14:25 Warwick 07 Feb 2026
Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans' Handicap Chase
Class 2 | 10YO plus
Winner £18,484 - 7 declared to run
Heavy-soft in places (prec inspection 7.30am)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 6.2° - 10.8°
Rainfall: 2.80mm
Wind: 10.9 mph SE
Last Update: 06/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Knappers Hill
- W/O Knappers Hill And Le Milos
- W/O Le Milos
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 111.45%
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Ran to form when stepping up in trip and probably did not stay on ground that was softer than ideal when beaten 8 1/2l into third in the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby last time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on GS and GF. May now be at level following a lay-off but the clear class edge here. On generous mark and the one to beat if coping with conditions.
Has won seven hurdle races, three NH flat races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 4 behind Konfusion beaten 9l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in December last year.
Ran to form when stepping up in trip and probably did not stay on ground that was softer than ideal when beaten 8 1/2l into third in the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby last time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on GS and GF. May now be at level following a lay-off but the clear class edge here. On generous mark and the one to beat if coping with conditions.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 8 | 0 | 47.1% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 11 | 0 | 55% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Gingell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 20 | 11 | 0 | 55% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Won this race last year and is back on his last winning mark. Returned to form when beaten 1 1/4l at Sandown last time over a longer trip. Effective at around 2 1/2m and best at 3m, though a veteran who is inconsistent nowadays but does at least handle conditions.
Has won two hurdle races and seven chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 1 1/4l by Nocte Volatus when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (good) last month.
Won this race last year and is back on his last winning mark. Returned to form when beaten 1 1/4l at Sandown last time over a longer trip. Effective at around 2 1/2m and best at 3m, though a veteran who is inconsistent nowadays but does at least handle conditions.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 38 | 9 | 3 | 23.7% | |
| Chase | 24 | 7 | 3 | 29.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 5 | 1 | 29.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Atkins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 20 | 4 | 1 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made too much use of when finishing fourth, beaten 24l, in a handicap chase at Ascot latest. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Not quite the force of old, though easing in the weights.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Made too much use of when finishing fourth, beaten 24l, in a handicap chase at Ascot latest. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Not quite the force of old, though easing in the weights.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 5 | 6 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 24 | 4 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 4 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | R Hobson | 29 | 5 | 5 | 17.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
May have found the ground on the soft side when well beaten in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground, with his best form on a sound surface. Not in the same form since a lay-off.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 50-1 behind The Jukebox Kid when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (soft) last month.
May have found the ground on the soft side when well beaten in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground, with his best form on a sound surface. Not in the same form since a lay-off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 7 | 6 | 31.8% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 21 | 7 | 6 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P F Nicholls | 23 | 8 | 6 | 34.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Finished second when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time, returning from a long lay-off. Effective at 3m and acts with cut. A former Grade 2 winner who is well treated on these terms if fit for this return.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 4 1/2l by Coco Mademoiselle when second of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (good) in May last year.
Finished second when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time, returning from a long lay-off. Effective at 3m and acts with cut. A former Grade 2 winner who is well treated on these terms if fit for this return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 6 | 3 | 23.1% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 27 | 6 | 4 | 22.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form when dropping back in trip, finishing third and beaten 12l in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and this easier but remains unreliable.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 9 behind Matata beaten 12l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Returned to form when dropping back in trip, finishing third and beaten 12l in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m and this easier but remains unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 5 | 5 | 20.8% | |
| Chase | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 6 | 6 | 24% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Thomas Bellamy | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| T | A King | 22 | 5 | 5 | 22.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made too much use of and was held by less exposed rivals when comfortably beaten in a handicap chase at Newbury last time. Trainer is in form and he returns after a short break. Effective around 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground, though his mark looks high enough.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 13l behind Knight Of Allen when sixth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Made too much use of and was held by less exposed rivals when comfortably beaten in a handicap chase at Newbury last time. Trainer is in form and he returns after a short break. Effective around 2 1/2m and suited by decent ground, though his mark looks high enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 30 | 5 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Godfrey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A J Honeyball | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
KNAPPERS HILL hasn't been able to get a fair crack at chasing, but he showed enough in the Rowland Meyrick to suggest he retains plenty of ability. Paul Nicholls' charge enters the veteran ranks for the first time and could prove too strong, though Le Milos offers a real threat having finished second at Sandown last month. Guard Your Dreams is also noted.
Expert View Verdict
The recent rain is a concern for the class angle in the race KNAPPERS HILL but he did run well for a long way on soft ground until his stamina gave way in the Rowland Meyrick last time so he should cope with it here. A former Grade 2 winner over hurdles and fences he has proven he retains his ability after a lay off so can defy a generous mark dropped back to his optimum distance. Plenty of his opponents can be given a chance but is Fugitif who is feared most given he's proven with cut in the ground. The former December Gold Cup winner went far too fast last time but did run well to a point and he should be able to take a lead off the bottom weight here. Last year's winner Le Milos also has to be respected having dropped back to his last winning mark with conditions likely to bring his stamina into play.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 6 | Le Milos | 10 | 11 6 | 139 | 007-543 | 43 days | D Skelton (16 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 4 | 5:05.19 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f | 4:48.90 |