Stratford Avon Race 2 - Bet With On Course Bookmakers Novices' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
SENATOR (4) Back from a break of 26 weeks. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Bangor and going over extra ground. Shows very good finishing speed. Looks a suitable field and easily up to these. KILWORTH (1) Resumes from a spell. Big effort to place 3rd last time in a hurdle at Chepstow. Should jump out and bowl along. Must be considered. DEPALMA (3) Placed 2nd last time in a chase at Newton Abbot. Expecting to settle positively. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Honest and strong place bet in this race. IGNORE THE DOOR (2) First up and displayed a good turn of foot when winning first up last preparation in a hurdle at Worcester. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Could surprise.

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Overrun late when 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L last time in a hurdle at Chepstow. Should race on the speed. Will go close here.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 24/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $15,395.00 | Ascot | 4739m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-6-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 |
| 99/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | 6-5-3-6-8-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | 5-6-5-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 33.95L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 27L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $10,502.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and romped home to win first up last preparation in a hurdle at Worcester. Shows good early pace. Harry Derham yard are having a great run of late. Looks too tough.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 71.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Windsor | 4425m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last time in a chase at Newton Abbot. Has plenty of early speed. Has run into the placings at every start this campaign. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 19 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 | 28/09/2026 | - | 3 | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.29L | $1.67 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 4855m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-4-3 | 0 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Ross Berry | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3767m | GOOD | Ross Berry | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.75L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $11,499.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/19 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Charlie Odwyer | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.05L | $17.00 |
| 11/19 | 23/11/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3901m | SOFT | C Stone Walsh | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | C Stone Walsh | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Galway | 3812m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/05/2024 | - | Div 1 | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |
| 8/19 | 23/04/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | SOFT | Liam Mckenna | 72kg | - | - | 4 |
| 19L | $101.00 |
| 6/20 | 31/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Liam Mckenna | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 27.25L | $151.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a 26 week spell. Looked good when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Bangor and racing over more ground. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 25/06/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $21,001.00 | Chateaubriant | 2649m | SOFT | Olivier D Andigne | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.25L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $11,000.00 | Vichy | 2399m | GOOD | Olivier D Andigne | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |