15:05 Warwick 20 Feb 2026
JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £7,804 - 5 run
Soft
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Thunderstorm
Temperature: 7.3° - 10.8°
Rainfall: 2.11mm
Wind: 13.7 mph W
Last Update: 20/02/2026 12:00
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Joker De Mai
- W/O Alcedo
- Insure 2 Places
- W/O Alcedo And Joker De Mai
- W/O
- Top 3 Finish
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 107.78% | Standard bookmaker terms: 2 places, 1/4 odds
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Scored by a nose off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle on his penultimate start; improved again when just flattening out late up in trip, second beaten 1l off 126 last time and 1lb higher here. Off a short break; effective at 2m-3m, suited by cut; progressive.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 1l by Docpickedme when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Scored by a nose off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle on his penultimate start; improved again when just flattening out late up in trip, second beaten 1l off 126 last time and 1lb higher here. Off a short break; effective at 2m-3m, suited by cut; progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Chase | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ned Fox | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
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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
Ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m-2 1/2m and acts with cut; on a fair mark on his best efforts and back in form.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 7 behind Rodney beaten 3 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m-2 1/2m and acts with cut; on a fair mark on his best efforts and back in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 3 | 6 | 17.7% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 6 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Stan Sheppard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Boultbee-Brooks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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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
Ran to form when beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time. Effective at 2m-2 1/2m and may be worth a slight step back up in trip.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Sunnyvilla when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) last month.
Ran to form when beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time. Effective at 2m-2 1/2m and may be worth a slight step back up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 7 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 20 | 2 | 7 | 10% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Cannon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Kerry Lee | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9.1% |
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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 mistakes and was below form in a first-time visor when fourth, beaten 44l, in a handicap chase at Leicester latest. Trainer in form; off a short break; effective at 2m-2 1/2m and his mark is probably about right.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Jet Plane when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m 4f (good) in December last year.
Made mistakes and was below form in a first-time visor when fourth, beaten 44l, in a handicap chase at Leicester latest. Trainer in form; off a short break; effective at 2m-2 1/2m and his mark is probably about right.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
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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
Never threatened and was comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f on soft and good ground; still early days for the new top yard and needs a step back up in trip.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Rodney when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
Never threatened and was comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f on soft and good ground; still early days for the new top yard and needs a step back up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 1 | 3 | 5.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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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
Cabhfuilfungi finished a long way clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Uttoxeter, but will need to prove as effective stepping back up in distance. With that in mind, ALCEDO gets the vote. Only beaten a length into second in a warmer event at Doncaster in December, the eight-year-old competes off just a 1lb higher mark and looks the one to beat. Joker De Mai is another to keep an eye on.
Expert View Verdict
The Venetia Williams yard has returned to form recently and could gain another victory here with ALCEDO. He proved steadily progressive over fences last year and was just outstayed over 3m last time. Back down to his optimum trip he can account for Cabhfuilfungi who has proven generally consistent for the last year and has shaped as if this step back up in trip would suit. Joker De Mai has been running into form recently and remains 6lb below his last winning mark so could also be competitive.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 8 | King's Threshold | 8 | 11 11 | 122 | 214-651 | 50 days | Miss E C Lavelle (70 miles) | Tom Bellamy | 13/ 2 | 5:13.48 | |
| 2023 | Good | 9 | Galahad Quest | 7 | 11 1 | 127 | 252-292 | 48 days | Mrs J Williams (155 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 13/ 2 | 5:11.50 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 3 | Espoir De Guye | 8 | 11 12 | 145 | 1P-1842 | 364 days | Miss V Williams (61 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 5/ 6 | 5:23.56 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 9 | Espoir De Teillee | 9 | 11 3 | 138 | 96412-7 | 111 days | T R George (60 miles) | Jonathan Burke | 25/ 1 | 5:12.40 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 9 | Springtown Lake | 8 | 10 12 | 135 | 45P-7P2 | 56 days | P Hobbs & J White (130 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 11/ 4 | 5:16.40 | |
| 2019 | Good | 8 | Drumlee Sunset | 9 | 11 4 | 135 | P292-18 | 236 days | T R George (60 miles) | Jonathan Burke | 12/ 1 | 5:03.70 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 7 | Cobra De Mai | 6 | 11 1 | 133 | 11P154 | 111 days | D Skelton (16 miles) | Harry Skelton | 4/ 1 | 5:20.20 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 7 | No Buts | 9 | 10 7 | 123 | P7-4493 | 13 days | D G Bridgwater (27 miles) | Daniel Hiskett | 4/ 1 | 5:20.90 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 6 | Minella Reception | 10 | 10 13 | 127 | 1241-F5 | 34 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (40 miles) | Noel Fehily | 7/ 2 | 5:15.60 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 6 | Persian Snow | 8 | 10 8 | 132 | P-35212 | 13 days | P Hobbs & J White (130 miles) | Richard Johnson | 7/ 2 | 5:17.43 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 10 | Ballynagour | 7 | 10 0 | 123 | 2661-9P | 234 days | D Pipe (140 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 7/ 4 | 5:18.10 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2, 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | DNF | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3, 4, 1, 2 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f | 4:48.90 |