December 31 / 14.55 Warwick

14.55

Soft

Poundland – Proud To Support Warwick Racecourse Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 0f 54y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Poundland – Proud To Support Warwick Racecourse Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.50
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 15F24- D

Last run: 288 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improved to win his second and third handicap chases in October 2023 (2m/2m3f; good to soft); has completed just four times since but he went well fresh in March, so perhaps being off since a defeat later that month won't be too big a deal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:35 Newton Abbot

Ideallko

11st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Did his winning for Evan Williams in batches, latterly when notching a hat-trick the winter before last; on a fair mark back from a short break but needs a revival after a few poor efforts in recent times.

8/1

4th

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Ideallko

11st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Enjoyed very good campaign last season with three wins (two over fences); he's on a handy mark on that form but has been well beaten in fourth on both outings this term; needs to turn things around.

10/1

9

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

16:35 Chepstow

Ideallko

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Off since April but in was in the zone back then having delivered seasonal form figures of 111222; the latest near miss was over C&D and he's only 2lb higher for this; hard to dismiss.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 86-746

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has had very few chances but he's been soundly beaten in handicaps over hurdles and fences (jumped left on chase debut latest) in two starts since returning from a break; first-time tongue-tie has major work to do.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Stick With Me Sam

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Gretton

Won three times in a row this winter (1m7f/2m, heavy-good to soft); made mistakes when well beaten at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) last time and his yard is in good form, but he needs to prove he can cope with his current mark, and also today's step up in trip.

20/1

6th

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:10 Newcastle

Stick With Me Sam

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

Has won three of his four races in this headgear combination and it was fairly comfortable at Catterick three weeks ago (1m7f, soft); shooting up the weights (raised another 8lb) but things have clicked in a big way.

3/1

1st

2

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Stick With Me Sam

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

Comfortable win at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) last month on his second start of the season and he followed up at Warwick (2m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; clearly thriving and may well complete the hat-trick.

8/13

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 351343 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
No chase win since June 2023 but he ended a losing run when back hurdling at Stratford (2m3f, heavy) in October; may again be vulnerable for the win judged on his chase defeats since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Largely reliable veteran and a three-time winner since December, latterly over C&D in April; touched off at Fontwell 20 days ago, with I Shut That d'Or about 5l back in third; nudged up 1lb but likely to make his presence felt again.

2/1

2nd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Begin The Luck

11st 13lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Veteran who has won three times over fences since December including at Plumpton (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; that was in a small field and his main rival made a bad mistake at the last but he still looks feasibly treated and is versatile ground-wise; respected.

5/1

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

11st 7lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Reliable sort who scored at Leicester (2m4f) in March; not discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 15 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

3/1

Form: 005642 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Smart for previous yard; missed three years and was beginning to look a lost cause but he's on a hugely reduced mark and ran his best race since his comeback when runner-up at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) this month; needs to build on it now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Ballywood

10st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Down to this mark when nearly winning for the first time in seven years at Huntingdon in March and a slightly lesser effort when third at Hereford (also 2m, good) came just one week later; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Ballywood

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Came very close to a first win in seven years when narrowly denied at Huntingdon (2m, good) seven days ago; can race keenly and unlikely to get an easy lead here, but worth considering if reproducing that effort off the same mark.

4/1

Form: 40-PP6

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has shown the odd glimmer of ability but his handicap form over hurdles and fences doesn't pass muster; has plenty to prove now dropped to 2m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Ben Case

Off the mark with an easy win at Huntingdon in January (2m, good to soft); another good run at that track 18 days ago, making the running and jumping the last in front but tiring on the run-in, passed by Pescatorius in the final 100yds; should run well again.

3/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far.

5/1

4th

6

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

JHabite En France

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

midfield

3/1

Form: 754415 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sackful of chase wins, one over C&D, and they still come round fairly regularly, most recently at Southwell (2m, good to soft) this month; had a bit more on his plate at Hereford since but can play a part this time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 1-7P33 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in 2m chases last midwinter on ground ranging from good to heavy but this season hasn't been going well and cheekpieces are now added; well handicapped if they happen to work.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: P40P6P D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
His most recent win, in May 2023, is beginning to seem a long time ago now and he was pulled up before Christmas for the third time in his last six outings; plunging down the weights but still major reservations.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

7th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:28 Leicester

You Say Nothing

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Christian Williams

Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher.

10/11

Form: 7-0771 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Limited hurdler but he went chasing on a much reduced mark and impressed on his second attempt, when racing over his shortest trip yet at Catterick (1m7f, good) on Saturday; penalised but good chance if handling the different ground as he didn't seem to take much out of himself.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Pescatorius

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Left Olly Murphy for 5,500gns and pretty much tailed off in four handicap chases since.

25/1

5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Pescatorius

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Won twice for Olly Murphy in the autumn and subsequently sold for 5,500gns; hasn't been in the same form in three runs for his current trainer; cheekpieces worn on his last three starts are dispensed with on this step up in trip; still has time on his side but all of a sudden has a bit to prove.

8/1

3rd

8

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:20 Stratford

Pescatorius

10st 7lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

In good form for Olly Murphy in the autumn, winning in blinkers at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to firm) and Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft), but soundly beaten in cheekpieces (retained) at Warwick for new stable twice since and now has a point to prove.

25/1

Form: -552P7

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Placed several times over hurdles and fences but not yet off the mark and his close second at Stratford in July came at a lowly level; no great appeal despite getting weight from all.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Lonimoss Bareliere

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Rob Summers

in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last

33/1

11

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Lonimoss Bareliere

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Rob Summers

in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last

33/1

7th

12

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Lonimoss Bareliere

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

His second at Stratford came in a weak race and was pulled up next time to extend losing sequence to 37.

33/1

Non-runners

Robins Field

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £269.30
Straight Forecast £183.01
Tricast £841.88
Trifecta £1027.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pescatorius

The Times:

Ideallko

The Guardian:

Abaya Du Mathan

D Express:

Stick With Me Sam

The Star:

J'Habite En France

POSTDATA:

Johnny Mac

Daily Record:

Begin The Luck

RP RATINGS:

You Say Nothing

Telegraph:

Pescatorius

The Sun:

Pescatorius

Daily Mail:

Ideallko

Daily Mirror:

Abaya Du Mathan