Hereford Race 4 - Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
BLACK HAWK EAGLE (4) comfortably disposed of two rivals on return last month at Chepstow (3200m) getting home by 2.25L. Looks to be little pace on here and could get away on the lead again. Leading fancy. SHERBORNE (5) is on a roll with recent victories registered in easy fashion. Handicapper hasn't let it go unnoticed but may not have caught up yet. Obvious claims. COASTGUARD STATION (3) now has a run under the belt for the new season. This is the time of year to catch him on previous evidence. Respect. INSURRECTION (1) will find this considerably easier than recent assignments with cheekpieces added. Revival needed however.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 35 days. Last start finished 18th of 23 starters at Cheltenham on March 12 over 5300m, 57 len behind Ask Brewster carrying 73kg at $67. Race before ran last at Musselburgh on January 31 over 4100m, 21 len behind Jpr One carrying 65.5kg at $4.30. Definite winning chance. Finds a suitable contest and is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/23 | 12/03/2026 | 40 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $133,190.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good | Gina Andrews | 73kg | 6:58.44 | 12-12-12-13-9-6-13-17 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 65.5kg | 4:57.33 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 250 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 5:07.92 | 7-4-4-4-4-3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 5:05.18 | 4-9-8 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/19 | 13/03/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 5U | $230,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 5:14.15 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:12.63 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/12/2024 | 50 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $19,270.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:07.39 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:52.27 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2024 | 181 | LR OPEN 4U | $69,630.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:55.36 | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 14/04/2024 | 63 | NHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 3:51.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/3 | 11/02/2024 | 34 | LR NHDLE 4U | $51,380.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth of 9 runners at Exeter on March 6 over 3800m, 12 len behind Genois with 75.5kg at $15. Second-up pulled up at Haydock Park on April 4 over 4000m. Will need to lift. More needed now.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/17 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 10U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | 5:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 112 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 10U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | James Bowen | 74kg | 5:22.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/10/2025 | 190 | HCP CHSE 9U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 6:17.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/9 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 10U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2025 | 72 | HCP CHSE 10U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 5:57.33 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/10 | 17/01/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 9U | $83,030.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 75kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2024 | 47 | HCP CHSE 10U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:16.51 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2024 | 154 | HCP CHSE 10U | $46,130.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:58.71 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 99/8 | 26/05/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,010.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 73kg | 5:24.73 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months finished sixth of 7 starters at Newbury on March 21 over 4000m, 41 len behind Prairie Wolf with 68kg at $23. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Newton Abbot on August 21 over 3280m, 10 len behind Centara carrying 71kg at $8. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 26 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 | 21/03/2026 | 140 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Bryan Carver | 67.5kg | 5:58.42 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 80.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:30.67 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.13 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 3:53.97 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:14.20 | 5-1-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $44,690.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:10.16 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 4:17.16 | 10-6-6 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2025 | 120 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:06.84 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 4:01.03 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 54.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 75kg | 3:56.28 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 64.5kg | 3:51.55 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after five months favourite; won by 2.25 len Chepstow on March 15 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Milan Tino carrying 76kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Kempton Park on October 19 over 3600m, 8 len behind Bluey carrying 74.5kg at $10. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 15/03/2026 | 147 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,470.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 76kg | 4:10.83 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,140.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 4:21.00 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2025 | 67 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Richard Patrick | 71.5kg | 4:06.49 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 01/07/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,920.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Richard Patrick | 66kg | 4:10.28 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/16 | 10/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Richard Patrick | 68kg | 3:38.79 | 13-11-9 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/04/2025 | 77 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 75.5kg | 3:49.00 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/14 | 04/02/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 4:18.30 | 9-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2024 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 66.5kg | 3:44.10 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2024 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 75.5kg | 3:48.60 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2024 | 225 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 69.5kg | 3:44.03 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/17 | 02/03/2024 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $221,400.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 68.5kg | 4:04.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run favourite; won by 24 len Ascot on March 29 over 4200m defeating Diplomatic Ash carrying 74kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. The run before to post a big 14 len win. Exeter on March 17 over 3800m defeating Captain Boudet carrying 73.5kg at $2.80 in a steeplechase. Has been racing well. Clearly the one they have to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 74kg | 5:14.21 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,990.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73.5kg | 4:59.13 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,400.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:27.66 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/02/2026 | 51 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | 5:34.08 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:15.62 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/10/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,080.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 5:26.32 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/10/2025 | 145 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:35.34 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/4 | 14/05/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,350.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 5:04.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 4347m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:36.09 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,590.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 5:45.70 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2025 | 66 | HCP CHSE 5U | $33,210.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 5:09.32 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |