Stratford Avon Race 3 - Happy 70Th Birthday Steve Parsons Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
LUNAR DISCOVERY (2) Strong record when resuming. Ran away with a win by 4L last run in a chase at Chepstow. Should jump out and bowl along. Will go well. TAPLEY (4) Was competitive when 3rd last start in a chase at Kempton. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. The large claim from Isabelle Ryder should help. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. CLASSIC KING (1) Ran 17th last run in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Has the ability to turn things around. Winkers go on for the first time. Harry Cobden rates highly aboard. Not out of this. KILBARRY HILL (5) Ran 5th last time in a chase at Wincanton. Happy to forgive that run and will benefit with the weight drop. Winkers go on for the first time. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 17th last run in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Has the ability to turn things around. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Harry Cobden is a smart booking. Nice price for the value seekers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/24 | 12/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier | $24,593.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 70.5kg | - | 3-2-2-1-1-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 4880m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 76.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 9.55L | $11.00 |
| 4/20 | 24/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | - | 6-6-6-3-5-6-4 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74kg | - | 6-7-6-7-9-2-3-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Ascot | 3875m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 73.5kg | - | 6-7-7-8-6-6-3 | 0 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-7-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
| 99/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Doncaster | 3850m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Doncaster | 3850m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 77.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 8/14 | 29/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $11,510.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 74kg | - | 7-6-6-6-5-6-8 | 0 |
| 24.2L | $15.00 |
| 99/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.25L | $1.85 |
| 99/8 | 22/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 73.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/14 | 10/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $1.40 |
| 2/13 | 13/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3219m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2023 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Kempton | 3219m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven record when resuming. Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 4L last run in a chase at Chepstow. Likely to be well placed early. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 91 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 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 73.5kg | - | 2-3-2-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | HEAVY | Charlie Price | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 77.5kg | - | 5-5-4-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,740.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 77.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 99/3 | 18/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,994.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 67.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 4123m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 66kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Aintree | 4023m | SOFT | Leah Noreci | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.85L | $14.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD TO SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-8-9-11-12-12-11 | 0 |
| 10L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2024 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 02/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | - | - | 8 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 05/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/12/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Haydock | 3796m | HEAVY | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Charlotte Jones | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $1.55 | ||
| 1/13 | 10/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hexham | 3262m | HEAVY | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 20/20 | 13/04/2023 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3410m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | - | - | 9 |
| 104.05L | $71.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/02/2023 | - | 3 | $8,362.00 | Ayr | 3219m | GOOD TO SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2022 | - | 5 | $4,673.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | HEAVY | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a chase at Newbury on Feb 17th. Winkers on could be an important change. Shows good early pace. Looking elsewhere today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 4710m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Leicester | 4563m | HEAVY | Tom Broughton | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4828m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | - | 4-7-4-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | National Course | $83,615.00 | Aintree | 4241m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | HEAVY | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Sandown | 4032m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $12,297.00 | Haydock | 4007m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.55L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | HEAVY | Bryan Carver | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 1 |
| 25L | $5.50 |
| 99/3 | 17/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | HEAVY | Kielan Woods | 74.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 99/12 | 27/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD TO SOFT | Bryan Carver | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Haydock | 4007m | HEAVY | Bryan Carver | 73kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Leicester | 4046m | HEAVY | Kielan Woods | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 3/13 | 04/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | HEAVY | Harry Bannister | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2023 | - | CL4 | $11,805.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Harry Bannister | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.25L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2023 | - | 3 | $12,788.00 | Catterick | 3883m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 28/12/2022 | - | 4 | $9,848.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Bryan Carver | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.62 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2022 | - | 4 | $12,505.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2022 | - | 4 | $7,389.00 | Leicester | 3121m | SOFT | Harry Bannister | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 28/12/2021 | - | 4 | $9,860.00 | Catterick | 3883m | SOFT | Harry Bannister | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last start in a chase at Kempton. Tongue tie on could be an important change. Large claim helps. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 14 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Kempton | 3621m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Kempton | 4123m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 68.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Doncaster | 3850m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 71kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 4L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,311.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | Isabelle Ryder | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,263.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.1L | $2.88 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | - | 3-9-10-3-6-5-6 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $6.00 |
| 6/17 | 04/04/2025 | - | Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3312m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 61.5kg | - | 5-2-2-2-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.95L | $51.00 |
| 12/17 | 08/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-8-7-8-13-11 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 70.5kg | - | 11-11-11-10-7-9-9-10 | 0 |
| 34L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Kempton | 4123m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | - | 6-7-6-5-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Hereford | 3225m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 14L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/11/2024 | - | For The Fulke Walwyn Trophy | $21,297.00 | Newbury | 3302m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 72.5kg | - | 7-6-6-7-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $59,022.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 71kg | - | 7-7-5-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 32.85L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.20 |
| 2/17 | 11/05/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 66kg | - | - | 17 |
| 15L | $17.00 |
| 4/18 | 17/04/2024 | - | Conditionals & Amateurs | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Elizabeth Gale | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/13 | 31/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Elizabeth Gale | 68kg | - | 8-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 12 |
| 14.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 72kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $4.60 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.50 and came in 5th last time in a chase at Wincanton. Happy to forgive that run and carrying less weight this time. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4828m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 73kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-6-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-7-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Perth | 5346m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 9-7-7-8-8-8-6-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 69kg | - | 9-9-9-6-5-8-7-7 | 0 |
| 28.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $49,185.00 | Haydock | 4881m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 67kg | - | 7-8-8-8-7-7-4-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 73kg | - | 6-5-3-1-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |
| 1/1 | 22/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3882m | GOOD | Beau Morgan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $1.01 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 19L | $1.50 |
| 2/3 | 05/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 14L | $2.25 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | SOFT | Fergus Gregory | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | SOFT | L Saunders | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bangor | 3934m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.10 |
| 3/17 | 08/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3219m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.05L | $41.00 |