Hereford Race 4 - Blackmore Building Contractors Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
GLANCING JACK (3) won his jumpers flat here on debut. Wasn't fancied but returned from a break last month with a sound second. Fitter and sure to go well again. LAU AND SHAZ (7) fell last start at Windsor. That followed a solid win at Wincanton prior. Right in the mix if she can find the form from two outings back. EMERALD WARRIOR (1) goes hurdling for the first time. Last raced when he finished seventh in a jumpers flat at Uttoxeter during March. Sure to acquit himself positively. SUPERKAP (14) returns from a 275-day break. Closed previous campaign in style finishing second at Chateaubriant. Player if fit.
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign 7 of 13 runners at Uttoxeter March 29 over 3200m, 12 len behind Double Measure with 70kg at $11. First ever start ran 2 of 7 runners at this track February 23 over 3250m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Forthfactor with 71kg at $2.60. Very hard to beat this time.
Last Starts 319 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 3:55.00 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,280.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:13.72 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. At long odds at debut, came from midfield; finished fifth of 12 runners at this track on December 20 over 3200m, 20 len behind Man Up Front with 71kg at $67. Last start finished eighth of 12 starters at Leicester on January 20 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Seaview Rock carrying 73.5kg at $29. Prepared to risk again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/01/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Harry Reed | 73.5kg | 4:07.69 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $17,890.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:10.82 | 7-8-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished seventh of 12 runners at Huntingdon on December 7 over 4100m, slow track; 44 len behind Draco Malfoy carrying 71.5kg at $101. Second-up finished sixth of 10 runners at Southwell on February 2 over 3200m, 35 len behind Wilstar carrying 73kg at $41. Not here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/02/2026 | 57 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 4:04.65 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/12/2025 | 227 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:03.85 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/13 | 24/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 67.5kg | 3:40.71 | 8-9-10 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished sixth of 7 runners at Doncaster on January 24 over 3300m, slow track; 54 len behind Diamond Street with 71kg at $5.50. This looks a big test.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | 98 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:02.62 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 54.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 18/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 4:16.94 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months pulled up at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m. Previously second-up finished second of 11 runners at Kempton Park All Weather on May 28 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Caprelo carrying 61kg at $5.50. Forgive first-up failure. Capable type and he is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 24/01/2026 | 113 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 64.5kg | 3:42.54 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 3:29.24 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 10/14 | 21/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 3:31.28 | 3-5-10 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 59kg | 3:02.80 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | NS | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 3:31.02 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 05/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Chelmsford City | 2675m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 57.5kg | 2:49.10 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 28/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Sean Levey | 61kg | 3:27.61 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2025 | 309 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 62kg | 3:32.99 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 10/07/2024 | 24 | NOV 3U | $74,810.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Sean Levey | 59kg | 2:33.23 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/06/2024 | 62 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 2:37.66 | 2-8-9 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len Wincanton on December 26 over 3000m defeating Charisma Cat carrying 67.5kg at $10 in a hurdle. Last start fell at Windsor on January 18 over 3200m. Fitter now and making headway every start. Cannot be ruled out - certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE M 4U | $68,060.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:03.17 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 64 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 67.5kg | 3:42.51 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/10/2025 | 28 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,780.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 5:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/18 | 25/09/2025 | 156 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,620.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 14/16 | 22/04/2025 | 95 | FLAT M 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | D G Lavery | 75kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 124.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 17/01/2025 | 32 | FLAT M 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/20 | 16/12/2024 | 36 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/11/2024 | 26 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/11 | 15/10/2024 | 168 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | D Lavery | 74.5kg | 3:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/25 | 30/04/2024 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D Lavery | 71kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation pulled up at Chepstow on December 6 over 3900m. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Monksgrange P2p on March 30 over 4828m. Faces a tough task.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 06/12/2025 | 209 | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 69.5kg | 4:49.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/12 | 11/05/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, finished sixth of 8 starters at Chepstow on December 6 over 3200m, 14 len behind Princess Day with 71kg at $11. Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished tenth of 17 runners at Wincanton on January 29 over 3000m, in the wet; 33 len behind Pourquoi Pas Papa with 72.5kg at $151. This looks a bridge too far.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 29/01/2026 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Conor Ring | 72.5kg | 3:52.90 | 7-10-10 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 71kg | 4:00.98 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 12 runners at Uttoxeter on December 31 over 3200m, 30 len behind Millstatt Abbey carrying 72kg at $10. Second-up finished sixth of 7 starters at Taunton on February 3 over 3300m, on heavy track; 50 len behind Beauty In The Park with 71kg at $29. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 34 | HDLE M 4U | $28,880.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:15.97 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 35 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:05.22 | 12-8-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 14th of 15 runners at Huntingdon on December 22 over 3200m, 43 len behind Watamu carrying 71kg at $67. Second-up came from midfield; finished ninth of 16 runners at Warwick on January 23 over 3800m, 42 len behind Jackie Hobbs with 72kg at $251. Looks tested again. Won't find this easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 23/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 72kg | 4:37.39 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $251.00 |
| 14/15 | 22/12/2025 | 587 | HDLE M 4U | $13,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 3:55.95 | 2-14-14 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/05/2024 | 26 | MFLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 67.5kg | 3:58.97 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/18 | 18/04/2024 | 70 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,230.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 4:07.53 | 12-6-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/02/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Alex Edwards | 68.5kg | 4:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on finished seventh of 11 starters at Ffos Las on January 8 over 3200m, on slow going 73 len behind Bossman Jack with 67.5kg at $151. Second-up finished 12th of 16 runners at Warwick on January 23 over 3800m, 48 len behind Jackie Hobbs carrying 72kg at $301. Can't see her breaking through for maiden win here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 72kg | 4:37.39 | 13-12-12 | 0 |
| 48.8L | $301.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/01/2026 | 240 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Shane Quinlan | 67.5kg | 3:54.43 | 10-9-7 | 0 |
| 73.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/05/2025 | 38 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Shane Quinlan | 65kg | 3:56.27 | 2-6-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Bitterley P2p | 3219m | Good Firm | C Morris | 69.5kg | 4:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 8 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, on slow going 18 len behind Indian River carrying 70kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell finished tenth of 18 runners at Lingfield on January 19 over 3200m, slow track; 22 len behind Wondering Why with 67.5kg at $29. Fitness an issue. Fitter but prefer to see a bit more.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 19/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 67.5kg | 4:08.31 | 12-11-10 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | 132 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:05.37 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $15,580.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 3:51.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 54.5kg | 3:46.05 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $17,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Sam James | 61kg | 2:29.70 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 3:08.22 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 2:03.61 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 122 | NOV 3U | $18,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 58.5kg | 1:28.73 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 18/12/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:21.63 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 2:06.81 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 11 runners at Chateaubriant May 12 over 3550m, slow track; 2.5 len behind Split with 64kg at $4.60. First ever race start 4 of 7 starters at Lyon-Parilly April 19 over 3400m, 8 len behind Ready with 65kg at $6.50. Winning prospect.
Last Starts 275 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/05/2025 | 23 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $40,850.00 | Chateaubriant | 3550m | Soft | Lucas Vandamme | 64kg | 4:27.10 | 1-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $44,910.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | SH | Felix De Giles | 65kg | 4:27.45 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |