20:00 | Warwick | Wednesday 3rd June 2026

99 Expert View: Mistakes, not disgraced on chase debut after wind op when 17l third in a handicap chase at Ludlow most recent run; effective 2m6f-3m, suited by decent ground; more to come over fences now stepped up in distance.

Form Snapshot: She has won three hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m on good ground. Third of 5 behind Regal Renaissance beaten 17l at 10-1 on her chase debut at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.

Thickthorn Tom (IRE) 7

b g ; Ocovango - Blume

104 Expert View: Improved up in trip landing a handicap by a neck off a 7lb lower mark at Newton Abbot last time; trainer in form; seems effective at 2m4f-3m on sound surface; progressive for good yard.

Form Snapshot: Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Newton Abbot over 2m 5f (good) last month, beating Georges Street by a neck. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success.

Pescatorius (IRE) 45

ch g ; Getaway - Lisdaleen

14/1 15

R T Dunne

B R Summers

Star rating: 3

115535- 7 11-4 90

G HG Cl

94 Expert View: Again below form comfortably held in a handicap chase at Stratford last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on sound surface; creeping back towards last win mark.

Form Snapshot: He has won three chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Yes And Yes when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 3m 3f (good) in April.

Carpe Diem (FR) 25

b g ; Walzertakt - Chance Bleue

9/4 3.25

Tom Hutsby (7)

D G Bridgwater

Star rating: 4

41232-2 8 11-3 89

CD G HG Cl Hcp

90 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m4f-3m3f, acts on any; in good form over fences.

Form Snapshot: Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Redbridge Rambler when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) last month.

King Of The Story (IRE) 14

b g ; Yeats - Episodique

15/2 8.5

J J Burke

P Gundry

Star rating: 3

P1PP4-2 10 11-2 88

C G HG Cl

98 Expert View: Mistakes, bit below form up in class when second beaten 27l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on a sound surface; inconsistent of late.

Form Snapshot: He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good ground. Beaten 27l by Rangatira Jack when second of 3 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good) last month.

Knightsbridge (FR) 69

bl g ; Tirwanako - Fait La Belle

5/2 3.5

Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

Jonjo & A J O'Neill

Star rating: 4

733895- 6 10-13 85

G HG Cl Hcp MM

100 Expert View: Ran to form on chase debut beaten 8l in a handicap chase here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m; more to give.

Form Snapshot: Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Finished 8l behind El Rojo Grande when fifth of 9 at 17-2 on his chase debut here over 2m 4f (good) in March.

Misteroddsocks (IRE) 20

b g ; Walk In The Park - Fairy Hill

9/2 5.5

C Gethings

B I Case

Star rating: 3

3P631-3 6 10-9 81 1

G HG Cl

96 Expert View: Bit too free and tired up the hill third beaten 18l off 81 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m5f; remains fairly treated on hurdle form.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a chase at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Lunar Ocean beaten 18l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fontwell over 2m 3f (good) last month.

2025: (7 ran) Harrys Hope , Age 7 , Wgt 12-0 , SP 4/1 - Ben Jones / B Pauling

Forecast: 5/4 Thickthorn Tom , 3/1 Carpe Diem , 6/1 Northern Symphonie , 13/2 Misteroddsocks , 12/1 Knightsbridge , 14/1 King Of The Story , 25/1 Pescatorius (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026 08:15:57

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Verdict
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Verdict

THICKTHORN TOM didn't beat much at Newton Abbot last week but he was in a determined mood and will take some overhauling if he is in the same frame of mind. Obviously, a 7lb penalty complicates matters and the consistent Carpe Diem could be a big danger on these terms. Misteroddsocks gets weight from the rest and is another to keep an eye on with the step up in trip a potential source for improvement.

Top Tip: Thickthorn Tom (2)
Watch out for: Carpe Diem (4)

This can go to THICKTHORN TOM, who got off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot last time and might be up to defying a penalty. He's from a good yard and has more to offer. Carpe Diem is a consistent sort who stays well and he seems likely to be thereabouts once more, so rates the danger, although Northern Symphonie has a bigger effort in her yet since having her wind done and now gets blinkers first time.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good	7	Harrys Hope		7	12 0	105	1112P-2	30 days	B Pauling (43 miles)	Ben Jones	4/ 1	6:04.67
2024	Good	10	Pilot Show		7	12 0	103	22PP2-3	23 days	W Greatrex (63 miles)	James Bowen	11/ 4	6:03.12

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	2	2
2024	1	1

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
3m	4:50.10