Exeter Race 5 - Heart Of Oak, Pinhoe, Exeter Novices' Handicap Hurdle
PRAIRIE QUEEN (9) Placed 3rd last time in a chase at Exeter. Should muster plenty of early toe. Displaying good ability since resuming from a spell. Major chance. CELTIC QUEEN (4) Looked good when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Hereford. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. MONSUN CLIMATE (1) Resuming after a spell. Finished strongly when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Taunton. In the mix. REGAL CAVALIER (3) Not up to scratch when 6th last time in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Change in trainer. Could run into the money.

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Zipped home into 3rd beaten by almost 25L last time in a hurdle at Taunton. Good potential.
Last Starts 100 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 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | - | 5-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/15 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | 14-15-15-14-7-7-5 | 0 |
| 15L | $151.00 |
| 99/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-5-7 | 0 |
| 11.55L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $101.00 and well beaten when 4th last time in a hurdle at Ludlow and dropping in distance. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Very minor chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 40.75L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 68.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5-6-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 39L | $126.00 |
| 6/17 | 11/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE MARES | $11,499.00 | Cork | 4023m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.15L | $19.00 |
| 6/15 | 10/06/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3563m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | Mares | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 3264m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/03/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $67.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3141m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.05L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/11/2024 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Tramore | 3264m | SOFT | Aine Oconnor | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.05L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/05/2024 | - | 4UP MARES | $11,001.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.95L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $15.00 and disappointing display when 6th last time in a hurdle at Huntingdon. First race for a new trainer. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 38 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 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 66.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |
| 99/15 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,672.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2025 | - | Div 2 | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | David Noonan | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | David Noonan | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $201.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-7-8 | 0 |
| 37.25L | $67.00 |
| 1/13 | 09/06/2024 | - | $0.00 | Corlay | 3100m | Florent Guy | 03:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |||
| 9/14 | 10/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Saint Brieuc | 3100m | Damien Boche | 03:50.35 | - | 0 |
| 15.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Hereford. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 42 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 3120m | HEAVY | Conor Ofarrell | 70.5kg | - | 3-3-5-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.25L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 67.5kg | - | 8-6-6-6-5-7-7 | 0 |
| 27L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 67kg | - | 8-7-7-7-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 2010m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 62.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-12-12-13-13 | 10 |
| 15.45L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2025 | - | Listed | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 71kg | - | 9-9-9-9-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Alan Johns | 70kg | - | 9-9-9-7-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Alan Johns | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 67kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a spell. Started $26.00 and tailed off to finish 11th last time in a hurdle at Windsor. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Windsor | 3218m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 74.5kg | - | 9-11-11-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 57.45L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.05L | $251.00 |
| 99/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Taylor Fisher | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 68kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.75L | $501.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Taylor Fisher | 58kg | - | 4-5-4-4-5-5-5-6 | 6 |
| 22.75L | $151.00 |

Jockey: I J Power
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Moved through the field into 5th last run in a hurdle at Doncaster. Trainer has gone for the ear muffs on, take note. Shows good early pace. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 49 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,066.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | I J Power | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 53L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4UP CL5 HCP CHASE | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.49L | $4.50 |
| 99/6 | 19/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 99/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 4096m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 8/16 | 29/09/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 4071m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45L | $34.00 |
| 3/13 | 29/08/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 4357m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $151.00 and disappointing run when 10th last start in a hurdle at Chepstow. Does take a while to get into stride. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | James Davies | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.85L | $151.00 |
| 99/10 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $251.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3Y CL4 JUV HURDLE | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | James Davies | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 2010m | GOOD | William T Buick | 57kg | - | 13-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 | 1 |
| 60.45L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a chase at Exeter on Apr 7th. Tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Exeter | 3866m | HEAVY | James Best | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 99/16 | 05/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 70kg | - | 6-5-6-7-4-5-5-8 | 0 |
| 15.55L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/02/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 68kg | - | 10-9-9-3-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 22.25L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/05/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | - | 2-3-6-3-3-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 36.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 69.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 10 |
| 11L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3722m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| 27.75L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Michael Nolan | 71kg | - | 8-9-7-7-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/16 | 21/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3366m | SOFT | Michael Nolan | 71.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 29L | $201.00 |
| 99/14 | 30/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3314m | SOFT | James Best | 70kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 68kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last time in a chase at Exeter. Won't be far away during the run. Running with confidence this campaign. Will go close here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $11,116.00 | Taunton | 3657m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 68kg | - | 2-1-2-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 70.25L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | - | 2-3-3-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 99/7 | 02/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 66kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-6-7-9 | 0 |
| 62.05L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 67kg | - | 1-1-3-2-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.35L | $81.00 |
| 99/11 | 02/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,132.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | Lucy Gardner | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $71.00 |
| 9/14 | 09/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 65kg | - | - | 14 |
| 47.25L | $301.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Harry Bannister | 66.5kg | - | 5-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 55L | $151.00 |
| 99/11 | 06/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 65.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 10/17 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Lucy Gardner | 70kg | - | - | 15 |
| 33L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Stratford | 3283m | SOFT | Lucy Gardner | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.05L | $26.00 |