Stratford Avon Race 7 - Supporting Dogs For Good Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
VILLAGE MASTER (1) was a 9.5L winner at this track last May. Won three times since including after wind surgery at Fontwell (5221m) last month. Up to a career-high rating. Clearly thriving. Tipped to go well despite dropping in trip. NICKELFORCE (3) returned from a break with a second here thirteen days ago. Could come on for the run. Warrants consideration. ROMANOR (6) is another with compelling course form and at the right end of the weights. THE DREAM GOES ON (5) ran poorly at Hereford in latest. Previously looked a chaser on the up.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Fresh up after four months won by 1.3 len Fontwell Park on April 25 over 5210m defeating Sangiovese with 76kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Plumpton on December 16 over 5150m, 9 len behind Lady Balko carrying 72.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 130 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 5221m | Good | Harry Bannister | 76kg | 6:40.55 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
4/6 | 16/12/2024 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Plumpton | 5168m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 6:47.98 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
99/13 | 10/11/2024 | 151 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 77kg | 6:23.45 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 12/06/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 6:40.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
1/9 | 25/05/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,880.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
1/9 | 09/05/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75kg | 5:29.96 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
1/15 | 25/04/2024 | 16 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 6:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 09/04/2024 | 18 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 5:36.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 22/03/2024 | 53 | WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:13.48 | - | 0 |
| 70.0L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 29/01/2024 | 51 | NHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 5:40.87 | - | 0 |
| 66.3L | $23.00 |
5/11 | 09/12/2023 | 209 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 5:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after four months finished fifth of 7 runners at Worcester on May 13 over 3310m, 37 len behind Doyouknowwhatimean with 74.5kg at $13. Previously second-up finished third of 10 runners at Leicester on January 23 2024 over 4000m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Natty Night with 74.5kg at $29. Requires significant improvement.
Last Starts 18 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 | 13/05/2025 | 118 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:11.25 | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $13.00 |
0/6 | 15/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,320.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73.5kg | 5:24.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
1/11 | 18/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 5:15.29 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
4/5 | 28/11/2024 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 70.5kg | 6:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 12/11/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 72.5kg | 5:20.78 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
1/10 | 14/10/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 5:14.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 27/09/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 70.5kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
2/13 | 11/09/2024 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 72.5kg | 3:59.43 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
2/13 | 21/08/2024 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 3:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
10/12 | 08/07/2024 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75.5kg | 5:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 68.5L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 19/05/2024 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Bratton Down P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 76kg | 5:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.57 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months finished second in a small field at this track on May 18 over 4500m, 12 len behind Baskerville with 71.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len Ludlow on October 24 over 4000m defeating Superbolt carrying 74kg at $3 in a steeplechase. Another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 18/05/2025 | 156 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:38.06 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
5/8 | 13/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71.5kg | 5:08.17 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
0/6 | 01/12/2024 | 38 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Gina Andrews | 75kg | 5:25.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
1/10 | 24/10/2024 | 47 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $15,980.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Charlie Case | 74kg | 5:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
1/11 | 07/09/2024 | 97 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Harry Bannister | 74.5kg | 5:35.26 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 02/06/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Gina Andrews | 76kg | 5:05.86 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
4/13 | 23/04/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Harry Bannister | 74.5kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
3/13 | 24/03/2024 | 62 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 5:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
1/12 | 22/01/2024 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,250.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 75kg | 5:15.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
4/15 | 17/11/2023 | 31 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $11,700.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good | J Quinlan | 71kg | 5:11.12 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
2/11 | 17/10/2023 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Good Firm | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Ludlow October 9 over 4800m. Previous preparation first-up won by 4 len Newton Abbot August 22 over 5200m defeating William Ewart carrying 73kg at $81. Solid each-way chance.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/6 | 09/10/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,540.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | T Broughton | 64.5kg | 6:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 20/09/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,170.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 72.5kg | 6:36.52 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 27/08/2024 | 5 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good Firm | Martin McIntyre | 76kg | 7:08.99 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
1/14 | 22/08/2024 | 83 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 73kg | 6:25.63 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $81.00 |
2/2 | 31/05/2024 | 12 | P2P | $0.00 | Trebudannon P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | M Osborne | 76kg | 6:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $3.00 |
2/6 | 19/05/2024 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Bratton Down P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Martin McIntyre | 76kg | 5:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
99/7 | 05/05/2024 | 91 | P2P | $0.00 | South Hill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 73kg | 6:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
6/13 | 04/02/2024 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good | M Osborne | 80.5kg | 6:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $21.00 |
99/9 | 21/01/2024 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 5633m | Good | Megan Fox | 70kg | 7:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
99/11 | 08/01/2024 | 29 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | Myles Osborne | 76kg | 5:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
4/12 | 10/12/2023 | 40 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | M Osborne | 80.5kg | 6:34.50 | - | 0 |
| 37.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing pulled up at Hereford on May 9 over 4200m. Race before fell at Market Rasen on April 20 over 4790m. Forward showing expected. Worth another chance and comes into calculations.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/4 | 09/05/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Luke Scott | 66kg | 5:10.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
0/5 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 6:13.27 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
1/4 | 06/04/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Luke Scott | 70kg | 5:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 08/03/2025 | 128 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Oliver Boyden | 69.5kg | 4:56.87 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
6/12 | 31/10/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Oliver Boyden | 70kg | 4:30.62 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 22/09/2024 | 11 | MHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 69.5kg | 4:57.13 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
4/12 | 11/09/2024 | 21 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:48.72 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
4/10 | 21/08/2024 | 172 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 02/03/2024 | 56 | WFA HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Heavy | Cillin Leonard | 71kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 06/01/2024 | 59 | APP HUNT FLAT M 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Slow | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
9/16 | 08/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:05.67 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: M G Nolan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth of 10 runners at Fontwell Park on April 25 over 3900m, 2.25 len behind Millies Mite with 76kg at $19. Last start finished second in a small field at Fontwell Park on May 15 over 3600m, 0.8 len behind Rocks Up Late with 76kg at $21. Fitter now and should relish the step up to 4200m here. Only needs to jump well to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 15/05/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3621m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 76kg | 4:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 325 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 4:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
7/14 | 04/06/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 74.5kg | 4:09.35 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $23.00 |
6/7 | 09/05/2024 | 210 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
3/4 | 12/10/2023 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $35,180.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Firm | M G Nolan | 71kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 25/09/2023 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | M G Nolan | 73kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 02/09/2023 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | M G Nolan | 64.5kg | 3:57.26 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
5/5 | 22/08/2023 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | M G Nolan | 73.5kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $5.50 |
3/5 | 23/07/2023 | 6 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Bradley Harris | 62kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
2/4 | 17/07/2023 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,420.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | M G Nolan | 76kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
3/8 | 04/07/2023 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,680.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | M G Nolan | 74kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |