January 15 / 15.23 Hereford

15.23

Soft

Dragonbet Real People, Real Bookmakers Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4858.52
  • 2m 2f 208y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Dragonbet Real People, Real Bookmakers Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: P70121 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last three races, the latest at Plumpton (2m3f, good to soft; 6lb lower); he beat an exposed 12yo that day but a big leap at the last suggested he had a nice bit left in the tank.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Posted three wins over fences in the winter of 2024-25, all at around this trip, and staged a revival when third at Fontwell (2m4f, good; Begin The Luck second) three weeks ago; back up in class but on a winnable mark and he's one to consider with the stable among the winners.

100/30

3rd

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

I Shut That DOr

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to a halt at Stratford last March and he was tailed off again on his comeback at Haydock (2m45f, good) last month; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to an abrupt halt at Stratford last March and he hasn't been seen since; no great record fresh to date but the betting is perhaps the best guide to his chance.

9/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -04423 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
3-4 at Hereford as opposed to 0-23 at other courses; returns to his favourite venue on the back of respectable efforts and should be in the thick of it.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Zestful Hope

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Five wins include two over fences, the latest at Huntingdon in October (2m4f, good) when 2lb higher; not so good in his five subsequent defeats and record when fresh is modest.

9/2

3rd

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

16:40 Hereford

Zestful Hope

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won this in 2025 (good to soft) and was also on target at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in October; back on a good mark now and should be fine on today's forecast soft ground but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.

6/1

5th

2

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Zestful Hope

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Drew clear on run-in to score by 13l at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month, form that was franked by the runner-up over the weekend; not one to rely upon heavily, though.

5/1

Form: 514/66 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won her maiden over hurdles at this track but she's gone chasing on the back of a long absence and ran no race when favourite at Leicester last time (2m4f, soft); hard to be confident.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

19th Apr 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:54 Newton Abbot

Jikala

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

towards rear

4/1

5th

4

19th Apr 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:54 Newton Abbot

Jikala

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

towards rear

4/1

3rd

4

28th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:45 Ffos Las

Jikala

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Only fourth at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) recently and she's untested at this trip; however, she kept on for a fair third at Hereford (2m3f, soft) two starts ago and this lightly raced 6yo is not ruled for her good yard.

6/1

Form: P3-322

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his last two chases (3m, good; 2m4f, good to soft) but was no match for the winner on either occasion; handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere and shouldn't be too far away on just his fourth chase start; made the running last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Another Folly

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

2m6f winner at Stratford last October; another good run to be fourth at Ludlow in January (2m4f) but bit below that level since, last time sent to France.

6/1

4th

6

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:15 Wincanton

Another Folly

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Made all to open account at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in October, his eighth chase, and has performed well off today's mark on both subsequent outings (2m4f, soft/good to soft); up in grade today but still enters calculations.

6/1

4th

2

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:17 Ludlow

Another Folly

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Made all to open account at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in October, his eighth chase, and also ran well when second to very progressive rival at Warwick (2m4f, soft) the following month; had wind op during 57-day break; can give this a good shot.

4/1

Form: 735644

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dan Skelton gelding with a strike-rate of 1-21; however, only had three races over fences and would probably have finished ahead of Zestful Hope in the latest at Ludlow without a late mistake; does appear to have a blunder in her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

15:55 Ludlow

River Robe

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Respectable third at Market Rasen last time but is far from guaranteed to go two places better, being the least productive contender in this field; overall strike-rate is just 1-25 and chase record is 0-6.

8/1

3rd

7

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

15:35 Market Rasen

River Robe

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

With Dan Skelton when gaining her only success and she's again out of the weights here; opposable.

25/1

8

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

River Robe

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

With Dan Skelton when gaining her only success and hard to envisage her doubling that tally here from well out of the weights.

66/1

Form: 36155-

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Convincing winner of her first handicap at Exeter (2m, heavy) but beaten 25l and 48l in her next two races; she is bred for fences but returns from a lengthy break with something to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

25th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Tilly Toughnut

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Defied a 4lb higher mark over hurdles at Exeter last February; has failed to repeat the form since but this drop in class may prompt a resurgent display; third chase attempt.

9/2

7

6th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

15:40 Ffos Las

Tilly Toughnut

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

8l winner at Exeter (2m, heavy) last February in her first handicap but beaten at least 20l in her three starts since, the latest when switched to fences on reappearance three weeks ago; returns to her winning mark but needs a return to that sort of form.

8/1

7

6th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

15:40 Ffos Las

Tilly Toughnut

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Henry Daly

8l winner at Exeter (2m, heavy) last February in her first handicap but beaten at least 20l in her three starts since, the latest when switched to fences on reappearance three weeks ago; returns to her winning mark but needs a return to that sort of form.

8/1

Form: -7P337 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

15:23 Hereford

Johnny Mac

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Matt Sheppard

Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.

10/1

8

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

15:23 Hereford

Johnny Mac

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Matt Sheppard

Coped with varying conditions when completing a hat-trick last season in 2m chases; this campaign isn't going half as well and this new headgear combination did nothing for him last time.

10/1

7th

6

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Johnny Mac

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

towards rear but in touch with leaders

13/2

Non-runners

Bobbis Beauty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £10.89
Tricast £63.77
Trifecta £57.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobbi's Beauty

POSTDATA:

Another Folly

RP RATINGS:

River Robe

Daily Mail:

I Shut That d'Or

TOPSPEED:

Zestful Hope

The Times:

River Robe

WEST COUNTRY:

Another Folly

Daily Record:

Another Folly

Telegraph:

Bobbi's Beauty

The Guardian:

Bobbi's Beauty

D Express:

Bobbi's Beauty

The Sun:

Bobbi's Beauty

The Star:

Bobbi's Beauty

Daily Mirror:

I Shut That d'Or