November 20 / 14.10 Warwick

14.10

Good

Weatherbys And Northampton Town FC Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9505.8
  • 2m 0f 54y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Weatherbys And Northampton Town FC Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0/21-1 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won her bumper here (on good) and later a maiden hurdle on heavy; wasn't entirely fluent but got the job done comfortably on her switch to fences at Fakenham (2m5f, good); whacked up 13lb for that and she's down in trip in a stronger race.
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9

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Telepathique

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Highly progressive during last season's first chase campaign, culminating in Listed mares' win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in February; back to her best when beaten just over 6l by Spindleberry at Doncaster (2m4f, good; Listed) in December and she's 5lb better off with the winner today; won on heavy ground over hurdles; not ruled out each-way at forecast big odds.

33/1

2nd

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

13:32 Carlisle

Telepathique

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

First season over fences could barely have gone much better with four wins from five starts, latterly in a 2m4f Listed event at Huntingdon (good to soft) which she won despite jumping out to her left throughout (previous wins were on left-handed tracks); every chance on these terms if resuming where she left off; goes from the front.

Evs

2nd

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

13:32 Carlisle

Telepathique

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

First season over fences could barely have gone much better with four wins from five starts, latterly in a 2m4f Listed event at Huntingdon (good to soft) which she won despite jumping out to her left throughout (previous wins were on left-handed tracks); every chance on these terms if resuming where she left off; goes from the front.

Evs

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 12421- C

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Booster Bob on a hurdling encounter but improved afterwards, last time out beating Greatwood runner-up Be Aware (conceding only 3lb) in a 2m handicap at Sandown (good; fine on softer); looks a nice prospect for chasing.
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4th

7

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Helnwein

11st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Often gives his running in strong handicaps (second in this event 12 months ago) but losing sequence is up to 11 and he looked held when falling two out in the Plumpton race won by Indemnity last time; cheekpieces left off today; opposable off unchanged mark.

10/1

3

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Helnwein

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Had strong handicap form even before finishing second to Alexei in the Greatwood and fifth in an Ascot handicap that could barely have worked out any better, with the four ahead of him all delivering high-profile efforts in the meantime (well in with fourth-placed Mondo Man); failed favourite backers in a lower grade at Newbury but this strong traveller might have won had he not been left in front two out (then idled); every chance should this pan out more favourably; all ground seems fine.

13/2

2nd

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Helnwein

12st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Had some very strong handicap form even before his last two runs when second to Alexei in the Greatwood and fifth in an Ascot handicap that could barely have worked out any better, with the four ahead of him all delivering high-profile efforts in the meantime; must have every chance in this lower grade; drying ground won't bother him.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 114P-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over hurdles when beating Helnwein in a Listed race at Sandown last December before losing his form; very much rediscovered it when taking a strong novice handicap chase at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) by 2l and a 6lb rise for that is fair; every chance.
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13th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Booster Bob

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Held by Madara and Will The Wise but running well when falling at final fence in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last month; two wins during a progressive 2025 (2m4f/2m6f, soft/good to soft); each-way shout.

16/1

10

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Booster Bob

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has a useful jumps strike-rate and a Newbury chase win (about 2m6f, good to soft) in November showed he was still improving; a 9lb rise appeared beyond him on the New course since but he travelled strongly for a long way and may yet show he hasn't exhausted the handicapping options.

14/1

5th

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Booster Bob

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tends to finish strongly from off the pace and posted another personal best when winning at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) at the end of November; a 9lb rise means he'll need another leap forward but he keeps progressing and it's certainly possible.

7/2

Form: 6102-1 D

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
2lb out of the weights for this chasing debut but his progress over hurdles continued with a defeat of 12 rivals at Bangor in May; not yet exposed and there are chasers in the family.
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7

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Commanding View

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago.

8/1

7

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Commanding View

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Reverted to hurdling with pretty good effort at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is back down to a workable mark now but needs to rebound from a below-par run at Bangor four weeks ago.

8/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Commanding View

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Won a good-ground handicap here last May (2lb lower) and had those conditions when not beaten far in a small field last time at Exeter; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

Form: 174/8/ D

Last run: 1125 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
The winner of a bumper and two hurdles, the handicap off 7lb higher; however, will do well to make a successful chase debut after a mammoth absence.
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7th

8

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 4

13:57 Doncaster

Sometimes Always

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

didn't jump with fluency, led, headed 4th, lost second before 9th, weakened 4 out, tailed off

33/1

7th

8

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 4

13:57 Doncaster

Sometimes Always

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Dual hurdle winner towards end of 2020 but was on the sidelines for 1,125 days before struggling to get competitive on last month's chasing debut; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that outing.

33/1

7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:10 Warwick

Sometimes Always

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

The winner of a bumper and two hurdles, the handicap off 7lb higher; however, will do well to make a successful chase debut after a mammoth absence.

25/1

Form: 9P-1UO D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; had an eventful time of it since making a winning chase debut at Stratford, unseating three out when challenging in Booster Bob's race at Ffos Las and looking the likely winner when running out at the last fence at Aintree; clearly has a big run in him and the cheekpieces could be a notable addition (tongue-tie also returns).
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9th

9

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Moveit Like Minnie

10st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Justified favouritism at Wincanton (2m4f, good) last time, recording a first win over hurdles since 2023; fairly consistent and looks worth a crack at this new trip so may remain competitive; whether he can follow up is a different matter.

10/1

1st

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Moveit Like Minnie

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Not quite in peak form this season but has still made the frame in some good-quality contests, most recently when close fourth of 15 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) last month; in calmer waters here and will be suited by the faster ground; leading claims.

7/2

4th

15

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Moveit Like Minnie

10st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Largely consistent record at Ascot includes a sixth-place finish in this contest last year and placed effort in latest start; on a 13-race losing sequence but should give his running.

11/1

Form: 2/143- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence in good form earlier this year, twice running respectably in handicap hurdles after winning comfortably on soft ground at Sandown (2m); could take to fences despite his Flat background but does look high in the weights.
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12th

14

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Kamaxos

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Form for new yard features a win over hurdles in November and good second over fences last time, both in Class 4; this is a harder task.

20/1

2nd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Kamaxos

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bled from the nose when pulled up in his only previous attempt at chasing in November 2024; inconsistent profile over hurdles but did win his penultimate race off just 3lb lower.

9/2

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Kamaxos

11st 1lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not at best for Roger Teal last season and signed off for him with heavy defeat in March but was given a wind up during the summer and makes stable debut from a tempting mark; tongue-tie fitted; dangerous if revitalised by new regime.

6/1

Non-runners

Inedit Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.30
Straight Forecast £15.19
Tricast £23.29
Trifecta £46.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Booster Bob

Telegraph:

Telepathique

SPOTLIGHT:

Moveit Like Minnie

TOPSPEED:

Inedit Star

LAMBOURN:

Kamaxos

POSTDATA:

Booster Bob

The Times:

Booster Bob

The Guardian:

Booster Bob

The Star:

Booster Bob

Daily Mail:

Telepathique

D Express:

Telepathique

The Sun:

Telepathique

Daily Record:

Telepathique

WEST COUNTRY:

Moveit Like Minnie

Daily Mirror:

Moveit Like Minnie