November 20 / 15.20 Warwick

15.20

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  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 0f 54y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6714-7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish point; impressed when winning on handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March; looked tailor-made for fences but he was weary on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f; first run since wind surgery); this shorter trip with rain about raises questions.
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6th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 12y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Paddy In The Caddy

12st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

A three-time 2m chase winner last season but he's offered precious little this term, tried in blinkers when pulled up on his last two runs at Ludlow and Exeter either side of Christmas; his mark is plummeting but it's still easy to look elsewhere.

14/1

9th

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Paddy In The Caddy

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

3-8 over fences, the latest win gained gamely from the front at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in March; ended last season with two lesser efforts, though, and current mark probably demands a career best.

12/1

9th

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Paddy In The Caddy

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

3-8 over fences, the latest win gained gamely from the front at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in March; ended last season with two lesser efforts, though, and current mark probably demands a career best.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: /P555-

Last run: 295 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Placed over fences in France; held back by free-going tendencies over hurdles in Britain but she's shown ability and has had wind surgery since last seen in January; this sharp test can suit now back chasing; bold bid on the cards in first-time hood.
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4th

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:37 Exeter

Ostrava Du Berlais

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Made encouraging seasonal debut over 2m4f in November but has been well beaten over that trip three times since; she's suited by good ground and can outclass this field if back on song but is unraced beyond about 2m5f and arrives with a fair bit to prove.

13/2

5th

2

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Ostrava Du Berlais

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Dual chase winner in December 2024 and fairly consistent since, but she has struggled back up in class on last two starts, albeit they were some tough assignments; should appreciate this ease in class and she's capable of making her presence felt.

4/1

8th

8

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Ostrava Du Berlais

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Struggled in similar event at Cheltenham last time, ending a reasonably consistent spell of form; faces another difficult assignment and may need a return to calmer waters; gained her only wins in Class 4 and Class 5 in December 2024.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 111-7P D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three straight 2m chase wins last midwinter (on ground ranging from good to heavy) but has put up very different performances since back from a break in October, tailed off and then pulled up; risky for now.
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8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

15:23 Hereford

Johnny Mac

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Matt Sheppard

Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.

10/1

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

15:23 Hereford

Johnny Mac

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Matt Sheppard

Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.

10/1

7th

6

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Johnny Mac

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

towards rear but in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 425754 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April who has run some fair races since without quite reaching the same level; back on that winning mark and he won't mind what the weather does; shouldn't be far away.
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4th

4

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out.

13/2

4th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:49 Leicester

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list.

14/1

2nd

4

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however.

6/1

Form: 3323-F BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was close up in the second of two handicap hurdles (2m3f, good) but was poised to better that by some way when misjudging the second last and coming down on his chase debut at Bangor (2m1f, soft) 22 days ago; major player if none the worse.
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5

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Copernic Du Mazet

11st 7lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced 4yo who was close up in the second of two handicap hurdles (2m3f, good) but was poised to better that by some way when misjudging the second last and coming down on his chase debut at Bangor (2m1f, soft) 22 days ago; major player if none the worse.

2/1

Form: P-635P

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner who wasn't disgraced over fences when way out of the weights in July and September; had soft ground to contend with when pulled up since so current weather is a worry; now goes without aids.
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5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

20:20 Stratford

Boom Boom

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Won here over 2m1f (good) and an extended 2m3f (good to firm) last summer; subsequently lost his form in three runs; hard to gauge how he will run after a layoff but he would come into this if back on song.

7/1

6

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

Boom Boom

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

Won at Stratford over 2m1f (good) in June and an extended 2m3f (good to firm) in July; ran better than the margin suggests at Worcester in August; suffered a seriously heavy defeat back at Stratford last time, however, while soft ground would raise a further concern.

14/1

7

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Boom Boom

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Has emerged from a spell in the wilderness this season and is on a hat-trick after two wins at Stratford (2m1f/2m3f); up another 5lb since last time but must be considered in current form.

7/2

Form: 768-46

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.
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7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Pillar Rock

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.

9/2

7

20th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Pillar Rock

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Had few chances and although he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in two handicap hurdles he has shaped promisingly while looking the type to improve with racing; likely candidate now switched to fences.

9/2

6th

13

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Pillar Rock

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Hung right in home straight and was unable to justify favouritism when fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) last month but that form has worked out well, and he could still have a bigger run in him.

4/1

Form: P50566 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Down to useful mark relative to hurdle form last November and she kept on quite well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when back over fences at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft) last month; needs more for the win.
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11

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Miss Marette

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

2m hurdle winner on fast ground; returns to this discipline after being well beaten in several chases; blinkers go on; plenty to prove.

33/1

11

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Miss Marette

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

2m hurdle winner on fast ground; returns to this discipline after being well beaten in several chases; blinkers go on; plenty to prove.

33/1

5

22nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:05 Ffos Las

Miss Marette

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Chris Down

1-20 over hurdles and 0-5 as a chaser; refused to race three runs back and tailed off since then on either side of wind surgery.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £36.70
Tricast £752.37
Trifecta £286.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Copernic Du Mazet

WEST COUNTRY:

Paddy In The Caddy

Daily Mail:

Abaya Du Mathan

Telegraph:

Ostrava Du Berlais

Daily Mirror:

Johnny Mac

RP RATINGS:

Copernic Du Mazet

POSTDATA:

Copernic Du Mazet

The Times:

Copernic Du Mazet

The Guardian:

Copernic Du Mazet

The Star:

Copernic Du Mazet

D Express:

Paddy In The Caddy

Daily Record:

Abaya Du Mathan