May 27 / 15.55 Cartmel

15.55

Good

John Warner Tribute Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5096.16
  • 2m 5f 34y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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John Warner Tribute Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4/93-P

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on this month's chasing debut, after a year off; may be better for that and runner-up over hurdles here in 2021 but others safer.
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5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Do No Wrong

11st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Justin Landy

Five-time chase winner who was runner-up in that discipline last time, and he won his last race over hurdles at Cartmel in August (2m6f, good); well treated in relation to chase mark and William Maggs also takes off 5lb.

100/30

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Do No Wrong

11st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Justin Landy

Five-time chase winner who was runner-up in that discipline last time, and he won his last race over hurdles at Cartmel in August (2m6f, good); well treated in relation to chase mark and William Maggs also takes off 5lb.

100/30

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Do No Wrong

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Justin Landy

Sound-surface wins in another C&D 0-120, a Cartmel hurdle and a Witton Castle open point since May; never travelling at Uttoxeter latest (first loss under Brian Hughes), but is one proven capable of bouncing back.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 35516- D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Seemed to benefit from return of cheekpieces when winning at Market Rasen in March; previous British efforts were solid but only outing since the win saw a heavy defeat at Sedgefield; still considered.
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3rd

11

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Mister Bells

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in touch with leaders

33/1

3rd

11

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Mister Bells

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

in touch with leaders

33/1

4th

9

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:07 Wetherby

Mister Bells

10st 10lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Now 8lb lower than when winning at Catterick last January but this 11yo has struggled this season; dramatic revival is required.

66/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 42P7-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Left two modest efforts behind when second at Hexham this month; enters the argument on that but has tended to show his best at that track; needs to show that he can produce the same form at this quirky venue.
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5th

8

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

Follow Your Arrow

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Record of 1-20 over fences and was disappointing last time, but he was placed three times in a row here (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; had wind surgery since his last run and could be dangerous back at this track on his return; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Follow Your Arrow

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over fences and fell here when last in action but was placed three consecutive times off today's mark at Hexham (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; considered each-way.

6/1

Form: 3133P- C

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on last month's handicap hurdle debut but excuses for that (first start for eight months and ground too soft); won the maiden hurdle on this card a year ago and that form is very solid; chasing debut off top weight but this point winner is anything but a forlorn hope.
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1st

6

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Zumbi

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Hasn't won for ages but nearly put that right when going down by a neck here on Saturday (2m5f, good); Leah Noreci rode then so he's without the 10lb claim this time; still respected with cheekpieces added.

7/4

2nd

7

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Zumbi

11st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Fourth (2023) and eighth (2024) in this race previously, and winless for exactly four years now; place prospects only, therefore, a return to form at Newcastle latest notwithstanding.

5/1

2nd

5

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Zumbi

11st 4lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Point winner who won a novice hurdle at Cartmel in May 2022 (2m6f, good); has run a couple of fair races over fences, including when fourth over an inadequate 2m here last time; step back up in trip will suit; place chance.

15/2

Form: 1P15P-

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season and may well appreciate being back on good ground after being pulled up on soft at Sedgefield last month; current mark tempting but has to prove himself at this trip.
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4

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Getaway Luv

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three wins from 2m-2m3f last season (good/soft); below his last winning mark but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Aintree ten days ago.

12/1

4

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Getaway Luv

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three wins from 2m-2m3f last season (good/soft); below his last winning mark but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Aintree ten days ago.

12/1

9

17th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Getaway Luv

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Six-time chase winner, the last twice off today's mark; probably not ideally suited by heavy ground when respectable fifth in series final at Carlisle (2m4f) last month but others appeal more all the same.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 3252-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Only just beaten at Sedgefield last month but not so good latest and hasn't won since 2019; tailed off only C&D effort; others preferred.
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5th

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Touch Kick

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Patchy form since last win in October 2019; another who is on a good mark but he has plenty to prove on this first start since May.

11/2

8

29th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Touch Kick

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

No longer the force of old but was ahead of Marshalled when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last month and ran well for a long way before tiring on run-in at Kelso (2m7f, good) 19 days ago; might be the answer.

6/1

6th

2

27th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Touch Kick

12st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Only just beaten at Sedgefield last month but not so good latest and hasn't won since 2019; tailed off only C&D effort; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 51129- C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Out of his depth latest but had shown few signs of deterioration when winning twice at his beloved Ayr in February; has also won twice here but at 2m1f+; front-runner and perhaps vulnerable late on at this trip.
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10

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Ardera Cross

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Multiple course scorer but this veteran chaser has been pulled up on his last three runs, including over 2m here last time; hard to warm to.

50/1

4

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:35 Ayr

Ardera Cross

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: William Young Jnr

led, headed 5 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before 4 out

25/1

4

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:35 Ayr

Ardera Cross

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: William Young Jnr

led, headed 5 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before 4 out

25/1

Form: 24213- BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine campaign last season with four wins (all at up to 2m3f+ on soft/heavy, acts on good); wind surgery before a third at Ffos Las a month ago; balance of form puts him in with a shout if staying this trip.
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3rd

4

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Bolsover Bill

11st 8lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Generally very disappointing since returning from long absence in the autumn but took step back in right direction when respectable fourth (just behind Onehundredneighty) at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped.

11/2

4th

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Bolsover Bill

11st 13lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Dual 2m3f chase winner at start of 2024 (heavy/good to soft) but out of sorts since returning from long layoff this season; reverts to hurdling on tempting mark but needs a revival.

20/1

7th

11

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:47 Chepstow

Bolsover Bill

11st 4lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Began 2024 with two 2m3f Exeter wins and was subsequently placed over C&D; very well handicapped on those heroics but returned from long layoff with three disappointing runs this season and needs a revival; swaps usual cheekpieces for blinkers.

25/1

Form: 403P2-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Best effort for a long time when second at Southwell last month, in first-time cheekpieces; all wins at much shorter but that latest run was at 2m4f+; remains on an attractive mark and one to consider strongly.
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6

27th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Cenotice

11st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Best effort for a long time when second at Southwell last month, in first-time cheekpieces; all wins at much shorter but that latest run was at 2m4f+; remains on an attractive mark and one to consider strongly.

4/1

2nd

8

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:10 Southwell

Cenotice

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

midfield, lost position and dropped to rear 8th

16/1

4

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Cenotice

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Yet to hit top gear this season and, although he was only beaten about 5l, it's questionable what he achieved when last of three at Leicester (2m, good) last month; however, it's worth noting he's now 6lb lower than when winning over C&D last April.

8/1

Form: 663P9- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:35 Downpatrick

Nuttorridge

10st 13lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

C&D winner and was in good form towards the back end of last year; however, pulled up a fair way out at Wexford last month and possibly best watched for now.

20/1

8

18th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 50y

17:10 Wexford

Nuttorridge

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Running well over hurdles when last seen in the autumn and his chase win came off 3lb higher, albeit in 2022; possible.

14/1

8

18th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 50y

17:10 Wexford

Nuttorridge

10st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Running well over hurdles when last seen in the autumn and his chase win came off 3lb higher, albeit in 2022; possible.

14/1

Form: 2114-P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten over C&D last August and won twice the following month (all under Brian Hughes); pulled up on recent return from a winter off but much better expected back on good ground; major contender.
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9th

3

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Raecius Felix

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Third at Cartmel (2m5f, good) in June after a wind operation is the only time he's shown anything from four starts this year; well handicapped on 2022 form.

16/1

4th

4

25th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:20 Southwell

Raecius Felix

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

led, headed 4th, weakened before 3 out

7/2

3rd

3

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:05 Cartmel

Raecius Felix

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

In good form last summer but has been pulled up in both starts this season, after a break; had wind surgery since his effort here a month ago and needs that to have rectified matters.

14/1

Non-runners

Nuttorridge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.60
Straight Forecast £70.78
Tricast £297.20
Trifecta £373.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zumbi

RP RATINGS:

Follow Your Arrow

LAMBOURN:

Bolsover Bill

Telegraph:

Touch Kick

Daily Mirror:

Mister Bells

POSTDATA:

Cenotice

D Express:

Zumbi

The Sun:

Zumbi

The Star:

Zumbi

Daily Mail:

Bolsover Bill

TOPSPEED:

Follow Your Arrow

The Times:

Follow Your Arrow

Daily Record:

Follow Your Arrow

The Guardian:

Touch Kick