January 22 / 15.40 Warwick

15.40

Frozen

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  • Prize money: £5809.1
  • 3m 1f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 51-353

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won under Elizabeth Gale (claiming 10lb) at Huntingdon last April (2m7f, soft) and returned to form when keeping on from off the pace to be a close third at Wincanton (3m1f, soft); seems to have a preference for testing ground; cheekpieces tried.
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4th

4

24th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 4

17:50 Taunton

Head And Heart

11st 8lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Came clear to win a 3m1f soft-ground chase at Warwick in January (2lb lower; first-time cheekpieces) but it's all gone pear shaped in the meantime; perhaps another change of headgear will work the oracle but it's not hard to have doubts.

10/1

4th

4

24th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 4

17:50 Taunton

Head And Heart

11st 8lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Came clear to win a 3m1f soft-ground chase at Warwick in January (2lb lower; first-time cheekpieces) but it's all gone pear shaped in the meantime; perhaps another change of headgear will work the oracle but it's not hard to have doubts.

10/1

1

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:45 Exeter

Head And Heart

12st 0lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Failed to complete last two races and her tendency to clout the occasional fence remains a worry but she looked good when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Warwick (3m1f, soft) in January and is probably still on a workable mark.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: P-6461 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner and off the mark over fences at just his third attempt when positively ridden for a narrow success at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft; in this new headgear combination); will need to be every bit as good again if he's to defy a 7lb rise.
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12th

10

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Shot Boii

11st 5lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Seemingly back in good nick when second over fences in December but two lacklustre efforts have followed and it's hard to predict whether this first hurdle run since 2023 will rekindle his enthusiasm.

33/1

8

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:50 Taunton

Shot Boii

11st 4lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) in December but never going after an early mistake when pulled up at Ludlow since, taking his overall chase record to 1-18; first-time blinkers replace regular visor.

11/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:32 Ludlow

Shot Boii

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Just 1-17 over fences, and last time's 5l second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; kept on but never threatened) owed something to the late exit of Anytrixwilldo; mark unmoved but Rian Corcoran claiming 2lb fewer this time.

15/8

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 263P-P

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Appealingly handicapped on some of her hurdle form and this 8yo is very lightly raced; however, she ran poorly on her chase debut here in November (2m4f, soft; following wind op) and now something to prove in new cheekpieces.
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6th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Annie Magic

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Jeremy Scott

Well handicapped on her old hurdles form but she's been pulled up in three of her last five starts including at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; drops back in trip/grade but she needs a major turnaround back against her own sex.

14/1

6th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Warwick

Annie Magic

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Jeremy Scott

Well handicapped on her old hurdles form but she's been pulled up in three of her last five starts including at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; drops back in trip/grade but she needs a major turnaround back against her own sex.

14/1

11

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Annie Magic

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Well handicapped if going back far enough but last season didn't end well and again below par this term over fences (in cheekpieces last twice), with her placed efforts nothing to shout about (beaten 22l and 39l); returns to hurdling with a few questions to answer.

12/1

Form: P3PP-P

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
It was over hurdles that he pulled up on his comeback and this is more his game, though he also failed to complete on his final two chases of last season; has just turned 12 and might do well to get his form back.
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1

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Samuel Jackson

12st 0lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

Veteran who is very well suited by this track and won't fail through lack of stamina; proved he retains some ability when respectable fourth at Warwick (3m1f, soft) in January but was pulled up on three of his last four appearances and it's hard to predict whether he'll fancy the job today.

12/1

6

17th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:17 Wincanton

Samuel Jackson

11st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

Now a 12yo and he's struggling to recapture his best form, with a remote fourth at Warwick no real indication that he's about to turn a corner.

16/1

4th

7

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Samuel Jackson

11st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Mitford-Slade

It was over hurdles that he pulled up on his comeback and this is more his game, though he also failed to complete on his final two chases of last season; has just turned 12 and might do well to get his form back.

20/1

Form: 53-113 C BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Lucky winner on seasonal/chase debut here (3m, soft) but was good value for his win at Hereford next time (2m5f, good) and it wasn't a bad run at Uttoxeter having escaped a penalty; that race may have come too soon, only six days later, and heavy ground probably tested him as well; 5lb higher for this but he's on the shortlist.
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3rd

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark.

6/1

7th

9

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Rockinastorm

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.

20/1

11

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Rockinastorm

11st 6lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Henry Daly

Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking.

9/1

Form: 4293/6

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won three times over hurdles for Neil King; finished a remote last on chase/stable debut at Market Rasen and that was after a long absence.
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0

1

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Nordano

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Won three times over hurdles for Neil King; finished a remote last on chase/stable debut at Market Rasen and that was after a long absence.

33/1

6th

3

9th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

14:40 Market Rasen

Nordano

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

led, disputed lead after 4 out, lost ground before 3 out, weakened quickly 2 out, soon dropped to last

10/1

Form: 63-222 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
3m1f winner on soft ground; has found one too good in each of his three runs this season (2m6f-3m2f) but his latest conqueror seems to be improving; thereabouts off an untouched mark.
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7

20th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Pilot Show

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, badly hampered and dropped to rear 1st, detached and struggling 7th, rallied and joined main group before 13th

6/1

2nd

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Pilot Show

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

jumped right on occasions, raced in second, pressed winner last, stayed on

11/2

6th

8

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Pilot Show

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

His second win over fences when a clearcut winner at Warwick (3m, good) but only fourth here next time and behind Galloping Pride; did make a bad mistake four out that day which didn't help.

6/1

Form: 26-76P D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Strong stayer with six wins under rules and posted two good seconds towards the end of 2022 (3m/3m6f, good/good to soft); ran perfectly well after a break at Cheltenham in October but has offered little since; others preferred.
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3

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Light Flicker

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner; badly out of form since very respectable seventh of 19 in much stronger race than this at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October but lurks on a very dangerous mark now and he's another who ought to benefit if the ground dries out here.

14/1

3

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Light Flicker

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner; badly out of form since very respectable seventh of 19 in much stronger race than this at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October but lurks on a very dangerous mark now and he's another who ought to benefit if the ground dries out here.

14/1

Form: 1PP4/P D

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on only run in 2022 and again on last week's belated reappearance (3m handicap; 80-1); very opposable.
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2nd

2

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Friends Dont Ask

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Four-time chase winner (once over C&D); no longer the force of old but returned from break with two pretty good thirds this month, the latter at Bangor (3m, good); contender if in similar form again.

8/1

3rd

8

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Friends Dont Ask

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Clare Ellam

First form since summer 2024 when an 80-1 third at Fontwell this month (3m2f, good); trip and ground as much to suit again this time, but no certainty to back up that effort.

33/1

3rd

4

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Friends Dont Ask

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Clare Ellam

Finished first at Southwell (3m2f, good; later disqualified) in July 2024 but has pulled up in both runs following a long absence.

28/1

Form: 1123-7

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins at Ffos Las (3m, good) and Taunton (2m7f, heavy) last March and only 3lb higher than for the latest of those; however, he's an 11yo now and his reappearance was underwhelming even if that was over 2m4f.
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5

25th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

16:20 Exeter

Haldon Hill

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Victor Dartnall

Won two in a row (good/heavy) prior to finishing second in this last year (good to soft); he's 5lb lower than 12 months ago and is one to watch in the betting, but this 11yo has been tailed off/pulled up on his two runs this season and a major turnaround is required.

10/1

0

9

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Haldon Hill

11st 9lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Victor Dartnall

Back-to-back wins at Ffos Las (3m, good) and Taunton (2m7f, heavy) last March and only 3lb higher than for the latest of those; however, he's an 11yo now and his reappearance was underwhelming even if that was over 2m4f.

9/1

Non-runners

Head On, Southfield Lily

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.60
Straight Forecast £27.67
Tricast £158.32
Trifecta £227.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pilot Show

The Times:

Shot Boii

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockinastorm

WEST COUNTRY:

Head And Heart

Telegraph:

Haldon Hill

TOPSPEED:

Samuel Jackson

The Guardian:

Shot Boii

Daily Record:

Shot Boii

Daily Mail:

Rockinastorm

The Sun:

Rockinastorm

POSTDATA:

Pilot Show

LAMBOURN:

Pilot Show

Daily Mirror:

Pilot Show

The Star:

Head And Heart

D Express:

Haldon Hill