three starts; much more needed.

25/1

Form: 342P52 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Best effort this term when second at Catterick (3m6f, heavy) in January; switched from cheekpieces to blinkers for latest start when second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) and that was a step back in the right direction, albeit 15l behind the winner; jumped left at that right-handed track but some of his best performances have come going that way round.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Uttoxeter

Eclair De Guye

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Lucy Wadham

prominent

7/1

Form: FP91P3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Had a spell in the doldrums before dropped in class to win a 14-runner handicap at Carlisle (3m, soft) in February; ran poorly at Sedgefield next time and he's held by Eclair De Guye judged on their clash at Market Rasen 18 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Whos In The Box

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

disputing second, pushed along after 9th, outpaced after 12th, soon in rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off

6/1

3rd

7

9th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:04 Market Rasen

Whos In The Box

10st 12lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

raced in second, prominent when lost second 9th, ridden after 4 out, well held from 3 out

10/1

3

14th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 4

15:50 Sedgefield

Whos In The Box

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Nick Kent

Returned from a spell in the doldrums when, dropped in class, he won a 14-runner handicap at Carlisle (3m, soft) last month; back up in grade here off 5lb higher mark but has to be respected if in the same mood.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £24.92
Trifecta £181.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Northern Poet

SPOTLIGHT:

Daranova

RP Ratings:

Eclair De Guye

POSTDATA:

Henschke

D Express:

Coo Star Sivola

The Times:

Northern Poet

The Guardian:

Northern Poet

Daily Mirror:

Northern Poet

The Sun:

Northern Poet

The Star:

Northern Poet

Daily Record:

Northern Poet

Telegraph:

Daranova

Daily Mail:

Eclair De Guye