Exeter Race 4 - Heavitree Brewery PLC Handicap Hurdle
BLUE IN THE WEST (6) Displayed potential when winning by 2L last run in a hurdle at Exeter. Shows good closing speed. In the placings multiple times this preparation. Large claim helps. Looks well suited in this race. THANK YOU BLUE (1) On a quick turnaround. Moderate showing when 5th last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Lewis Stones has multiple wins aboard. Won't be far away. GOT A DREAM (2) Well beaten when 6th last start in a hurdle at Exeter. Deserves consideration. JACK SPRAT (5) Couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last time in a hurdle at Wincanton but will benefit with the weight drop. Gavin Sheehan is a key booking. Include in chances.

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Odds of $7.00 and lacklustre showing when 5th last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Commands respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.55L | $7.00 |
| 99/10 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 79.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $1.91 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 9/15 | 21/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 72.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-11-10-9 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | HEAVY | Lewis Stones | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 4275m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 75.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-7-8-4 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 4851m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 76kg | - | 10-10-10-10-9-9-7-7 | 0 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 74kg | - | 12-11-10-11-10-7-5 | 0 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 74kg | - | 3-5-4-5-7-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41L | $8.50 |
| 99/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2025 | - | 5UP CLM HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3947m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.55L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 74.5kg | - | 3-4-2-3-5-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 14L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 71kg | - | 4-3-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $21.00 |
| 99/9 | 20/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 99/9 | 25/09/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 4041m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $4.50 below par when 6th last start in a hurdle at Exeter. Worth a serious look.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 4650m | GOOD | James Bowen | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.13L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | James Bowen | 74kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/16 | 10/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72kg | - | 8-10-10-11-7-5-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 72kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.75L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 4123m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | - | 3-2-3-3-4-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 26L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | David Noonan | 72kg | - | 4-2-3-3-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $9.00 |
| 7/18 | 13/04/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3409m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | David Noonan | 72kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Fontwell but dropping weight. Trainer has gone for the blinkers on, take note. Strong contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.35L | $15.00 |
| 15/15 | 25/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 57.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $15,740.00 | Warwick | 4224m | GOOD | Benjamin Macey | 65.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 14/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74.5kg | - | 8-9-8-8-6-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.05L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 09/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 31/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/16 | 06/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | James Smith | 71kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.75L | $14.00 |
| 99/13 | 29/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 72.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 7/13 | 13/11/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Kempton | 3219m | GOOD | J Smith | 71kg | - | - | 8 |
| 21.5L | $31.00 |
| 99/12 | 31/10/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 72.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2023 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2023 | - | 4 | $8,657.00 | Taunton | 3314m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 21/12/2022 | - | 4 | $6,394.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37L | $23.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $17.00 and struggled with the pace when 7th last time in a hurdle at Wincanton but will appreciate the drop in weight. Not out of this.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,624.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Gina Andrews | 74kg | - | 3-3-5-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $9.50 |
| 99/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4828m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 11/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $18,200.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70.5kg | - | 6-5-9-11-11-10-10-11 | 0 |
| 46.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 4656m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-5-5-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,662.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | William Biddick | 73kg | - | 2-3-2-4-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.25L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,427.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | William Featherstone | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1-2-2-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/17 | 24/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | William Featherstone | 69kg | - | 13-16-10-10-8-9-12-12 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Exeter | 4649m | SOFT | William Featherstone | 69.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $13,771.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | - | 6-5-6-4-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 16/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 4293m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 7-6-7-7-7-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 4.15L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 25/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 4373m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 75kg | - | 7-7-7-6-4-2-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/15 | 25/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | SOFT | Charlie Deutsch | 72.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/12/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | HEAVY | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/13 | 23/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $2.88 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished on top by 2L last run in a hurdle at Exeter. Been in the money multiple times this preparation. Has good finishing speed. Will go close.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Shane Quinlan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 99/15 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 5 HCP HURDLE | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $7.00 |
| 2/17 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Shane Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Shane Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Hereford | 5138m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 66.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Shane Quinlan | 73kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 43L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 5138m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $26.00 |
| 99/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4801m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 22L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/04/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4325m | SOFT | M Oconnor | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/03/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3913m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.75L | $13.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3802m | HEAVY | P T Smithers | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/15 | 01/01/2025 | - | 0-100 | $10,000.00 | Tramore | 4334m | HEAVY | M Oconnor | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $14.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/11/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | M Oconnor | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 15/20 | 03/11/2024 | - | 80-109 | $11,500.00 | Cork | 4023m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.05L | $71.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 3219m | HEAVY | M Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.75 | |
| 99/17 | 11/09/2023 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Galway | 4476m | SOFT | M M Mcdonagh | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 5/16 | 17/08/2023 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Tramore | 4124m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.55L | $34.00 |