Join The 2025/2026 Hereford Racing Club Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 5m 12.08s

Ballintubber Boy^t,v⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 12-2| J: Toby McCain-Mitchell⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 122| C| D

2/1

Course winner as a novice and was successful on his latest hurdle start at Huntingdon in October. Jumping issues have been even more pronounced over fences but he may be able to dictate in a small field back over hurdles. Solid chance if his jumping holds up.

Form: 812-253

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The Tide Turns^p⁴⁵²

Age: 7| Weight: 12-2| J: Jamie Brace⁽⁵⁾| T: Stephen Allen| OR: 122

66/1

Regressed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott and fared little better on the Flat last summer. In a change of headgear for stable debut but has plenty to prove following a 15-month absence.

Form: 3000F0/

Donnie Azoff^t³²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Isabelle Ryder⁽⁷⁾| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 117

10/3

Returned to form when successful at Uttoxeter on reappearance in May and while he hasn't proved the most consistent or reliable since, he ran of his better races when third on return to Uttoxeter (20f) last month. Claims on that form but may not get the test of stamina he needs in this small field.

Form: P-13583

Jeudidee^t⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: C Gethings| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 104

1/1

Well held on latest hurdles run here but better than ever to win at Huntingdon and finish second at Worcester over fences. That form looks solid and he was still in decent heart when third at Worcester in August. Remains to be seen if he can translate that form to hurdles (off a 4 lb lower mark).

Form: 363-123

Forecasts

Jeudidee (1/1), Ballintubber Boy (2/1), Donnie Azoff (10/3), The Tide Turns (66/1)

Course winner BALLINTUBBER BOY could get the run of the race back over hurdles and he's the most likely winner if his jumping holds up. Donnie Azoff is feared most if on a going day but wouldn't want this to become a test of speed.