Stratford Avon Race 1 - Racing Welfare Supporting Mental Health Awareness Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
OUR GUIDE (1) sets the standard after winning at Exeter over 3365m last start on good ground by 1.75L, now fitter and proven at this level. KA MATE DU BRIVET (3) was 2nd at Fontwell over 4374m and looks the main danger stepping back into a deeper field. SHUIL ROCCO (4) improved to 4th at Chepstow over 3913m and can be competitive. GRANITE SANDS (2) has a prior 4th at Doncaster over 3335m and could fill a placing if repeating that effort.
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after winning at Exeter over 3365m on 17 Apr by 1.75L on good going at $1.73, lifting from 4th mid-race to score. Two runs back was 5th of 15 at Wetherby over 3218m on 27 Mar, beaten 21.5L at $3. Previously won at Galway over 3300m on soft on 25 Oct by 0.75L at $34. Consistent this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | - | 3-4-4-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.73 |
| 5/15 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | C & G | $10,502.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | J Conheady | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Back in trip last time at Hereford over 3956m on 6 Apr; finished 5th of 11, beaten 54.75L on good going at $34. Prior run 9th of 11 at Southwell over 3183m on 14 Nov, beaten 26.75L on soft after racing handy early at $8. Best of three starts was a 4th at Doncaster over 3335m on good, beaten 10.25L at $13. Carries 71.5kg now, up 2kg on last start; can improve with a cleaner trip.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54.75L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Nick Slatter | 71kg | - | 3-4-4-4-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 26.75L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 70kg | - | 11-12-12-12-7-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after a 2nd at Fontwell over 4374m on 27 Mar, beaten 17L on Good at $6 with 72.5kg behind Broomfield Aderra. Prior run 9th of 11 at Southwell over 3183m on 18 Feb on Soft, beaten 33.3L at $11 after racing handy early. Drops 1kg here and steps up 58m in trip. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-8-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comes off a 21-day break after a career-best 4th of 8 at Chepstow over 3913m on 24 Apr, beaten 21.75L on good going at $201. Prior run 10th of 11 at Ffos Las over 4023m on 12 Apr, beaten 93.5L on good at $201. Carries 71.5kg now after 65.5kg last time and steps up 519m, with S Bowen riding for M Bowen. Can improve with the rise in trip but needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | J P Murray | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.75L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 93.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4-6yo | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.32L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71.5kgs
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First-up after 378 days. Last start pulled up at Cheltenham over 5230m on 2 May 2025 on Good, with 73.5kg at $126. Drops 2kg and back markedly in trip; needs to lift. Has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 380 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 02/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,625.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | GOOD | Edward Vaughan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 68kgs
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First-up after 156 days. Last start pulled up/failed to finish at Hereford over 3956m on 10 Dec on good going at $301 with 68.5kg, behind Laguna Beach. Prior run 7th of 9 at Fontwell over 3567m on 25 May, beaten 15.1L on good with 68kg after leading early at $15. Carries 68kg here and can improve with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | David Bass | 68kg | - | 1-1-1-2-5-6-7 | 0 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/13 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | - | 1-1-1-1-7-9-9 | 0 |
| 17.05L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Second-up run at Ffos Las over 4023m on 12 Apr ended a long way back on good going, 68kg at $201 behind Doujadou. Prior effort 5th of 6 at Doncaster over 3335m on 13 Mar, beaten 29.5L on good, with 71kg at $15 behind Port Isaac. Drops 0.5kg and steps up slightly in trip again. Needs to lift but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $201.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $15.00 |