September 24 / 15.30 Warwick

15.30

Good

Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £9585.01
  • 3m 1f 100y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3/1214 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
2-4 over fences since returning from long absence in June, the latter success gained at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July; managed only fourth when warm favourite for latest race but wasn't beaten far, and could have untapped potential over this new trip; seems fine on good and soft ground.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 261363

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won easily by 13l off much reduced mark at Perth (2m4f, good) in July and will be fine over today's longer trip but his recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's up in grade here; effective on good and soft ground; others appeal more.
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5th

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Planned Paradise

11st 6lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again.

7/1

8

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Planned Paradise

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground.

7/1

1st

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Planned Paradise

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: P4-703

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent over last year or so but posted sound effort when returned to chasing at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month and remains on a workable mark; seems best on good/good to soft ground.
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3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Pull Again Green

11st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time chase winner with the form to feature off this mark and a break could have done him good, as his last two efforts weren't great; hard to rule out, for all that this trip is on the sharp side.

10/1

Form: 62P4P- D

Last run: 151 days

W: 10st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Good stalwart over the years, with nine wins on his CV; inconsistent nowadays and no longer the force of old but won't fail through lack of stamina; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces; not out of this if ready to roll after a five-month break.
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5th

5

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Innisfree Lad

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

Thorough stayer with nine wins on his CV; not an easy one to predict nowadays and failed to build upon his encouraging seasonal debut when never dangerous at Chepstow last month but has his headgear switched today and is too well handicapped to rule out.

11/2

5th

5

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Innisfree Lad

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

Thorough stayer with nine wins on his CV; not an easy one to predict nowadays and failed to build upon his encouraging seasonal debut when never dangerous at Chepstow last month but has his headgear switched today and is too well handicapped to rule out.

11/2

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Innisfree Lad

11st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: David Dennis

Veteran with nine wins to his name and, with cheekpieces back on, he ran well for a long way at Warwick 17 days ago (good to soft); that was encouraging after a lengthy break but he's no certainty to be as good again.

10/1

Form: F/567-

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Seen only three times last season and was beaten about 36l on consecutive outings in February/March (had wind op afterwards); returns from 199-break with questions to answer but has good record when fresh and has slipped to a tempting mark; won't mind what the weather does; interesting.
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3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 3

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Castle Robin

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Strike-rate of 4-14 over fences but has seen very little action during the past three years and now returns from an even lengthier absence at the age of 11; potentially very well handicapped should market vibes bode well.

8/1

5th

2

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 3

15:30 Warwick

Castle Robin

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

led, headed before 14th, soon prominent, lost ground after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

11/2

7th

5

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Castle Robin

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

Front-runner; 4-12 over fences, the latest win gained off 2lb higher over C&D (good to soft) in February 2023; shaped as if retaining all his ability at Doncaster on reappearance, and less positive tactics seemed to backfire over a longer trip at Musselburgh next time; should have optimum conditions here and he's high on the list.

11/2

Form: 2-6304

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Keen-going front-runner who won three chases last autumn (2m-2m5f) and looked as good as ever when rallying second at Cheltenham (2m, good) in April; not quite in same form lately but is versatile ground-wise; a possible.
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6

22nd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:50 Kelso

Sacre Coeur

11st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

She's 2-17 over hurdles as opposed to 7-27 over fences and is unraced in this sphere since November 2023; however, won twice over fences this season (3m1f/2m4f, good/good to soft) and will be a major player if transferring that form back to hurdles.

8/1

1

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

16:20 Ludlow

Sacre Coeur

12st 7lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, led, faced challenge from 12th, headed on turn before 4 out, weakening when unseated 3 out

3/1

1

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Sacre Coeur

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Front-runner who went down narrowly last time at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft), which was a good run over that far for one who stays 3m; Harry Atkins rides again and should hang around to have some say.

15/8

Form: /U55P- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Out of form during light campaign last season and absent since pulled up in February; given a good chance by the handicapper in the meantime but his current ability is tricky to gauge; might be ideally suited by good ground but copes well with soft.
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7th

1

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Jimmy The Digger

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has dropped a long way down the weights for good reason and struggles with his consistency these days; too risky.

16/1

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Worcester

Jimmy The Digger

11st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

Rated higher in the past but not as good as he was and couldn't make the most of a soft lead in a small field at Southwell (3m, good).

20/1

3rd

3

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Jimmy The Digger

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Kept on well for second in Ludlow hunter chase (3m, good to soft) in April and will be suited by the forecast good ground here but this veteran is no longer the force of old and has become inconsistent.

11/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £8.20
Tricast £25.26
Trifecta £27.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Get Up Mush

Telegraph:

Castle Robin

RP RATINGS:

Planned Paradise

WEST COUNTRY:

Pull Again Green

POSTDATA:

Get Up Mush

The Times:

Get Up Mush

The Guardian:

Get Up Mush

Daily Mail:

Get Up Mush

Daily Mirror:

Get Up Mush

The Sun:

Get Up Mush

Daily Record:

Get Up Mush

TOPSPEED:

Planned Paradise

D Express:

Castle Robin

The Star:

Castle Robin