February 21 / 14.40 Warwick

14.40

Soft

JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7804.5
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 14-651

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Had Sageburg County back in third when winning narrowly over Ascot's 2m5f last season and belatedly returned to that level when going in again at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) 50 days ago where the first-time tongue-tie presumably assisted; just 3lb higher here and has since undergone a wind operation.
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4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

14:35 Uttoxeter

Kings Threshold

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Emma Lavelle

Below form in Kim Muir at Cheltenham in March but showed career-best form when winning at Newbury (3m2f, good) just after Christmas and will be a danger to all here if back at that level in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

16th

9

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Kings Threshold

11st 6lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Emma Lavelle

9yo who has a good strike-rate over fences and produced a career-best performance to win at Newbury (3m2f, good) in December when last seen; has also won on soft ground; had just five rivals to beat on that latest start but he was impressive and is not ruled out now 6lb higher.

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 139P-3 D BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Back from a long absence to win easily at Ludlow a year ago (2m4f, soft) before struggling in strong handicaps, the last two at Cheltenham and Aintree; unable to justify favouritism on his Newbury return (2m6f) but still ran well and hanging left up the straight was a hindrance; strongly considered.
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9th

20

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Demnat

10st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Wide-margin winning yard debut at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last February before staying trips were beyond him at the Festival and Aintree subsequently; recent runs suggest this is a tall order from out of the weights.

50/1

2nd

1

21st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Warwick

Demnat

12st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

prominent, led 12th

5/2

3rd

10

30th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 2

12:40 Newbury

Demnat

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won easily on British debut at Ludlow in February (2m4f, soft; 5lb lower); struggled after but latterly in strong handicaps at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals (3m2f/3m1f); no surprise at all should Venetia Williams have him back to his best here and this intermediate trip might be to his liking.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -73F43

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who won over hurdles in France and shaped well on his chase debut there; a similar story on stable debut here (2m4f, good to soft) when he stayed on takingly from off the pace to be only 5l behind a very progressive winner; respected.
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9th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Looks an out-and-out stayer; ground out victory at Warwick (3m, soft) in December and ran well over 3m4f here next time, but he was well below par on latest start and others appeal more.

14/1

5th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 54y

Class 3

16:48 Warwick

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Below par the last twice but his December form, namely a game success at Warwick (3m) and close second over 3m4f at Haydock, suggests he's an ideal type for this assignment; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Won at Warwick in December (3m, soft) and then close up in a small field over 3m4f at Haydock (good to soft); failed to fire over that far at Windsor a month ago but this mark isn't beyond him if back on song.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-166P D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Some feat to have won six handicap hurdles in seven starts but that came at a cost mark-wise and the handicapper is looking well in charge; probably up against it even if he did take to fences like a duck to water.
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1st

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Major Fortune

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Prolific winner over hurdles; just as good over fences and holding his form well, beaten off only on run-in when second at Leicester (2m6f; stays 3m1f well) four weeks ago; handles any ground; leading contender.

9/2

2nd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

14:30 Leicester

Major Fortune

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Prolific winner over hurdles; off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) when fitted with first-time cheekpieces in January, and matched that level when runner-up at Newbury the following month; can make his presence felt again but he's never won off a mark this high.

2/1

2nd

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Major Fortune

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Prolific winner over hurdles; it was in a lower grade when getting off the mark over fences at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) but that was fairly comfortable and it was his first time in cheekpieces; off 5lb higher he can make his presence felt.

3/1

Form: 1P49-P D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point and his first two hurdle starts, after which he didn't run badly in handicaps; was a beaten force when blundering and pulling up on chase debut at Newbury but can be given another chance; trip/ground fine.
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1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Mt Fugi Park

12st 2lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers before falling at Carlisle and he then made all the running under Gina Andrews at Market Rasen (3m, good); up 4lb but the blinkers have made a difference and should remain competitive.

4/1

1st

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Mt Fugi Park

11st 12lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Disappointed on first two starts this season but seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers (retained) before falling at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on same mark as for last spring's good-ground win there and has top amateur Gina Andrews booked here; might be the answer.

7/2

2

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Mt Fugi Park

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Opened his account over fences over C&D last April but has failed to fire this season, a remote sixth in 3m3f Market Rasen handicap in December; needs this switch of headgear to spark a resurgence.

8/1

Form: -6P664 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Made his winning debut as a chaser over C&D last season (on soft) and won again at Kempton two runs later; career has veered off the tracks since then but he's on a good mark and Ludlow last time (second run in cheekpieces) was more encouraging.
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7

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

14:58 Ludlow

Pepe Le Moko

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Rallied for a near miss over C&D in December (Regal Renaissance challenging when falling) and he was part responsible for the strong pace off which Rodney won at Hereford (2m5f, soft); capable of being involved should this pan out more favourably.

8/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Pepe Le Moko

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Won this race on chasing debut in 2023 and was also on target at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) the following January; drew a blank and became rather disappointing last season but can be very dangerous off current mark if revitalised after 225-day break.

8/1

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Pepe Le Moko

11st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Won this race on chasing debut in 2023 and was also on target at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) the following January; drew a blank and became rather disappointing last season but can be very dangerous off current mark if revitalised after 225-day break.

8/1

Form: 44411P D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Made pretty much all to win back-to-back handicaps at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, soft), the latest in a small field but by 35l; ran no race back at Doncaster last time but could still have a future off this mark.
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4

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Stormin Crossgales

11st 7lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Max Young

Four chase wins last season and he's well handicapped on his best form; however, he's struggled this term; cheekpieces go on.

66/1

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:45 Haydock

Stormin Crossgales

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Max Young

Four chase wins last season and well handicapped on his best form; however, pulled up on first two runs this term and 200-1 when unseating early at Ludlow last month; plenty to prove.

100/1

3

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Stormin Crossgales

11st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Signed off for the Pogson stable with victory in a two-runner claimer over C&D and then joined Max Young for £5,000; it was a good-quality handicap in which he struggled at Aintree and this is easier.

16/1

Form: 1-534U D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner who wasn't disgraced in a strong Class 2 handicap at Ascot before his unseat five out at Doncaster when still travelling within himself; off an untouched mark he's very much a contender.
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3rd

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Sageburg County

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Three-time chase winner; just missed out at Uttoxeter in March (2m4f) and it was a Class 2 in which he couldn't land any real blow the last time; can cope with this mark and should go well in this easier race.

4/1

3rd

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Sageburg County

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Three-time chase winner; just missed out at Uttoxeter in March (2m4f) and it was a Class 2 in which he couldn't land any real blow the last time; can cope with this mark and should go well in this easier race.

4/1

4th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Sageburg County

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Rebounded from poor performance and went down fighting when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) last month; up in grade and 2lb higher but ran very well over C&D on both previous visits to Chepstow, more notably when winning by 3l on good ground a year ago.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £24.98
Tricast £60.04
Trifecta £96.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Demnat

D Express:

Jupiter Des Bordes

LAMBOURN:

Sageburg County

POSTDATA:

King's Threshold

RP RATINGS:

Demnat

TOPSPEED:

Demnat

The Times:

Demnat

Telegraph:

Demnat

The Guardian:

Demnat

Daily Mail:

Demnat

Daily Mirror:

Demnat

The Sun:

Demnat

The Star:

Demnat

Daily Record:

Demnat