Chepstow Race 1 - Wasdell Group Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 1)
HERBIES SOCK (7) 4yo by Tirwanako having initial appearance for trainer Tom Lacey. Betting is the best guide. KIND INTENTION (2) First up after a break. Ran home strongly to win last start in a hurdle at Worcester and form has been improving over recent runs. Has very good closing speed. One of the major players. KING'S SCHOLAR (1) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Stratford. The large claim from Tom Hutsby should help. Genuine winning chance. LADY BAM (9) Resuming after a 28 week spell. Was competitive when 3rd last start at Hexham and having second race start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has the ability to figure.

Jockey: Tom Hutsby
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Stratford. Large claim helps. Good potential.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Tom Hutsby | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,034.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | HEAVY | Joe Leavy | 64kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-5-4 | 3 |
| 41.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | William Carver | 61.5kg | - | 13-13-13-13-12-13-12-13 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trainers Registered To Racing League | $49,185.00 | Yarmouth | 2831m | SOFT | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3-4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,430.00 | Hamilton | 2629m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 3-5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.55L | $2.88 |
| 1/13 | 28/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 2629m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 62kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 11 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 62kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2814m | SOFT | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 2425m | SOFT | Joe Leavy | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.25L | $2.50 |
| 7/14 | 12/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $20,166.00 | York | 2062m | SOFT | Saffie Osborne | 56kg | - | 12-11-12-10-8-8-10-9 | 2 |
| 5.55L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,821.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.25L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1657m | SOFT | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 9.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | HEAVY | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/13 | 17/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Picked up late to win last start in a hurdle at Worcester and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Will be motoring home late. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 139 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 | 22/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ned Fox | 70.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.05L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,672.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 67.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/14 | 02/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 67.5kg | - | 9-9-7-9-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/16 | 24/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 65kg | - | 13-12-13-10-4-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 25 weeks and finished well when winning first up last preparation at Fakenham. Shows good closing speed. Harry Skelton is a bonus and good career start. Watch betting.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20 | 11/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GD/SF(GD PL) | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | - | 13-14-11-10-7-9-13 | 0 |
| 52.25L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $5,902.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | - | 2-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-7-8-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 38 week break. At $67.00 clearly outclassed when 11th last start in a hurdle at Fairyhouse and dropping back to a shorter trip. Not interested today.
Last Starts 266 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 15/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Dylan Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.65L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-7-7-8 | 0 |
| 22L | $26.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break. Was $81.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 10th last run in a hurdle at Worcester. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | - | 5-6-8-9-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 69.45L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | - | 8-9-10-11-12-11-10 | 0 |
| 75.55L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Bradley Harris | 71kg | - | 5-6-6-6-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 30 weeks. At Evens ran past a few when 5th last time at Stratford and fitter for debut run. Will need a big effort to win this.
Last Starts 213 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 | 09/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,148.00 | Stratford | 3282m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-5-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.35L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tirwanako 4yo trained by Tom Lacey having first start. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Started at $201.00 and sub-standard effort when 6th last time at Newton Abbot. Expected to settle towards the rear. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Tabitha Worsley | 68kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.25L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Conditional & Amateur Jockeys | $7,082.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Jude Fernandes | 65kg | - | 5-5-7-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 93L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Megan Bevan | 70kg | - | 11-11-12-12-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 27.15L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a break of 28 weeks. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at Hexham and was a debutant last start. Will be positive in the run early. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | SOFT | Gina Andrews | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-2-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.50 and finished 5th last start in a hurdle at Market Rasen but was on debut last time. Recent form of the yard is strong. This one has a big task.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/09/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 MARES MDN HDL | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.26L | $5.50 |