April 22 / 19.43 Hereford

19.43

Good

Spa Motors Hereford Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Spa Motors Hereford Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; beaten about 7l at Aintree and then only a length here (good to soft) behind his market rival who had shown ability in points; has the best form and the benefit of course experience, so clear claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Race To Base

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Had wind surgery since failing to convince over 2m4f in the EBF Final on this track last time on stable debut; return to 2m looks a plus but he's still seeking first rules win away from Hereford.

33/1

11

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 178y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Race To Base

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nick Scholfield

Hasn't progressed as expected since Hereford win (2m, good) in the autumn and finished only fourth in handicap there in January; hopes rest on a change of trainer (same ownership) and the fitting of a tongue-strap.

16/1

1st

7

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Race To Base

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Irish point winner; beaten about 7l at Aintree and then only a length here (good to soft) behind his market rival who had shown ability in points; has the best form and the benefit of course experience, so clear claims.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to 2m4f/2m7f hurdle winner Thecornerhouse; dam 2m4f/3m hurdle winner, sister to 2m4f-3m1f chase winner Killard Point; stable's bumper horses have been going well all season and had a rules debutant win only recently at Newton Abbot when sent off favourite; any market confidence could be highly significant.
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2nd

2

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Captain Hugo

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Progressive novice who made it 3-5 over hurdles when winning the competitive Morebattle Hurdle on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in February; has also shown promise on soft ground; this 6yo may well continue on an upward curve and he's a strong contender up 6lb.

7/2

1st

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Captain Hugo

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Two wins (2m/1m7f, good to soft/good) from his first three hurdle starts and he was bang there when falling three out in a novice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this unexposed 6yo may well have more to offer and could have a part to play on his handicap debut.

12/1

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

12:55 Musselburgh

Captain Hugo

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Solid record (bumpers/hurdles) reads 21121, all wins on good/good to soft, latest at Haydock (1m7f) where he was in a share of the lead when left clear at the final flight; the ratings suggest he's set for another top-two finish.

11/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£20,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to Japanese 4.5f-7f dirt winner Freesia Tesoro; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 57), half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 2 winner Redding Colliery; tongue tied for debut; stable has occasional success in bumpers.
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1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

No Panic

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Son of Nathaniel who was much improved on the back of wind surgery when fourth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Wincanton 22 days ago; still lightly raced and weighted to go well (eased 1lb) over this longer trip.

2/1

4th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

No Panic

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Twice well beaten (1m7f/2m3f) since his fairly encouraging hurdle debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) in the autumn but has been given a wind op before this handicap debut and remains open to improvement.

8/1

3rd

4

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

No Panic

11st 6lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

£20,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to Japanese 4.5f-7f dirt winner Freesia Tesoro; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 57), half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 2 winner Redding Colliery; tongue tied for debut; stable has occasional success in bumpers.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal out of a 2m2f hurdle runner-up and sister to bumper winner Mozo; it's not overly encouraging to see two forms of headgear fitted from the outset and yard is 0-12 in bumpers recent seasons.
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4th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Bourding Pass

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Second foal out of a 2m2f hurdle runner-up and sister to bumper winner Mozo; it's not overly encouraging to see two forms of headgear fitted from the outset and yard is 0-12 in bumpers recent seasons.

25/1

4th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Bourding Pass

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Second foal out of a 2m2f hurdle runner-up and sister to bumper winner Mozo; it's not overly encouraging to see two forms of headgear fitted from the outset and yard is 0-12 in bumpers recent seasons.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Played his part in a contested lead before dropping away at Warwick a month ago (good; 13-2); didn't appear to be unfancied and could be seen in a better light second time out.
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No / Draw
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5th

5

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Our Bobby Dazzler

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Played his part in a contested lead before dropping away at Warwick a month ago (good; 13-2); didn't appear to be unfancied and could be seen in a better light second time out.

8/1

5th

5

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Our Bobby Dazzler

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Played his part in a contested lead before dropping away at Warwick a month ago (good; 13-2); didn't appear to be unfancied and could be seen in a better light second time out.

8/1

4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Warwick

Our Bobby Dazzler

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Fifth foal; half-brother to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner My Bobby Dazzler; dam point winner, half-brother to useful winners Mister Matt (2m/2m1f chase) and Douglas Julian (2m4f-2m7f hurdle/chase); stable has had bumper winners but 0-15 in this scene this season.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam a winning pointer and half-sister to winners Will O'The West (2m/2m3f hurdle), Miss Estela (bumper/2m-2m3f hurdle) and Be My Present (bumper/2m hurdle); stable had two bumper winners this campaign and 7-72 in the last five seasons; the only mare in this field.
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5th

4

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Worcester

Miss Barfad

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Not disgraced in good-ground bumpers at Hereford and Southwell in the spring but needs to take a good step forward here.

25/1

7th

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Miss Barfad

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

led, headed home turn, lost position 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

7th

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Miss Barfad

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

led, headed home turn, lost position 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

Form: 55

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished fifth in two starts for Tom Weston, getting closer the second time when 4l off the winner at Newton Abbot (good); likely that he needs to find something on that form (perhaps flattered off a steady pace) and he's bred to stay much further.
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6th

4

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Josh Central

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Five-race maiden with weak form claims and handicaps will be more like it.

100/1

10th

4

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Josh Central

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Shaped with more promise than eventual 42l defeat might suggest on hurdle debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft; raced freely) in November and may benefit from combination of first-time hood and drop back in trip here.

200/1

7th

10

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Josh Central

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Finished fifth in two starts for Tom Weston, getting closer the second time when 4l off the winner at Newton Abbot (good); likely that he needs to find something on that form (perhaps flattered off a steady pace) and he's bred to stay much further.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam French 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle/smart chase winner Chaninbar; Flat-geared yard 0-6 in bumpers.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

8th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:25 Huntingdon

Le Docteur

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

soon led, headed then weakened over 2f out

14/1

6th

3

8th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:25 Huntingdon

Le Docteur

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

soon led, headed then weakened over 2f out

14/1

8th

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Le Docteur

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jack Jones

Fifth foal; dam French 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle/smart chase winner Chaninbar; Flat-geared yard 0-6 in bumpers.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal out of an unraced half-sister to winners Reign Suepreme (3m3f chase) and Sue Be It (2m/2m2f hurdle); trainer 0-14 in these races the last five seasons.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:55 Stratford

Pay Dirt

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Second foal from unraced half-sister to connections' winners Reign Suepreme (3m3f chase) and Sue Be It (2m/2m2f hurdle); 100-1 when withdrawn (got loose) just before last month's intended debut at Hereford.

50/1

2

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:55 Stratford

Pay Dirt

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Second foal from unraced half-sister to connections' winners Reign Suepreme (3m3f chase) and Sue Be It (2m/2m2f hurdle); 100-1 when withdrawn (got loose) just before last month's intended debut at Hereford.

50/1

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Pay Dirt

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Second foal out of an unraced half-sister to winners Reign Suepreme (3m3f chase) and Sue Be It (2m/2m2f hurdle); trainer 0-14 in these races the last five seasons.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £4.61
Trifecta £18.00

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Captain Hugo

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Le Docteur

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Emerald Time

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Captain Hugo

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