May 07 / 18.30 Hereford

18.30

Good

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  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /8122- D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Showed the right attitude when winning his bumper but hasn't always appealed as the easiest; looked to bump into one over further here last time, though, and there won't be any excuses tonight.
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11th

10

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Stay If U Want To

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years.

8/1

11th

10

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Stay If U Want To

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years.

8/1

1st

11

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Stay If U Want To

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

led

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 22905-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent in bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies during the winter; has been highly tried since joining this yard and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market back into much calmer waters.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Dirty Den

12st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look.

10/1

6th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Dirty Den

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.

25/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Dirty Den

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 40-

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just a fair bumper debut here in December (behind Dirty Den) and went backwards from that last time; needs to improve a deal for the switch to hurdling.
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5th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Double Dragon

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie.

5/2

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Double Dragon

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie.

5/2

5th

5

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:58 Hereford

Double Dragon

11st 12lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won a Ffos Las maiden on good ground and has performed respectably in both handicaps (soft/good to soft) without looking ahead of his mark; did threaten in the latest at Wincanton and Chad Bament takes away 10lb this time.

100/30

Form: P5-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed well on the Flat (best suited by Polytrack); better effort at a huge price over C&D last time and this is easier if anything, so he needs considering.
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7th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Home And Dry

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won low-grade 2m AW handicap on latest outing in October but hasn't run over hurdles since 33l defeat on handicap debut at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) in February last year, and his profile is somewhat unconvincing.

12/1

1

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Home And Dry

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

Can front-run; 7yo who has had 16 starts, with his sole win coming over this C&D in April 2021; off since below-form third of five at Lingfield (2m, AW) in June and others are preferred.

11/4

Form: 00037- BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Turned over as favourite the past twice in handicaps, not looking to see it out each time over further; the drop in trip will help but he has a deal more on his plate back into maiden company.
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2nd

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Five-time hurdle winner but 0-6 over fences and has been out of form on his last two starts, most recently when a 31l last of five at Southwell (2m, good) in June on his return from a break; that run may have been needed but other candidates appeal more.

8/1

5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All five wins have been over hurdles; 0-5 over fences and finished last of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in March; others preferred.

10/1

6th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

My Friend Sean

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Productive spell over hurdles culminated in a hat-trick last spring; 0-4 switched to fences since but ran encouragingly at Chepstow most recently; clear possibilities off a reduced mark.

4/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went backwards on the Flat in Ireland prior to being sold for 25,000gns and gelded; is entitled to have come on for last month's hurdling debut (ordinary Fakenham maiden against his own age group back from six months off) but needs to improve.
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3rd

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

Ikigai Star

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off 10lb higher at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last May but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 10l back on the Flat (1m6f) two weeks ago; has lots to prove and this is his first run beyond 2m5f.

6/1

5th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Ikigai Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Regressed over hurdles since well held in two Flat starts last August; ran poorly in one previous try in a visor (usually wears cheekpieces), so positives are thin on the ground.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden on the Flat, including in two starts for this, his third yard, early in the year; pulled hard in blinkers (off tonight) latterly and needs to improve for the switch to hurdles.
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5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Pub Crawl

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: David Pipe

Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned.

12/1

11th

5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Pub Crawl

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: David Pipe

Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned.

12/1

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Pub Crawl

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

1lb lower than when second of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) last October, but well held on last month's return over the same C&D (good) and is now 0-26 under rules; others more convincing.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Looked fine with 3m on heavy ground on her point debut two months ago; this may not be enough of a test for a yard struggling for winners of late.
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4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time hurdle winner last spring; 0-3 over fences but posted sound effort when second of five behind much-improved rival over C&D (good) three weeks ago; likely contender again.

7/2

2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.

2/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.

12/1

Form: P7-

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices for two runs last month, when achieving very little; remains best watched.
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8

30th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Miss Arvico

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sheila Lewis

in touch with leaders

25/1

8th

14

15th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Miss Arvico

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sheila Lewis

Has struggled at massive prices in three hurdle runs this spring and can only be watched.

100/1

8th

14

15th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Miss Arvico

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sheila Lewis

Has struggled at massive prices in three hurdle runs this spring and can only be watched.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat win last summer came over 1m and he hasn't looked to see out 1m2f in a couple of tries, so stamina is a potential issue; Brian Hughes (second ride for the yard) is a positive booking though.
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8th

9

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Lunanera

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Now 5lb lower than his Chepstow win (1m, good to firm) last summer but things haven't been straightforward since and he wasn't at his best under conditions that should have suited in April; others preferred.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lunanera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Winning miler on turf and was only 2l away in a 1m2f handicap here in March; however, he pulled up last month's hurdling debut and then finished tailed off at Yarmouth when good to soft was no excuse.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:00 Yarmouth

Lunanera

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Flat win last August came over 1m (off 1lb lower) and he has seemed stretched by 1m2f; hurdling debut on latest outing did not work out; cheekpieces (worn on penultimate start) return.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.35
Trifecta £51.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Stay If U Want To

SPOTLIGHT:

Home And Dry

D Express:

Dirty Den

Telegraph:

Ikigai Star

LAMBOURN:

Lunanera

The Star:

Dirty Den

POSTDATA:

Stay If U Want To

WEST COUNTRY:

Stay If U Want To

Daily Mail:

Stay If U Want To

Daily Mirror:

Stay If U Want To

Daily Record:

Stay If U Want To

The Guardian:

Ikigai Star

TOPSPEED:

Home And Dry

The Times:

Home And Dry