Hereford Race 5 - Betwright Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle
TZARMIX (4) returned from a 177-day layoff with a dominant 6L win at Ludlow last start. Will now be much fitter and could prove tough to beat. RI NA CUIRTE (3) was unplaced two outings ago at Warwick. Bounced back last time winning by 0.5L at Exeter and certainly worth including while still being fairly treated. DESPEREAUX (5) did a reasonable job when he finished third at Huntingdon two runs back. Franked that form when just 4.5L away in second last time out at Ludlow. Could prove a force once again. BLUE IN THE WEST (7) missed the placings two starts back at Exeter then produced a better result in latest finishing fourth at Exeter.

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run ran last at Cheltenham on November 14 over 4200m, on slow going 111 len behind A Pai De Nom carrying 72kg at $126. Race before finished 11th of 12 starters at Aintree on October 26 over 4950m, 76 len behind Ernest Gray with 73kg at $101. Will need to lift. Comfortably beaten when 18th in a hurdle (4200m) at Cheltenham last start
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Ned Fox | 72kg | 5:22.46 | 5-17-18 | 0 |
| 111.3L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,060.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Ned Fox | 73kg | 6:01.48 | 8-11-11 | 0 |
| 76.8L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 11/10/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Ben Poste | 66kg | 4:50.00 | 5-12-12 | 0 |
| 72.3L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | Conor Ring | 76kg | 4:47.18 | 7-9-10 | 0 |
| 57.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2025 | 464 | HCP HDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Ben Poste | 73kg | 6:24.95 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 98.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/05/2024 | 56 | P2P | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | D McGill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2024 | 55 | P2P | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N McParlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2024 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J M Fennell | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/01/2024 | 158 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | D L Queally | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 12/19 | 02/08/2023 | 40 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Rory Cleary | 62kg | 3:43.26 | - | 21 |
| 46.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2023 | 19 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Y | James Ryan | 58.5kg | 3:52.64 | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mr J J Murphy-Knight
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start finished ninth of 12 runners at Chepstow on October 11 over 4700m, 60 len behind Tranquil Sea carrying 70kg at $34. Start before ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Fontwell Park on September 22 over 5200m, 21 len behind Masterdream with 73kg at $6. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 11/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 70kg | 6:03.90 | 1-9-9 | 0 |
| 60.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,090.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 6:39.66 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 6:41.79 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 6:32.54 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,660.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 5:49.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2025 | 72 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 69kg | 5:49.30 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 5:15.55 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 71.5kg | 5:56.11 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 5:25.21 | 7-8-4 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/02/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 75kg | 6:27.60 | 7-10-10 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/12/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,840.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 74kg | 6:20.53 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished fourth of 7 runners at Warwick on September 23 over 5200m, 17 len behind My Gift To You carrying 73.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len Exeter on November 17 over 4600m defeating Double Click with 73kg at $8.50 in a hurdle. Racing well. Likely to figure once more.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/11/2025 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 73kg | 5:57.76 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2025 | 124 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 5:57.10 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 22/05/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 5:50.39 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 21/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Ben Jones | 76kg | 5:49.13 | 10-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Ben Jones | 72kg | 5:58.72 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 07/03/2025 | 67 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:58.10 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/12/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 72kg | 6:04.29 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | Ben Jones | 66.5kg | 6:13.55 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2024 | 186 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Ben Jones | 66.5kg | 6:42.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 8/14 | 06/05/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 6:14.20 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/11 | 07/04/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Heavy | Joe Anderson | 69.5kg | 6:30.00 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months to post a big 6 len win. Ludlow on December 3 over 4800m defeating Walkinthewoods carrying 74.5kg at $2.80 in a hurdle. Previously second-up pulled up at Cheltenham on May 2 over 5060m. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 172 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 74.5kg | 5:49.02 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 5:52.89 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/15 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 5:32.96 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $8.50 |
| 0/6 | 02/05/2025 | 27 | CHSE 6U | $12,920.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Good | Darren Andrews | 76kg | 6:39.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | 123 | P2P | $0.00 | Bitterley P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | James King | 79.5kg | 6:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.57 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2024 | 48 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Richie McLernon | 71.5kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 71kg | 5:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | Max Kendrick | 76kg | 6:08.97 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 19/08/2024 | 24 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Max Kendrick | 75.5kg | 5:35.40 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/07/2024 | 81 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Max Kendrick | 72.5kg | 4:58.02 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2024 | 176 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good | Max Kendrick | 74.5kg | 6:15.10 | 8-8-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished second in a small field at Ludlow on November 24 over 4800m, 4.5 len behind Tracking Treasure carrying 73.5kg at $2.50. The run before held ground to the line finished third of 16 runners at Huntingdon on November 2 over 5000m, 6 len behind Jager Time carrying 76kg at $11. Rates well. Strong top-three claims again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 24/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | 5:54.94 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/16 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 76kg | 6:08.78 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 69kg | 5:23.50 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/09/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | 5:15.50 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2025 | 156 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 75kg | 6:41.79 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | Good | David Noonan | 72kg | 6:13.52 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2025 | 70 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 70.5kg | 6:20.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,150.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 70.5kg | 6:03.97 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 12/12/2024 | 8 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 6:02.01 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 6:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 10/18 | 06/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 75.5kg | 5:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. Fresh up after a year finished tenth of 16 starters at Huntingdon on November 2 over 5000m, 35 len behind Jager Time with 74.5kg at $19. Previously second-up pulled up at Wincanton on October 17 2024 over 5000m. Fitter but needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 02/11/2025 | 364 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | David Bass | 74.5kg | 6:08.78 | 5-9-10 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/11/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | Good | David Bass | 74kg | 6:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 0/9 | 17/10/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Alice Stevens | 76kg | 6:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/10 | 20/09/2024 | 298 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,170.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 6:36.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/12 | 27/11/2023 | 34 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 6:31.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2023 | 155 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Richard Patrick | 73kg | 6:23.19 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/05/2023 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69kg | 5:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $8.50 |
| 0/10 | 08/04/2023 | 34 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 5:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 05/03/2023 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,310.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 6:29.34 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 11/19 | 10/01/2023 | 33 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $14,560.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | Good | A Stevens | 73kg | 6:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 54.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 08/12/2022 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,360.00 | Taunton | 4808m | Good | Tommie O'Brien | 73.5kg | 6:05.45 | - | 0 |
| 49.7L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth of 12 starters at Exeter on November 23 over 4300m, 12 len behind Square Du Roule carrying 71.5kg at $51. Start before ran last at Exeter on October 21 over 4600m, 42 len behind Stage Show with 70kg at $10. Continues to make headway. Liked the look of last run and can feature again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good Soft | Shane Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:27.54 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 5:56.40 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2025 | 125 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 6:18.29 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 0/6 | 10/06/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:30.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2025 | 4 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 5:54.61 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2025 | 34 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | 5:29.03 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/04/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Y | M P O'Connor | 72.5kg | 5:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/03/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | M P O'Connor | 72.5kg | 5:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/02/2025 | 57 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | P T Smithers | 63kg | 5:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/15 | 01/01/2025 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Heavy | M P O'Connor | 73kg | 6:17.04 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/11/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | M P O'Connor | 74.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |