What time is the Warrior Down Handicap Chase (GBB Race)?
The Warrior Down Handicap Chase (GBB Race) is off at 17:11 on 25 May 2026 at Cartmel (Great Britain).
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Cartmel
Great BritainWarrior Down Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Monday, 25 May 2026
2m5f·Chase·Class 3·Good·5 runners·£7,090
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.084.1/100 rating
Pony Soprano
1.88Betfair Exchange· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Racing Alpha pick
Pony Soprano
Harry Skelton · Dan Skelton · 7yo
84.1/100
+18.0 vs next best (66.1)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong23d since last run (race-fit window)
- Trainer20% weight90very strongDan Skelton: 10/28 winners last 14d (36%)
- Ratings50% weight84very strongOR 124 · RPR 135 · TS 121 — above field median
- Form20% weight69strongLast 6: 3-5-3-3-1
MarketBest price 1.88 (Betfair Exchange) — market favourite. AI agrees with the market.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 8yo · G · bp | P1P50 | 12-00 | 130 | 130 | 105 | 61.8 | 8.4·8.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 2 | 0 | 7yo · G · btp | 35331 | 11-08 | 124 | 135 | 121 | 84.1 | 1.88·1.88Betfair Exchange | ||
| 3 | 0 | 7yo · G · btpFT TP | 146 | 11-05 | 121 | 134 | 101 | 58.9 | 18.5·18.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 4 | 0 | 12yo · G · bt | 42336 | 10-11 | 113 | 134 | 135 | 66.1 | 9.4·9.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 8yo · G · b | 42674 | 10-02 | 104 | 136 | 125 | 62.8 | 9/2·5.50BetAhoy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 17:11 Cartmel?
2m5f, Class 3, Chase, 5 runners declared.
What is the going for the 17:11 Cartmel?
Going is reported as Good on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 17:11 Cartmel?
The AI top-rated runner is Pony Soprano (score 84.1, best price 1.88). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 17:11 Cartmel?
The market favourite is Pony Soprano at a best price of 1.88.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyThe most obvious answer is PONY SOPRANO, who came good in new headgear at Uttoxeter this month and is still quite lightly raced.
Racing Post pick: Pony Soprano
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook8/13 Pony Soprano, 6/1 Sean Og, 13/2 Arthur's Quay, 15/2 Pour Les Filles, 8/1 Old Gregorian
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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