Hereford Race 4 - Spa Motors Hereford Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
SILVER HILL (1) maintains good form this season. Expected to go well two weeks ago when finishing second at Newcastle. Has to burden another penalty in this field but looks the obvious choice. GUARDAMI ANCORA (3) offered enough hope on a handful starts this season to suggest that he can go close. Will need to improve once again. NO TRICKS AT ALL (6) scored making hurdle debut in October. Disappointed on soft ground at Market Rasen during February. More is expected back on this sounder surface. ARGENTO ROYALE (2) hinted at having a good level of ability when third three weeks ago. One to watch.
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 75kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished second of 12 runners at Newcastle on March 3 over 4100m, 0.5 len behind Sanilam carrying 75.5kg at $1.70. Before that made ground from midfield; finished second in a small field at Catterick on January 1 over 3900m, a neck behind In The Age carrying 75.5kg at $3.30. Can bounce back to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/03/2026 | 61 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 4:42.12 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:42.80 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 264 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:57.10 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2025 | 58 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $29,950.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:24.53 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:28.00 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after 11 months finished third of 12 starters at Newcastle on February 21 over 3400m, 6 len behind Jimbo Sport carrying 71.5kg at $19. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Monksgrange P2p on March 30 over 4828m, slow track; 19 len behind Hernando De Soto with 60kg. Improvement in store.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 328 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 71.5kg | 4:13.06 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last campaign 6 of 14 starters at this track January 12 over 3200m, 8 len behind Loaded And Locked carrying 71kg at $34. First ever race start 11 of 14 runners at Stratford-On-Avon October 30 over 3270m, 32 len behind Taurus Bay carrying 69.5kg at $151. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 71kg | 4:01.34 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/14 | 11/12/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:05.82 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Conor Ring | 70kg | 4:01.15 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/10/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,140.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 69.5kg | 3:56.07 | 9-11-11 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at Peppards Castle P2p on October 25 over 4828m. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse P2p on April 27 over 4828m. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 25/10/2025 | 167 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | E L Herbison | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last start finished sixth of 7 starters at this track on February 22 over 3900m, slow track; 26 len behind Glancing Jack with 71.5kg at $34. Race before didn't finish the race at this track on February 11 over 3200m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 5:07.81 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/13 | 11/02/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Heavy | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:09.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 0/14 | 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 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run settled back and ran on when finished eighth of 10 starters at Market Rasen on February 17 over 3320m, on slow going 39 len behind Khrisma carrying 74kg at $29. At only start last preparation raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len Worcester on October 22 over 3200m defeating Diamonds Galore carrying 69.5kg at $19 in a hurdle. Definite chance. Holds ability to test the top fancies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 118 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $20,300.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 4:10.34 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2025 | 155 | HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:08.14 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | 4:00.00 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last preparation won by a nose Peppards Castle P2p on October 25 over 4828m slow track defeating Jetaway Mountain carrying 60kg at $1.80 in a jumps. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Ballingarry P2p on May 25 over 4828m. Further improvement required if he's going to play a role here resuming.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | 153 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
| 99/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | Shane Butler | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |