Stratford Avon Race 1 - Grace & Dotty Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
OLD BRIDGE (8) indicated promise attempting three jumpers flat races in Ireland. Encouraging second at Bangor on hurdle and stable debut a fortnight ago. Good chance of going one better. Flat winner RENOIR (1) opened his hurdling account with a narrow win in a novices handicap at Hereford (3218m) in March. Not disgraced at Worcester since. Takes on a tricky task conceding significant weight to the top selection. PUBLIC ENEMY (5) won a Plumpton maiden hurdle by 6L two starts ago. Enters calculations if subsequent blowout can be overlooked. Recent Worcester third NEVER SEEN AGAIN (4) is another for the shortlist.

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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Useful gelding. Last start finished fourth of 9 runners at Worcester on May 6 over 3200m, 8 len behind Dirty Den carrying 76kg at $5.50. The start before that; won by 0.8 len Hereford on March 26 over 3200m defeating Time Interval carrying 76kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. All set to bounce back to winning form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 06/05/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 76kg | 3:58.16 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 26/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,420.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 76kg | 3:54.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
4/7 | 10/03/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,370.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Rex Dingle | 74kg | 4:02.92 | - | 0 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
2/12 | 15/01/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 71kg | 4:04.55 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 17/12/2024 | 59 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 3:54.37 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
7/7 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 2:41.43 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |
1/9 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 2:42.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 21/09/2024 | 145 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | William Carson | 63.5kg | 2:40.32 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
5/6 | 29/04/2024 | 269 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 64.5kg | 2:37.40 | - | 2 |
| 65.8L | $101.00 |
3/5 | 04/08/2023 | 24 | NOV 35 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Patrick Mathers | 63.5kg | 2:40.16 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 11/07/2023 | 51 | MDN OPEN 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 64.5kg | 2:13.35 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 7 runners at this track on May 8 over 3300m, 51 len behind Sir Galahad with 69kg at $6.50. The run before finished sixth of 9 starters at Chepstow on April 21 over 3200m, 9 len behind Limerick Lass with 71kg at $5.50. Gets a chance to win. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 21/04/2025 | 50 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:49.11 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
4/14 | 02/03/2025 | 62 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | 3:54.29 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
3/14 | 30/12/2024 | 37 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
3/10 | 23/11/2024 | 202 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | D Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $1.00 |
99/12 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70kgs
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Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign pulled up at Uttoxeter on January 25 over 3170m. When resuming last campaign finished 11th of 12 starters at Chepstow on October 11 over 3200m, on slow going 40 len behind Ben Solo carrying 70kg at $19. Rates a chance.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/10 | 25/01/2025 | 70 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Murray Dodd | 73.5kg | 4:07.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 16/11/2024 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Murray Dodd | 66.5kg | 3:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $10.00 |
11/12 | 11/10/2024 | 90 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:07.13 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $19.00 |
11/11 | 13/07/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good | Rob Hornby | 62kg | 3:03.62 | - | 7 |
| 48.0L | $51.00 |
16/20 | 18/06/2024 | 204 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 4:21.99 | - | 7 |
| 31.0L | $67.00 |
99/16 | 27/11/2023 | 93 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 3:54.58 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
2/6 | 26/08/2023 | 20 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 62kg | 3:16.45 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
3/11 | 06/08/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 63.5kg | 3:49.14 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
7/13 | 22/07/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 3:36.54 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
4/19 | 01/07/2023 | 35 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Slow | Andrea Atzeni | 54kg | 3:31.40 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 27/05/2023 | 14 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 54.5kg | 3:06.79 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Worcester on May 23 over 3200m, 9 len behind High Fibre with 71.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation finished eighth of 11 runners at Catterick on February 25 over 3100m, 42 len behind Ballyvango with 73kg at $51. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 8 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 | 23/05/2025 | 87 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $15,810.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
8/11 | 25/02/2025 | 883 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | James Best | 73kg | 3:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 26/09/2022 | - | FLAT 4 | $15,260.00 | Roscommon | 3089m | Good | F Maguire | 73kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 40 days. Last run finished seventh of 10 starters at Plumpton on April 21 over 3200m, 29 len behind Synchronist carrying 71kg at $6.50. The start before that; won by 6 len Plumpton on April 6 over 3200m defeating God Of Fire carrying 68kg at $3 in a hurdle. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,540.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 3:49.97 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $6.50 |
1/5 | 06/04/2025 | 47 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Rex Dingle | 68kg | 3:49.27 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 18/02/2025 | 93 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | 4:24.92 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 17/11/2024 | 37 | MDN 3 | $28,100.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 58kg | 2:48.26 | - | 10 |
| 20.4L | $5.80 |
3/13 | 11/10/2024 | 28 | MDN CF 3 | $35,540.00 | Compiegne | 2800m | Heavy | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 3:21.37 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
4/7 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN CF 3 | $35,830.00 | Saint Cloud | 3000m | Soft | Corentin Berge | 53.5kg | 3:35.04 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 39 days. Last outing finished eighth of 12 runners at Hereford on April 22 over 3200m, 21 len behind Military Alliance carrying 68.5kg at $151. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Sedgefield on February 23 2024 over 3990m, on slow going 59 len behind Ragosina carrying 72kg at $11. Needs to go up a level.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 22/04/2025 | 424 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | James Best | 68.5kg | 3:48.67 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
5/5 | 23/02/2024 | 329 | WFA NOVHDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:17.38 | - | 0 |
| 59.3L | $11.00 |
7/11 | 31/03/2023 | 24 | HCP 4U | $19,680.00 | Southwell | 2836m | Neutral | Sam James | 60kg | 3:05.22 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 07/03/2023 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,670.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Sam James | 60kg | 3:40.27 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
2/6 | 20/02/2023 | 17 | HCP 4U | $14,360.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Sam James | 58kg | 2:42.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
2/9 | 03/02/2023 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,360.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Sam James | 60kg | 2:46.13 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
1/6 | 21/01/2023 | 8 | HCP F 4U | $15,360.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Sam James | 60kg | 2:27.14 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
6/11 | 13/01/2023 | 181 | APP HCP 4U | $11,550.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Jack Lander | 68kg | 2:13.17 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
4/5 | 16/07/2022 | 17 | NOV OPEN F 3U | $14,110.00 | Haydock Park | 1602m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:41.84 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 29/06/2022 | 15 | MDN OPEN F 35 | $11,400.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | Sam James | 58kg | 1:41.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 14/06/2022 | - | NOV OPEN 3U | $14,040.00 | Thirsk | 1608m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | 1:41.59 | - | 7 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished seventh of 11 runners at Warwick on November 21 over 3200m, 20 len behind Charisma Cat with 71kg at $41. Returned from break finished fifth of 7 runners at Huntingdon on May 8 over 3200m, 24 len behind Big Wigg carrying 67kg at $10. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/05/2025 | 168 | OPEN HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Jack Andrews | 67kg | 3:43.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $10.00 |
7/11 | 21/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 71kg | 3:50.62 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing finished second of 7 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on May 17 over 3300m, 0.8 len behind Blackwater Lilly carrying 69kg at $3.10. Before that finished third of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 25 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Park That with 68kg at $10. Ideally placed return to winning form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 17/05/2025 | 22 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 4:07.28 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.13 |
3/14 | 25/04/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 68kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 69.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.50 |
7/11 | 15/03/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:53.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $8.00 |