Hereford Race 4 - Wye Valley Metals Handicap Hurdle
MOUNT ANGLESBY (2) disappointed at Plumpton last month having been prominent throughout the run when looking to follow up a gutsy win at Warwick. Looks well up to this task. CLUAIN CHORMAIC (5) remains a maiden after six attempts and now goes into a handicap for the first time. Promise on both outings for this stable and rates highly. AMERICAN SNIPER (1) doesn't win very often however has been in decent form past three starts. Very few secrets about this eight year old these days but worth giving another chance. OAKLEY (7) goes back up in trip having finished fourth at Stratford in March. Market check advised.

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after four months. Finished off last campaign 4 of 10 runners at Taunton January 8 over 3800m, 16 len behind Brave Knight carrying 71kg at $5. Previously first up; 16 of 20 starters at Cheltenham October 24 over 4000m, 47 len behind French Ship carrying 69.5kg at $41. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Rian Corcoran | 71kg | 4:52.25 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 4:41.88 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/12/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 3U | $43,240.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 69.5kg | 5:25.59 | 2-5-3 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $7.50 |
| 16/20 | 24/10/2025 | 177 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | James Davies | 69.5kg | 4:51.11 | 12-15-16 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/25 | 30/04/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Ben Bromley | 75.5kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 12/24 | 13/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 5U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 5:59.11 | 1-5-12 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/02/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $32,290.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 74.5kg | 5:06.81 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,370.00 | Wetherby | 4275m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 76kg | 5:41.52 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.38 |
| 6/16 | 15/11/2024 | 8 | HCP HDLE 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Gearoid Harney | 74.5kg | 5:08.51 | 1-1-6 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 07/11/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good | Jack Tudor | 65.5kg | 6:17.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 9/13 | 25/10/2024 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $34,480.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:46.99 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.5 len Warwick on March 8 over 4200m defeating Kel Du Large with 71.5kg at $9 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 12 starters at Plumpton on April 6 over 4100m, 14 len behind Maldini Milano carrying 72.5kg at $13. Cannot be written off based on the last performance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,070.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | 4:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 79 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 71.5kg | 5:17.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/12/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71.5kg | 5:24.49 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 75.5kg | 4:46.52 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/15 | 26/09/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 67.5kg | 4:46.30 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2025 | 154 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 68.5kg | 3:50.00 | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | P2P | $0.00 | Maisemore Park P2p | 4828m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 76kg | 6:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | P2P | $0.00 | Kimblekingston Blount P2p | 4225m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 76kg | 5:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2025 | 93 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 76kg | 5:30.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $2.25 |
| 10/15 | 25/10/2024 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 5129m | Y | D J Mullins | 76kg | 6:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2024 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | D J Mullins | 76kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5 of 7 runners at Fontwell Park November 7 over 3800m, 35 len behind Grenadier Jed carrying 71.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Uttoxeter May 3 over 4000m defeating Tune In A Box with 65.5kg at $10. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 180 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 | 07/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 71.5kg | 4:49.51 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/10/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 4373m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 71.5kg | 5:12.08 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 68kg | 4:47.18 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/08/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:51.65 | 10-9-8 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:44.25 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $46,130.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 5:15.20 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2025 | 201 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 65.5kg | 4:52.20 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/8 | 14/10/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 3:41.79 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Will Featherstone | 73kg | 3:48.87 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Will Featherstone | 72kg | 3:39.71 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 9 runners at Southwell February 2 over 4100m, 23 len behind Bitsnbuckles carrying 71kg at $5. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Uttoxeter September 16 over 4700m. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 71kg | 5:22.82 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 61kg | 5:53.11 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 63kg | 6:00.81 | 3-1-4 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 71.5kg | 6:03.65 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 99/3 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Ludlow | 4782m | Good | Beau Morgan | 65.5kg | 6:22.84 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 6:11.60 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
| 99/11 | 16/09/2025 | 119 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 69.5kg | 5:42.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2025 | 10 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 69.5kg | 5:05.63 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 30 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 72.5kg | 6:06.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $1.33 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | 6:30.38 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2025 | 28 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good | James Best | 73kg | 5:22.57 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 15 starters at Huntingdon on March 11 over 3200m, 5 len behind Blues Singer with 72.5kg at $7.50. Second-up finished third of 12 runners at Fontwell Park on April 8 over 3800m, 4.5 len behind Hardly Surprising with 72kg at $3.30. Sure to improve again. Expected to go close again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 4:55.06 | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/15 | 11/03/2026 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 3:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/15 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/11/2025 | 160 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/05/2025 | 27 | FLAT 4 | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | E Mahon | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/18 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | E Mahon | 71kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Alice Stevens
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. Fresh up after two months pulled up at Uttoxeter on March 28 over 4700m. Previously second-up finished ninth of 12 runners at Navan on December 14 over 3218m, 75 len behind Battle Of Ridgeway carrying 75.5kg at $29. Not expected to threaten.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 28/03/2026 | 69 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 71kg | 6:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 99/14 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $30,260.00 | Thurles | 4224m | Y | Eoin Staples | 68kg | 5:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 75.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/12 | 31/10/2025 | 194 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/20 | 20/04/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 74kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/20 | 13/03/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | P M O'brien | 64.5kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/01/2025 | 42 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/12/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 74kg | 5:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 5029m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 6:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/16 | 09/11/2024 | 15 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 16/18 | 25/10/2024 | 228 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | D G Lavery | 69kg | 6:31.30 | 14-13-16 | 0 |
| 68.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Mr B T Stone
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 38 days. Last outing finished fourth of 9 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on March 28 over 3700m, 11 len behind Telhimlisten carrying 71kg at $8.50. The start before that; finished fourth of 7 starters at this track on February 11 over 3900m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Kel Du Large with 67kg at $51. Sure to improve again. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 39 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 | 28/03/2026 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Osian Radford | 71kg | 4:34.15 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Heavy | Osian Radford | 67kg | 5:06.15 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,790.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 71kg | 3:48.03 | 12-12-10 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/11/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Ellis Collier | 72kg | 4:48.89 | 11-7-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Firm | Isabel Williams | 71.5kg | 4:25.70 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2025 | 136 | HCP APP NOV 3U | $13,130.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Heavy | Eleanor Williams | 74kg | 2:20.42 | 4-8-7 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $17.00 |
| 99/15 | 15/05/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,620.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Good | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 06/04/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GY | D J Mullins | 76kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/17 | 02/03/2025 | 78 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 70kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/12/2024 | 16 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:05.08 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/18 | 28/11/2024 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | David Cullinane | 74kg | 3:51.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |