Stratford Avon Race 3 - Ebf And Charlie Longsdon Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
FORTHFACTOR (4) is a three time winner under rules including when landing the G2 Aintree jumpers flat at the Grand National festival during spring. Looks set to take high rank this season with hurdles and prove impossible to oppose. ROCK ON RONNIE (6) ran much better on his second outing in a jumpers flat race at Perth in April. Could make the frame providing initial jumps outing. BEBE AND BEAN (1) produced a quiet start to life with this yard at Ffos Las and looks one for further down the line. EMERALD TIR (3) finished well held contesting a Worcester maiden hurdle last month. Might take a step forward. Something for the Multiples: CHOCKS AWAY (7)
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 70kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished fifth of 10 runners at Chepstow on October 9 over 3200m, 55 len behind Saint Jeannais carrying 70kg at $13. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Plumpton on April 6 over 3600m, 16 len behind Mint Approved carrying 71kg at $4.30. Looks safely held again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/10/2026 | 168 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 70kg | 4:03.51 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 3:46.93 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/4 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 4:16.14 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/4 | 22/02/2026 | 73 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Heavy | Freddie Gordon | 73kg | 4:35.91 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | 3:49.87 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 70kgs
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Racing second-up. Was promising at debut ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 9 runners at Worcester on June 6 over 3200m, 10 len behind Redbarn carrying 71kg at $9. Went for a break before returning finished third of 12 starters at Worcester on September 10 over 3200m, 21 len behind Lock Stock with 70.5kg at $13. That run came after a switch to the Ryan Hatch stable.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/09/2026 | 96 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 70.5kg | 3:54.72 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:04.20 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having had just one run last campaign won by 2.5 len Aintree in a G2 Champion Standard Open Nh Flat Race on April 11 over 3400m defeating Look Me with 71.5kg at $11. Also won previous preparation first up on from midfield and [-] to post a big 6 len win. Hexham on November 7 over 3200m defeating Titanium Ring carrying 71kg at $4. Has a excellent fresh up winning record and should go close again.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20 | 11/04/2026 | 113 | G2 OPEN 46 | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 71.5kg | 4:05.47 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Heidi Palin | 71kg | 3:43.08 | 7-3-5 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/11/2025 | 257 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 71kg | 4:19.50 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,280.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:13.72 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70kgs
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At debut, ran on from midfield; ran last at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 61 len behind Spanish Darling carrying 71.5kg at $11. Looks tested this line-up. Should be improved but place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 07/10/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:01.12 | 7-10-12 | 0 |
| 61.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 70kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished third of 11 starters at Perth on April 24 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Fiskardo carrying 71kg at $5. First up last campaign finished seventh of 15 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, on slow going 7 len behind A Likeable Rogue with 69.5kg at $4.20. Good run on the flat last time and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/04/2026 | 118 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Lewis Stones | 69.5kg | 4:06.53 | 14-8-7 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished fifth of 8 runners at Newton Abbot on April 14 over 3400m, 28 len behind Quickkick carrying 68kg at $12 and before that finished third of 7 starters at Plumpton on March 9 over 3600m, 7 len behind Otie's Friend with 67.5kg at $15. Looks tested this line-up.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 36 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 68kg | 4:09.86 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/03/2026 | 35 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 67.5kg | 4:36.55 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 02/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 67.5kg | 3:55.06 | 3-6-7 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished sixth of 12 runners at Fontwell Park on May 14 over 3500m, 20 len behind Cameron De Fiacre carrying 68kg at $11. More needed.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/05/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Ben Jones | 68kg | 4:11.41 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Beau Morgan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Flag Of Honour - Chequered View) making his debut. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished seventh of 8 runners at Chepstow on December 6 over 3200m, 38 len behind Princess Day carrying 66kg at $81. First up last campaign finished tenth of 11 starters at this track on October 31 2024 over 3300m, 52 len behind Watamu carrying 70kg at $126. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 328 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 | 06/12/2025 | 401 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 66kg | 4:00.98 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT F 3 | $8,170.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 70kg | 4:00.31 | 7-9-10 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $126.00 |