Stratford Avon Race 4 - Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Dragonboosts Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
CHER MONSIEUR (5) shed the maiden tag when landing a big-field handicap (4100m) during January by a neck. Cheekpieces applied and finds a good opportunity to follow up. BALLYHIHO (1) gained a 5.5L success (4000m hurdle) during an autumn campaign last year then followed with a couple of placings in similar contests. Fresh from a break and will attempt to make all the running again. HARBOUR LIGHT (2) showed first signs of ability when runner-up at Chepstow last month. Further in distance. Leading contender. NOBLE GRACE (3) must improve though is worth being afforded another chance on second handicap start.

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 3 of 8 runners at Southwell December 2 over 4100m, 2.25 len behind Always A Reason carrying 76kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign 4 of 16 runners at Uttoxeter July 16 over 4700m, 10 len behind Cinderello with 69kg at $15. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 97 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 | 02/12/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:39.50 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/10/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jack Hogan | 71.5kg | 5:02.44 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 68.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/07/2025 | 70 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 69kg | 5:50.80 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Jack Hogan | 69.5kg | 5:21.15 | 1-5-8 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | 134 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,500.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | Fern O'brien | 71kg | 5:50.11 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/11/2024 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 65.5kg | 3:52.75 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $201.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/10/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Heavy | Richie Mclernon | 68kg | 4:13.10 | 3-11-11 | 0 |
| 85.0L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/10/2024 | 144 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Jack Hogan | 66kg | 3:49.60 | 6-9-10 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | J P O'rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/04/2024 | 32 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | J P O'rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 74kgs
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Comments
Last outing raced on speed throughout then finished second of 11 runners at Chepstow on February 13 over 3900m, on slow going 9 len behind Inion Tiogair carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield; finished ninth of 17 starters at Wincanton on January 29 over 3000m, in the wet; 30 len behind Pourquoi Pas Papa with 70.5kg at $101. Racing well. Likely to figure in the outcome.
Last Starts 24 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 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 72.5kg | 5:17.33 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/17 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 70.5kg | 3:52.90 | 10-12-9 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/01/2026 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 69kg | 4:05.17 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 69.5kg | 4:01.25 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | 227 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 68kg | 3:52.30 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/14 | 09/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Jamie Brace | 66kg | 3:49.50 | 10-11-8 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last outing pulled up at Hereford on January 12 over 3900m. Race before came from midfield; finished sixth of 12 runners at Warwick on December 31 over 4200m, 27 len behind Indannya with 70kg at $51. Sure to improve again. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 12/01/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:04.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 5:10.80 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:11.09 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/11/2025 | 217 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:44.03 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/18 | 17/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $27,230.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 67kg | 4:10.62 | 12-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Ellis Collier
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 14 starters at Chepstow on February 13 over 3200m, on slow going 83 len behind Bossman Jack carrying 71kg at $251. The run before finished eighth of 11 runners at Newbury on January 14 over 3300m, 78 len behind Sober Glory with 71kg at $151. Would need to find best to feature.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 13/02/2026 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:07.87 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 83.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:51.38 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 78.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 4:34.12 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 41.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Robbie David
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last run finished 12th of 17 starters at Wincanton on January 29 over 3000m, in the wet; 35 len behind Pourquoi Pas Papa with 66kg at $151. The run before finished sixth of 9 runners at Taunton on January 8 over 3300m, 47 len behind Onlyforfrankie with 67kg at $151. Can't see her getting off the mark here.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Robbie David | 66kg | 3:52.90 | 14-9-12 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Robbie David | 67kg | 4:09.72 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $151.00 |
| 0/13 | 30/12/2025 | 268 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Robbie David | 63.5kg | 4:37.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ned Fox
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at Leicester on November 30 over 3100m, on slow going 37 len behind Smart Decision with 70kg at $41. Second run from a spell finished ninth of 12 runners at Ffos Las on January 8 over 4000m, on slow going 66 len behind Bobby's Nelson carrying 73kg at $301. Has the ability to be in the finish. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 10-9-9 | 0 |
| 66.3L | $301.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/11/2025 | 265 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | 3:58.24 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | JHDLE 4 | $18,450.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 70kg | 4:39.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up didn't finish the race at Wincanton on January 29 over 4300m. Last start finished fifth of 7 starters at Exeter on February 20 over 3300m, on a wet track; 51 len behind Kapitein Kool with 69kg at $126. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 17 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 | 20/02/2026 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Ben Poste | 69kg | 4:34.27 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $126.00 |
| 0/11 | 29/01/2026 | 236 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $19,960.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Heavy | Ben Poste | 71kg | 5:42.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 67.5kg | 4:04.23 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 68.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2025 | 25 | OPEN HDLE HUNT M 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Ben Poste | 70kg | 3:59.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 98.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/5 | 03/05/2025 | 12 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Flete Park P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | A Duman | 73kg | 5:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/3 | 21/04/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4828m | Good | A Duman | 71kg | 6:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 13th of 16 runners at Warwick on January 23 over 3800m, 58 len behind Jackie Hobbs with 72kg at $251. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 7 starters at Hereford on February 22 over 4300m, slow track; 42 len behind On The Go carrying 61kg at $29. Sure to improve again. Shapes nicely on latest run and among the hopes again here.
Last Starts 15 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 | 22/02/2026 | 30 | CLM HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Soft | Murray Dodd | 61kg | 5:44.31 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $29.00 |
| 13/16 | 23/01/2026 | 1001 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 4:37.39 | 12-14-13 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $251.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/04/2023 | 67 | MHDLE M 4U | $15,060.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72.5kg | 4:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 75.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2023 | 37 | NHDLE APP M 4U | $15,760.00 | Lingfield | 3219m | Good Soft | Shane Quinlan | 69.5kg | 4:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 66.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2023 | - | FLAT 46 | $7,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 3219m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 70.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 67.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished ninth of 10 runners at Chepstow on January 27 over 3200m, on slow going 76 len behind Charisma Cat with 69.5kg at $251. Second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Huntingdon on February 19 over 4100m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Kom Tu Voudras with 71kg at $301. Hard to make a positive case for her this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Heavy | Tabitha Worsley | 71kg | 5:40.14 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $301.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 445 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 69.5kg | 4:10.56 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 76.8L | $251.00 |
| 13/14 | 08/11/2024 | 15 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 67kg | 4:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 126.5L | $301.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/10/2024 | 205 | HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 68.5kg | 5:03.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $401.00 |
| 99/6 | 02/04/2024 | 12 | NHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | T Worsley | 68.5kg | 4:07.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $401.00 |
| 99/11 | 21/03/2024 | 26 | NHDLE NOV M 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | T Worsley | 68.5kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | T Worsley | 68.5kg | 4:09.08 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 109.3L | $51.00 |