Warwick Race 6

Virtus Property Services Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

Stake: $16,239

OKAVANGO DELTA (1) displayed best form three weeks ago scoring by 2L in this chase grade tackling 4000m at Worcester. Respect as set to follow up. FANCY STUFF (4) finished 4.75L second contesting a lower class 3800m handicap chase at Stratford. Likely player. THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (2) found success by 6.5L over 4000m at Plumpton two outings back. Going might help and holds claims. ISOCRATE (3) could fill fourth spot.

Distance: 4023m
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: HCP CHSE, C4

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Okavango Delta (1) 6x461219x1
Trainer: Paul Robson (South Hazelrigg, Northumbria)
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 76kg
Prize Money: $57,533
Win / Place: 16% / 52%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: OCOVANGO (GB)

Dam: COURT MY EYE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Elmaamul

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-4-5

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

7: 1-1-2

2nd Up

6: 1-2-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-2

4th Up

3: 0-1-1

Turf

23: 4-3-5

Good

20: 3-3-4

Soft

3: 1-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

11: 3-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

14: 1-3-4

Hurdle

9: 1-1-2

Steeple

12: 3-2-1

Handicap Rating

110

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4828m

Gear Changes

[cheek piece]

Comments

Second-up today. Fresh up after four months won by 2 len Worcester on May 13 over 4000m defeating Full Monty carrying 74.5kg at $9 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished sixth of 11 starters at Kelso on October 26 over 3400m, 6 len behind Walk On Quest carrying 74kg at $9. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	13/5/25	Worcester	4023m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Ryan Mania	74.5kg	Good	5:08.06	47.0 km/h	2.0L	-	$9.00	109	$20,066	$9,366	1. Okavango Delta 2. Full Monty 3. God's Own Getaway
109 Day Spell
9th of 11	24/1/25	Doncaster	4828m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Ryan Mania	75kg	Good Soft	6:07.10	47.3 km/h	11.8L	-	$9.50	23	$19,602	-	1. Harjo 2. Prince Cleni 3. Exmoor Forest
1st of 7	1/1/25	Musselburgh	4085m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Craig Nichol	76kg	Soft	5:36.06	43.8 km/h	6.5L	-	$3.75	23	$15,941	$8,419	1. Okavango Delta 2. Divas Doyen 3. Winds Of Winter
2nd of 10	9/12/24	Musselburgh	4752m	HCP CHSE 4U	-	Craig Nichol	76kg	Good Soft	6:14.32	45.7 km/h	2.5L	-	$3.25f	11	$15,941	$3,874	1. Ribeye 2. Okavango Delta 3. Jony Max
1st of 8	28/11/24	Musselburgh	4085m	HCP CHSE 4U	-	Craig Nichol	75.5kg	Good Soft	5:18.07	46.2 km/h	2.5L	-	$5.00f	33	$15,941	$8,419	1. Okavango Delta 2. Divas Doyen 3. I'm Too Tired
33 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	26/10/24	Kelso	3419m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Craig Nichol	74kg	Good Soft	4:21.36	47.1 km/h	6.3L	-	$9.00	14	$14,699	-	1. Walk On Quest 2. Augharue 3. Kingofthegame

Theonlywayiswessex (2) 3145321x7x
Trainer: Alan King (Barbury Castle)
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 75.5kg
Prize Money: $63,979
Win / Place: 15% / 38%

7 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MAXIOS (GB)

Dam: TERRA FINA (GB)

Dam's Sire: American Post

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 4-4-2

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-2-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 2-0-0

4th Up

4: 1-0-0

Turf

17: 2-3-2

Good

16: 2-3-2

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

9: 2-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

26: 4-4-2

Hurdle

6: 0-2-0

Steeple

7: 2-1-1

Handicap Rating

109

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3922m

Comments

Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation ran last at Plumpton on February 10 over 3900m, slow track; 18 len behind Walks Like The Man with 76kg at $11. When resuming last campaign finished second of 7 runners at Wolverhampton on April 8 2024 over 2800m, a neck behind Kitty Foyle carrying 61kg at $3.80. Should be thereabouts.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	10/2/25	Plumpton	3922m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Tom Cannon	76kg	Soft	5:09.92	45.6 km/h	18.3L	-	$11	70	$21,557	-	1. Walks Like The Man 2. Bentley's Return 3. Korus
70 Day Spell
1st of 6	2/12/24	Plumpton	3922m	HCP CHSE 4U	-	Tom Cannon	71kg	Good Soft	5:12.98	45.1 km/h	6.5L	-	$3.75	28	$21,557	$11,575	1. Theonlywayiswessex 2. Bentley's Return 3. Havaila
2nd of 8	4/11/24	Plumpton	3972m	HCP CHSE 4U	-	Tom Cannon	76kg	Good	5:03.71	47.1 km/h	1.5L	-	$4.00	32	$19,829	$4,818	1. I Shut That D'or 2. Theonlywayiswessex 3. One Last Glance
32 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	3/10/24	Southwell	3218m	G1 OPEN 4U	-	Tom Cannon	76kg	Good	3:53.91	49.5 km/h	3.3L	-	$9.00	44	$12,053	$1,488	1. Nevendon 2. Clean Getaway 3. Theonlywayiswessex
44 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	20/8/24	Nottingham	2816m	HCP 3U	1	Tom Marquand	64.5kg	Good	3:04.14	55.1 km/h	14.8L	-	$6.50	33	$12,744	$396	1. Lusaka 2. Veer 3. Standbackandlook
33 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	18/7/24	Worcester	3319m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Tom Cannon	72kg	Good	4:06.65	48.4 km/h	6.5L	-	$4.50	30	$17,442	$2,154	1. Mix Of Clover 2. Lermoos Legend 3. Neigh Botha

Isocrate (3) x52248xpx3
Trainer: Jonjo & A J O'Neill (Cheltenham, Gloucs)
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $12,783
Win / Place: 0% / 30%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PETILLO (FR)

Dam: POPINS (FR)

Dam's Sire: Video Rock

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 0-2-1

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

10: 0-2-1

Good

3: 0-0-1

Soft

7: 0-2-0

Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

6: 0-1-1

Hurdle

4: 0-2-0

Steeple

3: 0-0-1

Handicap Rating

103

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments

Racing second-up today. Last start finished third of 7 runners at Ffos Las on May 6 over 3200m, 15 len behind Lively Citizen carrying 75kg at $26. At only start last preparation pulled up at Uttoxeter on February 8 over 3200m. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	6/5/25	Ffos Las	3218m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Richie McLernon	75kg	Good	4:06.65	47.0 km/h	15.5L	-	$26	87	$17,442	$2,154	1. Lively Citizen 2. Lermoos Legend 3. Isocrate
87 Day Spell
- of 5	8/2/25	Uttoxeter	3218m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Benjamin MacEy	72.5kg	Soft	4:19.39	44.7 km/h	99.0L	-	$4.50	249	$17,442	-	1. Lucky Lugger 2. Another Lord 3. Flamelco
249 Day Spell
8th of 14	4/6/24	Southwell	3218m	STPLE HCP 5U	-	Jonjo O'Neill Jr	76kg	Good	4:09.35	46.5 km/h	34.3L	-	$13	29	$17,442	-	1. Legendary Day 2. Icare Grandchamp 3. Homme D'un Soir
4th of 8	6/5/24	Kempton Park	4224m	MHDLE 4U	-	Jonjo O'Neill Jr	71.5kg	Good	5:17.10	48.0 km/h	15.5L	-	$5.50	59	$15,682	$1,999	1. Ideal Des Bordes 2. Fasol 3. Gentleman's Relish
59 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	8/3/24	Exeter	3365m	WFA HDLE HUN	-	Jonjo O'Neill Jr.	72kg	Soft	4:20.60	46.5 km/h	2.0L	-	$1.91f	22	$14,947	$3,631	1. Pirates' Tale 2. Isocrate 3. Can't Say
2nd of 5	15/2/24	Sandown Park Uk	3218m	NHDLE NOV 4U	-	Jonjo O'Neill Jr.	71kg	Soft	4:23.60	43.9 km/h	0.2L	-	$17	22	$19,602	$4,999	1. Victoria Milano 2. Isocrate 3. Risk De Pluie

Fancy Stuff (4) 6611x5px52
Trainer: T R Gretton (Inkberrow, Worcs)
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 70.5kg
Prize Money: $38,299
Win / Place: 15% / 36%

Jockey / Horse Combo

8 yo Brown Mare

Sire: PRESENTING (GB)

Dam: DEEP SUPREME (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Supreme Leader

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-2-2

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

7: 1-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-2-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

19: 3-2-2

Good

14: 3-1-0

Soft

5: 0-1-2

Clockwise

7: 1-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

12: 2-2-0

Hurdle

6: 0-1-1

Steeple

10: 2-1-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 2-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3419m - 3922m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished fifth in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on May 8 over 3400m, 39 len behind Fox Wallace carrying 76kg at $5.50. Last start finished second in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on May 18 over 3900m, 5 len behind Irish Lullaby carrying 73.5kg at $7.50. Rates well. Prospects look very bright.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 5	18/5/25	Stratford Avon	3922m	HCP CHSE M 5	-	Sean Bowen	73.5kg	Good	4:51.22	48.5 km/h	4.8L	-	$7.50	10	$14,990	$3,820	1. Irish Lullaby 2. Fancy Stuff 3. Annie Nail
5th of 6	8/5/25	Stratford Avon	3419m	HCP CHSE M 5	-	Sean Bowen	76kg	Good	4:23.00	46.8 km/h	39.5L	-	$5.50	168	$16,956	$522	1. Fox Wallace 2. My Virtue 3. Lady Gwen
168 Day Spell
- of 7	21/11/24	Warwick Uk	4023m	HCP CHSE M 4	-	Sean Bowen	72kg	Good Soft	5:16.25	45.8 km/h	99.0L	-	$23	29	$19,472	-	1. Regal Renaissance 2. So Said I 3. Lady Jago
5th of 5	23/10/24	Southwell	3218m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Brian Hughes	73kg	Good	3:54.20	49.5 km/h	33.3L	-	$12	137	$20,585	$634	1. Duke Of Luckley 2. Mr MacKay 3. Neigh Botha
137 Day Spell
1st of 10	8/6/24	Bangor On Dee	4123m	STPLE HCP M	-	Sean Bowen	71kg	Good	5:03.94	48.8 km/h	5.5L	-	$2.38f	20	$19,602	$10,524	1. Fancy Stuff 2. Gentle Connections 3. Rory's Story
1st of 9	19/5/24	Stratford Avon	3922m	STPLE HCP M	-	Sean Bowen	68kg	Good	4:45.81	49.4 km/h	8.5L	-	$3.75f	25	$14,990	$8,050	1. Fancy Stuff 2. The Gambler 3. Goodtimecrew

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