May 10 / 18.40 Warwick

18.40

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The Valley Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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The Valley Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £6.70

Form: /0PPP-

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who was pulled up on final two hurdling starts (maiden/handicap) and also struggled when switched to fences last month; can't be recommended.
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1st

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Grand Sabre

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

towards rear but in touch with leaders

25/1

1st

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Grand Sabre

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

towards rear but in touch with leaders

25/1

3

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

18:38 Huntingdon

Grand Sabre

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Showed some promise in a Newbury bumper but either tailed off or pulled up in his four runs over hurdles, the latest his handicap debut (2m7f, soft); worth another try over this far on drier ground as he's bred to stay, and perhaps fences can trigger something.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: PP5P4- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
3m1f hurdle winner for Dan Skelton in 2023; generally disappointing for Stephen Allen since returning from long absence in December but last month's fourth here (2m4f, good) proved some ability remains; drops in grade today and the move back up in trip ought to suit; could have a say.
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2nd

2

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Grillon De Monty

11st 4lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Stephen Allen

led, hit 4 out, ridden clear after 2 out, steadied approaching last, no extra run-in, headed towards finish

12/1

2nd

2

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Grillon De Monty

11st 4lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Stephen Allen

led, hit 4 out, ridden clear after 2 out, steadied approaching last, no extra run-in, headed towards finish

12/1

4th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:12 Warwick

Grillon De Monty

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Stephen Allen

Three-time cross-country chase winner in France in 2021 and a hurdle winner for Dan Skelton in spring 2023; returned from long absence for new stable this winter and he's been pulled up in three of his four runs including over fences at Stratford 11 days ago; opposable.

40/1

Form: PP621- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Back in good nick when fitted with a tongue-tie for his two outings last month, more recently when battling on gamely for narrow C&D (good) win; recent 5lb rise demands more from him today but he's still well handicapped on older form.
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4th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Moonlight Artist

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

raced in third

2/1

4th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Moonlight Artist

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

raced in third

2/1

1st

5

24th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Moonlight Artist

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

prominent on outer, lost position after 3rd, headway and in touch with leaders 8th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on well lead against far rail inside final 110yds

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 74PP1-

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Pulled up twice on soft ground last season but came good over fences when back on a sound surface and fitted with first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (3m4f, good to firm) last month; only 3lb higher here and Benjamin Macey looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional jockeys.
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1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Anytrixwilldo

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

raced in second

9/4

1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Warwick

Anytrixwilldo

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

raced in second

9/4

1st

3

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

3m 4f 85y

Class 4

15:55 Taunton

Anytrixwilldo

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

6lb higher when a close fourth at Hereford (3m1f, good) in November on just his second run over fences; below that level on soft ground subsequently but has to be of interest back under these conditions and over a trip that may suit (plenty of stamina in pedigree); cheekpieces added.

13/8

Form: 31331-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Pounced from off the pace to win in first-time cheekpieces at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month and is now 2-5 over fences; should be fine on this left-handed track and could still have more to offer; respected.
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2

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

13:30 Doncaster

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11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

26,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Casey Jones; ran in two Irish maiden points last year, runner-up in October on second occasion; probably one for later on but market should guide on rules debut.

16/1

Non-runners

Chateau Du Lys

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £130.60
Straight Forecast £142.30
Trifecta £344.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anytrixwilldo

POSTDATA:

Moonlight Artist

The Guardian:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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RP RATINGS:

Anytrixwilldo

WEST COUNTRY:

Anytrixwilldo

The Times:

Anytrixwilldo

The Star:

Anytrixwilldo

Telegraph:

Moonlight Artist

Daily Mail:

Moonlight Artist

Daily Mirror:

Moonlight Artist

Daily Record:

Moonlight Artist