Stratford Avon Race 5 - Cortaflex For Horses, Dogs & People Handicap Hurdle
WEST TO THE BRIDGE (1) gained tenth career win at Wetherby during February. Only 1.5kg higher and not disgraced in more recent efforts. Good run anticipated with Harry Skelton back on board. Four-time winner BETHPAGE (5) produced a career-best when second at Market Rasen last start. Another 1.5kg higher. Unwise to rule out continued improvement. JAYTEE (6) won a Class 4 handicap hurdle at Doncaster the last time we saw him. Now 3.5kg higher and absent for 489 days. Market check needed. Recent Huntingdon 5029m winner LIHYAN (3) is another for the shortlist.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished fourth of 7 runners at Uttoxeter on May 3 over 4000m, 10 len behind Donnie Azoff carrying 69.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell finished fourth in a small field at Uttoxeter on May 17 over 4700m, 4.5 len behind Minella Rescue carrying 72kg at $7.50. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Heidi Palin | 72kg | 5:36.73 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
4/7 | 03/05/2025 | 80 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Heidi Palin | 69.5kg | 4:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
1/11 | 12/02/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $32,290.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 5:06.81 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 6:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |
4/9 | 07/12/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4716m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 6:27.98 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 13/11/2024 | 40 | HCP HDLE 3U | $48,510.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:52.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
3/5 | 04/10/2024 | 195 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 4:23.81 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
4/8 | 23/03/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 5:07.26 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
4/6 | 02/03/2024 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,100.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Heavy | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 4:02.65 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 24/02/2024 | 126 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Soft | C Todd | 74kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
99/5 | 21/10/2023 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 7:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished fourth of 12 starters at Cartmel on May 26 over 5100m, 1.75 len behind Musique De Fee with 72kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len Ffos Las on January 11 over 4800m slow going defeating Alan De Banks with 67.5kg at $8 in a hurdle. Has found a suitable race and expected to feature.
Last Starts 5 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 | 26/05/2025 | 72 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 6:16.39 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
6/17 | 15/03/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $181,490.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 67.5kg | 6:03.47 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
5/12 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 6:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 67.5kg | 6:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 07/12/2024 | 225 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4716m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 68kg | 6:27.98 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
3/14 | 26/04/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Will Featherstone | 72kg | 5:54.37 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 01/04/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 8U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | 4:55.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
3/8 | 24/02/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | James Davies | 76kg | 4:06.45 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
13/19 | 13/01/2024 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 68.5kg | 5:10.72 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $21.00 |
2/3 | 19/11/2023 | 197 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,110.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:46.72 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
4/5 | 06/05/2023 | 49 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,490.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing won by 1.3 len Huntingdon on May 20 over 5000m defeating Dear Ralphy carrying 74kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished eighth of 13 starters at Haydock Park on May 10 over 4860m, 10 len behind Harbour Lake carrying 69kg at $19. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 11 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 | 20/05/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,150.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | William Maggs | 74kg | 6:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
8/13 | 10/05/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | William Maggs | 69kg | 5:57.46 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
2/6 | 31/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,610.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 70.5kg | 5:03.19 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
12/15 | 15/03/2025 | 139 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 5:03.28 | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $41.00 |
3/7 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 75.5kg | 6:08.26 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 06/10/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 68kg | 5:55.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
1/14 | 16/09/2024 | 64 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | William Maggs | 75.5kg | 5:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 14/07/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | William Maggs | 74kg | 5:58.91 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
6/13 | 30/06/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $56,640.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 67.5kg | 6:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
8/12 | 27/05/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Cartmel | 5105m | Good | William Maggs | 69kg | 6:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 10/05/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | William Maggs | 68kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.3 len Haydock Park on March 19 over 4900m defeating Tiger Jet carrying 76.5kg at $7.50 in a hurdle. Last start finished seventh of 13 runners at Ayr on April 11 over 4870m, 6 len behind Billy Boi Blue with 76kg at $15. This appears outside his grasp. Prefer to see him back in form before considering.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 11/04/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,520.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 6:06.95 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
1/5 | 19/03/2025 | 96 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good | Craig Nichol | 76.5kg | 6:17.66 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
3/4 | 13/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,580.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 74.5kg | 6:01.23 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $10.00 |
2/2 | 15/11/2024 | 118 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,650.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 5:15.11 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
5/12 | 20/07/2024 | 132 | HDLE HCP 4U | $64,700.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | 5:19.84 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
0/10 | 10/03/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 6:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
0/2 | 16/02/2024 | 49 | HCPNOVCHSE HCP 5U | $23,060.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 66kg | 6:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
3/5 | 29/12/2023 | 48 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Heavy | Henry Brooke | 75.5kg | 6:16.22 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.50 |
5/11 | 11/11/2023 | 204 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 6:37.14 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $4.33 |
1/8 | 21/04/2023 | 58 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 75kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
0/4 | 22/02/2023 | 55 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $14,360.00 | Doncaster | 3903m | Good | Tom Midgley | 73kg | 4:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished second of 9 runners at Market Rasen on May 9 over 4600m, a neck behind Letterston Lady carrying 73.5kg at $4.30. Start before finished second of 16 runners at Cheltenham on April 17 over 4100m, 0.5 len behind Greyval with 67kg at $7.50. Sure to improve again. A big run is on the cards.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 5:57.64 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
2/16 | 17/04/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Ben Jones | 67kg | 5:00.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
1/3 | 24/03/2025 | 135 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $32,940.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 5:55.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
12/12 | 09/11/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $63,520.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 69kg | 5:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 09/10/2024 | 93 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72.5kg | 5:14.93 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
3/11 | 08/07/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,320.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Joe Anderson | 64.5kg | 4:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 11/06/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 5:05.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
1/9 | 12/05/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 5:03.12 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 19/04/2024 | 79 | NHDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | 4:23.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
4/8 | 31/01/2024 | 25 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,610.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 72.5kg | 4:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 06/01/2024 | 53 | NHDLE M 4U | $14,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after about 18 months. Finished off last campaign winning a big 7 len win. Doncaster January 28 2024 over 4900m defeating Son Of The Somme with 76kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Ludlow November 9 2023 over 5100m. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 489 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 28/01/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:05.73 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
2/3 | 29/12/2023 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,110.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 6:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
1/7 | 15/12/2023 | 36 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 6:15.93 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
99/9 | 09/11/2023 | 130 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Ludlow | 5129m | Good Soft | Jamie Moore | 76kg | 7:06.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
8/16 | 02/07/2023 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | Harry Bannister | 65kg | 6:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $8.00 |
1/3 | 06/06/2023 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $1.73 |
1/4 | 24/05/2023 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,180.00 | Southwell | 5230m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 6:53.14 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.62 |
2/6 | 15/05/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,700.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:33.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
5/11 | 16/04/2023 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,300.00 | Wincanton | 5057m | Good Soft | Will Kennedy | 77kg | 6:38.18 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 12/03/2023 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,830.00 | Warwick Uk | 5883m | Soft | Will Kennedy | 71kg | 7:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
4/6 | 07/02/2023 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Market Rasen | 4802m | Good Soft | Will Kennedy | 73kg | 6:20.98 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.33 |