Warwick Race 3 - Arnold Thomson Novices' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
CRYSTAL DAYS (3) Resuming after a 27 week spell. Set the pace to win by a margin of 4 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Warwick. Should muster plenty of early speed. Hard to overlook. SOLDIER'S LEAP (4) Resuming after a break of 28 weeks. Good run when finishing 2nd beaten by 9L last start in a hurdle at Perth but will be dropping in distance. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. FRESH PERSPECTIVE (1) Has a good record first up. Faded away to finish 9th last run in a hurdle at Newbury. Happy to overlook that run. Gavin Sheehan is a plus. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. ADONEDEAL (2) First up from a break of 28 weeks and comprehensive victory when winning by 5L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Southwell. Outside chance.

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Could build on a strong first up record. Odds of $9.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last run in a hurdle at Newbury. Happy to overlook that run. Expect to see close up at the end.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Newbury | 3788m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.05L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 39.25L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.00 |
| 11/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-4-7-10-11 | 0 |
| 41.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 28 weeks and comprehensive victory when winning by 5L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Southwell. Should be going forward early. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | James Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $10,477.00 | Stratford | 3282m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 7-10-10-10-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 62L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | 2-3-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 55.35L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.08 |
| 1/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 27 weeks. Set the pace to win by a margin of 4 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Warwick. Expecting to settle positively. Has every chance.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 65.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 99/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 40.25L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 68kg | - | 9-9-6-6-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 7-6-6-7-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 67.5kg | - | 6-8-7-7-5-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.25L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 28 weeks. Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Perth but back to a shorter distance. Should give this a shake.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | Div 2 | $8,853.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Gina Andrews | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5-4-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,524.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Finn Lambert | 70.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 74kg | - | 5-3-5-3-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.7L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 71kg | - | 8-8-8-9-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | SOFT | Jack Andrews | 75.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 30/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | - | 9-9-9-7-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 20/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | - | 7-6-7-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Gina Andrews | 68kg | - | 7-7-6-6-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | SOFT | Jack Andrews | 69kg | - | 6-7-4-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $4.80 |
| 7/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3282m | HEAVY | Gina Andrews | 71.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5-5-6-7 | 0 |
| 30.35L | $301.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Gina Andrews | 69kg | - | 5-6-6-5-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.25L | $251.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Gina Andrews | 71kg | - | 10-7-8-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 62.3L | $13.00 |