May 07 / 20.00 Hereford

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  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 3m 1f 44y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 51U41- CD

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer; improver last autumn once switched to fences, latterly winning easily over C&D; respected off 9lb higher, assuming he returns from absence in the same form.
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6th

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Cant Beat History

11st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come.

4/1

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

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10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 45/35-

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help.
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2nd

3

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Seigneur Des As

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help.

10/1

2nd

3

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Seigneur Des As

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help.

10/1

5th

8

21st Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

13:57 Wincanton

Seigneur Des As

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harriet Dickin

Sole career win came in a Ludlow handicap chase in February of last year (3m, good); beaten a long way into third on his return from an absence in a 2m4f novice at Huntingdon.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 22PP2- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Plenty of short-priced defeats to go with his sole win but his two C&D seconds in recent times give him claims, with any rain likely to work in his favour; goes on the shortlist.
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7

20th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Pilot Show

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, badly hampered and dropped to rear 1st, detached and struggling 7th, rallied and joined main group before 13th

6/1

2nd

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Pilot Show

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

jumped right on occasions, raced in second, pressed winner last, stayed on

11/2

6th

8

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Pilot Show

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

His second win over fences when a clearcut winner at Warwick (3m, good) but only fourth here next time and behind Galloping Pride; did make a bad mistake four out that day which didn't help.

6/1

Form: 351UU-

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner in first-time blinkers off an 8lb lower mark three months ago (made all) who should be happier back round an easy, right-handed track; it remains to be seen how two subsequent unseats have effected confidence however.
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4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Heaven Smart

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

In good form over fences in the autumn, bar a blip at Perth in October; 0-11 over hurdles but twice finished second in this sphere and often runs well after a break; entitled to respect.

9/2

1

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Heaven Smart

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Showed the benefit of a wind op when dominating from the front here (2m4f, good) last month, his second start for Laura Morgan, and ran big race in defeat under penalty at Southwell (2m4f, good) a few days later; effectively another 5lb higher today but sure to be suited by the move back up in trip; good chance.

7/4

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Heaven Smart

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

All-the-way Kempton 3m winner in early 2024 and, with stamina to spare at intermediate trips and the benefit of wind surgery, was played equally aggressively in victory at Perth last week (good); 2lb badly in under the penalty but still superbly handicapped on that previous winning form.

9/4

Form: 47PP5- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ayr win over hurdles last spring came off an 8lb higher mark but he's proven wildly inconsistent under rules, again running below market expectations back from wind surgery six weeks ago; has it to prove now.
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1st

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr Richard Upton

T: Joe Tizzard

made all, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 9th, kept on well from 2 out, comfortably

9/4

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr Richard Upton

T: Joe Tizzard

Absent since justifying market support at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) ten months ago when returned to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell over fences; the betting may again prove instructive.

9/4

1st

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Huntingdon

Off To A Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

made all

6/1

Form: /274U- C

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner round here who's down to a career-low mark; lacks consistency now but having the headgear back on for this return to fences, after unseating last time, should help.
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4th

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Gazette Bourgeoise

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Built on November's promising reappearance when a wide-margin winner at Fakenham (2m5f, soft), but has failed to reproduce that level since and was pulled up at Taunton eight days ago; capable off this mark but she isn't the easiest to predict.

14/1

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:01 Taunton

Gazette Bourgeoise

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Overall record of 4-35 but her last win was a dominant display at Fakenham (2m5f, soft) in December; still looks feasibly treated on that form but she's not easy to predict and was last of eight back at Fakenham last month; risks attached.

12/1

8th

2

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

14:40 Fakenham

Gazette Bourgeoise

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Not the force of old but exploited favourable mark when beating Jacks Touch by 21l in two-finisher C&D (soft) contest last month, her second C&D success; also suited by much faster ground but has gone back up 7lb.

4/1

Form: 35277- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Good record in the spring and notched a hat-trick around this time last year, latterly off tonight's mark; hasn't been in the same form this time round but woulnd't rule out a revival.
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7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

4

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Pottlerath

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

prominent

11/2

Form: 227/3- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has gone well fresh before but was entitled to need his March comeback following a year off; should do better tonight and won't mind the ground easing.
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7

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Dentley De Mee

11st 6lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Has gone well fresh before but was entitled to need his March comeback following a year off; should do better tonight and won't mind the ground easing.

10/1

7

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Dentley De Mee

11st 6lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Has gone well fresh before but was entitled to need his March comeback following a year off; should do better tonight and won't mind the ground easing.

10/1

3rd

2

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Dentley De Mee

11st 13lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Absent since below-par run at Chepstow just over a year ago but was second three times over C&D last season, including short-head defeat on heavy ground; can go well fresh and resumes on good mark; must be considered.

3/1

Form: /32P7-

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn.
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8

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Brave Starlight

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Dennis

Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn.

16/1

8

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Brave Starlight

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Dennis

Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn.

16/1

7th

6

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:20 Doncaster

Brave Starlight

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: David Dennis

Point winner in Ireland; respectable second in notable novice hunter chase at Stratford (3m3f, good) on debut for new yard; showed nothing over hurdles last time but may progress returned to fences.

5/1

Form: 03P54- CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap.
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10

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Family Pot

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Sheila Lewis

Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

10

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Family Pot

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Sheila Lewis

Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

6

14th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Family Pot

10st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sheila Lewis

Well suited by Hereford and defied higher marks twice here in February 2023; inconsistent since but this may prove one of his better days, with Sam Twiston-Davies up for first time; interesting.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.50
Straight Forecast £37.25
Tricast £108.74
Trifecta £192.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Can't Beat History

RP RATINGS:

Pilot Show

D Express:

Seigneur Des As

WEST COUNTRY:

Off To A Flyer

Telegraph:

Can't Beat History

The Guardian:

Can't Beat History

Daily Mail:

Can't Beat History

The Star:

Can't Beat History

Daily Record:

Can't Beat History

The Sun:

Seigneur Des As

TOPSPEED:

Pilot Show

POSTDATA:

Pilot Show

LAMBOURN:

Pilot Show

The Times:

Pilot Show

Daily Mirror:

Pilot Show