Hereford Race 4 - Sunshine Radio Novices' Handicap Hurdle
BEST NIGHT (2) finally doubled her hurdle tally gaining a success at Huntingdon earlier this month by 0.5L. This will be a different test all together. Looks progressive. MADAME DE LABRUNIE (3) is yet to reach the heights for this stable since moving from France. Might be seen to better effect tackling this more realistic assignment. ARNIE MOON (1) takes on a handicap after struggling in maiden hurdles. Will have a better chance at this level and is well worth a market check. DIRECTLY (4) was weakened out of things at Chepstow last month and will need a major turnaround in fortunes to get involved.

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming today after two months. Finished off last preparation 6 of 14 starters at Taunton January 17 over 3800m, 13 len behind Harbour Island with 72.5kg at $101. Previously first up; 9 of 13 starters at Chepstow November 5 over 3200m, 60 len behind Sea The Day with 71kg at $23. Can return in top form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 72.5kg | 4:46.98 | 11-7-6 | 0 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 73.5kg | 4:09.72 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $67.00 |
| 12/16 | 05/12/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 4:08.32 | 10-13-12 | 0 |
| 60.3L | $301.00 |
| 9/13 | 05/11/2025 | 145 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:16.40 | 1-6-9 | 0 |
| 60.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 4:18.27 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Useful type. Last run favourite; won by 0.5 len Huntingdon on March 11 over 3200m defeating Bongo Man with 75.5kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished fourth of 14 runners at Taunton on January 17 over 3800m, 5.5 len behind Bel Ombre carrying 72.5kg at $13. Could prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 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 | 11/03/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:00.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 72.5kg | 4:53.26 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Rian Corcoran | 73kg | 4:20.89 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/12/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:52.00 | 4-9-10 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4 | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:11.78 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 3:56.55 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 103 | HDLE M 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 4:22.18 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | 17 | MDN H 4U | $22,887.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 3000m | Soft | Hugo Lebouc | 56.5kg | 3:22.82 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 22/05/2025 | 246 | MDN 4U | $23,090.00 | Nantes | 2400m | Good | Fabrice Veron | 56.5kg | 2:36.60 | 7-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2024 | 12 | MDN CF 3 | $27,690.00 | Toulouse | 3000m | Good | Fabrice Veron | 56.5kg | 3:22.50 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $35,830.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Fabrice Veron | 56.5kg | 2:37.09 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $47.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70kgs
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Freshened for 49 days. Last run came from midfield; finished sixth of 8 starters at Ludlow on February 4 over 3200m, slow track; 17 len behind King Al carrying 70kg at $17. Race before finished third of 11 starters at Taunton on December 30 over 3300m, 6 len behind Wertpol with 70kg at $34. Must be a chance.
Last Starts 49 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 | 04/02/2026 | 36 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:00.07 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/12/2025 | 32 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Jack Hogan | 70kg | 4:03.28 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/11/2025 | 61 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,070.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:09.03 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 19 | G1 STPLE 3 | $117,857.00 | Merano | 3300m | Heavy | Baptiste Le Clerc | 67.5kg | 4:19.10 | - | 1 |
| 18.5L | $2.93 |
| 1/11 | 09/09/2025 | 23 | HDLE CLM CF 3 | $44,640.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 4:10.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 10/12 | 17/08/2025 | 51 | MDN 3 | $17,940.00 | Cavaillon | 2200m | Good | Mickael Forest | 55kg | 2:22.82 | 11-9-10 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $1.00 |
| 0/6 | 27/06/2025 | 19 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $52,820.00 | La Teste De Buch | 3400m | Good | Francesco Mula | 65.5kg | 3:58.30 | 6-1-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.90 |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2025 | 12 | HDLE CL3 F 3 | $44,014.00 | Moulin | 3500m | SH | Kevin Nabet | 69kg | 4:19.10 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2025 | 24 | HDLE CL2 F 3 | $97,690.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Geoffrey Re | 67kg | 4:15.77 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 19.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 49 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $44,400.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3400m | Soft | Jockeys Attente | 66.5kg | 4:13.60 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/03/2025 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $103,510.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SH | Geoffrey Re | 67kg | 3:50.13 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 7 runners at Lingfield on January 19 over 3900m, on slow going 56 len behind Bollin Thou carrying 75.5kg at $23. Last start pulled up at Chepstow on February 13 over 3900m. Tough assignment here. Confidence might be low and must improve sharply.
Last Starts 40 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 | 13/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 5:17.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2026 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:07.89 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 56.0L | $23.00 |
| 13/14 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Sam Burton | 71.5kg | 4:06.03 | 12-13-13 | 0 |
| 59.0L | $501.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/11/2025 | 331 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 3:50.57 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2024 | 80 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 4:14.38 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:50.30 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 65kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at this track December 20 over 3200m. First up last campaign 4 of 7 runners at Ffos Las October 16 over 3200m, 11 len behind Baikal with 68.5kg at $29. Fully tested.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 20/12/2025 | 46 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Isabel Williams | 68.5kg | 4:11.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Isabel Williams | 68.5kg | 3:48.24 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 54.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | 158 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Isabel Williams | 68.5kg | 3:42.53 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good | Isabel Williams | 70kg | 3:36.85 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2025 | 77 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Firm | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:06.10 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $41.00 |
| 0/10 | 05/02/2025 | 90 | JHDLE 4 | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2024 | 26 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:56.32 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/10/2024 | 120 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2024 | 25 | MDN 3 | $34,310.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good | Gabriel Roth Le Vaillant | 55.5kg | 1:47.33 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2024 | 26 | MDN 3 | $34,370.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 1:51.52 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2024 | 51 | MDN 3 | $34,770.00 | Marseille Borely | 1800m | Good Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 1:48.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation ran last at Market Rasen on January 16 over 3700m, 72 len behind Hold The Serve carrying 72kg at $251. When resuming last campaign finished seventh of 8 runners at Market Rasen on May 10 2024 over 3300m, 93 len behind Ittack Blue carrying 71.5kg at $21. Needs more time. Maiden galloper who has placed fresh but prepared to risk against this line-up.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 599 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 72kg | 4:44.50 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 72.8L | $251.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/05/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Ben Poste | 71.5kg | 3:40.60 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2024 | 369 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:07.30 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 93.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/05/2023 | 197 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Grennan P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cavanagh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 22/10/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Comments
Last outing pulled up at Huntingdon on March 1 over 3200m. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 9 starters at Huntingdon on February 19 over 3200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Postponed Legacy with 67kg at $23. Hopes of a rebound were dashed last start at Huntingdon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 64.5kg | 4:05.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Ring | 67kg | 4:17.32 | 3-2-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | James Best | 65kg | 4:23.96 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | James Best | 66kg | 5:01.60 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/11/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | James Best | 66.5kg | 3:51.12 | 4-6-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 0/9 | 29/10/2025 | 211 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,050.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | James Best | 69kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/10 | 01/04/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | James Best | 67.5kg | 3:56.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 38 | JHDLE 4 | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | James Best | 71kg | 4:01.39 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 49.3L | $251.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2025 | 49 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | James Best | 67.5kg | 4:00.10 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $251.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/12/2024 | 12 | JHDLE 3 | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 70kg | 4:19.80 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2024 | 77 | HDLE MDN 3U | $11,800.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 65.5kg | 3:54.23 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $126.00 |