Stratford Avon Race 2 - Next Sunday Is Ladies Day Novices' Limited Hcp Hurdle
BRIONYWELLS (1) Ran 4th last start in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Capable of a strong comeback. Very competitive this preparation. Expected to be flashing home. Winnable race. SON OF TYRAN (4) Fairly underwhelming when 7th last run in a hurdle at Worcester. Likely to bounce back. Great to see jockey Harry Skelton taking the ride. Will give a big sight. LEAGUE CLASH (7) Resumes after a break of 95 weeks. Ran 6th last run in a hurdle at Perth. First start for a new trainer. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Respect. BITS BALLOU (3) Ran 2nd last time in a hurdle at Newton Abbot and showing improvement in recent outings. Market watch advised and can run into the money.

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.33 and finished 4th last start in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Capable of a strong comeback. Displays good closing speed. Has won 2 from 3 attempts this campaign. Will be there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.75L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4UP CL5 MARES HCP HURDLE DIV 2 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4255m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.47L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 67.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $15.00 |
| 11/15 | 20/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 72kg | - | 11-12-11-10-12-12-11 | 0 |
| 47.35L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 72kg | - | 8-8-9-8-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | 5-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | - | 7-5-6-8-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 68.5kg | - | 3-5-5-5-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 33.95L | $7.50 |
| 11/17 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Liam Harrison | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 34.25L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Newton Abbot and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Do not dismiss entirely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.75L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $1.91 disappointing display when 7th last run in a hurdle at Worcester. Likely to bounce back. Harry Skelton rates highly aboard. Winning chance.
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 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $4.33 |
| 10/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.75L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 72kg | - | 10-9-10-9-9-11-11 | 0 |
| 55.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Liam Harrison | 72kg | - | 6-6-8-10-10-11-11 | 0 |
| 82.05L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | - | 8-8-9-10-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 83.8L | $201.00 |
| 99/15 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 69kg | - | 7-8-8-8-8-9-9 | 0 |
| 28.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-1-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.4L | $2.25 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Stratford. Has shown early pace in races to date. Slim chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD TO FIRM | Paddy Hanlon | 62kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | David Bass | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 70kg | - | 6-8-8-8-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 43.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-7-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.2L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ms Sophie Carter
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. One for the exotics players.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $6,886.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Sophie Carter | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.89L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Sophie Carter | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | James Turner | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | James Turner | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | James Turner | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $301.00 |
| 99/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | James Turner | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 99/12 | 28/11/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | James Turner | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,034.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $26.00 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 95 week break. Started $5.00 and came in 6th last run in a hurdle at Perth. Likely to be well placed early. Capable type.
Last Starts 670 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/09/2024 | - | Div 1 | $7,377.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 65kg | - | 2-3-3-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 47L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/08/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,477.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 64kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/11 | 25/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $9,000.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-6-7 | 0 |
| 31.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 68kg | - | - | 7 |
| 45.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 39.45L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 62L | $201.00 |
| 99/13 | 09/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3956m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | - | - | 8 |
| 999L | $251.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $201.00 and ran 8th last start in a hurdle at Stratford but racing over a longer distance. Struggle to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 16/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 66kg | - | 11-10-11-8-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 31.25L | $201.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.03L | $251.00 |
| 99/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Shane Quinlan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $251.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/12/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | Cameron Hardie | - | - | 12 |
| 7.35L | $201.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 17/11/2023 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Laura Coughlan | - | - | 1 |
| 22.7L | $201.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | William Pyle | 54kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.85L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/09/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Chester | 1409m | SOFT | Cameron Hardie | 53kg | - | - | 11 |
| 16.8L | $301.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2451m | GOOD | A Breslin | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 56.25L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/03/2023 | - | 6 | $8,066.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Andrew Breslin | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/02/2023 | - | 5 | $7,919.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Andrew Breslin | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $251.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2023 | - | 5 | $7,869.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.75L | $301.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2022 | - | 3 | $11,830.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Jefferson Smith | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 32L | $126.00 |