Stratford Avon Race 2 - Dragonbet The Roar Before Bog At Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
NON STOP (3) is the most interesting contender arriving following wind surgery. Fairly well beaten on sole chase start however overcame a subsequent dual winner in a Wincanton hurdle during December. Bold showing likely in this grade. Veteran XCITATIONS (1) is still capable of smart form and was only 1L back providing latest run second time up after a break. Shortlist. GAELIC RAMBLER (4) atoned for a late unseat on chase debut when running 11L third last time. Has time on his side and scope to improve on that effort. HAREL DU MARAIS (7) drops to an appealing rating and might do better revisiting fences.

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming pulled up at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m. Last start finished second in a small field at Leicester on February 24 over 3200m, slow track; 1.0 len behind Rip Wheeler with 76kg at $4.30. Fitter now and making headway every start. Ideally placed to go take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 24/02/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,660.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 4:18.61 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 99/5 | 24/01/2026 | 322 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 71kg | 4:10.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Paul O'brien | 74kg | 5:20.20 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/02/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $32,290.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 72kg | 4:02.48 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 4:15.83 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 4:28.49 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2024 | 265 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 4:18.00 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $49,000.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Alex Edwards | 75.5kg | 5:16.79 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 75kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:56.15 | 8-4-7 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/5 | 13/01/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 4:10.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Beau Morgan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track July 20 over 3400m. When resuming last campaign 7 of 8 runners at Warwick May 21 over 3200m, 22 len behind Time Interval carrying 74.5kg at $34. Expect he will struggle.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 20/07/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Robert Dunne | 69.5kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,030.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good | James Best | 66kg | 3:47.80 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2025 | 304 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | James Best | 74.5kg | 3:47.44 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,280.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:03.74 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:01.10 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:08.45 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/05/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:23.10 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2024 | 19 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 4:04.00 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 12/18 | 17/04/2024 | 107 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68kg | 4:00.59 | 15-10-12 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/01/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 5:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/12/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | 4:07.16 | 12-7-5 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Plumpton on February 9 over 3400m, slow track; 29 len behind Icare Grandchamp carrying 75kg at $3.50. The start before that; raced on the pace prior to fading finished seventh of 15 starters at Ascot on December 19 over 3100m, on slow going 10 len behind Dance And Glance with 75kg at $13. Has been racing well. Further progress likely.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/02/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 4:19.44 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/15 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 3:50.10 | 3-2-7 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 31 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 3:41.09 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | 238 | HCP HDLE 3U | $47,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Brendan Powell | 67.5kg | 5:00.80 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:18.96 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 4:26.07 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 5/18 | 20/12/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 3:44.04 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 3:56.21 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2024 | 284 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,130.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 3:52.73 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2024 | 37 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good | B J Powell | 70.5kg | 4:15.67 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/12/2023 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $25,050.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Soft | B J Powell | 69.5kg | 4:13.11 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Wincanton on January 15 over 5000m. Last start finished third of 7 runners at Southwell on February 18 over 4100m, slow track; 10 len behind He Knows Better carrying 74kg at $10. Fitter now and making headway every start. Looks a strong winning chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | 5:28.16 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/8 | 15/01/2026 | 269 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 74.5kg | 6:46.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 5:52.37 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 16/03/2025 | 323 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,080.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 5:47.19 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2024 | 69 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run ran last in a small field at Leicester on February 24 over 3200m, slow track; 8 len behind Rip Wheeler carrying 72kg at $9.50. Race before eased back early on finished fourth in a small field at Plumpton on February 9 over 3400m, slow track; 39 len behind Icare Grandchamp carrying 74kg at $21. Below par lately but has some claims on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,660.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | 4:18.61 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74kg | 4:19.44 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 4:03.02 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 224 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 3:46.22 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2025 | 68 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2025 | 38 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:02.85 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/01/2025 | 307 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,710.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:58.80 | 14-7-8 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished third of 7 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on November 29 over 3500m, in the wet; 10 len behind Jour D'evasion with 74.5kg at $67. Second run from a spell came from midfield; finished eighth of 10 starters at Haydock Park on January 17 over 3270m, 48 len behind Koukeo with 67.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 67.5kg | 4:04.41 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 48.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/11/2025 | 187 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,750.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 4:38.89 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/05/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,950.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:23.98 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2025 | 127 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 4:05.41 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/12/2024 | 34 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $23,060.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 74kg | 4:16.98 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 41.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 3:56.28 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 3:44.30 | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 4:06.63 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/08/2024 | 47 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,980.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:52.15 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/07/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/06/2024 | 104 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,690.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 68.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Doncaster December 12 over 3890m, 36 len behind Peacenik carrying 65kg at $23. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Market Rasen August 16 over 3400m defeating Prospect House with 75kg at $4.50. Must be considered.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $35,700.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 65kg | 4:51.66 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | HDLE SELL HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 3:49.24 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:58.62 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 3:51.80 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/09/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 74 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 4:12.40 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | 4:01.20 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:05.82 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/3 | 08/05/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,630.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:01.20 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:47.75 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2025 | 14 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:04.09 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 53 days. Resumed from a spell and eased out of it in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow. At only start last preparation held ground to the line finished third of 8 runners at Ffos Las on February 1 2024 over 4000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Willsburg with 74kg at $12. Fitter for run. Deserves another chance and is worth including.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 15/01/2026 | 714 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 74.5kg | 5:12.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2024 | 437 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 74kg | 5:26.00 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/11/2022 | 30 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $16,250.00 | Kempton Park | 3219m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/10/2022 | 363 | FLAT 46 | $25,420.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:11.84 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2021 | - | 3 | $24,120.00 | Senonnes | 2300m | Soft | Alexandre Roussel | 64kg | 2:35.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |