Plumpton Race 4 - Howden Rural Insurance Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
KITSILANO (5) is racing consistently with three placed efforts from four attempts culminating in an impressive 8L victory contesting a Leicester handicap chase eleven days ago. May double up. ALTO ALTO (1) lost out by 0.75L placing second on most recent outing in a course and distance handicap chase. Maintains a good record at this track winning 50% of appearances here. Might go one better. SANITISER (4) placed third on latest contesting a handicap chase attempting the journey here four weeks ago. Will be thereabouts. KNOWN WARRIOR (3) finished fourth running behind the third pick. Could reverse placings.

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished second in a small field at this track on February 9 over 3400m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Icare Grandchamp with 71kg at $4. The run before finished ninth of 11 starters at Exeter on January 9 over 3500m, 37 len behind Bonza Boy carrying 75kg at $34. Very fit and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/02/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | 4:19.44 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/01/2026 | 53 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 75kg | 4:29.11 | 1-8-9 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/11/2025 | 256 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 71.5kg | 4:05.85 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 74.5kg | 5:16.20 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2025 | 57 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 74kg | 4:26.07 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.88 |
| 7/9 | 15/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $25,410.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 72.5kg | 5:21.94 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 50.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/11/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 3U | $19,400.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Rex Dingle | 73kg | 4:22.09 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/10/2024 | 182 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 75kg | 3:49.20 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/04/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Rex Dingle | 69.5kg | 4:21.10 | 3-10-10 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2024 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Rex Dingle | 73.5kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 12/02/2024 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,300.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 73.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at this track on February 9 over 5000m. Run before sat on speed throughout then finished second of 13 starters at Lingfield on January 19 over 3900m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Luwdvig carrying 71kg at $19. Not likely to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 76kg | 6:28.86 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 71kg | 5:08.83 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 0/12 | 19/12/2025 | 322 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 68kg | 5:24.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,330.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Heavy | Philip Armson | 72.5kg | 5:12.57 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good Soft | Philip Armson | 71kg | 5:18.05 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $19,740.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | Soft | Philip Armson | 67kg | 5:01.49 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,460.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 6:20.63 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/11/2024 | 204 | HCP HDLE 3U | $43,960.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 64.5kg | 4:57.01 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,350.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | P Armson | 73kg | 4:56.70 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/03/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 5:19.34 | 8-6-7 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/03/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,350.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71.5kg | 5:14.50 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth in a small field at this track on January 26 over 3400m, on slow going 6 len behind Sea Thrift with 75.5kg at $8.50. Start before ran last in a small field at Lingfield on December 21 over 3900m, slow track; 132 len behind Jhentong Enki with 74kg at $23. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 28 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 | 26/01/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 75.5kg | 4:24.68 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 21/12/2025 | 44 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Ned Fox | 74kg | 5:09.64 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 132.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/14 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 4:26.65 | 8-6-8 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 4:31.25 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/15 | 15/10/2025 | 215 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,420.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 70kg | 3:57.03 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2025 | 96 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $13,070.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 4:01.50 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 196 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.9L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 26/05/2024 | 42 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Y | E Staples | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start made ground from midfield; finished third in a small field at this track on January 26 over 3400m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Sea Thrift carrying 74kg at $8.50. Run before finished fourth of 8 runners at Hereford on November 25 over 3200m, 11 len behind Danny's Friend with 74kg at $4.30. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/01/2026 | 62 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 4:24.68 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 4:04.12 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 71.5kg | 5:09.84 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 12/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 67.5kg | 3:34.98 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/09/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2615m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 61kg | 2:50.99 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $24,860.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Ben Pollard | 63.5kg | 2:40.94 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Brighton | 2393m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 60kg | 2:35.52 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | HCP APP 4U | $18,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Firm | Stephanie Dorey | 67kg | 2:40.54 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 14/14 | 25/06/2025 | 181 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Tom Queally | 61kg | 2:22.41 | 12-14-14 | 12 |
| 52.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2024 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Soft | Rob Hargreaves | 71kg | 4:44.65 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/11/2024 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 64kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing ran on from midfield and won by 8 len Leicester on February 12 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Night Jet with 71kg at $9 in a steeplechase. The start before that; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 9 runners at Market Rasen on January 16 over 3400m, slow track; 9 len behind El Rojo Grande carrying 71kg at $15. Makes appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:16.11 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,820.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:38.97 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,910.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:12.67 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,390.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 5:17.79 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:24.70 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/11/2025 | 701 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | James Turner | 65kg | 4:49.51 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/12/2023 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | T P Harney | 75.5kg | 6:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/17 | 17/11/2023 | 55 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | R A Doyle | 68kg | 4:07.12 | 17-15-10 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/14 | 23/09/2023 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | YS | R A Doyle | 74kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/09/2023 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | R A Doyle | 71kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2023 | 84 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 4626m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 65.8L | $29.00 |