Stratford Avon Race 4 - George And Dragon Handicap Hurdle
SIR GALAHAD (4) Made every post a winner to win by a margin of 24L last start in a hurdle at Ffos Las and suited by the weight drop. Definite claims. IMPERO (1) Shot clear to win by 10L last time in a hurdle at Kelso. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Going well this preparation. Rates well and should be taken seriously. CARRIGEEN KAMPALA (2) Has multiple wins when resuming. Ran 3rd last time in a hurdle at Wetherby. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Should muster plenty of early speed. Include in chances. EVERYONESGAME (5) Folded up in the straight when 10th last time in a hurdle at Worcester and dropping in distance. Good to see Lilly Pinchin is jumping on. Could place.

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last to post a big 10 len win. Kelso on May 25 over 3200m defeating Simple Star with 76kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. Before that finished tenth of 17 starters at Punchestown in the LR on April 29 over 3319m, 14 len behind Ascending Lark carrying 66kg at $15. Gets a chance to win.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 25/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | 3:50.87 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
10/17 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
1/8 | 11/04/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
9/12 | 21/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 67.5kg | 3:44.10 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $23.00 |
1/4 | 28/11/2024 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:07.79 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.53 |
1/10 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 3:55.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 11/10/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
2/15 | 25/09/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | 4:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
8/9 | 15/08/2024 | 160 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 52kg | 2:17.14 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 08/03/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 54kg | 2:34.66 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 09/02/2024 | 24 | HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 54.5kg | 3:32.51 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Wetherby in the LR November 2 over 3200m, 12 len behind Take No Chances carrying 70kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last at Cartmel May 25 2024 over 3400m, 23 len behind Mermaids Cave with 75.5kg at $10.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 02/11/2024 | 13 | LR OPEN M 4U | $54,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jack Hogan | 70kg | 3:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 20/10/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 67.5kg | 3:45.51 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $19.00 |
2/8 | 22/09/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 72kg | 3:41.79 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
0/4 | 31/08/2024 | 57 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,010.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 3:52.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
0/7 | 05/07/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $34,750.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 3:58.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 14/06/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $22,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Jack Hogan | 74.5kg | 4:24.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
7/7 | 25/05/2024 | 266 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $24,770.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 75.5kg | 4:03.44 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $10.00 |
1/6 | 02/09/2023 | 41 | NHDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Liam Harrison | 72kg | 3:56.58 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.63 |
2/5 | 23/07/2023 | 33 | NHDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 20/06/2023 | 20 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Liam Harrison | 72kg | 3:56.84 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.53 |
1/10 | 31/05/2023 | 38 | NHDLE NOV M 4U | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $1.57 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after 10 months finished seventh of 8 runners at Warwick on May 21 over 3200m, 22 len behind Time Interval with 74.5kg at $34. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Warwick on May 6 2024 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Fiston De Becon carrying 75kg at $3.30.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 21/05/2025 | 304 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | James Best | 74.5kg | 3:47.44 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 21/07/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,280.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:03.74 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 26/06/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 08/06/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:08.45 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
2/4 | 22/05/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
2/5 | 06/05/2024 | 19 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 4:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
12/18 | 17/04/2024 | 107 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68kg | 4:00.59 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $7.50 |
4/7 | 01/01/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 5:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
5/12 | 15/12/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | 4:07.16 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 27/11/2023 | 217 | HDLE HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 74kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $15.00 |
99/8 | 24/04/2023 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,960.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Bridget Andrews | 75.5kg | 5:25.27 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing favourite; won by 24 len Ffos Las on May 22 over 3200m defeating Chanelle Noir with 73.5kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. The start before that; favourite; won by 28 len this track on May 8 over 3300m defeating Lasting Love with 71.5kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. Definite winning chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 3:49.87 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.33 |
1/7 | 08/05/2025 | 41 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.33 |
1/12 | 28/03/2025 | 280 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Lewis Stones | 66.5kg | 3:49.66 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 21/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | Neil Callan | 61.5kg | 2:37.46 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 31/05/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | 2:39.23 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 17/04/2024 | 159 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 2:22.34 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
7/11 | 10/11/2023 | 17 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Stefano Cherchi | 60.5kg | 1:35.81 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 24/10/2023 | 19 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Stefano Cherchi | 59kg | 1:49.99 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $126.00 |
8/10 | 05/10/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:48.60 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 42 days. Last run finished tenth of 14 starters at Worcester on May 6 over 4000m, 14 len behind Kado De Joie carrying 75kg at $12. Run before ran last in a small field at Hereford on April 10 over 4190m, 5 len behind The Gypsy Davey with 76kg at $1.60. Gets a chance to win.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 06/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 4:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $12.00 |
3/3 | 10/04/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good | Ben Jones | 76kg | 5:12.98 | - | 0 |
| 5.2L | $1.62 |
0/5 | 01/04/2025 | 134 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 4:26.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.00 |
3/3 | 18/11/2024 | 10 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,940.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:02.19 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
3/4 | 08/11/2024 | 117 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,820.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Ben Jones | 76kg | 4:50.21 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 14/07/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,770.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 07/06/2024 | 224 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 5:16.65 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 27/10/2023 | 97 | NHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | L M Pinchin | 73.5kg | 4:52.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $17.00 |
8/12 | 22/07/2023 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Soft | L M Pinchin | 75kg | 4:10.21 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 28/06/2023 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,480.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | L M Pinchin | 71kg | 4:57.01 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
1/4 | 31/05/2023 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | L M Pinchin | 73kg | 4:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.62 |