Warwick Race 5 - Jets Richard Davis Awards Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
PLAYFUL FOX (4) represents the Skelton team. Showed plenty of improvement on second chase attempt seventeen days ago scoring by 2.25L attempting a lower standard 3200m handicap chase at Newton Abbot. Leading player. COURT IN A STORM (1) is also progressive with fences following a narrow victory in this handicap chase grade tackling 4200m at Market Rasen four weeks ago. Rates the main danger. UKANTANGO (3) has won twice this year including over the distance during April at Southwell landing a novices handicap chase by 9L. Shortlist providing best form. COASTGUARD STATION (2) might fill fourth spot.

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 76kgs
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Last start won by a head Market Rasen on October 8 over 4300m defeating Lermoos Legend carrying 72.5kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. The run before fell at Worcester on August 23 over 4000m. Sure to be competitive with so few opponents.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/10/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | 5:34.12 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 0/10 | 23/08/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 4:56.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/07/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75.5kg | 5:50.75 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 69.5kg | 6:31.35 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 28/05/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 5:52.36 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/5 | 16/04/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 5129m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 6:24.33 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.91 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 118 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75.5kg | 5:38.51 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 6:19.74 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 99/8 | 27/10/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,080.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Nathan Andrews | 71kg | 5:48.89 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/10/2025 | 178 | HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 6:00.76 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2025 | 183 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | 4:48.09 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last run made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 12 runners at Worcester on September 25 over 4000m, 68 len behind Pep Talking carrying 72kg at $51. Race before finished eighth of 10 runners at Worcester on August 23 over 4000m, 61 len behind Little Ledgend carrying 77kg at $34. Needs more.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/09/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 72kg | 4:58.65 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 68.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/08/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | David Noonan | 77kg | 4:56.71 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 3:55.65 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | David Noonan | 76kg | 5:22.32 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | David Noonan | 73kg | 4:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/04/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70.5kg | 5:14.52 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 140 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | 5:58.42 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 80.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:30.67 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.13 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 3:53.97 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:14.20 | 5-1-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Uttoxeter July 15 over 4000m, 20 len behind Pep Talking carrying 73kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Hereford January 26 over 3200m slow track defeating Nowmelad carrying 65kg at $6. Fitness an issue. Has ability but tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | 54 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:02.61 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:04.28 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:11.76 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 5:19.76 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.25 |
| 9/13 | 08/03/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 76kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 185 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Lewis Stones | 65kg | 4:11.29 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 25/07/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:50.50 | 10-14-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,280.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 65kg | 4:54.50 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | 4:40.38 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:47.44 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2025 | 349 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Lewis Stones | 69.5kg | 3:48.87 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run favourite; won by 2.25 len Newton Abbot on October 17 over 3200m defeating Another Folly with 71kg at $2.60 in a steeplechase. Before that ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 9 starters at Uttoxeter on October 4 over 3200m, 6 len behind Prospect House carrying 71.5kg at $6.50. Has been racing well. Could be going back-to-back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newton Abbot | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:01.26 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:59.68 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:01.60 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/08/2026 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:59.26 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.15 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:53.37 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 3:52.91 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:00.14 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 0/16 | 02/05/2026 | 92 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:40.51 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69kg | 4:00.82 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | 48 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | 3:47.35 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |