Warwick Race 5 - Eventmasters.co.uk Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
THE DOYEN CHIEF (1) maintains strong form this season with a close second over 4600m at Taunton preceding a 2.75L success in a lower level 4800m handicap chase at Kempton. Leading contender. SNIPE (4) caught the eye two outings ago finishing a smart 4.25L third in the 4800m Great Yorkshire Premier Handicap Chase at Doncaster. Respect as set to bounce back. BALLYCAMUS (3) indicated ability securing a 6L victory attempting a 4800m handicap chase at Ludlow last month. Every chance. PEEJAYBEE (5) might feature.

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 2.75 len Kempton Park on March 15 over 4800m defeating The Wolf with 75kg at $1.90 in a steeplechase. Before that finished second of 9 starters at Taunton on February 4 over 4600m, on slow going a neck behind Jupiter Allen with 73.5kg at $2.40. Promising galloper.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 15/03/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,410.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75kg | 6:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
2/9 | 04/02/2025 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,950.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 73.5kg | 6:05.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
3/7 | 06/12/2024 | 52 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 4:55.93 | - | 0 |
| 4.2L | $4.33 |
3/6 | 15/10/2024 | 252 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 5:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
1/9 | 06/02/2024 | 16 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74kg | 4:51.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
99/11 | 21/01/2024 | 45 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 4:53.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 07/12/2023 | 28 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 5:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.50 |
2/6 | 09/11/2023 | 217 | HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | 5:33.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
1/9 | 06/04/2023 | 123 | FLAT 46 | $8,860.00 | Hereford | 3267m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
1/11 | 04/12/2022 | 7 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
99/11 | 27/11/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | T P Roche | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace prior to fading ran last in a small field at Huntingdon on March 2 over 4000m, 47 len behind Lounge Lizard carrying 73kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Kempton Park on March 15 over 4800m, 4 len behind The Doyen Chief with 74.5kg at $15. Forward showing expected. Hard to fault on current form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,410.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 6:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
6/6 | 02/03/2025 | 78 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:04.37 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $4.50 |
7/14 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 70.5kg | 6:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
0/6 | 07/11/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 148 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Harry Atkins | 65kg | 6:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
0/8 | 17/05/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $40,840.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 75.5kg | 6:26.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
9/12 | 17/04/2024 | 60 | G2 STPLE HCP 5U | $127,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.00 |
4/4 | 17/02/2024 | 21 | G1 CHSE 5U | $304,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 5:25.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
4/18 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | 5:51.35 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
6/11 | 16/12/2023 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $94,040.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 74.5kg | 6:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
5/7 | 01/12/2023 | 223 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:59.95 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 36 days. Last to post a big 6 len win. Ludlow on February 19 over 4800m defeating Kelce with 75kg at $6 in a steeplechase. The start before that; pulled up at Windsor on January 17 over 4440m. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 19/02/2025 | 33 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $26,640.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 75kg | 6:17.38 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
0/14 | 17/01/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Windsor | 4462m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 5:53.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
1/5 | 15/12/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 6:33.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 20/11/2024 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
5/5 | 07/10/2024 | 170 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 77kg | 5:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $2.25 |
2/9 | 20/04/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 77kg | 5:16.85 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
2/5 | 23/03/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,810.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 70.5kg | 7:08.79 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
2/4 | 01/03/2024 | 39 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 22/01/2024 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 30/12/2023 | 21 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $35,740.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 66kg | 6:00.32 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 09/12/2023 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Finn Lambert | 69kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished third of 13 starters at Doncaster on January 25 over 4810m, 4.5 len behind Docpickedme with 69.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell finished eighth of 11 starters at Ascot on February 15 over 4780m, 10 len behind Victtorino with 65kg at $7.50. Will be tested. Needs to find more to be any chance this line-up.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good | Harry Skelton | 65kg | 6:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
3/13 | 25/01/2025 | 83 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 5:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 03/11/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 7:01.94 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
2/5 | 17/10/2024 | 243 | STPLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 6:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
7/10 | 17/02/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 5733m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 63.5kg | 8:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 27/01/2024 | 32 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 65kg | 6:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
1/6 | 26/12/2023 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,440.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 7:15.55 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
2/7 | 29/11/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 6:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
5/11 | 24/10/2023 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $46,580.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 6:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
1/5 | 03/10/2023 | 175 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 6:31.11 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
5/10 | 11/04/2023 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Exeter | 4650m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 6:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.6L | $12.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 51 day letup. Last start pulled up at Market Rasen on February 4 over 4800m. The run before finished second of 10 runners at Market Rasen on January 17 over 4790m, 0.8 len behind Eyed carrying 75kg at $6.50. Definite winning chance. Can measure up on best form.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/7 | 04/02/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 6:29.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
2/10 | 17/01/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 6:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
4/5 | 28/12/2024 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:21.43 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $4.00 |
2/5 | 22/11/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,460.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | James Bowen | 77kg | 4:42.87 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
3/15 | 24/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 76kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 26/09/2024 | 134 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:06.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
4/11 | 15/05/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 7:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $4.20 |
6/16 | 17/04/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 5632m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 7:20.47 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 22/03/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 4510m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:51.68 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 03/03/2024 | 54 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 6:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
4/5 | 09/01/2024 | 47 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 6:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 53.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Uttoxeter on March 15 over 4800m. Race before finished second in a small field at Exeter on February 21 over 4800m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Largy Poet with 69kg at $3.50. Looks tested again. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/8 | 15/03/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 69.5kg | 6:23.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 21/02/2025 | 57 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,130.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Ben Godfrey | 69kg | 6:55.73 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
2/5 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 72.5kg | 6:25.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
1/5 | 30/11/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 73.5kg | 6:31.27 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
1/4 | 18/11/2024 | 20 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $18,030.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 76kg | 6:24.75 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
99/14 | 29/10/2024 | 21 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | James Best | 75kg | 6:31.54 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 08/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | James Best | 70.5kg | 5:58.41 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 24/09/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | James Best | 74.5kg | 6:08.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 30/08/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 71.5kg | 5:15.62 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
2/11 | 19/08/2024 | 24 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | James Best | 72.5kg | 5:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
4/14 | 26/07/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 71kg | 5:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |