Hereford Race 2 - Hereford Bull Trail Launch 2026 Handicap Hurdle
DWIGHT K SCHRUTE (1) continues to run well in defeat and was only 14L away at Sedgefield. That sort of form will rate highly amongst this field and will be hard to beat. DESPEREAUX (4) had a busy time of things last year. Gained a deserved success by 0.5L here at this track three months ago. Warrants thought as won't be too far away if fit enough to do himself justice. DON RAFAEL (7) is a former course winner who finished third last two outings and will need to step forward for win purposes. KINTAIL (3) struggled for form of late. Adopts a set of blinkers for the first time and the market will guide.

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start sat on the pace then finished second of 7 starters at Sedgefield on February 19 over 5400m, slow track; 14 len behind Ballin Bay with 75.5kg at $4.50. Start before set the pace for much of the race finished third of 9 starters at Warwick on January 23 over 5000m, 4.5 len behind Gwennie May Star carrying 73kg at $17. Continues to make headway. Looks very hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 6:57.22 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 6:10.89 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2025 | 47 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 72kg | 6:47.35 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/9 | 09/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,690.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 73kg | 6:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 186 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 70kg | 6:01.81 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Joe Anderson | 74.5kg | 5:50.27 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2025 | 33 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 4:53.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2025 | 24 | HDLE MDN 5U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 6:36.30 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2025 | 694 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | David Bass | 73kg | 5:04.22 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Kingston Blount P2p | 4225m | Good | F Mitchell | 70kg | 5:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran on from midfield; finished seventh of 10 runners at Newcastle on February 21 over 6700m, 61 len behind Anglers Crag with 63kg at $23. Run before pulled up at Newbury on January 14 over 4900m. Safely held again when seventh at Newcastle last start and impossible to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6739m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 63kg | 8:54.22 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 61.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/17 | 14/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 73kg | 6:05.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74.5kg | 6:07.88 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $13.00 |
| 15/18 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 75kg | 5:22.46 | 3-16-15 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $81.00 |
| 0/7 | 26/10/2025 | 183 | G2 HCP CHSE 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 66kg | 4:55.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/19 | 26/04/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $314,390.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 63kg | 7:23.19 | 10-12-10 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/16 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $288,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 6839m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 66.5kg | 9:12.87 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/17 | 22/02/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $147,600.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6689m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 67.5kg | 8:45.10 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 75.5kg | 6:31.90 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 74kg | 5:19.68 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | 5:21.80 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Newbury January 14 over 4900m. Previously first up; 5 of 8 runners at Warwick December 11 over 4200m, 24 len behind Yellow Star carrying 73kg at $17. Hard to see him in the placings.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/17 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 6:05.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 244 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 73kg | 5:14.82 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 0/13 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,520.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70.5kg | 6:06.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 21/03/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $22,220.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | 5:53.60 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 0/5 | 09/03/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67kg | 6:28.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 0/14 | 23/01/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/6 | 18/12/2024 | 43 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 68kg | 6:11.75 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 05/11/2024 | 289 | CHSE 4U | $31,690.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 5:08.00 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/01/2024 | 37 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 4:53.71 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/12/2023 | 38 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $27,220.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 4:04.86 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 07/11/2023 | 178 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 69.5kg | 4:50.01 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len this track December 10 over 5120m defeating Tzarmix with 69kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Newton Abbot September 9 over 5300m, 46 len behind Hostile Hotelier carrying 75kg at $7. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 98 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 | 10/12/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 69kg | 6:36.16 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up pulled up at Doncaster on January 23 over 4900m. Second run from a spell pulled up at Ludlow on February 18 over 4800m. Doesn't make much appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 18/02/2026 | 26 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,760.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | James King | 70.5kg | 6:25.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/7 | 23/01/2026 | 69 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 73.5kg | 6:22.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/8 | 15/11/2025 | 321 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | Conor Ring | 64.5kg | 6:15.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jordan Williams | 57.5kg | 3:06.23 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 49.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/12/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jordan Williams | 59.5kg | 3:04.24 | 1-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/11 | 29/11/2024 | 609 | HCP HDLE 4U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | Conor Ring | 66kg | 6:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/03/2023 | 44 | HCP (47-65) 4U | $16,540.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | Neutral | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 63.5kg | 3:30.92 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/02/2023 | 128 | HCP (47-70) 4U | $16,180.00 | Dundalk | 3219m | Neutral | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 3:37.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 10/10/2022 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,020.00 | Killarney | 2286m | Soft | Mark Enright | 59.5kg | 2:31.43 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 14/16 | 29/09/2022 | 289 | HCP 3U | $15,260.00 | Bellewstown | 2406m | GY | Mark Enright | 59.5kg | 2:37.63 | - | 12 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2021 | 3 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5094m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 68kg | 6:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.33 |

Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months finished fifth of 8 starters at Ludlow on February 18 over 4260m, slow track; 16 len behind Manigod with 69kg at $29. Previously to post a big 13 len win. This track on November 12 2024 over 3200m defeating Bits N Pieces with 70kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Fitter for run. Rates well and can feature in the finish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 107 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Soft | Eleanor Williams | 69kg | 5:29.40 | 8-7-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Conor Ring | 73.5kg | 6:24.98 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Ludlow | 4782m | Good | Conor Ring | 66kg | 6:22.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 70.5kg | 5:56.91 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 64kg | 5:37.40 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 71kg | 5:20.83 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 64.5kg | 5:11.01 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 68kg | 5:01.90 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 22/05/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 5:50.39 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69kg | 5:04.67 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Isabel Williams | 73kg | 4:44.90 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last outing held ground to the line finished third of 7 starters at this track on February 11 over 3900m, in the wet; 11 len behind Kel Du Large carrying 67kg at $7.50. Run before sat on speed throughout then finished third of 7 runners at Southwell on December 14 over 4100m, 5.5 len behind Just Her Type carrying 68.5kg at $6.50. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Heavy | Benjamin Macey | 67kg | 5:06.15 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 41 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 68.5kg | 5:09.43 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/11/2025 | 176 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Oscar Palmer | 75.5kg | 4:49.17 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 11/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 69.5kg | 5:04.67 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 71kg | 4:42.17 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/03/2025 | 79 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 72.5kg | 3:51.50 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/13 | 20/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $31,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 63.5kg | 5:20.76 | 6-5-9 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/11/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 75.5kg | 5:01.86 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2024 | 58 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 75kg | 4:46.54 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:52.14 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 17/08/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 4:29.30 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |