Stratford Avon Race 4 - William Austin 50 Year Celebration Mares' Handicap Chase
A LITTLE SOMETHING (3) sets the standard after back-to-back seconds at Ludlow over 4033m, beaten 6.5L, then Fontwell over 3917m, beaten 4.5L. BALLYHIHO (2) has a winning profile at this level and was 3rd at Southwell over 4103m before a forgive run here when 5th of 5. LITTLE WREN (4) is a last-time chase winner at Fakenham over 4264m by 7.5L and can bounce back freshened. PURE SEDUCTION (1) won at Worcester over 3218m last season but has struggled in two runs since; needs to lift.

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two last-place Class 4 runs, latest 6th of 6 at Warwick over 3218m on 26 Mar, beaten 26.85L on good at $17 with 69.5kg. Prior run 6th of 6 at Doncaster over 3902m on 5 Feb on soft, beaten 48L at $15 with 71.5kg. Won at Worcester over 3218m on 21 Aug 2024 by 1.25L on good with 67.5kg after racing handy. Needs to lift but returns to a winning trip; can improve.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Sutton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.85L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Ben Sutton | 71.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 48L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Sutton | 67.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Ben Sutton | 66kg | - | 14-14-14-13-10-9-8 | 0 |
| 10.75L | $5.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48-day break after finishing 5th of 5 at Stratford over 3912m on 28 Mar, beaten 35.66L on good going with 69kg at $9. Prior run 4th of 9 at Stratford over 4432m on 9 Mar on soft, beaten 22L with 75.5kg at $3.50 behind Harbour Light. Earlier consistent at Class 5 including a Southwell 3rd and a narrow Worcester 2nd last October. Up 3.5kg today; can improve back in the right setup.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | 4 | $8,854.00 | Stratford | 3912m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.66L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Stratford | 4432m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 69kg | - | 4-3-3-3-5-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.75L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 69.5kg | - | 1-2-2-3-4-5-7-8 | 0 |
| 39L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4763m | GOOD | Fern Obrien | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 66kg | - | 5-6-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 50.5L | $301.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3282m | HEAVY | Richie Mclernon | 68kg | - | 3-5-7-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 85.1L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 66.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6-9-9-10 | 0 |
| 28.85L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing 2nd at Fontwell over 3917m on 24 Apr, beaten 4.5L by Majestic Moment on good going at $7 with 73.5kg. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Ludlow over 4033m on 30 Mar, beaten 6.5L at $5 with 71.5kg. Drops 2kg here and returns to Fontwell, where he was 3rd over 3848m last May. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | Southampton | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3917m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 4563m | HEAVY | Rex Dingle | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 75kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-4-7 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Joe Anderson | 71.5kg | - | 10-8-9-8-8-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 71.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.95L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 69kg | - | 2-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72kg | - | 7-8-7-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 27L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $5,902.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 66.5kg | - | 9-9-9-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 95 days. Last start pulled up at Plumpton over 5172m on 9 Feb on soft with 67kg at $5.50. Prior run won leading throughout at Fakenham over 4264m on 18 Jan by 7.5L on good with 65.5kg at $5.50. Can feature with a clean jump and fitness on side.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 5172m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 65.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 4851m | SOFT | Harry Atkins | 65.5kg | - | 3-4-4-8-8-7-9-9 | 0 |
| 27.25L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 66kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.55L | $4.00 |
| 11/15 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 67kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 97.75L | $201.00 |
| 10/14 | 15/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | - | 12-13-13-12-10-10-9 | 0 |
| 39.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 67kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 81.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 59.55L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 23-day turnaround after finishing 8th of 10 at Taunton over 3313m on 22 Apr, beaten 23.6L on good going with 67.5kg at $17. Two starts prior were non-completions at Taunton (3657m, good, $3.50) and Fakenham (5855m, soft, $12). Earlier this year ran 4th of 7 at Fakenham over 4264m on good, beaten 9.05L with 69.5kg at $23. Drops 2kg and switches back to trainer Nick Scholfield; has place claims with a cleaner round.
Last Starts 25 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.6L | $17.00 |
| 99/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $11,116.00 | Taunton | 3657m | GOOD | Harry Reed | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 99/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Fakenham | 5855m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | Ben Smith | 69.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.05L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 53.85L | $51.00 |
| 99/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Plumpton | 3418m | SOFT | Ellis Collier | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Hexham | 3139m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 68kg | - | 4-5-6-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 32L | $41.00 |
| 99/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,395.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | Ellis Collier | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | GOOD | Ellis Collier | 62.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 46.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | GOOD | Ellis Collier | 67.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $11,116.00 | Taunton | 3229m | GOOD | Ellis Collier | 70.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Ellis Collier | 67.5kg | - | 5-3-2-2-3-4-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | SOFT | Ellis Collier | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $11,116.00 | Taunton | 3657m | GOOD | Oscar Palmer | 62.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Oscar Palmer | 61.5kg | - | 1-2-1-3-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.65L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3289m | GOOD | Oscar Palmer | 64.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 21/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | GOOD | James Best | 65.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-5-6 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Oscar Palmer | 63.5kg | - | 8-5-4-4-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 29.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2024 | - | Div 1 | $7,525.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | SOFT | Oscar Palmer | 63.5kg | - | 7-5-6-5-4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 21/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,967.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 67.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |