November 27 / 14.35 Hereford

14.35

Good To Soft

HCD Ltd Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 147y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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HCD Ltd Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 621323

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won Stratford maiden (2m, good) in the summer and has made the frame in all three subsequent handicaps, most recently when third over C&D (good) this month; in the mix again, providing the ground hasn't turned against him.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Don Rafael

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Fortunate to register a second 2m3f win here in November but has held his form since and he clearly likes it here; the concern is this trip as he's unraced beyond an extended 2m5f.

4/1

3rd

8

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:33 Hereford

Don Rafael

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over C&D (good to soft) in late 2024 but was lucky to score when repeating that feat on stable debut (good) in November; respectable third at Southwell (about 2m4f, good to soft) in December on his only subsequent start; unproven on heavy but can't be dismissed.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 4130-6 C

Last run: 204 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Took form to whole new level when winning easily at Taunton (2m3f, soft) in March but was soundly beaten over C&D on latest outing in May and may find others better handicapped here.
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5th

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Just Go For It

11st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out.

11/1

3

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Just Go For It

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender.

8/1

Form: /81369

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Gamely won Uttoxeter maiden (2m, soft) in summer and started off in handicaps with two very respectable efforts this autumn (2m3f/2m5f, good); needs to find something extra but not ruled out each-way.
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3

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Worcester

Leave Her To Me

11st 6lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Winner of good-ground mares' handicaps at Hereford (2m4f) and Warwick (2m5f) the last twice; career-high mark and a first step into a Class 4 handicap demand more, but tactically versatile and confidence high.

7/2

1st

3

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Leave Her To Me

11st 11lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed no ill-effects from her heavy fall two starts ago when keeping on well for narrow win at Hereford (2m3f, good) in March; now 2-8 over hurdles and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

1st

3

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Leave Her To Me

11st 11lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed no ill-effects from her heavy fall two starts ago when keeping on well for narrow win at Hereford (2m3f, good) in March; now 2-8 over hurdles and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8911/2 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Aided by addition of tongue-tie when winning twice over 2m2f towards end of 2022-23 season (soft/good) and, following a long absence, he ran a big race in defeat at Stratford (2m2f, heavy) last month; may still have more improvement to come; leading contender.
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4th

5

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 12y

Class 4

13:45 Taunton

Any Biscuits

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won twice over hurdles in spring 2023 (2m2f, soft/good) and returned from long absence with good second in October (2m2f, heavy); below form after racing too freely last time (2m3f) but remains one to be interested in and this drop back in trip could be a good move on chasing debut.

7/2

4th

5

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 12y

Class 4

13:45 Taunton

Any Biscuits

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won twice over hurdles in spring 2023 (2m2f, soft/good) and returned from long absence with good second in October (2m2f, heavy); below form after racing too freely last time (2m3f) but remains one to be interested in and this drop back in trip could be a good move on chasing debut.

7/2

5th

3

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Any Biscuits

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Aided by addition of tongue-tie when winning twice over 2m2f towards end of 2022-23 season (soft/good) and, following a long absence, he ran a big race in defeat at Stratford (2m2f, heavy) last month; may still have more improvement to come; leading contender.

6/4

Form: 0/255- C

Last run: 369 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Out of form over fences and hurdles when last seen last autumn; resumes on a tempting mark but seems best at around 3m and has a lot more to prove than some of these.
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7th

9

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Generally in much better form last March-October than in his three starts this winter; no impact in his four races beyond 3m2f and the bottom line seems to be that he last won a race in April 2023.

20/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

To Be Sure

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Chance if bringing his 'A' game but he hasn't on last two outings when tailed off at Fakenham (3m5f) and Fontwell (3m2f; both on soft); risky.

25/1

10

12th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

13:32 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 4lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Evan Williams

Running well since the spring, most recently second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first-time visor last month; will probably find others too strong in this deeper race, though; usual cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

Form: 41P346 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m5f here last year and was back on the scoresheet at Worcester (2m4f, good; refitted cheekpieces) this summer; not quite a best lately, though, and would appeal more on genuine good ground.
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No Results Found

Form: 808

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Joined Christian Williams after winning Irish point debut in March; showed nothing more than minor promise in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles this autumn but moves up in trip for this handicap debut; possible improver.
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9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Gillespie Road

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Christian Williams

Joined Christian Williams after winning Irish point debut in March; showed nothing more than minor promise in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles this autumn but moves up in trip for this handicap debut; possible improver.

10/1

9

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Gillespie Road

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Christian Williams

Joined Christian Williams after winning Irish point debut in March; showed nothing more than minor promise in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles this autumn but moves up in trip for this handicap debut; possible improver.

10/1

8th

3

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Gillespie Road

11st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Bought for £46,000 after winning heavy-ground Irish point on debut in March but well held in two starts over hurdles last month and may need more time.

100/1

Form: P/309-

Last run: 387 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo; still very unexposed in Britain but has struggled in a 2m1f novice hurdle and a 2m handicap chase this autumn; considered only if lively in the betting.
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10

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Great Threat

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Ex-French 5yo; still very unexposed in Britain but has struggled in a 2m1f novice hurdle and a 2m handicap chase this autumn; considered only if lively in the betting.

50/1

10

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Great Threat

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Ex-French 5yo; still very unexposed in Britain but has struggled in a 2m1f novice hurdle and a 2m handicap chase this autumn; considered only if lively in the betting.

50/1

Form: 97805

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

Non-runners

Ikigai Star, Limerick Leader

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £8.87
Tricast £215.84
Trifecta £122.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Any Biscuits

RP RATINGS:

Don Rafael

D Express:

Limerick Leader

POSTDATA:

Mactavish

The Times:

Don Rafael

LAMBOURN:

Any Biscuits

Telegraph:

Any Biscuits

The Guardian:

Any Biscuits

Daily Mail:

Any Biscuits

Daily Mirror:

Any Biscuits

The Sun:

Any Biscuits

The Star:

Any Biscuits

Daily Record:

Limerick Leader