Stratford Avon Race 5 - Get A Free Trial Of Racing Tv Now Mares' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
DREAM SHADOW (2) is a highly consistent mare who registered three wins last season including at Listed grade. Distant third making chase debut recently finishing behind a top prospect. Sure to take plenty from that experience. SERVICE MINIMUM (1) reappeared with a 2.5L success at Newton Abbot (4300m) during September. In-frame efforts twice since. Plenty of weight but could remain competitive. KALISTA LOVE (3) closed her last campaign with a sixth place finish at Newbury (4500m) in March. Won when fresh in the past so cannot be overlooked. BEST WOMEN (6) was in winning form when last partnered with Bryan Carver during May. Might strip fitter for latest comeback.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished third in a small field at Wetherby on October 30 over 3900m, 6 len behind Washington with 72.5kg at $5. Run before ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 4000m, 8 len behind Seamoon Story carrying 76kg at $2.50. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.
Last Starts 9 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 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $17,590.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Dominic Lewis | 72.5kg | 4:40.50 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,850.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:04.37 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2026 | 117 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $90,750.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:52.36 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:46.27 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.53 |
| 7/12 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 5:25.63 | 12-9-7 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 4:02.28 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 22/01/2026 | 90 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 5:20.72 | 8-9-7 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $19.00 |
| 11/20 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 65.5kg | 4:51.11 | 13-7-11 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/15 | 26/09/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:46.30 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished third in a small field at Perth on October 15 over 3200m, slow track; 32 len behind Kabral Du Mathan carrying 69kg at $15. Previously to post a big 6 len win. Warwick on November 20 over 3800m defeating Gaelic Saint with 70kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Can find winning form this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/10/2026 | 183 | CHSE APP 4U | $26,390.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 69kg | 4:04.64 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 46 | LR OPEN M 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 5:16.31 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN M 5U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 6:16.56 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $3.13 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 25 | G2 HDLE M 4U | $138,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Heavy | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:41.14 | 7-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/01/2026 | 54 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 5:37.98 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:44.03 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/11 | 31/10/2025 | 237 | MHDLE M 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 4:00.56 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN M 46 | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 4:04.10 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2025 | 91 | LR OPEN M 46 | $64,580.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:05.20 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/12 | 18/10/2024 | 177 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:46.57 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2024 | 360 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 70kg | 4:08.86 | 10-7-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 11 runners at Newbury March 20 over 4500m, 8 len behind King Califet with 71.5kg at $7. First up last campaign 5 of 13 starters at Ffos Las October 28 2025 over 4000m, slow track; 6 len behind Just Her Type with 75.5kg at $6. Must be included.
Last Starts 233 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,590.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 71.5kg | 5:35.26 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,590.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Ben Poste | 73kg | 5:50.12 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 75kg | 6:38.13 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 68kg | 5:11.96 | 10-6-5 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 69kg | 5:12.98 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/10/2025 | 205 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Ben Poste | 75.5kg | 4:59.12 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2025 | 95 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 72.5kg | 4:58.67 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $42,710.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Soft | Ben Poste | 65.5kg | 6:38.54 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2024 | 16 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Soft | Ben Poste | 68.5kg | 4:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Ben Poste | 68kg | 5:21.48 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 24/10/2024 | 200 | HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 69kg | 5:03.65 | 6-7-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 12 starters at Worcester on September 25 over 4000m, 22 len behind Pep Talking carrying 70kg at $12. The start before that; finished second in a small field at Fontwell Park on August 28 over 3600m, 9 len behind Merely A Detail with 73.5kg at $4.50. Doesn't rate well enough against this field to figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/09/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:58.65 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | 60 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3621m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73.5kg | 4:28.63 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 29/06/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good Firm | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 5:28.42 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,590.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:15.01 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 04/05/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $22,690.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:31.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 37 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 64.5kg | 5:36.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75kg | 4:08.57 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $16,330.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:41.84 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $3.00 |
| 11/15 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 5:11.96 | 2-9-11 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | 153 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | 5:13.29 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2025 | 26 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 4:39.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months finished third in a small field at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 3200m, 6 len behind Bleu D'enfer carrying 71kg at $6.50. Previously second-up finished fourth of 8 starters at Lingfield on December 13 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind A Great Excuse carrying 73kg at $3.30. Definite chance. Can feature again after that bright return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/10/2026 | 206 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:07.95 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 3621m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 74kg | 4:38.95 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/03/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 68.5kg | 4:08.57 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/3 | 24/02/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $11,530.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 73kg | 5:37.68 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.13 |
| 2/4 | 05/02/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $10,820.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | Freddie Keighley | 73kg | 4:21.29 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 70kg | 5:13.60 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 73kg | 4:04.19 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 239 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 4:10.36 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/03/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:04.38 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 4:08.17 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 31/01/2025 | 44 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $12,250.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:24.01 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 65.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished second of 7 starters at Worcester on October 12 over 4000m, 8 len behind Mighty Fleur with 70.5kg at $15. Previously to post a big 5.5 len win. Fakenham on May 4 over 4200m defeating She Is For Me Boys carrying 72kg at $12 in a steeplechase. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 161 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | 5:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $22,690.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Bryan Carver | 72kg | 5:31.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | 76 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Good | Kielan Woods | 74.5kg | 5:49.12 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:05.83 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 56.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 723 | NHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:05.32 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2023 | 20 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $33,110.00 | Fontainebleau | 3600m | Heavy | Corentin Smeulders | 67kg | 4:33.03 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2023 | 16 | CLM STPLE CF 4 | $33,330.00 | Fontainebleau | 3600m | Heavy | Corentin Smeulders | 70kg | 4:30.81 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2023 | 20 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $32,790.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Heavy | Oceane Launay | 66kg | 4:20.81 | 10-3-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2023 | 7 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $32,790.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Oceane Launay | 67kg | 4:11.90 | 8-8-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 03/10/2023 | 98 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $42,620.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3700m | Soft | David Gallon | 71kg | 4:14.18 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2023 | 17 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $103,450.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Nathan Howie | 65.5kg | 4:26.19 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |