Stratford Avon Race 6 - Ladies Day On Sunday 19Th July Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
OKAVANGO DELTA (5) could still be on an upward trajectory. Scored opening outing of the summer campaign last year. Notably the first runner this trainer has saddled in a while and top jockey booked. Plenty to like. DIPLOMATIC ASH (6) is easing back to a competitive rating. Will like this fast ground and arrives after a second placed effort at Ascot in March. Consider. TAPLEY (3) was successful in a lesser course and distance contest providing penultimate start under this rider. Often on the scene. Shortlist. BAGHEERA GINGE (4) sports new headgear returning to action. Strong stayer who holds ability to play a major role.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after seven months finished sixth of 7 starters at Perth on April 22 over 4000m, 17 len behind Barlovento with 74.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up finished eighth of 11 runners at Wexford on April 4 2025 over 4928m, 44 len behind Rue Taylor carrying 69.5kg at $12. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/04/2026 | 193 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,380.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:14.56 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,440.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 66kg | 5:13.88 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 25/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4041m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:59.01 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:59.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,360.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 4:56.16 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68kg | 5:40.40 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 0/6 | 18/06/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,230.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:50.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/05/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,660.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:53.98 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 72.5kg | 5:07.50 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2025 | 28 | NHDLE 5U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 4928m | Y | Shane Fenelon | 69.5kg | 6:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $12.00 |
| 0/10 | 07/03/2025 | 134 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 76kg | 5:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished sixth of 8 runners at Warwick on March 8 over 5800m, 56 len behind House Of Habsburg carrying 76kg at $11. Second run from a spell pulled up at Southwell on April 1 over 4900m. Continues to make headway. Capable enough and cannot be discounted lightly.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 01/04/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 6:07.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 83 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5833m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 7:41.85 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:52.66 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:09.98 | 9-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 77kg | 6:01.10 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | 68 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 77kg | 5:44.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 17/07/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,590.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:54.81 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:47.91 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 20/05/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Southwell | 5230m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:54.50 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 75.5kg | 6:13.52 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $32,320.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67.5kg | 5:51.00 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 33 days. Last run finished third in a small field at Newton Abbot on April 14 over 4200m, 8 len behind Sheldon carrying 70.5kg at $3.50. Run before won by 0.8 len this track on March 28 over 4500m defeating Classic King with 69kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Fought on last time. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 70.5kg | 5:21.38 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 69kg | 5:50.74 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 78 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 67.5kg | 4:21.44 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 68.5kg | 4:59.21 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 67.5kg | 4:51.40 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73kg | 5:02.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 65.5kg | 4:55.46 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2025 | 163 | HCP HDLE 3U | $22,990.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 3:52.07 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.88 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 3:38.79 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 73kg | 3:49.00 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/17 | 04/04/2025 | 27 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 64.5kg | 3:58.02 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Sedgefield October 19 over 5800m. First up last campaign ran last at Newton Abbot May 28 over 4300m, 66 len behind Al Sayah with 76kg at $15. Can bounce back and feature in the finish while fresh.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 19/10/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $49,910.00 | Sedgefield | 5833m | Good | Jamie Neild | 65kg | 7:18.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/09/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $26,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 6:25.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:52.49 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,320.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 5:51.90 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 28/05/2025 | 204 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:09.80 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 66.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2024 | 50 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Jamie Neild | 72kg | 5:09.00 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 16/09/2024 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,700.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:02.50 | 2-5-99 | 0 |
| 95.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,050.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:04.86 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/16 | 28/07/2024 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 4:55.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 0/8 | 18/06/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:41.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 28/05/2024 | 204 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,110.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:05.40 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 8 starters at Musselburgh December 22 over 4100m, 18 len behind O'faolains Glory carrying 76kg at $6.50. First up last campaign 2 of 8 starters at Musselburgh November 28 over 3200m, 3 len behind Nathan Wells with 76kg at $12. Has ability and looks a danger.
Last Starts 146 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 | 22/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 5:08.90 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 148 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 3:56.55 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 5:06.45 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 04/06/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 4:56.75 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 62.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2025 | 109 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,580.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 5:08.06 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 75kg | 6:07.10 | 4-4-9 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 5:36.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2024 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4752m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 6:14.32 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2024 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:18.07 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 74kg | 4:21.36 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2024 | 139 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 4:17.13 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished fifth of 7 starters at Ludlow on April 22 over 4800m, 30 len behind Zacony Rebel carrying 72kg at $15. Second-up finished fifth of 9 starters at Ffos Las on May 5 over 4800m, 24 len behind Galop De Chasse carrying 70.5kg at $17. Overall strike-rate average and others rate better this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70.5kg | 6:03.77 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 193 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | 6:04.83 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/10/2025 | 55 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Y | Richard Deegan | 71kg | 6:16.60 | - | 0 |
| 66.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/08/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Richard Deegan | 70.5kg | 5:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/08/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Good | Richard Deegan | 68.5kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 95.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/16 | 07/07/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 4928m | Good | Richard Deegan | 74kg | 6:16.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/15 | 09/06/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 5029m | Good | Gavin Brouder | 69kg | 6:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/05/2025 | 213 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Richard Deegan | 66kg | 6:31.05 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 12/10/2024 | 71 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3721m | Good | Richard Deegan | 74.5kg | 4:31.03 | - | 0 |
| 100.5L | $10.00 |
| 15/20 | 02/08/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $138,750.00 | Galway | 4526m | GY | Richard Deegan | 69kg | 5:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 61.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/16 | 08/07/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 4928m | Good | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 6:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 14 of 16 starters at Huntingdon November 2 over 5000m, 70 len behind Jager Time carrying 72.5kg at $15. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Warwick December 31 2024 over 5200m. Might need this run.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 02/11/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 72.5kg | 6:08.78 | 11-13-14 | 0 |
| 70.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jamie Brace | 73kg | 6:05.22 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,650.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jamie Brace | 71.5kg | 5:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jamie Brace | 70.5kg | 5:01.73 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jamie Brace | 73kg | 6:05.10 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Joe Anderson | 66kg | 4:02.37 | 1-5-6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Joe Anderson | 71.5kg | 6:13.00 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Jamie Brace | 66.5kg | 5:01.26 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 0/6 | 13/04/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,190.00 | Stratford Avon | 5540m | Good | Jamie Brace | 74kg | 7:14.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 10U | $16,420.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 67kg | 6:54.15 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $26.00 |
| 0/9 | 25/01/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 68.5kg | 5:18.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |