Hereford Race 7 - Wye Valley Metals Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
MY MATE AJ (5) went off at short odds both starts earlier in the winter. Showed ability despite some waywardness beaten 2.25L at Lingfield (AW) on the latter occasion. Expect he may have come on well in the meantime. OYKEL BRIDGE (6) also brings the benefit of a couple of runs. Third on both attempts last time beaten 8L at Haydock. Might go closer. BOUND FOR GLORY (11) finished a fair fourth on racecourse debut at Catterick in January. Stable can deliver jumpers flat winners. Shortlist. HERCULES HONOUR (2) makes most appeal of the three newcomers as first progeny of the Listed-winning National Hunt mare Atlanta Ablaze.
Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran last at Chepstow on March 15 over 3200m, slow track; 101 len behind Cool Customer carrying 69kg at $34. Fitter but others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | APP FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 69kg | 4:00.71 | 7-7-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 101.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Jack Hobbs out of Atlanta Ablaze. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Likely to be well fancied.
Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Taunton on February 26 over 3300m, 34 len behind Rices Pool with 71kg at $67. Prepared to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | James Davies | 71kg | 3:59.78 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Ned Fox
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished fifth of 11 runners at Southwell on February 18 over 3200m, on slow going 22 len behind Midnight Jukebox with 69.5kg at $26. Shows some ability and worth including.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Ned Fox | 69.5kg | 3:57.58 | 10-8-5 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on January 19 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Broken Vow with 71kg at $2.80. First up last campaign finished third of 11 runners at Southwell on November 14 over 3200m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Vango Can Go with 71kg at $3. Great chance to open his account.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/01/2026 | 66 | HUNT FLAT (a-w) 46 | $8,170.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:37.16 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:01.76 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Having third race start. Was promising at first race start finished third of 12 starters at Warwick on December 11 over 3200m, 9 len behind Old Clayesmorian with 69.5kg at $13. Went for a break before returning finished third of 10 runners at Haydock Park on March 5 over 3100m, 8 len behind Turbocharged carrying 70.5kg at $12. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 84 | FLAT 46 | $13,610.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Philip Armson | 70.5kg | 3:46.37 | 6-5-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Philip Armson | 69.5kg | 3:49.87 | 9-5-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished second of 10 starters at Ballycrystal P2p on January 18 over 4828m, on slow going 3 len behind Cosmic Connection with 61kg. First up last campaign finished sixth of 8 starters at Peppards Castle P2p on October 25 over 4828m, slow track; 24 len behind Yellow Warning with 60kg. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/01/2026 | 85 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.1L | $1.00 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished sixth of 12 runners at Huntingdon on March 1 over 3200m, 30 len behind Hidden Mountain with 72kg at $9. Worth plenty of thought on his jumps debut.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 3:58.44 | 5-6-5-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 69kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last at Stratford-On-Avon on March 9 over 3300m, on slow going 20 len behind Frenati with 70kg at $67. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 38 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 | 09/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $11,340.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Soft | Ben Poste | 70kg | 4:11.89 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 69kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when he was finished fourth of 9 runners at Catterick on January 21 over 3100m, on slow going 14 len behind Nightflyer with 71kg at $12. Capable of making the frame.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 3:52.80 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 69kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Maxios out of Royal Claret has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.