Stratford Avon Race 7 - Annual Membership For Christmas Novices' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
COUNT ADHEMAR (4) gained a first success when last seen at Haydock in May trying 4000m. That came on the back of consecutive runner-up efforts. May pick up where he left off. APOLLON FORLONGE (3) produced a 7L win amongst his four starts in his juvenile campaign last winter. Connections waste no time sending him chasing. Should take to this test. CAN'T RESIST IT (2) returned from another long layoff when fourth attempting a 3400m maiden hurdle three weeks ago. Now tried over fences. Interesting recruit. ZERO TOLERANCE (6) is a long-standing maiden. Well beaten on reappearance latest. Capable of better and holds each way claims.

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months finished fifth of 7 starters at Chepstow on October 9 over 4700m, 43 len behind Locker Boum carrying 67.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up finished seventh of 9 runners at Chepstow on November 5 2025 over 3900m, 72 len behind Kingston Queen with 71.5kg at $34. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 188 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 67.5kg | 6:09.08 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 6:29.12 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good Soft | Ciaran O'shea | 74kg | 6:28.43 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Heavy | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 6:38.82 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 75.5kg | 6:11.12 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | 11 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 70kg | 5:09.78 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:49.63 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 5:12.40 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 72.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | 196 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $31,760.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:54.59 | 1-1-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $30,440.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:47.64 | 5-1-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | 109 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Best | 71kg | 3:55.00 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 8 runners at Sedgefield on October 18 over 3400m, 7 len behind Hay Max with 71.5kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 16 runners at Exeter on March 6 over 3300m, 5 len behind Amatchmadeinheaven carrying 72kg at $4.30. Key runner - don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/10/2026 | 226 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Jack Hogan | 71.5kg | 4:00.23 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/16 | 06/03/2026 | 84 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 4:19.54 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 392 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 70kg | 4:00.15 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $126.00 |
| 15/15 | 15/11/2024 | 189 | HCP HDLE 3U | $33,580.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:58.08 | 7-10-15 | 0 |
| 68.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2024 | 106 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:07.30 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 25/01/2024 | 98 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $14,070.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Paddy Brennan | 73.5kg | 3:55.76 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 19/10/2023 | 12 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | J H Williamson | 72.5kg | 3:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2023 | 19 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | J H Williamson | 72.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2023 | 41 | FLAT 4 | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/08/2023 | 19 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | J H Williamson | 71kg | 3:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/07/2023 | 165 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 starters at Hereford February 22 over 3200m, slow track; 10 len behind The Punter with 73kg at $3.30. First ever race start 3 in a small field at Exeter November 23 over 3300m, 6 len behind Tenter Le Tout carrying 70kg at $4. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 259 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 | 22/02/2026 | 39 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:05.97 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:01.22 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:05.32 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:18.21 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming today after eight months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.5 len Haydock Park April 4 over 4000m defeating Imperial Bede with 71kg at $4. First up last campaign 3 of 12 starters at Bangor-On-Dee November 29 over 3300m, slow track; 31 len behind Idaho Sun carrying 70kg at $17. Sure to feature on his best form.
Last Starts 218 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 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 5:10.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:18.26 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 75kg | 4:11.52 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 4:59.98 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:09.32 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 267 | HDLE 4U | $24,740.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:13.12 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 45 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 4:13.35 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:16.60 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6 of 13 runners at this track April 19 over 3700m, 19 len behind Three Pikes carrying 74.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign 4 of 7 runners at Catterick December 28 over 3100m, 6 len behind Ninna Collina carrying 70kg at $13. Needs more time. Appears tested in this line up fresh.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Ned Fox | 74.5kg | 4:26.17 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/15 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $181,490.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 66kg | 3:59.22 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/02/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,350.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 4:34.81 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 71.5kg | 4:08.11 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71.5kg | 4:08.76 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 17.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 295 | HDLE M 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 3:50.02 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 08/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 69kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months finished sixth of 9 starters at Worcester on October 12 over 3200m, 28 len behind Away For The Night with 74.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Catterick on January 30 over 3800m, slow track; 25 len behind Always A Reason with 71.5kg at $5. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/10/2026 | 143 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | 4:13.10 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Conor Ring | 74.5kg | 4:12.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 09/05/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 76kg | 4:22.18 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Conor Ring | 69kg | 3:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Soft | Conor Ring | 71.5kg | 5:04.41 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | 217 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 76kg | 3:56.02 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 13/05/2025 | 59 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:02.00 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2025 | 54 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 69kg | 5:23.68 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2025 | 59 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 6:33.55 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/11/2024 | 177 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:59.60 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 75kg | 5:27.00 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |