Stratford Avon Race 2 - Stratford Novices' Limited Hcp Hurdle
FRENCH DIABLO (4) Kicked clear when winning by 5 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Stratford. Displays good tactical speed. Showing great form since resuming from a break. Honest enough customer who is strongly placed. BRIONYWELLS (2) First up and was rock solid when winning by 7L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Worcester. Has a great burst of speed late. Should be right in the finish. BELLS OF UFFORD (1) Unimpressive effort when 5th last start in a hurdle at Worcester. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Appears well in this. KOTGAR (6) Looked good when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Stratford. Has early speed and positions nicely. Suggest each way.

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and fairly underwhelming when 5th last start in a hurdle at Worcester. Will be positive in the run early. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | David Noonan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | David Noonan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 5 HCP HURDLE | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3914m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 71kg | - | 4-6-6-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 42.2L | $15.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 05/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 9-9-8-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/14 | 19/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Connor Brace | 76.5kg | - | 7-8-7-7-7-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 26.35L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 76.5kg | - | 1-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 18/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 72.5kg | - | 8-10-10-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 62.55L | $34.00 |
| 9/14 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Alan Johns | 72kg | - | 10-10-8-5-6-8-9 | 0 |
| 19.35L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Alan Johns | 71kg | - | 7-4-5-8-5-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.05L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2024 | - | Amateur Jockeys' Race | $8,362.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Edward Vaughan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.95L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and kicked clear when winning by a margin of 7L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Worcester. Finishes off strongly. Should give plenty of sight.
Last Starts 75 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: Brendan Powell
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and clearly outclassed when 8th last run in a hurdle at Uttoxeter but facing a rise in trip. Racing for a new trainer. Place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/07/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.15L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Tom Midgley | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.45L | $29.00 |
| 99/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | - | 5-4-4-6-6-7-8 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | - | 7-6-7-7-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 31.75L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | - | 5-6-6-7-8-5-3 | 0 |
| 8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Spaced the field to win by a margin of 5 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Stratford. Should come to hand quickly. Showing great form this campaign. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $4,919.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Bass | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 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: Harry Skelton
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $201.00 and came in 5th last run in a hurdle at Worcester but racing over extra ground. Likely to get back in the run. Can't have in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4-6-6-7 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.05L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Stratford. Likely to be well placed early. Represents value at a price.
Last Starts 38 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $5,903.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ellis Collier | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 69kg | - | 5-8-6-7-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 19L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4UP CL5 HCP HDL | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.47L | $10.00 |
| 99/15 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,672.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Isabel Williams | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3219m | GOOD | Isabel Williams | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 54.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Isabel Williams | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Isabel Williams | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/10 | 05/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $21,000.00 | Marseille Borely | 1699m | GOOD3 | G Roth Le Vaillant | 53.5kg | 01:47.33 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $21,000.00 | Salon De Provence | 1799m | GOOD3 | Jean Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 10:12.00 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $21,000.00 | Marseille Borely | 1799m | GOOD | Jean Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 01:48.90 | - | 2 |
| 5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Toulouse | 2099m | HEAVY | Hugo Mouesan | 58kg | 02:25.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.05L | $5.00 | |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cagnessurmer | 1999m | SOFT | Enzo Crublet | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.55L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Uttoxeter on July 26th. Struggling this campaign with no placings from 9 starts. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jack Quinlan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.05L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $501.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | 7-9-8-8-9-9-10 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $301.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | 10-9-10-8-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 27L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 67.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $5,410.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 67.5kg | - | 6-7-7-5-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $23.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $101.00 and ordinary performance when 4th last time in a hurdle at Stratford. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $4,919.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD TO FIRM | Kevin Brogan | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $101.00 |
| 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 |