Warwick Race 1 - Stan Mellor Memorial 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (Gbb Race)
A customary underwhelming turn-out for this beginners chase. Both contenders tackle fences for the first time and the narrow verdict goes to last time out winner UN SENS A LA VIE (2) who battled on gamely to take that victory in a Class 2 hurdle at Market Rasen over 3300m a month ago. Progressive while also landed a point before joining this yard. Worth sticking with. LORIKO (1) has been campaigned aggressively for the Dan Skelton team this year gaining four hurdle successes against small fields. Midfield when sixth at Cheltenham (3300m) latest. Sure to make his mark in this sphere. Cannot be ruled out.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kgs
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Useful type. Last outing finished sixth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on October 23 over 3200m, 8 len behind Continuance with 71.5kg at $19. Start before finished third in a small field at Kelso on September 16 over 4200m, 8 len behind Dream's Ka carrying 79kg at $1.60. Could prove harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/10/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Dominic Lewis | 71.5kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,810.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 79kg | 5:03.28 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:35.83 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:05.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 5:11.47 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 3:59.26 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/2 | 07/05/2026 | 31 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,230.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:07.05 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | 107 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 3:48.28 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $50,870.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 72.5kg | 4:59.78 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:43.48 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:04.24 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 38 days. Last run favourite; won by a head Market Rasen on September 26 over 3200m defeating Morning Mayhem with 72kg at $3 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished second in a small field at Ludlow on April 22 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Sonic Pioneer carrying 76kg at $1.40. Makes strong appeal and looks ready to win.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 157 | HDLE HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:02.87 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | 74 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 3:39.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.44 |
| 4/15 | 07/02/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $281,320.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:13.37 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 17/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 3:56.83 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 24/11/2025 | 31 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 3:47.21 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 7/12 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:56.02 | 4-4-7 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2025 | 238 | MHDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 4:16.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.29 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2025 | 128 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:14.37 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2024 | 169 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |