Stratford Avon Race 2 - Visit Racingtv.com Hcp Hurdle
JUAN BERMUDEZ (1) Winner by 1L last start in a hurdle at Stratford. Should be going forward early. Showing great form since returning from a break. Is in good order and can run well. PLAYFUL FOX (6) Came in 4th last start in a hurdle at Worcester. Happy to overlook that run but down in trip. Harry Skelton is a smart booking. Winning chance in this line up. RETETI (5) Did well when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Plumpton. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Respect in this event. UHTRED RAGNARSON (3) Disappointing outing when 7th last time in a hurdle at Aintree. Looking for an improved run. Goes close.

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Got the cash when winning by 1L last start in a hurdle at Stratford. Should come to hand quickly. In fine form since coming back from a break. Should give this a shake.
Last Starts 29 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 | 30/05/2026 | - | 3 | $12,443.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.91L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,886.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,542.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,524.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,000.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 73kg | - | 3-3-5-5-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 18L | $6.50 |
| 14/15 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 75kg | - | 1-2-2-4-14-14-14 | 0 |
| 92.35L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $2.20 |
| 3/15 | 31/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 3311m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 32L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 74kg | - | 5-5-6-7-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 28.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-7-9-8 | 0 |
| 32L | $51.00 |
| 99/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4188m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 10/14 | 16/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 37.85L | $12.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/07/2024 | - | CL3 | $35,069.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | - | 11-10-11-11-11-6-5-7 | 0 |
| 5.85L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 01/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.75 |
| 2/14 | 09/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/14 | 25/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Fergus Gillard | 72.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 26L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $21.00 and came in 9th last start in a chase at Roscommon. Expected to settle towards the rear. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/06/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 3310m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.77L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Listowel | 3310m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/14 | 27/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/05/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 2779m | SOFT | Nicola Burns | 51kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Galway | 3337m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.35L | $12.00 |
| 13/17 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $13.00 |
| 10/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | HEAVY | J S Dalton | 61.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 19.4L | $29.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/06/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 27/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Ballinrobe | 3270m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | S T Mccullagh | 64.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 35.5L | $151.00 |
| 12/15 | 25/04/2025 | - | 4UP M HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.25L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,500.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $17.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/12/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/11/2024 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/19 | 03/11/2024 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | S T Mccullagh | 60kg | - | - | 21 |
| 13.25L | $251.00 |
| 99/13 | 24/10/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 3465m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/10/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 04/09/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Sexton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 30/08/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Wexford | 3392m | GOOD | Harry Sexton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 disappointing effort when 7th last time in a hurdle at Aintree. Looking for an improved run. Not out of this.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,886.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50.75L | $8.50 |
| 99/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Philip Armson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Philip Armson | 75kg | - | 6-6-6-6-2-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.05L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3219m | GOOD | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Philip Armson | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 53L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 05/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Philip Armson | 69kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Phillip Armson | 69kg | - | 7-6-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD TO SOFT | Phillip Armson | 65.5kg | - | 7-8-8-9-3-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.05L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD TO SOFT | Phillip Armson | 70kg | - | 8-6-9-8-7-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $20.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 2649m | SOFT | Phillip Armson | 69kg | - | 7-5-4-5-5-9 | 0 |
| 21.1L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $29.00 and struggled when 5th last time in a hurdle at Southwell. Difficult to warm to at present.
Last Starts 26 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 | 02/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.25L | $29.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/05/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3563m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.55L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/05/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Gavin Brouder | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.25L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP - HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3282m | SOFT | Ben Harvey | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GOOD | E Cody | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 74kg | - | 3-3-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Danny Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.85L | $9.00 |
| 11/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3364m | SOFT | S Ocallaghan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Sligo | 3502m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/16 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $12,000.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.45L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 09/06/2025 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Roscommon | 3250m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.45L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Clonmel | 3418m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |
| 13/13 | 12/10/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 3379m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 06/09/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2024 | - | Hurdle | $15,000.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.4L | $18.00 |
| 8/15 | 02/08/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $80,001.00 | Galway | 3228m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/07/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $10,000.00 | Roscommon | 3204m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 01/06/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Listowel | 3310m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.60 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Plumpton. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 33 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 | 26/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,033.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 75kg | - | 3-4-3-1-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 73kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 32L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 70kg | - | 6-6-5-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 25L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Doncaster | 1602m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.65L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,624.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 63.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-10 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $251.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 1637m | GOOD | Rose Dawes | 60.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-8-7-7 | 10 |
| 8.05L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,034.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 63.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8-8-8-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | FIRM | Marc Goldstein | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 67.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 73.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 2750m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $2.20 and ran 4th last start in a hurdle at Worcester. Happy to overlook that run but back to a shorter trip. Harry Skelton is a key booking. Will go close.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.75 |
| 99/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Catterick | 3160m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Bangor | 3351m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.00 |