Stratford Avon Race 2 - Luke And Michaela's 1St Wedding Anniversary Selling Hurdle
DEMOISELLE KAP (6) struggled in three starts this winter. Looked progressive mixing hurdling and chasing contests this time last year. Can be given another chance down in grade. HARA KIRI (5) finished lame on most recent outing in December. Hadn't produced a poor race for this yard prior to that including three victories. Could contend. Stablemate JUNKER D'ALLIER (4) has more ability on past evidence however far more question marks surround current form. No better when returning to hurdles in latest. Watching brief advised. HECOULDBETHEONE (3) returns from a break and could prove capable tackling this grade. In the mix.

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at Plumpton on March 9 over 5000m. Previously second-up pulled up at Bangor-On-Dee on November 12 over 3900m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 09/03/2026 | 92 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 76kg | 6:33.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/10 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,790.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 5:51.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/11 | 12/11/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | 5:06.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 223 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 64kg | 4:55.50 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/16 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE HUNT 47 | $143,720.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 5:07.60 | 9-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 4:53.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2025 | 56 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 4:15.06 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.80 |
| 5/13 | 06/12/2024 | 61 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Fergus Gillard | 70kg | 4:18.87 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 99/11 | 06/10/2024 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:52.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/10 | 16/09/2024 | 131 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2024 | 14 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $54,450.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:48.91 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Last outing pulled up at Cheltenham on March 10 over 4000m. Start before finished seventh of 9 starters at Exeter on March 6 over 3800m, 25 len behind Genois with 70kg at $34. Worth another chance and cannot be discounted lightly.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/23 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 63kg | 5:03.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 5:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | 79 | HDLE CLM 5U | $17,810.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Heavy | P M O'brien | 65kg | 5:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/15 | 23/11/2025 | 63 | STPLE HCP 4U | $56,740.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | Gary Noonan | 74kg | 5:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/09/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $87,400.00 | Listowel | 3520m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 4:28.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $48,560.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | 4:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Killarney | 3419m | YS | P M O'brien | 66kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/07/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,460.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Y | P M O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/06/2025 | 8 | HDLE CLM 4U | $19,710.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | P M O'brien | 65kg | 4:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/5 | 02/06/2025 | 125 | CHSE 5U | $29,170.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 4:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/01/2025 | 31 | HDLE CLM 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Heavy | C P McNamara | 70kg | 5:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Leicester December 28 over 4000m, 65 len behind Heeztheboy carrying 76kg at $19. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at Fontwell Park October 3 over 3900m, 7 len behind Reallyntruthfully carrying 74.5kg at $2.90. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,750.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:11.74 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 65.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/11/2025 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,580.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 4:52.14 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/10/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,870.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:21.28 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/10/2025 | 82 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:01.40 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/3 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $25,180.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 4:25.44 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $35,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 4:54.91 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4196m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:30.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 11/05/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Cameron Iles | 76.5kg | 5:04.67 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 75.5kg | 4:26.03 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 03/04/2025 | 126 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 75.5kg | 5:04.57 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/11 | 28/11/2024 | 11 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,220.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | 4:45.60 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Tom Hutsby
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 49 days. Last run pulled up at Warwick on February 7 over 4200m. Race before settled back and ran on when finished fifth of 9 starters at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m, on slow going 21 len behind Milcree with 73kg at $4.50. Worth another chance and he is one of the leading chances.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 07/02/2026 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,350.00 | Warwick Uk | 4229m | Heavy | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 5:14.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:33.39 | 9-6-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | CHSE 4U | $33,400.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 4:11.08 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/10/2025 | 189 | CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:03.85 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 78 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:01.67 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.57 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,540.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:50.30 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/12/2024 | 43 | G1 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:20.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:11.23 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/10 | 17/10/2024 | 175 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:29.00 | 6-6-5-5-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/13 | 25/04/2024 | 127 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Fergus Gregory | 71kg | 3:44.00 | 12-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2023 | 46 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:06.72 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at Uttoxeter December 9 over 3200m, slow track; 27 len behind Authodidacte with 75.5kg at $2.40. Previously first up; 3 of 8 runners at Wetherby November 15 over 3200m, slow track; 5 len behind Saligo Bay carrying 69kg at $3.80. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:10.23 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $2.38 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 205 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 69kg | 4:02.59 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2025 | 144 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 5:11.51 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2024 | 276 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:03.87 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 29/02/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | D Johnston | 75kg | 4:03.03 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | F Gregory | 74.5kg | 4:19.50 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 10/01/2024 | 698 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | F Gregory | 75.5kg | 4:09.50 | 11-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2022 | 23 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $16,570.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3351m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 4:14.72 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/01/2022 | 17 | NHDLE 4U | $13,940.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 70kg | 4:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/01/2022 | 54 | NHDLE 4U | $14,870.00 | Plumpton | 3196m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/11/2021 | 196 | FLAT 46 | $6,400.00 | Lingfield | 3219m | Neutral | Harry Bannister | 70kg | 3:37.95 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Last outing ran last in a small field at Leicester on March 6 over 4000m, 53 len behind Taxus Baccata with 75kg at $4. Race before sat on speed throughout then finished third of 7 starters at Catterick on February 9 over 3100m, on slow going 22 len behind Comanche Magic carrying 76kg at $8. Rates well. Solid latest and rates one of the chances this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/03/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | I J Power | 75kg | 5:24.02 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 3:55.76 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 289 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 75kg | 3:53.05 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:26.85 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/03/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 4:00.37 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2025 | 5 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 75kg | 3:57.46 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.44 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3570m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 4:50.90 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:16.10 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2025 | 63 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:05.99 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/12/2024 | 132 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $36,300.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Roisin Leech | 61kg | 3:51.10 | 5-3-7 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/07/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $99,840.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 70.5kg | 4:25.50 | 11-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $13.00 |