Haydock Park Race 5 - JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
COUNT ADHEMAR (6) tackles this extended trip here for the first time trying fences. Beaten 2.25L second most recently at Newcastle. Shapes as a progressive chaser. Leading claims. IMPERIAL BEDE (1) was successful at Catterick on penultimate start which was his second outing after a long absence. Disappointed since however might be more suited by this venue. Can challenge. BONZA BOY (4) has been lightly raced this campaign registering a win at Exeter before a runner-up effort over the distance in latest (heavy). Every chance among this company. HEADS OR HARPS (2) is proving consistent without wining. Place chance.

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 41 days. Last outing ran last in a small field at Hereford on February 22 over 3800m, on slow going 26 len behind Passing Kate with 76kg at $2.10. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len Catterick on February 9 over 3800m on rain affected going defeating Athair Mor carrying 76kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Expected to run well again if performs up latest effort.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3822m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 4:59.87 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:03.55 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 402 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:59.10 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 11/12/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,960.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:37.02 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2024 | 108 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:51.01 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 5:09.90 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75kg | 4:25.30 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 65.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/05/2024 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,110.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75kg | 5:05.40 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.88 |
| 4/9 | 13/05/2024 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:12.30 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/04/2024 | 26 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,660.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 77kg | 5:54.30 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2024 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4032m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 5:21.30 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last start finished second in a small field at Ayr on March 6 over 4100m, slow track; 9 len behind Walking On A Dream carrying 76kg at $3.80. Start before finished second in a small field at Ayr on February 10 over 4100m, slow track; 8 len behind Ballymackie carrying 76kg at $5.50. Has been racing well. Makes each way appeal again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 06/03/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,820.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 5:43.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 5:48.02 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/12/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $33,790.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 3:55.99 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 4:27.66 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | 245 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 4:17.77 | 3-4-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Derek Fox | 69kg | 4:26.15 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 26/02/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 5:17.50 | 7-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2025 | 668 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 75kg | 5:19.00 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/7 | 20/03/2023 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,670.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Luca Morgan | 76.5kg | 6:45.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 29/01/2023 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $15,990.00 | Southwell | 4104m | Good | Richard Patrick | 74.5kg | 5:07.81 | - | 0 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 99/15 | 29/12/2022 | 63 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $14,820.00 | Doncaster | 3903m | Good | Tom Scudamore | 70kg | 4:41.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last campaign 5 in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon March 10 2025 over 4520m, 36 len behind Sainte Doctor with 72kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 10 of 15 starters at Exeter October 22 2024 over 3700m, 29 len behind Sindabella with 73kg at $21. Might need this outing.
Last Starts 389 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/03/2025 | 54 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:51.69 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,700.00 | Hereford | 3822m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:52.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:07.22 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,160.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 5:12.80 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2024 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,360.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 5:03.71 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/15 | 22/10/2024 | 106 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $12,430.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Liam Trott | 73kg | 4:36.40 | 7-9-10 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/07/2024 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 4:57.75 | 9-6-7 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/8 | 29/05/2024 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75kg | 5:27.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/04/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 73.5kg | 3:55.26 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/7 | 31/03/2024 | 67 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | 5:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/9 | 24/01/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | B J Powell | 72.5kg | 5:19.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 49 days. Last start finished second of 7 starters at Wincanton on February 14 over 4000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Jeu D'opale with 75.5kg at $7.50. Run before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len Exeter on January 9 over 3500m defeating Royal Mer with 71kg at $9 in a steeplechase. Fought on last time. Capable of going one better.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 5:26.48 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:29.11 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 300 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,250.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 68kg | 5:02.86 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 5U | $33,210.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 74.5kg | 5:09.32 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/8 | 26/12/2024 | 46 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 76kg | 5:26.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/13 | 10/11/2024 | 202 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 75.5kg | 6:23.45 | 7-10-10 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Good Soft | L Williams | 75kg | 5:06.00 | 2-2-2-2-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 01/04/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,590.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | L Williams | 73.5kg | 5:16.92 | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,830.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 69.5kg | 5:11.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/14 | 31/01/2024 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 67kg | 5:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2023 | 34 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Heavy | B Carver | 71kg | 5:30.58 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming fell at this track on January 17 over 4250m. Last start finished eighth of 10 starters at Ludlow on February 4 over 4200m, slow track; 37 len behind Magical Maggie with 68.5kg at $29. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 5:20.83 | 7-9-8 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $29.00 |
| 99/17 | 17/01/2026 | 271 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4270m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 70kg | 5:26.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/04/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,990.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 5:09.08 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $21,780.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 74kg | 6:06.37 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 75kg | 6:38.78 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | 5:18.23 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2024 | 246 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:14.75 | 1-5-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/04/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:45.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2024 | 28 | G2 WFA NOVHDLE M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:20.60 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/02/2024 | 24 | NHDLE NOV 4U | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 70.5kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2024 | 88 | NHDLE M 4U | $14,070.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:49.40 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished second in a small field at Newcastle on March 14 over 3300m, 2.25 len behind Forcetoreckonwith carrying 71kg at $2.80. The start before that; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 8 runners at Ludlow on February 18 over 3200m, slow track; a neck behind Falco Des Pins with 75kg at $5. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:18.26 | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 75kg | 4:11.52 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 4:59.98 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:09.32 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 267 | HDLE 4U | $24,740.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:13.12 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 45 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 4:13.35 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:16.60 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last at Southwell All Weather on March 4 over 3700m, 65 len behind Arc Zoosve carrying 55.5kg at $126. Last start finished third of 13 starters at Carlisle on March 22 over 4000m, 16 len behind Wolfburg carrying 63kg at $67. Hard to have. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 22/03/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 63kg | 5:10.14 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/03/2026 | 152 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3721m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 8 |
| 65.3L | $126.00 |
| 99/8 | 03/10/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 73.5kg | 5:43.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2025 | 53 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Harry Reed | 70kg | 5:05.34 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 3462m | Soft | Gina Mangan | 65.5kg | 4:12.78 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/06/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | Harry Reed | 70kg | 5:21.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Harry Reed | 74kg | 5:16.04 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Chester | 3749m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 57kg | 4:05.58 | 2-11-11 | 7 |
| 179.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 4:00.84 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/03/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 74kg | 5:15.44 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,710.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Charlie Todd | 72kg | 4:56.03 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $34.00 |