Hereford Race 2 - Wye Valley Group Mares' Handicap Hurdle
INDEPENDENT LADY (2) had plenty in hand when getting off the mark under Nico de Boinville producing a 2L course and distance success on handicap debut last month. Ticks plenty of boxes with further progress expected. Top selection. INNISFREE PEARL (1) improved for a 1.25L Huntingdon second over this distance attempting latest. The in-form Tom Bellamy continues to be on board. Key player. MISS KASSIOPI (5) has been knocking on the door delivering seconds at Windsor and Plumpton. Could give another good account of herself. Shortlist. SHANAGOLDEN GIRL (3) steps up in distance for handicap debut and is worth a market check.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing finished second of 8 runners at Huntingdon on March 11 over 3900m, 1.3 len behind No No Fizz carrying 73kg at $12. Start before came from midfield; finished fourth of 9 starters at Southwell All Weather on January 20 over 2800m, 4.5 len behind Smokey Malone with 58.5kg at $8. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 50 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 5:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 3:06.73 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 70kg | 3:42.51 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 148 | MHDLE M 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 3:38.29 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 3:40.92 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 45 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Soft | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 2:40.62 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 24.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2025 | 226 | HCP F 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 53.5kg | 2:31.63 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 55kg | 2:40.86 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 57.5kg | 2:34.34 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2024 | 16 | NOV F 3U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 2:06.14 | 9-9-10 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2024 | 27 | WFA NOV F 3U | $12,920.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 2:20.53 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 38.3L | $251.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Last outing won by 2 len this track on March 18 over 3900m defeating After Many Days with 74.5kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished eighth of 18 runners at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 21 len behind Aguellid carrying 70kg at $81. She has an excellent record at this venue and expected to go close again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:49.75 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 8/18 | 25/02/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 3:48.67 | 11-8-6-8-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/16 | 23/01/2026 | 61 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 4:37.39 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 3:58.07 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 65kg | 4:01.20 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 43 days. Last run finished seventh of 13 runners at this track on February 22 over 3200m, slow track; 19 len behind Just A Glance carrying 72.5kg at $126. Start before ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Taunton on February 3 over 3300m, in the wet; 45 len behind Beauty In The Park carrying 71kg at $81. Must be a chance in this scenario.
Last Starts 42 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 | 22/02/2026 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | James Best | 72.5kg | 4:07.83 | 8-6-7 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | HDLE M 4U | $28,880.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | James Best | 71kg | 4:15.97 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/01/2026 | 43 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | James Best | 69.5kg | 4:46.98 | 5-8-9 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $151.00 |
| 12/15 | 05/12/2025 | 398 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | James Best | 67.5kg | 4:24.87 | 14-11-12 | 0 |
| 73.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2024 | 195 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Sansom
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 41 day letup. Last run pulled up at Leicester on February 24 over 4000m. The start before that; pulled up at Lingfield on January 19 over 4000m. Capable enough and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 71kg | 4:00.46 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $7.50 |
| 0/5 | 24/02/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Soft | Daniel Sansom | 72.5kg | 5:34.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Soft | Daniel Sansom | 71.5kg | 5:22.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/3 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,180.00 | Fontwell Park | 3621m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 75kg | 4:46.29 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Good Firm | Daniel Sansom | 73kg | 6:14.75 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,050.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 76kg | 5:31.20 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2025 | 198 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $16,060.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Daniel Sansom | 71kg | 4:07.18 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,420.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Daniel Sansom | 73kg | 4:52.65 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 20/02/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 73kg | 4:09.50 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2025 | 21 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Paddy Barlow | 73.5kg | 5:21.34 | 2-2-2-2-3-5-4-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2024 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 71.5kg | 4:00.75 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2024 | 36 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good | Daniel Sansom | 75kg | 3:52.33 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout then finished second of 7 runners at Plumpton on February 23 over 4100m, slow track; 9 len behind Eliza Dolittle carrying 71.5kg at $5. Previously second-up finished sixth of 11 starters at Worcester on October 22 over 4000m, 19 len behind Glance Of Glory with 71kg at $15. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 41 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 | 23/02/2026 | 92 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:24.89 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:00.91 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 5:10.23 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/10/2025 | 100 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 4:26.30 | 1-5-6 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 25/06/2025 | 51 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:47.06 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/05/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:05.65 | 1-3-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 10/03/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,040.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:43.59 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2025 | 99 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 5:23.27 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/11/2024 | 32 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 68.5kg | 4:45.69 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2024 | 43 | MHDLE M 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:55.80 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2024 | 56 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 3:45.70 | 9-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 13 starters at this track on January 12 over 3900m, on slow going 8 len behind Jamaicaine with 71kg at $26. Second-up raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at Huntingdon on March 11 over 3900m, 17 len behind No No Fizz with 69kg at $5. Must be a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/03/2026 | 58 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Robert Dunne | 69kg | 5:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/01/2026 | 301 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 5:04.14 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/11 | 17/03/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 5:13.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 20/02/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 4:09.50 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71.5kg | 5:13.55 | 5-5-8 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/11/2024 | 29 | HDLE M 4U | $20,760.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 69.5kg | 4:37.52 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 117.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/11/2024 | 176 | HDLE MDN M 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 72.5kg | 4:00.85 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 66kg | 3:44.10 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing ran last at Stratford-On-Avon on March 28 over 4400m, 46 len behind Harbour Light with 69.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation pulled up at this track on January 12 over 3900m. Can bounce back but needs to.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 75 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Jack Stenhouse | 69.5kg | 5:41.38 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/13 | 12/01/2026 | 86 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Jack Stenhouse | 71kg | 5:04.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 14/16 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Y | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 5:42.30 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/16 | 20/09/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Navan | 3822m | Y | Ben Harvey | 72kg | 4:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | GY | Mark Crehan | 57.5kg | 3:00.15 | - | 13 |
| 34.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2025 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | GY | Mark Crehan | 61kg | 2:42.33 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/14 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4828m | Good | Ben Harvey | 73kg | 6:08.10 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/16 | 03/07/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | 6:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/19 | 07/06/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | Ben Harvey | 69.5kg | 5:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 14/05/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 5029m | GY | Ben Harvey | 69.5kg | 6:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/04/2025 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4425m | Good | Ben Harvey | 67.5kg | 5:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished third in a small field at Fakenham on March 13 over 3200m, 33 len behind Hello Sweety carrying 68.5kg at $10. Race before finished fourth of 7 runners at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 4.5 len behind Little Venice with 71.5kg at $29. Doubt the recent form will stack up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 68.5kg | 4:06.89 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,250.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 3:53.74 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/5 | 09/02/2026 | 81 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | David Bass | 74.5kg | 4:03.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 43 | MHDLE M 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 3:38.29 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 58.5kg | 2:34.62 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/09/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:03.86 | 12-12-8 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:44.64 | 5-9-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:23.32 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/07/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:09.59 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $251.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/06/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 62kg | 1:37.59 | 10-10-11 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $201.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | 37 | OPEN MDN 3U | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 62kg | 1:13.40 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $201.00 |