April 19 / 15.43 Stratford

15.43

Good

Racecourse Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 3m 3f 119y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Racecourse Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3-47F5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole success over fences came at Chepstow in March last year off 2lb higher; soundly beaten since and steps up to beyond 3m for the first time; down to a career-low mark and needs this extra test of stamina to bring out improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

3m 3f 208y

Class 4

17:13 Ffos Las

Yes And Yes

10st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Bagged a pair of handicaps at Stratford (3m4f) and Warwick (3m1f) in late spring; off three months, pulled up back at Stratford (3m4f) in August though so needs to bounce back.

9/2

3

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

19:36 Stratford

Yes And Yes

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

3-3 beyond 3m, winning over C&D and then readily defying a 5lb rise at Warwick (3m1f); up another 7lb and has been absent for three months, but clearly a likely contender.

9/4

1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Yes And Yes

11st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Appreciated the step up in trip when landing his second race over fences at Stratford (3m3f, good) last month; up 5lb and needs to back that up over this slightly shorter distance.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: P-4123

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February with first-time visor applied (retained since); in the money in two runs since and now steps up beyond 3m for the first time; holds place claims at least.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Worcester

Carpe Diem

11st 5lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

Got off the mark when winning a Huntingdon handicap (2m4f, soft) in February and he's finished runner-up in four over his five starts since; his latest second was behind Knightsbridge at Warwick but he has big swing in the weights with that rival and should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

2nd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Carpe Diem

11st 3lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

Has continued to run well since his Huntingdon win in Februaray (2m4f, soft), last time giving everything in a narrow defeat over C&D; 2lb higher with Tom Hutsby again aboard; should have every chance.

11/4

2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Carpe Diem

11st 4lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

Off the mark when well clear at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February but paid the handicapping price after; it's been harder since but he was unfortunate to run up against one who relished the new 3m3f test at Stratford (good) in April, although he still ran well; major player in first 3m run.

4/1

Form: 5542PU

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form.
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3

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Chief Black Robe

11st 7lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

10yo who has come a long way down the weights and he's had a sticky period since finishing second at Market Rasen five runs back; however, coming back from 3m could be a good move.

7/2

6th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Chief Black Robe

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected.

4/1

3rd

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Chief Black Robe

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 331325

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but he has won five times over fences, latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in February off 3lb lower; beaten a neck back there off this mark last month and his best chance of further success is perhaps back at that venue.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Felton Bellevue

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

None too consistent but he has won five times over fences, latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in February off 3lb lower; beaten a neck back there off this mark last month and his best chance of further success is perhaps back at that venue.

9/2

5th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Felton Bellevue

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

None too consistent but he has won five times over fences and nearly made that six last time at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft); he's handicapped about right but needs considering.

9/2

2nd

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:00 Plumpton

Felton Bellevue

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Five-time chase winner, most recently over C&D (soft) last month; remote when third at Huntingdon eight days ago and not one to rely upon nowadays but he's still on a good mark if in the right mood.

7/2

Form: 211553

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:00 Stratford

Pescatorius

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Three-time chase winner; 0-6 since switching to current stable but bumped into a big improver when second here (2m5f, good to firm) six weeks ago and is another 2lb lower today; could have a big part to play in refitted cheekpieces.

15/8

2nd

4

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 205y

Class 5

19:15 Stratford

Pescatorius

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Won last autumn on final two runs for Olly Murphy (3m2f/2m5f, good to firm/good to soft) and he took a step back in the right direction when third of six at Warwick (3m, good) in June when last seen; runs off his last winning mark and he might not be far away.

7/1

3rd

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

Form: 231627

Last run: 136 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Landed his second success over fences, at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October off 1lb lower mark; second at Plumpton the following month but was tailed off at Wincanton when last seen; has been freshened up since and holds claims if putting his best foot forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

18th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:47 Newton Abbot

Unspeakable

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Largely disappointing since winning at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October and found no immediate benefit from wind surgery when a 27l fourth of six at Fontwell (3m2f, good) a fortnight ago; entitled to improve for that but has something to prove at present.

14/1

4th

3

6th Sep 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:30 Fontwell

Unspeakable

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Now 3lb lower than for narrow win at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October but largely disappointing since; reportedly made respiratory noise when well beaten at Newton Abbot in June and was given wind op during subsequent 75-day break; sometimes wears cheekpieces but doesn't today.

9/2

6th

7

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:50 Newton Abbot

Unspeakable

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Returned from break with 36l defeat in April but last month's Fontwell fourth (3m2f, good) was more encouraging and the cheekpieces (worn for the second of last year's two chase wins) are now back on; won't mind if the ground is quicker than good; can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form: P22346

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:20 Sedgefield

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Formerly with Christian Williams; has gone 2-2 for current yard with hard-fought wins at Cartmel (2m5f) and Hexham (2m4f; again on good); defied a 3lb rise last time and has gone up another 4lb, but something seems to have clicked.

7/2

1st

5

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:33 Hexham

Illogical Logic

11st 0lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Career-low mark at his disposal when recording an emotional success for new connections at Cartmel in August (2m5f, good) and 3lb rise for that appears fair; winless around a course this stiff but does have stamina to spare over intermediate trips (winner at up to 3m2f); chance.

13/8

1st

4

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Illogical Logic

11st 0lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Novice handicap chase winner but he wasn't the most consistent for Christian Williams; makes a quick return having signed off for that yard with fair second at Stratford (about 3m3f, good to firm) last Thursday; would probably welcome rain turning this into a stamina test and a popular win for his new owner can't be ruled out.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £20.23
Trifecta £73.40

Selections

The Times:

Carpe Diem

RP RATINGS:

Felton Bellevue

SPOTLIGHT:

Unspeakable

Telegraph:

Yes And Yes

D Express:

Carpe Diem

Daily Mirror:

Carpe Diem

The Star:

Carpe Diem

Daily Record:

Carpe Diem

POSTDATA:

Felton Bellevue

The Sun:

Felton Bellevue