Plumpton Race 1 - Richard Soan Roofing Services Novices' Hcp Chase
HARD STARE (1) showed first signs of form for this stable when stepping up in trip to 4800m during the spring. Finished 12L fourth in a Ffos Las hurdle when signing off the last campaign in May. Could take advantage of this good opportunity now chasing. TOM TAGGLE (2) brings the benefit of a recent outing having come home third beaten 20L in a chase at Worcester (4000m) three weeks ago. Biggest threat. COULD BE YOU (3) was within 5L of the winner trying 4900m at Southwell last month. Placed attempting points so this switch in discipline might suit. LANCIER DES OBEAUX (4) will have his hopes pinned on a step up in journey producing some improvement.

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished third of 8 runners at Ffos Las on May 20 over 4800m, 12 len behind Green Asset with 75kg at $4.30. First up last campaign finished 12th of 14 runners at Fontwell Park on November 7 over 3500m, 69 len behind Kocktail Bleu carrying 71.5kg at $29. Should stay out of trouble in the small field and is the testing material.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 75kg | 6:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2026 | 60 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 71kg | 6:07.01 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 73.5kg | 4:09.72 | 5-8-7 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/18 | 16/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Ben Godfrey | 71.5kg | 3:43.63 | 6-11-10 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 07/11/2025 | 176 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 4:26.65 | 3-12-12 | 0 |
| 69.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2025 | 54 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 4:17.30 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 9/11 | 22/03/2025 | 63 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | 3:54.90 | 1-7-9 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | William Biddick | 75.5kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.33 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run finished third of 9 starters at Worcester on October 12 over 4000m, 19 len behind Noble Recall carrying 71kg at $11. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 10 starters at Chepstow on March 26 over 4700m, 2.5 len behind Moor End carrying 71kg at $4.60. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/10/2026 | 200 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:08.60 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 71kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 71kg | 5:40.26 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good Firm | Isabel Williams | 71kg | 5:59.03 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/16 | 05/11/2025 | 198 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 71kg | 5:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/15 | 21/04/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Adam Wedge | 68kg | 5:49.13 | 9-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 69.5kg | 5:19.37 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2025 | 69 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 68kg | 5:02.50 | 7-8-4 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/11/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 69.5kg | 4:59.63 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2024 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:51.82 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/10/2024 | 220 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:58.00 | 11-10-10 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 8 starters at Southwell on October 1 over 4800m, 5.5 len behind Crafty Gael with 66.5kg at $11. The start before that; finished eighth of 11 runners at Worcester on September 10 over 4600m, 22 len behind Crafty Gael with 68kg at $13. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4828m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 66.5kg | 6:06.12 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Bradley Harris | 68kg | 5:50.78 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 19/08/2026 | 120 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Bradley Harris | 66.5kg | 4:51.99 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/04/2026 | 91 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 4:52.84 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $6.50 |
| 0/8 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Harry Kimber | 72kg | 5:30.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 71kg | 4:05.17 | 6-11-11 | 0 |
| 53.3L | $151.00 |
| 0/11 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $34,580.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 70kg | 3:46.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/12/2025 | 272 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 70kg | 5:06.28 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Knockanard P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6 of 10 starters at Ffos Las April 21 over 4000m, 18 len behind Lemon Leaf with 64.5kg at $23. First ever race start ran last in a small field at Fontwell Park December 26 over 3500m, 24 len behind Half Hoping with 67.5kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten without plenty of luck.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/04/2026 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 64.5kg | 4:52.84 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | 4:13.03 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $19,960.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 4:45.61 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 73.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | 5-7-9 | 0 |
| 70.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Sean O'connor | 67.5kg | 4:31.55 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |