Hereford Race 3 - Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Awaits Veterans' Handicap Chase
NOT SURE (5) was worn down late tackling a chase at Chepstow nine days ago. Makes quick turnaround while the owner and trainer combination have enjoyed a couple of winners this week. Looks the one they will be aiming for. FLOWING CADENZA (7) registered a close second contesting a minor event last month. Well suited to a stamina test such as this and with the trainer bouncing back to form in recent days is likely to go well. IMMORTAL FAME (1) maintains a commendable strike rate. Added to it in latest at Market Rasen. Might make frame again. TIGER ORCHID (2) goes well fresh. Needs yard switch to reinvigorate him.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start won by a head Market Rasen on February 1 over 4800m on rain affected going defeating Impatient with 76kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Start before made ground from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Warwick on December 31 over 4800m, 7 len behind Happy And Fine with 75.5kg at $6.50. Could prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | James Bowen | 76kg | 6:44.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/12/2025 | 43 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 75.5kg | 6:33.50 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4425m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 5:42.03 | 8-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2025 | 208 | HCP CHSE 4U | $25,180.00 | Stratford Avon | 3912m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 69kg | 4:48.07 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/7 | 05/04/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,780.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Jordan Nailor | 75kg | 5:02.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 68kg | 5:58.91 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 71.5kg | 5:24.66 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2025 | 73 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 72.5kg | 5:22.49 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 13/11/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,820.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Good | Chris Ward | 69.5kg | 5:18.51 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 29/10/2024 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Chris Ward | 72kg | 5:21.32 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/24 | 30/04/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $138,750.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Tom Bellamy | 69kg | 4:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Southwell October 2 over 4900m, 7 len behind Peejaybee with 75.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 4 of 10 starters at Bangor-On-Dee April 24 over 4800m, slow track; 9 len behind Digby with 72kg at $26. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 143 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 | 02/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 75.5kg | 6:11.60 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 75.5kg | 5:42.90 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/11 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 77kg | 5:52.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:51.28 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Luke Scott | 76.5kg | 5:47.91 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,240.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Luke Scott | 73.5kg | 6:05.79 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2025 | 191 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,490.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Luke Scott | 72kg | 6:12.19 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/10/2024 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 5:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 64.5kg | 5:44.71 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2024 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 76kg | 6:01.50 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2024 | 142 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 73kg | 6:02.90 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 57 days. Last outing pulled up at Chepstow on December 27 over 6100m. Race before finished sixth of 9 starters at Chepstow on December 6 over 4700m, 51 len behind Jubilee Express with 62.5kg at $5.50. Hopes of a rebound were dashed when he failed to complete the course last time out in a steeplechase (6100m) at Chepstow. Must step forward in first time blinkers.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/17 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $337,840.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 62kg | 7:52.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $49,680.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 62.5kg | 6:06.31 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 51.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 28/10/2025 | 190 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,870.00 | Ffos Las | 5129m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 75kg | 6:30.11 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/13 | 21/04/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,090.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | SH | Sean Bowen | 69kg | 6:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/23 | 13/03/2025 | 40 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70kg | 6:56.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2025 | 420 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 6:41.01 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2023 | 371 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 6:33.70 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/12/2022 | 263 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,640.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Good Soft | B Godfrey | 77kg | 5:55.56 | - | 0 |
| 66.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/03/2022 | 31 | G2 NCHSE HUNT APP 5U | $231,910.00 | Cheltenham | 6018m | Good Soft | B O'neill | 72.5kg | 7:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 54.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/02/2022 | 47 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $38,100.00 | Newbury | 4706m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 66kg | 5:51.22 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2021 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $25,050.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Soft | Ben Jones | 68.5kg | 6:37.18 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 32 days. Last start eased back early on finished third in a small field at Catterick on January 21 over 5000m, 7 len behind Ladronne carrying 72kg at $4.50. Run before pulled up at Market Rasen on January 16 over 4800m. Impressed last start. Unreliable but solid run latest and can feature again with the right run.
Last Starts 32 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 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | STPLE HCP 10U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 72kg | 6:42.06 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 0/8 | 16/01/2026 | 47 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,730.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 69kg | 6:40.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 5:20.11 | 1-9-4 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,060.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 70kg | 6:01.48 | 1-1-8 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 0/6 | 05/10/2025 | 148 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 66kg | 5:51.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 13/13 | 10/05/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 66kg | 5:57.46 | 3-12-13 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/04/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good | Toby Wynne | 64.5kg | 5:54.10 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good | Toby Wynne | 71kg | 6:28.90 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/13 | 15/02/2025 | 104 | HCP HDLE 5U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 70kg | 6:09.50 | 2-8-9 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/11/2024 | 176 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 5:13.39 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/16 | 11/05/2024 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 66kg | 6:03.23 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up pulled up at Ffos Las on January 8 over 4800m. Second-up rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished second of 11 starters at Chepstow on February 13 over 4700m, slow track; 1.75 len behind The Big Reveal carrying 71.5kg at $13. Fitter now and making headway every start. Hard to beat in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 6:30.04 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 08/01/2026 | 243 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,010.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Conor O'farrell | 67kg | 6:38.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2025 | 82 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Liam Harrison | 75.5kg | 6:35.89 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,330.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 66kg | 6:30.30 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Windsor | 5780m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 69.5kg | 7:43.21 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2024 | 259 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 73.5kg | 6:32.98 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 06/04/2024 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,660.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 6:36.31 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 71.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 21/01/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 5833m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 69kg | 7:37.71 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/19 | 27/12/2023 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $282,130.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 64.5kg | 8:47.39 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/12/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 70kg | 6:37.50 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2023 | 212 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 74kg | 6:54.13 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth of 16 starters at Chepstow on January 27 over 4700m, slow track; 34 len behind Fat Faced Columbo with 74.5kg at $67. The start before that; pulled up at this track on December 10 over 5120m. Might find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 27/01/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 6:22.35 | 7-7-4 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $67.00 |
| 0/7 | 10/12/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 77kg | 6:36.16 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 18/18 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Ned Fox | 72kg | 5:22.46 | 5-17-18 | 0 |
| 111.3L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,060.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Ned Fox | 73kg | 6:01.48 | 8-11-11 | 0 |
| 76.8L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 11/10/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Ben Poste | 66kg | 4:50.00 | 5-12-12 | 0 |
| 72.3L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | Conor Ring | 76kg | 4:47.18 | 7-9-10 | 0 |
| 57.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2025 | 464 | HCP HDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Ben Poste | 73kg | 6:24.95 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 98.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/05/2024 | 56 | P2P | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2024 | 55 | P2P | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2024 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J M Fennell | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/01/2024 | 158 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | D L Queally | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 31 days. Last start finished second in a small field at Huntingdon on January 22 over 4700m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Where's Cato with 71kg at $4. Start before made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 10 starters at this track on December 20 over 5000m, slow track; 16 len behind Lady Balko carrying 62.5kg at $23. Definite winning chance. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,470.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 6:35.66 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $69,550.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Soft | Ned Fox | 62.5kg | 6:37.78 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $23.00 |
| 0/5 | 03/12/2025 | 363 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Ludlow | 5129m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 65.5kg | 6:36.75 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/6 | 05/12/2024 | 635 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Soft | Ned Fox | 74kg | 6:50.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2023 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,780.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 68kg | 6:33.25 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2023 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,830.00 | Ffos Las | 5084m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 77kg | 6:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2022 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $62,500.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 66.5kg | 6:44.39 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 18/11/2022 | 225 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $32,580.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 69.5kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2022 | 28 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,260.00 | Ffos Las | 4400m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 75kg | 5:29.08 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 10/03/2022 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,260.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | Good Soft | Jack Martin | 69.5kg | 6:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/18 | 19/02/2022 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,860.00 | Wincanton | 4300m | Soft | Jack Martin | 67.5kg | 5:42.08 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |