September 24 / 14.55 Warwick

14.55

Good

175 Years Of Beers And Cheers Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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175 Years Of Beers And Cheers Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5-3133 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Likes Market Rasen and he kept digging (after getting outpaced) to be close up on his chase debut there last month (3m, good); ran well here over hurdles and, off an untouched mark from last time, he should be in the thick of it.
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3

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Worcester

G A Henty

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Jumped well when winning his second chase start at Warwick in September (3m, good to soft) and was reportedly struck into next time at Chepstow, which was a hot novice handicap; retains plenty of potential.

8/1

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:25 Chepstow

G A Henty

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Sound jumping was a feature in his recent 3m win at Warwick (second chase start; good to soft); up 8lb in a race that will take appreciably more winning but with fitness on his side he's hard to dismiss.

7/2

1st

2

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Warwick

G A Henty

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Likes Market Rasen and he kept digging (after getting outpaced) to be close up on his chase debut there last month (3m, good); ran well here over hurdles and, off an untouched mark from last time, he should be in the thick of it.

11/4

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7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -53131

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Had a solid summer and from off the pace he ran out a clearcut winner at Worcester three weeks ago (2m7f, good); that's come at a cost to the tune of 10lb but he's on a roll.
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6th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 149y

Class 3

14:05 Fontwell

Roll With It

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit.

8/1

6th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 149y

Class 3

14:05 Fontwell

Roll With It

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit.

8/1

3rd

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Roll With It

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Two wins this season (3m1f/2m7f, good) and again ran well when second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) two starts ago; tailed off at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) since but he lost a shoe and he could bounce back today.

9/1

Form: 4-231P C

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Had taken pretty well to fences until pulling up the last time two months ago; has to bounce back from that but still on a reasonable mark.
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9th

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Exmoor Forest

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust.

12/1

2

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Exmoor Forest

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again.

9/2

Form: 50-U12 D BF

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider on debut over fences but then won comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good) and nearly followed up under the same conditions at Market Rasen; open to further progress.
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4th

7

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Warwick

Phil De Pail

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unseated rider on debut over fences but then won comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good) and nearly followed up under the same conditions at Market Rasen; open to further progress.

4/1

2nd

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:10 Market Rasen

Phil De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unseated rider on debut over fences; scored comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good; off 7lb lower) since and may be capable of further progress in this sphere; respected despite going back up in grade.

11/10

1st

1

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Phil De Pail

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In front before unseating rider on chase debut at Warwick (3m, good; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces); remains well treated on his best hurdles form; no surprise if he is involved, granted a clear round.

2/1

Form: 473-P6

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles and ended up tailed off on his switch to fences 23 days ago (2m4f); should stay 3m but others preferred.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up.

7/1

6th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Just the one win in 22 starts but three decent runs when placed prior to a below par effort when tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; his poor win record does not inspire.

6/1

4th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Illogical Logic

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in form since pulling up twice earlier in the season, reaching the frame on his last three starts, most recently at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in January when third of seven, beaten just under 6l; place claims off an unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: 135-44 C

Last run: 79 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark over hurdles but he hasn't looked a natural in either of his chases (both handicaps; 2m4f/2m5f), finishing 24l and 37l behind the winner; needs to sharpen up his act.
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8th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Itso Fury

10st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

midfield, headway after 8th, prominent 2 out, weakened approaching last

11/1

8th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Itso Fury

10st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in two of his four handicap hurdles last term; has contested five chases since June, getting the hang of it the last twice and winning at Wetherby (3m, good) latest; 9lb higher on this return to hurdles but one to consider.

11/1

1st

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Itso Fury

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well handicapped on last season's hurdling form; well beaten on first three chase starts and there's a slight doubt about his stamina today, but he took a big step in the right direction when going close at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last time and could play a leading role if seeing out the trip.

3/1

Form: 53-333 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Point winner; didn't hang about over hurdles and has run well in all three chases over 2m4f, including here; finished his final race out strongly and stepping up to 3m should be just the ticket.
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5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Warwick

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11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Point winner; didn't hang about over hurdles and has run well in all three chases over 2m4f, including here; finished his final race out strongly and stepping up to 3m should be just the ticket.

13/2

3rd

2

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Worcester

Crypto Currency

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Won Northern Irish point; lightly raced under rules; encouraging third on chasing/handicap debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and produced a similar performance when third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; has each-way claims at least.

4/1

3rd

14

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

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11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Very lightly raced 7yo who made a quite promising chase/handicap debut when third of five at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May; no surprise if he makes the necessary progress.

13/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £19.49
Tricast £199.03
Trifecta £134.50

Selections

The Times:

Galloping Pride

POSTDATA:

G A Henty

SPOTLIGHT:

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Daily Mirror:

Phil De Pail

TOPSPEED:

Exmoor Forest

WEST COUNTRY:

Itso Fury

Telegraph:

Roll With It

The Guardian:

Galloping Pride

Daily Record:

Galloping Pride

Daily Mail:

G A Henty

The Sun:

G A Henty

RP RATINGS:

Crypto Currency

D Express:

Crypto Currency

The Star:

Phil De Pail