Stratford Avon Race 6 - White Swan Hotel Stratford Open Hunters' Chase
JOKER DE MAI (2) won a hunter chase at Leicester by 21L in March. Fell early at Aintree on his only start since. Holds strong claims if replicating previous performance. THE BIG LENSE (6) managed to win his past three starts in point-to-points. Competing at a much higher level when last under rules. Maximum respect. FRERE D'ARMES (1) was handed stiff assignments at Aintree and Cheltenham latest two attempts. Might find this more suitable. FIGAROC (3) can take a step forward on second run after wind surgery.

Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin
Weight: 79kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished eighth of 10 starters at Cheltenham on May 2 over 4130m, 39 len behind Rebel Dawn Rising with 78kg at $23. Run before finished 20th of 29 starters at Aintree on April 3 over 4220m, 106 len behind Gracchus De Balme with 76kg at $67. Go close. Can sneak into the finish if puts best foot forward.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | WFA CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Heidi Palin | 78kg | 5:17.83 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $23.00 |
20/29 | 03/04/2025 | 14 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 76kg | 5:30.29 | - | 0 |
| 106.5L | $67.00 |
3/6 | 20/03/2025 | 34 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Heidi Palin | 77.5kg | 5:15.23 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |
2/5 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | CHSE 5U | $9,230.00 | Fakenham | 4863m | Good | Heidi Palin | 79kg | 6:26.16 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
1/5 | 05/02/2025 | 28 | CHSE 6U | $12,180.00 | Ludlow | 4782m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 79kg | 6:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
0/9 | 08/01/2025 | 17 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | Heidi Palin | 76.5kg | 5:47.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
1/7 | 22/12/2024 | 29 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 76kg | 5:41.28 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Heidi Palin | 66kg | 4:11.55 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 02/11/2024 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Heidi Palin | 61kg | 4:01.76 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
2/6 | 20/10/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:29.14 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
3/6 | 16/09/2024 | 78 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,700.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Heidi Palin | 75.5kg | 5:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr D Maxwell
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start fell at Aintree on April 3 over 4220m. Before to post a big 21 len win. Leicester on March 7 over 3200m defeating A Jet Of Our Own carrying 79kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. Continues to improve. Best to go on the good win two back.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/29 | 03/04/2025 | 27 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 76kg | 5:30.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 58 | CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 79kg | 4:08.67 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $1.73 |
3/9 | 08/01/2025 | 261 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | David Maxwell | 79kg | 5:47.23 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.25 |
2/9 | 22/04/2024 | 27 | NHDLE NOV 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Heavy | David Maxwell | 72.5kg | 4:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.44 |
2/6 | 26/03/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | David Maxwell | 72.5kg | 5:38.47 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
2/7 | 24/02/2024 | 65 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Soft | David Maxwell | 71kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
2/6 | 21/12/2023 | 10 | HDLE HCP 3U | $29,040.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Soft | David Maxwell | 70.5kg | 4:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
1/11 | 11/12/2023 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 74kg | 4:53.76 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
4/13 | 09/11/2023 | 228 | NHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 68.5kg | 4:09.13 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 26/03/2023 | 21 | STPLE 4 | $92,910.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Wilfried Lajon | 69kg | 4:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.30 |
1/9 | 05/03/2023 | 21 | STPLE CL4 CF 4 | $28,350.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3600m | Soft | Wilfried Lajon | 70.5kg | 4:32.79 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr Edward Vaughan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing finished fifth in a small field at Fakenham on May 6 over 3200m, 23 len behind Collingham carrying 73.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation pulled up at Carlisle on December 1 over 3210m. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 06/05/2025 | 156 | WFA CLM HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 3:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |
0/7 | 01/12/2024 | 213 | CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 4:12.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
10/17 | 02/05/2024 | 8 | LR STPLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Brian Hayes | 67.5kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
4/5 | 24/04/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Paul Townend | 76kg | 4:12.05 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $2.50 |
3/9 | 31/03/2024 | 22 | LR NCHSE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:35.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 09/03/2024 | 25 | LR STPLE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | S F O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:35.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
3/9 | 13/02/2024 | 19 | BCHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 25/01/2024 | 61 | BCHSE 5U | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 25/11/2023 | 212 | BCHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $41.00 |
99/25 | 27/04/2023 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
4/19 | 10/04/2023 | 39 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $32,520.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SY | Paul Townend | 74kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Mr Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished fourth of 7 starters at Cheltenham on May 2 over 3260m, 15 len behind Barton Snow carrying 75.5kg at $9. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Sandown Park on November 10 over 3100m, 57 len behind Brookie carrying 66kg at $7.50. Definite chance. Improvement in store.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 02/05/2025 | 173 | WFA CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Good | Robbie David | 75.5kg | 4:03.95 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
3/4 | 10/11/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $37,040.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 4:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 57.5L | $7.50 |
4/6 | 04/10/2024 | 142 | NOV 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | 2:44.34 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
3/11 | 15/05/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 3:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 19/04/2024 | 25 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Lee Edwards | 75kg | 4:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
2/7 | 25/03/2024 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71.5kg | 5:14.64 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
6/8 | 31/01/2024 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 75.5kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 11/12/2023 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | N F Houlihan | 72kg | 4:53.76 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $4.50 |
4/8 | 12/11/2023 | 197 | HDLE HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | N F Houlihan | 71kg | 5:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
7/15 | 29/04/2023 | 8 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Moore | 67kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 21/04/2023 | 34 | NHDLE 4 | $15,060.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Jamie Moore | 71kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Mr Charlie Marshall
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after a year favourite; won by a nose Mollington on May 5 over 4000m defeating Ouro Branco with 76kg in a jumps. Previously second-up finished fifth of 8 starters at Sandown Park on January 26 2024 over 3200m, on slow going 23 len behind Georgi Girl with 70kg at $15. Inform, but this a much tougher race than last outing. Will need to improve further to feature here.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 05/05/2025 | 340 | P2P | $0.00 | Mollington P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | S Lee | 76kg | 5:22.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.57 |
8/11 | 30/05/2024 | 21 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 71.5kg | 6:19.14 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 09/05/2024 | 20 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good | Harry Atkins | 73kg | 5:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
4/11 | 19/04/2024 | 25 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good | Harry Atkins | 71.5kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 25/03/2024 | 29 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | Harry Atkins | 72.5kg | 5:27.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 25/02/2024 | 30 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Hereford | 3811m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.50 |
5/8 | 26/01/2024 | 43 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Mrs V Sollitt | 70kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
7/11 | 14/12/2023 | 220 | HDLE HCP 3U | $24,770.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 62kg | 4:44.03 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $21.00 |
99/10 | 08/05/2023 | 19 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Atkins | 67kg | 5:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
2/13 | 19/04/2023 | 26 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $28,870.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good | Harry Atkins | 62kg | 4:00.49 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 24/03/2023 | 2 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $14,670.00 | Hereford | 3957m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 71kg | 5:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Mr R Stearn
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 0.5 len Fakenham on March 23 over 4800m defeating Aramax carrying 73kg in a jumps. Second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len Mollington on May 5 over 4800m defeating Go On Chez carrying 75.5kg in a jumps. Rates well. Can make it three straight.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/2 | 05/05/2025 | 43 | P2P | $0.00 | Mollington P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Rupert Stearn | 75.5kg | 7:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.44 |
1/5 | 23/03/2025 | 246 | P2P | $0.00 | Fakenham P2p | 4828m | Good | Rupert Stearn | 73kg | 6:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
11/16 | 20/07/2024 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 5:21.58 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
2/7 | 07/07/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | 5:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
1/6 | 04/06/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Alex Chadwick | 70kg | 5:36.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
2/11 | 07/05/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | 5:03.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
99/22 | 11/04/2024 | 34 | CHSE HUNT 6U | $87,740.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Heavy | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | 5:51.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
3/7 | 08/03/2024 | 26 | WFA CHSE HUNT 5U | $11,990.00 | Leicester | 3201m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 79kg | 4:19.95 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $4.50 |
1/4 | 11/02/2024 | 34 | P2P | $0.00 | Higham P2p | 4828m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | 6:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
99/11 | 08/01/2024 | 206 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 77.5kg | 5:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 16/06/2023 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,410.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | 4:58.78 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |