HerefordTue, May 05, 2026

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18:47 Hereford

Green Dragon Hotel Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race)

C4 | 4+

Winner GBP £4,066 - 6 runners

2m53y

Going: Good

Surface: T

Race Tip

AMERICAN EMPIRE (3) is having the second start after a wind operation. Posted a good performance here over course and distance last time and rates the one to beat. SOUTHEY (4) makes his debut for a new stable having switched from the Stuart Crawford yard in Ireland. Reverts to hurdles following a runner up finish in a chase at Ayr in January. Warrants a market check. ETTORE (5) tackles handicaps for the first time and also adopts first time cheekpieces. Only a glimmer of promise in the qualifying runs. Cheekpieces are also fitted for TAO ENKI (2) having disappointed at Warwick in March. More needed.