Stratford Avon Race 7 - Annual Membership For Christmas Novices' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
APOLLON FORLONGE (3) First run back from a 37 week break. Honest race when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Hereford and putting a tidy record together. Winning hope. COUNT ADHEMAR (4) Resumes from a break of 31 weeks. Finished well when winning last time in a chase at Haydock. Should come to hand quickly. Could give a show. ZERO TOLERANCE (6) Mediocre display when 6th last start in a chase at Worcester but goes down in weight. Should jump out and bowl along. Can feature. CAN'T RESIST IT (2) Ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Sedgefield. Can make a comeback. Kielan Woods and Fergal Obrien link well together. Keep in mind.

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 underperformed when 5th last run in a hurdle at Chepstow and down in distance. In a lot of trouble.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD TO SOFT | Ellis Collier | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.55L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-2-4-7 | 0 |
| 43.35L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | C P Oshea | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | HEAVY | Paddy Hanlon | 75.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.35L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 70kg | - | 5-3-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 42L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 72L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 5-4-1-1-1-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | James Best | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.50 and finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Sedgefield. Can make a comeback. Jockey Kielan Woods and trainer Fergal Obrien link well together. Not out of this.
Last Starts 21 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 | 18/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.63L | $3.50 |
| 4/16 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 5L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $126.00 |
| 15/15 | 15/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $18,199.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 8-10-8-5-12-15-15 | 0 |
| 68.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $2.62 |
| 3/14 | 25/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Paddy Brennan | 73.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 19/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3202m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 75.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15L | $7.50 | |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.75L | $16.00 | |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 | |
| 7/11 | 08/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Roscommon | 3070m | YIELDING | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $9.00 | |
| 4/11 | 20/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 37 weeks. Tidy run when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Hereford and showing consistent performance in races. Shows good early pace. Will be in the finish.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 10L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break of 31 weeks. Picked up nicely to win last time in a chase at Haydock. Expecting to settle positively. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 218 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,264.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 3287m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3211m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 75kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3868m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.85L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-2-3-3-5 | 0 |
| 16L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 31L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 48L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 6-5-5-6-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after break of 29 weeks. Odds of $8.50 and didn't maintain the pace when 6th last time in a hurdle at Stratford. Not very reliable.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,542.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Ned Fox | 73kg | - | 3-3-5-4-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 66kg | - | 9-8-7-4-5-7-8 | 0 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Richard Patrick | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Richard Patrick | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.55L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 70kg | - | 4-2-2-2-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.50 and disappointing outing when 6th last start in a chase at Worcester but will benefit with the weight drop. Won't be far away during the run. Can take this out.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/10/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 5 HCP CHASE | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3319m | GOOD TO SOFT | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.61L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3319m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 74.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3139m | SOFT | Conor Ring | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3050m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 69kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Catterick | 3868m | SOFT | Conor Ring | 72kg | - | 1-1-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3150m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 45L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 69kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 5120m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,477.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | SOFT | Adam Wedge | 75kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Catterick | 3160m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | - | - | 9 |
| 23.25L | $3.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/02/2023 | - | 4 | $11,805.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 59L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2023 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/15 | 20/12/2022 | - | 4 | $8,903.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/11/2022 | - | 4 | $8,903.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Adam Wedge | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/04/2021 | - | $100,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Pat Taaffe | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 80.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 24/03/2021 | - | $8,000.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | SOFT | Pat Taaffe | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |