Hereford Race 7 - Richard Layton Charity Day 16Th April Handicap Chase
JOHNNY BOY (3) struggled for form at the beginning of this year. Couldn't get any closer than 21L away when second here at this venue five weeks back and needs to improve however this looks a more realistic assignment. DARING PLAN (9) was well supported when third at Bangor-On-Dee. That level of form would see him go close in this contest. EDGEWELL (4) disappointed when last seen. Showed progress for this stable prior to that and might produce a better performance this time around. CORNISH COMEDY (4) proved popular two and a half months ago only to manage sixth at Warwick. Worth giving another chance. Something for the Multiples: ATLANTA BRAVE (2)

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last start finished sixth of 16 starters at Chepstow on January 27 over 4700m, slow track; 44 len behind Fat Faced Columbo carrying 71.5kg at $21. The run before pulled up at this track on January 12 over 4200m. Win would surprise. Confidence looks to be down.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 27/01/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Conor Ring | 71.5kg | 6:22.35 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $21.00 |
| 0/11 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Conor Ring | 67.5kg | 5:35.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 6:03.41 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/11/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Conor Ring | 73.5kg | 5:21.02 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
| 11/16 | 10/10/2025 | 172 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,080.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Conor Ring | 73kg | 4:51.78 | 12-12-11 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Conor Ring | 69.5kg | 4:44.89 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2025 | 32 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Conor Ring | 73kg | 4:56.03 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2025 | 55 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Conor Ring | 71kg | 4:57.15 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2024 | - | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 70kg | 4:53.34 | 7-8-5 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Ludlow November 24 over 4800m, 52 len behind Tracking Treasure with 74kg at $5. Previously first up; 8 of 13 starters at Ffos Las October 28 over 4000m, slow track; 15 len behind Just Her Type carrying 75kg at $9.50. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 114 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 | 24/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 74kg | 5:54.94 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 52.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/10/2025 | 69 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 75kg | 4:59.12 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |
| 0/11 | 20/08/2025 | 120 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Richard Patrick | 70.5kg | 5:52.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 0/5 | 22/04/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | 6:21.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,130.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 68.5kg | 6:55.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 5242m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 77kg | 7:18.69 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/15 | 27/12/2024 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $288,190.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 65kg | 8:16.34 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 24/11/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 66kg | 6:38.10 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 0/18 | 25/10/2024 | 217 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Zac Baker | 76kg | 6:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/03/2024 | 83 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $35,060.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 6:00.41 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 30/12/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $57,650.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 7:00.98 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at Warwick December 31 over 4000m, 49 len behind Roger Rarebit carrying 69kg at $2.80. Previously first up; 9 of 12 runners at Chepstow November 21 over 3200m, slow track; 34 len behind Reinado carrying 70.5kg at $23. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 69kg | 5:13.60 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/13 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 69kg | 5:23.68 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/11/2025 | 267 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 70.5kg | 4:14.90 | 8-7-9 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/3 | 27/02/2025 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Heavy | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 5:06.70 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/02/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 4:57.15 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 74.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/01/2025 | 274 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 4:20.30 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/04/2024 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | 4:10.62 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished eighth of 9 starters at Catterick on February 24 over 5100m, 44 len behind Dillarchie with 71kg at $5. Race before came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Fakenham on February 13 over 5800m, on slow going 26 len behind Brother Boris carrying 71.5kg at $3.10. Great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 6:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 5833m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 8:16.11 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $3.13 |
| 5/14 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 6:01.23 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 5330m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | 6:50.87 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Beau Morgan | 73kg | 6:44.63 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 6:27.20 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 0/14 | 07/11/2025 | 151 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 66.5kg | 6:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 6:28.35 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 74kg | 6:40.90 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 51.8L | $4.60 |
| 12/15 | 21/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 5:54.90 | 10-13-12 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5094m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 6:21.97 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation pulled up at this track on January 12 over 5000m. First up last campaign finished seventh of 12 runners at Worcester on October 15 over 4000m, 59 len behind Jorebel carrying 70.5kg at $10. Worth another chance while fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 12/01/2026 | 89 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | 6:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/10/2025 | 173 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 70.5kg | 5:02.44 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 59.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/04/2025 | 66 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | James Best | 72kg | 4:40.25 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/02/2025 | 69 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 4:58.70 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/12/2024 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 70kg | 4:53.34 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/13 | 22/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 3:52.20 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished fifth of 7 runners at Southwell on February 18 over 4900m, slow track; 32 len behind Bank On Frank with 66kg at $11. Previously second-up pulled up at Worcester on July 17 over 4600m. Looks tested in this line-up and others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 184 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 66kg | 6:43.16 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good Firm | Adam Wedge | 69kg | 6:55.23 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 0/8 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 6:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/14 | 25/06/2025 | 106 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 5:41.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/03/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | 6:51.96 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2025 | 18 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 64kg | 6:56.88 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/02/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 65kg | 6:37.50 | 6-4-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 64.5kg | 6:07.10 | 8-8-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 68kg | 6:54.28 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2024 | 61 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 68kg | 7:08.72 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/10/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 6:09.71 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Gardner
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished third of 8 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 3500m, on slow going 9 len behind Just Aidan with 66.5kg at $4.50. Run before finished sixth of 15 starters at Taunton on January 17 over 4600m, 26 len behind Bataillon with 69kg at $10. Definite winning chance. Will be thereabouts once more.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Soft | Lucy Gardner | 66.5kg | 4:42.53 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 17/01/2026 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Lucy Gardner | 69kg | 6:01.23 | 2-8-6 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,220.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Heavy | Lucy Gardner | 71.5kg | 6:01.03 | 1-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/10 | 07/11/2025 | 163 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good Soft | Ciaran O'shea | 64kg | 5:09.84 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 0/7 | 28/05/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Lucy Gardner | 75.5kg | 5:16.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | 69 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Lucy Gardner | 69.5kg | 5:00.70 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/03/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Lucy Gardner | 70.5kg | 5:58.10 | 1-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good Soft | Lucy Gardner | 71.5kg | 6:31.40 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/01/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Lucy Gardner | 71.5kg | 5:18.79 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/11 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Soft | Lucy Gardner | 65kg | 8:08.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 22/11/2024 | 296 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Lucy Gardner | 73kg | 5:59.60 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $41.00 |