Hereford Race 4 - Dragonbet The Independent Bookmaker Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
THE DREAM GOES ON (4) recorded two consecutive victories prior to a fall over 4790m at Market Rasen. Selected to atone and return to winning ways. THE GYPSY DAVEY (3) scored by a neck attempting the journey here. Boasts an unblemished record at the venue after two starts. Warrants close consideration. DO YOUR JOB (2) won by 4.5L two outings back in a 3900m Wetherby steeplechase. Respect. LIEUTENANT COMMAND (1) cannot be discounted in view of a scarcity of opponents.

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last outing lost his rider at Hexham on March 25 over 4000m. Race before finished sixth of 7 starters at Carlisle on February 17 over 4900m, 19 len behind Tanganyika carrying 74.5kg at $41. Have to take on trust here and looks safely held.
Last Starts 45 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 | 25/03/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 77kg | 5:15.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
6/7 | 17/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,330.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 74.5kg | 6:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
0/12 | 01/02/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $179,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 67kg | 5:07.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
2/7 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Soft | Harry Reed | 74.5kg | 5:41.98 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
0/6 | 23/11/2024 | 479 | CHSE 4U | $97,010.00 | Haydock Park | 4325m | Soft | Harry Reed | 75kg | 5:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
15/22 | 02/08/2023 | 98 | G3 STPLE HCP 4U | $468,270.00 | Galway | 4526m | GY | Cian Quirke | 61kg | 5:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 26/04/2023 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4224m | Y | Liam McKenna | 66.5kg | 5:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 05/03/2023 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $70,870.00 | Leopardstown | 4313m | Y | M J M O'Sullivan | 71kg | 5:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
0/18 | 26/01/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $157,230.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | Soft | Bryan J Cooper | 69.5kg | 6:50.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
5/13 | 28/12/2022 | 66 | STPLE HCP 5U | $69,340.00 | Limerick | 3968m | Heavy | Kieren Buckley | 71kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $19.00 |
0/16 | 23/10/2022 | 177 | STPLE HCP 4U | $135,140.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 69.5kg | 6:09.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth in a small field at Bangor-On-Dee on April 12 over 4100m, 26 len behind Quick Sharpener with 76kg at $7.50. The start before that; won by 4.5 len Wetherby on March 18 over 3900m defeating Geryville with 71kg at $11 in a steeplechase. Others look to be going better at this stage.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/04/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 76kg | 5:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $7.50 |
1/5 | 18/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,910.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 5:04.45 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
3/4 | 25/02/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,590.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Heavy | David Bass | 76kg | 4:27.48 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
5/12 | 01/02/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Lewis Saunders | 72.5kg | 5:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $19.00 |
7/14 | 17/01/2025 | 80 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Windsor | 4462m | Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | 5:53.36 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $101.00 |
11/14 | 29/10/2024 | 195 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,260.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 76kg | 5:00.67 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $34.00 |
11/12 | 17/04/2024 | 32 | G2 STPLE HCP 5U | $127,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | L M Pinchin | 67kg | 5:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $41.00 |
3/8 | 16/03/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $110,700.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | L M Pinchin | 70kg | 5:07.88 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 17/02/2024 | 53 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | L M Pinchin | 68.5kg | 6:07.23 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 26/12/2023 | 10 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | P Wadge | 73kg | 5:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
9/12 | 16/12/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $244,510.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | 5:11.19 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Mr B T Stone
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Chepstow on March 16 over 3200m, 29 len behind Torneo carrying 71.5kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell won by a neck this track on April 10 over 4190m defeating Gris Majeur carrying 72.5kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Should stay out of trouble in the small field and is sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 10/04/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | 5:12.98 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
4/5 | 16/03/2025 | 158 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 3:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $3.25 |
3/6 | 09/10/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Adam Wedge | 72kg | 5:04.67 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
4/5 | 09/09/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 6:05.42 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $3.25 |
2/6 | 17/08/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 22/07/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,320.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 69kg | 4:30.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
2/6 | 04/07/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4041m | Good | Adam Wedge | 75.5kg | 4:52.71 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
3/7 | 30/05/2024 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 3:51.87 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
3/5 | 23/05/2024 | 115 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good | Adam Wedge | 74kg | 4:50.92 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
1/11 | 29/01/2024 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 74kg | 4:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
1/13 | 08/01/2024 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing fell at Market Rasen on April 20 over 4790m. Start before favourite; won by 1.75 len Plumpton on April 6 over 3960m defeating Walks Like The Man with 70kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Best to go on the good win two back.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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0/5 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 6:13.27 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
1/4 | 06/04/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Luke Scott | 70kg | 5:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 08/03/2025 | 128 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Oliver Boyden | 69.5kg | 4:56.87 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
6/12 | 31/10/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Oliver Boyden | 70kg | 4:30.62 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 22/09/2024 | 11 | MHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 69.5kg | 4:57.13 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
4/12 | 11/09/2024 | 21 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:48.72 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
4/10 | 21/08/2024 | 172 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 02/03/2024 | 56 | WFA HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Heavy | Cillin Leonard | 71kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 06/01/2024 | 59 | APP HUNT FLAT M 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Slow | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
9/16 | 08/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:05.67 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |