Stratford Avon Race 2 - What The Frunk: The Geely Ex2 Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
With the benefit of experience PIONEER PETE (3) can win the battle between the top three. Claimed a second hurdling success by 1.5L at Worcester in June off the back of a top effort attempting a handicap at the Punchestown Festival. One to take seriously. GAMBINO (1) recorded back-to-back wins at Cartmel (3400m) this summer. Hard to know where his limitations lie and likely to make the frame. KING'S SCHOLAR (2) can be quirky and got loose prior to a narrow victory at Worcester for short odds back in May. Went well fresh in the past and will give the front two something to think about. DON'T REIN ME IN (6) rates next best.
Jockey: Tom Hutsby
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign winning won by a nose Worcester May 28 over 3200m defeating Arbitration with 74.5kg at $1.30. First up last campaign 4 of 8 runners at Ludlow March 30 over 3200m, 11 len behind Jimbo Sport with 70kg at $4.30. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 101 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 | 28/05/2026 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 3:57.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.29 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 202 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $20,730.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Heavy | Joe Leavy | 64kg | 3:29.82 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 2505m | Neutral | William Carver | 61kg | 2:38.57 | 12-10-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 3:09.32 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:52.38 | 3-7-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/05/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 2:48.75 | 3-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 177 | HCP APP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61.5kg | 2:37.28 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 3:15.59 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Soft | Joe Leavy | 55kg | 2:46.55 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.5 len Worcester June 6 over 3200m defeating Miss Kingston carrying 74kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 16 len win. Wetherby March 27 over 3200m defeating Double Tiger carrying 72.5kg at $1.90. No reason he can't run another big race resuming.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/06/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 3:58.64 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.62 |
| 2/24 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/15 | 27/03/2026 | 85 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.91 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | 4:42.12 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $2.63 |
| 4/12 | 10/12/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 4:01.25 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:05.80 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | 173 | MHDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 4:16.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 24/04/2025 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 3:40.71 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72kg | 3:49.47 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 7 of 16 starters at Cork April 5 over 3822m, 39 len behind Barnahash Prince carrying 73kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Wexford March 17 over 3218m, slow track; 11 len behind Minella Machine carrying 73kg at $41. Needs to find best to be competitive here.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 05/04/2026 | 19 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | Dylan Whelan | 73kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 79 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Soft | Dylan Whelan | 73kg | 4:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3621m | SH | M C O'donovan | 73kg | 5:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 69kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming pulled up at Market Rasen on May 28 over 3700m. Second-up came from midfield; finished 11th of 13 runners at Uttoxeter on July 24 over 3200m, 74 len behind Whermyrosemarygoes carrying 69kg at $301. Will need to lift. Looks safely held without significant improvement.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 24/07/2026 | 57 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Ben Poste | 69kg | 3:55.34 | 7-11-11 | 0 |
| 74.8L | $301.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/05/2026 | 247 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 68kg | 4:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 60.5kg | 1:37.27 | 5-5-9 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 69kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign 7 of 9 starters at Exeter March 22 over 3300m, 19 len behind Dakota Star carrying 70kg at $8. Previously first up; 10 of 16 runners at Cheltenham in the LR January 1 over 3400m, 45 len behind Solly's Gold with 70kg at $34. Looks safely held in this tougher line-up fresh.
Last Starts 168 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 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70kg | 4:12.77 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 52 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,070.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 4:10.03 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 10/16 | 01/01/2026 | 72 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 2-10-10 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 2615m | Good Firm | Bryan Carver | 70kg | 3:11.90 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: William Shanahan
Weight: 69kgs
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Last outing finished fifth of 13 runners at Ayr on August 10 over 2000m, 5 len behind Obito carrying 65.5kg at $9. Start before finished fifth of 8 runners at Southwell All Weather on July 5 over 2200m, 10 len behind Forever Penywern carrying 62kg at $7.50. Among the chances on best jumping form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 10/08/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 65.5kg | 2:09.62 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | David Nolan | 62kg | 2:23.86 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/18 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 2112m | Good | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:10.46 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1810m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:53.33 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/14 | 12/04/2026 | 76 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:42.89 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Soft | James Davies | 66kg | 3:52.30 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 53 | JHDLE 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:00.96 | 7-5-7 | 0 |
| 21.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 25/10/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Soft | Joe Leavy | 55kg | 2:15.31 | 6-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2025 | 44 | HCP 3 | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | Soft | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | 2:17.44 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:44.65 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 47 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 2:07.87 | 2-2-6 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |