Stratford Avon Race 5 - Laura Horsfall Racing Club Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
LADY KARA (1) landed a hat-trick at Newton Abbot having to dig deep earlier in the month winning by a neck. Climbs back up to a trip she has won with earlier in the campaign and will be hard to beat. GLENMALURE FLYER (5) returned to rules racing securing a good win having been well supported at Bangor-On-Dee last week. Quickly back on track and should give a bold sight. THICKTHORN TOM (6) was a good winner at Newton Abbot in May scoring by a neck. Held his form well at Market Rasen and is worth giving another chance. DELPOTRO (4) had the losing steak extended here with a disappointing effort end of May. More needed.

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by a neck Newton Abbot on June 12 over 3400m defeating Likewhatyousee carrying 73kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. The run before won by 0.8 len Newton Abbot on May 27 over 3400m defeating Babs carrying 73kg at $3 in a hurdle. Definite winning chance. Has a good record at the distance and should take beating again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Rian Corcoran | 73kg | 4:08.50 | 2-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/10 | 27/05/2026 | 15 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 4:08.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 4:42.05 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | MHDLE M 4U | $27,230.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Luke Scott | 71kg | 5:01.05 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/04/2026 | 147 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Luke Scott | 70.5kg | 3:52.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 3:58.07 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | MHDLE HUNT M 46 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 5:08.41 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | 36 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | Luke Scott | 70kg | 3:53.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2025 | 11 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Luke Scott | 67.5kg | 4:11.40 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2025 | 44 | APP HUNT FLAT M 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Luke Scott | 67kg | 4:08.43 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 69kg | 4:05.10 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months finished third in a small field at Warwick on June 3 over 4000m, 32 len behind Theonlywayiswessex with 76kg at $26. Previously second-up finished eighth of 15 runners at Leopardstown on December 28 over 4123m, 40 len behind Lazare De Star with 73kg at $9.50. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/06/2026 | 119 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Tom Cannon | 76kg | 4:51.87 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/15 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/24 | 22/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 9 runners at Hexham on June 6 over 4800m, 43 len behind Sir Carnegie with 74kg at $19. The start before that; finished second in a small field at Plumpton on May 26 over 3400m, 21 len behind Captain Cool with 68.5kg at $10. Struggling for best and needs to do more.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,960.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 74kg | 6:31.07 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,630.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:12.89 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/15 | 12/05/2026 | 219 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Gavin Brouder | 75.5kg | 4:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/10/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,860.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 4:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 63.5kg | 5:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 65.5kg | 4:06.49 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,050.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 69.5kg | 4:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2025 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2025 | 278 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 4:07.50 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/09/2024 | 371 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70.5kg | 4:41.17 | 11-8-9 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start finished fourth in a small field at this track on May 30 over 3400m, 76 len behind Rocks Up Late carrying 75kg at $4. Race before ran last in a small field at Hereford on May 12 over 4200m, 9 len behind Quick Sharpener carrying 75.5kg at $1.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/05/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 4:13.72 | - | 0 |
| 76.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/2 | 12/05/2026 | 57 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,660.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:15.94 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.33 |
| 3/5 | 16/03/2026 | 125 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good Soft | David Bass | 76kg | 4:18.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 5:21.02 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:51.80 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | 93 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 4:42.90 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 99/6 | 03/06/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3288m | Good Firm | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 3:46.68 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 75kg | 4:16.90 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/03/2025 | 84 | HCP CHSE 5U | $10,820.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 76kg | 4:02.65 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/9 | 17/12/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3150m | Good | David Bass | 72.5kg | 3:47.41 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run favourite; won by 2.25 len Bangor-On-Dee on June 26 over 4800m defeating Friends Don't Ask carrying 73.5kg at $4.30 in a steeplechase. Run before favourite; won by a neck Toomebridge P2p on May 2 over 4828m defeating Unspokenxpectation carrying 60kg in a jumps. Fought on last time. Key runner on recent form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 6:08.22 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2026 | 43 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | N Lockhead Anderson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Comea P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | J O'grady | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | J O'grady | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | C M Connolly | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |