Hexham Races & Results 1 Thursday 13th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Hexham Races & Results Tomform Thursday 13th March 2025

There were 37 Races on Thursday 13th March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Limerick, 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Cheltenham, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 13th March 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 -60%) Dickens	4 4/1(-60%)	(6) Dickens 4/1, Dual Flat winner who was in the process of posting arguably his best effort yet over hurdles when falling 3 out at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy), travelling at least as well as anything else at the time of his departure. Major player off an unchanged mark. Running well when fell three out at Uttoxeter in December; can go well off the same mark.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 +50%) Am Still Here	5 5/1(+50%)	(11) Am Still Here 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who nearly justified support when second to Tread Softly Now in 2m Ayr handicap on penultimate start. Best to draw a line through subsequent Newcastle display (no chance after almost falling 4 out) and he's one to consider here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Run best ignored when 11th at Newcastle latest, all but falling four out; possibilities.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/3 +17%) Larkfield Lusive	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(10) Larkfield Lusive 10/3, Modest maiden (0-15 in this sphere) who was still in with a chance when exiting at the business end of a 19f Warwick handicap hurdle last time. Place possibilities granted a clear round. Is 0-16 but still in touch when falling three out at Warwick latest; no forlorn hope.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 -60%) Rock N Roll Champ	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Rock N Roll Champ 40/1, Maiden in Irish points and very little to shout about under Rules thus far, pulled up on handicap debut at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago. Yet to show much in four runs, though his saddle slipped at Newcastle latest; more needed.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 +30%) Fairly Fulling	28 28/1(+30%)	(7) Fairly Fulling 28/1, Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fourth of 10 in a maiden here in November but he hasn't shown much in 2 subsequent starts, including on handicap debut at Newcastle. Beat just one in 2m6f Newcastle handicap hurdle in January; others are preferred.
6th	13 6th (13) (80/1 -21%) Away She Goes	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Away She Goes 80/1, Failed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and has struggled since joining current connections. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement. Still without a victory and she arrives out of sorts; cheekpieces are reached for now.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 +0%) Royal Deeside	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Royal Deeside 25/1, Stepped up on his low-key chase debut when third off 11 at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) on final start for Alan King. However, he hasn't shown much in 2 starts for present yard and while he resumes in this sphere on a good mark, others make more appeal. Below-par fifth over fences for his new yard at Bangor 15 days ago; others appeal more.
8th	1 8th (1) (3/1 +0%) Moonlight Monarch	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Moonlight Monarch 3/1, Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically who shaped well when sixth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newcastle (17f, good to soft), putting in eye-catching late work after finding himself with plenty to do turning for home. Open to improvement. Promising sixth under a patient ride at Newcastle latest; more to offer; a likely player.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 +0%) Gone With The Tide	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Gone With The Tide 12/1, Irish point winner who showed a bit more when, equipped with a first-time tongue strap, finishing sixth of 10 on his handicap bow at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft). Eased 4 lb and this stiffer track should help, so he's in with an each-way shout. Good sixth at Musselburgh 25 days ago; he's one for the shortlist off a 4lb lower mark.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 +50%) Flying Sandpiper	33 33/1(+50%)	(14) Flying Sandpiper 33/1, Has offered very little to this point and will need to take a big step forward following a break/wind op if he's to make an impact here. Yet to show any form of note; he needs a subsequent wind op to spark major improvement.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -43%) Right Now	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Right Now 40/1, Shaped like a non-stayer when third in a handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in September but he has offered little in 2 subsequent starts, including on debut for new yard/first run following a wind op at Newcastle. Only ninth for new yard at Newcastle latest; plenty more is needed in first-time blinkers.
12th	12 12th (12) (25/1 +11%) Chantilly Rose	25 25/1(+11%)	(12) Chantilly Rose 25/1, No great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences when trained by Dan Skelton. Fell heavily on sole start for Hugh Burns in October and has a bit to prove returning to smaller obstacles for another new yard. Fell first sole run for Hugh Burns at Sedgefield latest; more needed for her new yard.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 -20%) Royal Creek	9 9/1(-20%)	(5) Royal Creek 9/1, Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent back in 2022 and subsequently sold for £90,000. Little impact in trio of mares' novice events for present connections but improvement may well be forthcoming now that she's pitched into a handicap. Hinted at promise when fifth at Sedgefield in January; one to consider now handicapping.

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13:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DICKENS was still in with a chance when falling three out at Uttoxeter last time and it would be no surprise to see Alan King's gelding provide his supporters with some compensation in this moderate event. Moonlight Monarch was not disgraced on his handicap bow at Newcastle and he should not be underestimated. Others to note are Larkfield Lusive and Gone With The Tide.

Having caught the eye on his handicap debut at Newcastle, MOONLIGHT MONARCH could be the answer here with improvement on the cards. Dickens held every chance when exiting at the third-last at Uttoxeter and he will surely go close granted a clear round, while Am Still Here and handicap-debutante Royal Creek are others to consider.

The unexposed MOONLIGHT MONARCH looks the way to go on the back of a promising Newcastle sixth with the prospect of better to come here

13:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/9 +100%) Benmore	0.444444 4/9(+100%)	(1) Benmore 4/9, Has shown enough to suggest he is capable of winning a race of this nature but has been held back by his jumping including on handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 22 days ago, having been well-backed. Leading chance if first-time cheekpieces sharpen up his jumping. In the frame in all four starts at up to 2m4f; down in trip with cheekpieces on; contender.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 -29%) Nathan Wells	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) Nathan Wells 9/1, One of the lesser lights for the Gordon Elliott yard, disappointed on final start for that stable when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 22/1) 17 days ago. Drops in distance and has cheekpieces applied on stable debut and one to note in the betting in a moderate maiden contest. Ex-Gordon Elliott; fair efforts in h'caps last twice; cheekpieces tried; each-way chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 +24%) Kingston Rock	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Kingston Rock 25/1, Some promise when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) in December but failed to back up after 10 weeks off when disappointing at Carlisle (19.3f) last month. Cheekpieces on for the first-time but others have a more convincing profile. Ten-race maiden; well beaten this term; cheekpieces tried; others appeal more..
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +13%) Soldier In Mayo	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Soldier In Mayo 7/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and while showing some promise on a bumper on stable debut, faced a tough task on hurdling bow last time, sixth of 7 in a decent novice hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 66/1) last time. This looks a more realistic assignment. Irish point winner; well beaten on hurdles debut; this an easier race; worth considering.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 -60%) Freedom Day	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Freedom Day 80/1, Fair Flat winner but he has made an inauspicious start in this sphere and for present connections, again achieving little when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) 6 days ago in first-time hood. He may do better once handicapping but he is difficult to fancy in this company. 1m Flat winner; well beaten both completed hurdle starts; not an obvious contender.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +31%) Jungle Jet	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Jungle Jet 11/2, Placed in Irish point on latest outing in May. Dam is an unraced sister to smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Emitom and it'll be interesting to see if there is any market support for him on Rules debut. £9,000 buy after showing ordinary form pointing in Ireland; best watched on stable debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (200/1 -203%) Whateverwilldo	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Whateverwilldo 200/1, Once-raced maiden isn't bred to be much and he showed little when seventh of 9 in a bumper (50/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with plenty to prove. Home-bred 5yo; didn't show much in a Wetherby bumper on debut; best watched for now.

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13:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BENMORE was slightly disappointing when well held in handicap company over an extended 2m3f at Doncaster but his previous form suggests that the five-year-old could be hard to beat in a race of this nature, especially as first-time cheekpieces may bring about improvement. The rest all arrive here with plenty to prove, but Nathan Wells and Soldier In Mayo are the pick of them.

An ordinary maiden and a decent opportunity for BENMORE if he can put it all together in first-time cheekpieces. Famous Liss went close in novice company last year and has a chance if bouncing back from his latest run, while Nathan Wells and Jungle Jet should both be monitored for support on their respective stable debuts.

A chance is taken on SOLDIER IN MAYO, who is likely to prove a great better than he showed on his hurdles debut at Musselburgh.

13:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (20/1 -100%) Fia Fuinidh	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Fia Fuinidh 20/1, Yet to score over fences. Did go very close at Kelso (17f) in November but disappointing since. Remains to be seen whether this step back up in trip suits. Two good seconds in the autumn; not as good since and has stamina to prove back over 2m4f.
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 +36%) Divas Doyen	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Divas Doyen 9/1, Finally came good in 2½m handicap at Carlisle in November. Good second on next 2 starts but not in the same form when fourth the last twice. Carlisle winner in November; not run as well since but this stiff track will suit her.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 +50%) Halpha Soleil	8 8/1(+50%)	(3) Halpha Soleil 8/1, Won 2½m hurdle here off 3 lb higher in June but his chase efforts since have been no more than respectable. Course winner over hurdles; fair form chasing (behind Konfusion latest); each-way chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/1 +47%) Konfusion	1 1/1(+47%)	(1) Konfusion 1/1, Strong in the market and improved when returning from 5 months off to land a 19.5f Wetherby handicap on his second start over fences, beating a subsequent winner. An 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him. Won on second chase start last time; 8lb higher but 3lb well in; should go well again.
4	9 4th (9) (25/1 +0%) Cudgel	25 25/1(+0%)	(9) Cudgel 25/1, All 6 career wins have been registered here but needs to show he's still the force of old as a 12-y-o. Six course wins; not been in top form recently and this looks a decent race for the grade.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 -17%) Diamond Mix	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Diamond Mix 7/1, Improved in his second handicap chase when 6 lengths second over 2m at Newcastle 4 weeks ago, staying on as if this step back up will suit. Respected. Career-best when runner-up on 2nd chase start latest (form sound); up in trip; contender.
6th	11 6th (11) (80/1 -220%) Derracrin	80 80/1(-220%)	(11) Derracrin 80/1, Won over fences in May 2023 but pulled up in just 2 outings since. Something to prove. C&D winner in May 2023; pulled up both starts since, latest after a long break.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 -186%) Low Mileage	10 10/1(-186%)	(6) Low Mileage 10/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in Ireland. Best effort for new yard from a falling mark when close second over 2½m at Musselburgh last month. Claims if he can build on that. 0-18 but sound efforts in cheekpieces last twice, latest over 2m4f; interesting.
8th	8 8th (8) (10/1 -33%) Lewa House	10 10/1(-33%)	(8) Lewa House 10/1, Fourteen runs since his course handicap hurdle win in 2022 but he showed he retains ability when returning from wind surgery to finish second at Ayr (20.5f) last month. Makes chase debut. 1-22 over hurdles; good second after a wind op last time; best watched on chase debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -38%) Billable Grant	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Billable Grant 22/1, Raced mainly over hurdles, failing to make a significant impact in 4 handicap starts since joining this yard. Others are preferred back chasing. Ex-Irish; maiden hurdle winner in 2022; well beaten both chase attempts.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (12/1 +14%) Shadows In The Sky	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Shadows In The Sky 12/1, Dual C&D winner this season, latterly in October. Below par last twice but no surprise were a return to Hexham to spark a revival. Two chase wins over C&D last year (good); these conditions suit; worth considering.

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14:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Konfusion has to be of interest following his Wetherby success a couple of weeks ago, but a subsequent 8lb rise is a concern. As a result, preference is for LOW MILEAGE, who was only beaten a neck into second at Musselburgh and is just 2lb higher now. Diamond Mix edges out Lewa House and Divas Doyen to be best of the rest.

KONFUSION should have more to offer over fences and is a confident pick assuming this doesn't come a bit quick on him after Wetherby. The step back up in trip should suit last month's Newcastle runner-up Diamond Mix and he's second choice ahead of Low Mileage, who has refound some form since the cheekpieces and tongue tie combination have gone on.

In an open race the vote goes to DIAMOND MIX, who was runner-up in a strong race at Newcastle on his second chase start last time.

14:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:02 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 32f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (66/1 -100%) Hey Brother	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Hey Brother 66/1, Making second start for Jedd O'Keeffe, finished closer than previously when second in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good) in June. However, pulled up both starts for current yard, so he has enough to prove with cheekpieces applied. Ex-Jedd O'Keefe; good second in June; not jumped well last twice; headgear tried.
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Betterforeveryone	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Betterforeveryone 9/2, Opened chase account at the fourth attempt when scoring in commanding fashion at Doncaster last season. Left behind a lesser effort when third at Bangor (29.6f, heavy) last month and he's one to note upped further in trip tried again in cheekpieces. Rare stable runner here; sound run when third over 3m5f last time; one with a chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 +25%) Shighness	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Shighness 12/1, Fair winning hurdler and off the mark at the fourth time of asking in this sphere in 4-runner Catterick handicap last season. However, form has gone the wrong way this season, pulled up at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) on latest outing. Blinkers on first time. Disappointing since Wetherby second in March last year; blinkers now tried.
3	10 3rd (10) (15/2 +25%) Don Brocco	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Don Brocco 15/2, Dual hurdles winner who belatedly got off the mark in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in February, making most with a bit in hand. Wasn't in the same form when pulled up at Ayr last time, but he's capable if on a going day. Winner in February; pulled up either side of that; 2nd in this in 2024; hard to assess..
4	4 4th (4) (2/1 +20%) Breeze Of Wind	2 2/1(+20%)	(4) Breeze Of Wind 2/1, Had an excellent debut season over fences for this yard in 2023/24, winning 4 times including this same race. Suited by the emphasis on stamina when adding another victory to his tally at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) last time and he's a major player. Won this race off 2lb lower last term (heavy); back to form latest; could go well again.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 -20%) C'est Quelqu'un	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) C'est Quelqu'un 9/1, Recorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season and best effort for current yard when third at Kelso in December. Bounced back from a lesser effort when also third at Doncaster (26f, good) 22 days ago, so he could be in the mix. Two wins for Gordon Elliott in 2023; good third over 3m2f latest (good); one with a chance.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Dr Shirocco	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Dr Shirocco 7/1, Gained a second course success (24.2f) in May and stepped up on recent run when also scoring at Musselburgh in November. After 10 weeks off, made little impression over hurdles last time, but no surprise to see him fare better back over fences here. Best on good/good to soft: 2 wins this season, first over 3m here; first run at 4m; chance.
7th	6 7th (6) (17/2 +29%) Camp Belan	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(6) Camp Belan 17/2, Thorough stayer who cashed in on his reduced mark at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) last February. However, has run poorly on his last 2 starts, losing touch before 4 out at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Has a bit to prove as he goes back up in trip. Good third at Ayr in October but rather disappointing since; stays well; bit to prove now.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (12/1 -260%) Destiny Is All	12 12/1(-260%)	(1) Destiny Is All 12/1, Enhanced good record fresh when recording a third course success at Ayr (24.1f) in October. Unsuited by way the race developed at the same C&D in January and he could go well having been beaten only 1½ lengths when fourth in this race last year. Goes well fresh; not at his best last twice; close fourth of five in this race in 2024.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (125/1 -25%) Clonguile Way	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Clonguile Way 125/1, One-time fair chaser but ended his time with John McConnell out of sorts in spring 2023 and has offered little in 2 starts back from a 19-month absence, pulled up at Newcastle (29.9f, good) in November. Best watched. Ex-Irish; not shown much after a long break for present yard; best watched for now.

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15:02 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 32f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BETTERFOREVERYONE showed more promise when third in the North Wales National at Bangor and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role in this company off a 1lb lower mark. Last year's winner Breeze Of Wind has to be on the shortlist following an Ayr success, with a 2lb rise appearing fair. C'Est Quelqu'un should not be underestimated following an encouraging effort at Doncaster, while Destiny Is All is another to consider.

BREEZE OF WIND stayed on well to score at Ayr 17 days ago, his fifth career success, and he is taken to make it back-to-back wins in this race as he returns to 4m. Dr Shirocco is better over fences than hurdles and could be the main danger with his recent run behind him, while Destiny Is All also merits consideration.

The can go to DR SHIROCCO, who has yet to run over this trip, but has won twice this term and will be suited by the drying ground.

15:02 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 32f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/11 -82%) Baratablet	0.727273 8/11(-82%)	(2) Baratablet 8/11, Has shown plenty when second in an Ayr bumper/maiden hurdle (20.4f) in recent months. Will improve and this looks an excellent opportunity. Shaped well when runner-up on hurdling debut in Ayr novice; capable of better; big player.
2	8 2nd (8) (6/1 +40%) The Clonmel Kid	6 6/1(+40%)	(8) The Clonmel Kid 6/1, Maiden Irish pointer. Second on Newcastle bumper debut in December and made quite an encouraging start over hurdles when third in a 19f novice at Catterick in January. However, disappointed upped markedly in trip there last time. Promising hurdling debut Catterick third but pulled up there since; worth another chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -25%) Highland Fashion	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Highland Fashion 5/1, Second on the last of 3 starts in bumpers and showed more than on hurdling debut when third of 9 at Ayr (2m) in January. Similar form when fourth of 6 back there (19.5f) last time and remains capable of better. Good fourth in 2m4f novice at Ayr 17 days ago; he may do better still so needs considering.
4	9 4th (9) (7/2 +56%) Wise Move	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(9) Wise Move 7/2, Prolific winner in points and ran to a fair level first time up over hurdles when second in course novice (16.2f) in May. Hasn't progressed since, though shaped as if better for the run after 12 weeks off in a handicap at Ayr on most recent outing. Off 12 weeks off before a fading ninth in 3m Ayr handicap 30 days ago; possibilities.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 +64%) Auchinlek	18 18/1(+64%)	(1) Auchinlek 18/1, Backward type who looks one for the longer term. Tenth in novice at Wetherby on his hurdling debut; needs to take a big step forward.
6th	3 6th (3) (200/1 -203%) Dreamings Free	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Dreamings Free 200/1, Little form since 2023/24 and no show in 2 starts for current connections since leaving John F. O'Neill. Is 0-10 and he was pulled up in 2m4f novice hurdle at Newcastle four weeks ago.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -436%) Indian Poet	150 150/1(-436%)	(5) Indian Poet 150/1, Offered little in a Newcastle bumper (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 12 months ago. Hinted at promise when ninth in Newcastle bumper but off 12 months ahead of hurdling debut.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (300/1 -200%) Suloumar Dreamer	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Suloumar Dreamer 300/1, Sent off 300/1 when pulled up in novice hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) on debut in December. Cheekpieces quickly reached for. Pulled up on debut in novice hurdle at Carlisle; cheekpieces go on with lots to prove.

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15:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Nicky Richards has won the last couple of runnings of this race and he appears to have another cracking chance with BARATABLET. The five-year-old has chased home a couple of decent-looking sorts in both outings to date (one bumper and one hurdle) and any improvement at all should make him tough to beat. The Clonmel Kid has a chance on his penultimate effort and joins Highland Fashion on the shortlist.

BARATABLET again showed plenty of ability when runner-up on his hurdling debut at Ayr last month and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to go one better with improvement on the cards. Highland Fashion, who remains capable of better, looks the main threat.

Nicky Richards has taken the past two runnings and can complete a hat-trick with BARATABLET who can build on a promising Ayr second

15:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (33/1 -83%) The Skiffle King	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) The Skiffle King 33/1, Fair hurdles/chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson. Off 14 months before pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Has it to prove now. Off 14 months before pulled up at Southwell for his new yard latest; blinkers reached for.
1	10 1st (10) (16/1 +0%) Gibberwell	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Gibberwell 16/1, C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 15 days ago. It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2023. Pulled up at Wetherby 15 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/7 +21%) I See The Sea	0.571429 4/7(+21%)	(4) I See The Sea 4/7, Blinkered for 1st time and much improved when getting off the mark in 7-runner conditional jockeys' handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 7 days ago. Impossible to oppose off the same mark. Blinkered when easily scoring at Wincanton week ago; escapes penalty; the one to beat.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 +41%) Torosay	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(5) Torosay 13/2, C&D winner. Behind when unseated rider last in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner but well held when unseating rider last at Carlisle latest; sort to bounce back.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 +70%) Archie Brown	20 20/1(+70%)	(6) Archie Brown 20/1, Landed a 3m Market Rasen handicap chase in February 2021 but lightly raced and well below form since. Of minimal interest these days. Winless since 2021 and this veteran chaser arrives below par; others are preferred.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -14%) Wotsmyname	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Wotsmyname 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs and pulled up in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Others appeal more. Is 0-20 and he was pulled up in Ayr handicap chase 17 days ago; hard to make a case for.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -71%) Return Fire	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Return Fire 12/1, Scored here in November and not disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, good to soft) 94 days ago. This C&D winner can't be ruled out. C&D winner; respectable sixth at Musselburgh latest; much respected after a break.
7th	12 7th (12) (33/1 +34%) Muroor	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Muroor 33/1, Unreliable type who came in only sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) in December on his final run for Hugh Burns. Cheekpieces go on now. Winless since 2020; cheekpieces are tried for his new yard with plenty to prove.
8th	11 8th (11) (100/1 -100%) Goodoldbill	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Goodoldbill 100/1, Pulled up on his last three starts, off 10 months before latest one in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Pulled up on his last three outings, retried over hurdles at Newcastle on last occasion.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/1 -120%) Raceview Road	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Raceview Road 11/1, 10/3 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, only fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. More is needed if he's to gain a first win of the season. Cheekpieces on when a below-par fifth at Carlisle latest; the sort to get back on track.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 +13%) Croagh Patrick	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Croagh Patrick 14/1, Course winner and also scored at Carlisle in December but a below-form ninth of 15 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Not discounted if back on his A-game. Won at Carlisle but well below par both runs since; this course winner has it to prove.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -150%) Hermes Boy	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Hermes Boy 100/1, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. 125/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago, labouring long way out. Others appeal more. Has offered little in two runs over fences this term, pulled up at Carlisle 24 days ago.

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16:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

I SEE THE SEA is the only runner in the line-up who arrives in top form, winning by 24 lengths at Wincanton last week, and he is difficult to oppose lining up off the same mark. Return Fire has won each of his three completed starts at this venue (unseated rider on the other occasion) and possibly deserves another chance after disappointing at Musselburgh. The dropped-in-class Raceview Road might also post an improved performance.

Not nearly as competitive as the numbers suggest and I SEE THE SEA is very much the one to beat as he escapes a penalty for his wide-margin victory at Wincanton a week ago. C&D winner Return Fire appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Croagh Patrick.

It's hard to look beyond I SEE THE SEA who escapes a penalty for his emphatic Wincanton success and rates much the pick of the weights

16:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (125/1 -279%) Arctic Ambition	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Arctic Ambition 125/1, More miss than hit since registering latest success back in May 2023 and, unless the first-time cheekpieces spark a revival, he will probably struggle once more. On a long losing run and he comes here out of sorts over both hurdles and fences.
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 +40%) Uokhun	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Uokhun 12/1, Modest maiden who has been running consistently in handicaps of late, seemingly finding 2½m too sharp when third of 9 at Uttoxeter last time. Place piossibilities now moving back up in trip. Yet to win but she arrives in good nick; very much one to consider up in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (20/1 -167%) Jem In Em	20 20/1(-167%)	(1) Jem In Em 20/1, Bagged a 3¼m Kelso handicap hurdle in October 2023 and and resumes in this sphere on a workable mark following a brief stint over fences. Will be in with a shout if he puts his best foot forward. Pulled up after bad early mistake at Musselburgh latest; can't be discounted back hurdling.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 0%) Kauto D'amour	12 12/1(0%)	(9) Kauto D'amour 12/1, Failed to complete in a handicap chase here back from 14 months off in December but much more like it returned to this sphere when third at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) next time. 2 lb lower now and this step back up in trip will be no bad thing. It's now 13 starts since his last victory but not disgraced when third at Wetherby latest.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +43%) Kilmore Rock	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Kilmore Rock 8/1, Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points and made winning hurdles debut in a modest 2½m maiden here last summer. Beaten a fair way when returning from a break at Newcastle and while this stiffer test should be in his favour, he will probably find one or two too good. Off four months before fair Newcastle sixth latest; longer trip could suit; possibilities.
5th	10 5th (10) (7/2 +22%) Star Vantage	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(10) Star Vantage 7/2, Remains a maiden after 19 runs but he hasn't been with Rebecca Menzies for that long and done little wrong in recent starts, finishing a good third The Big Breac at Wetherby in December. Has followed that with a couple of equally soid efforts ove hurdles and he's a must for the shortlist. Remains winless but he comes here in very good order; bold showing is on the cards.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 -33%) The Big Breac	3 3/1(-33%)	(6) The Big Breac 3/1, On the up since switched to handicaps, finding just one too good over this C&D in December and has subsequently scored twice at Wetherby. 6 lb rise for latest success fair enough and he is greatly respected now bidding for the hat-trick. On hat-trick after scoring twice at Wetherby (3m); up 6lb but more to offer; major player.
7th	13 7th (13) (12/1 +52%) Dequall	12 12/1(+52%)	(13) Dequall 12/1, Returned from a break with a couple of creditable placed efforts over this C&D during the autumn but form has dipped badly in 2 subsequent starts and he's 5 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Course scorer but has been well below par on last two outings over C&D and at Sedgefield.
8th	14 8th (14) (25/1 -56%) Atlanticexpress	25 25/1(-56%)	(14) Atlanticexpress 25/1, Respectable third of 10 in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) last month but record stands at 0-9 in this sphere and she's likely to come up short once more. Not discredited when third at Catterick 24 days ago; one for the shortlist back up in trip.
9th	12 9th (12) (16/1 -45%) Reagrove Lord	16 16/1(-45%)	(12) Reagrove Lord 16/1, Remains a maiden following 14 attempts under Rules but went closer to winning than ever before when beaten ½-length into second at Ayr (21.4f, heavy) in January. Excuses next time and he's not without each-way hope. Still to get his head in front but in decent order; not ruled out off 2lb lower.
10th	8 10th (8) (7/1 +72%) Clovis Boy	7 7/1(+72%)	(8) Clovis Boy 7/1, A dual hurdles winner last term but has yet to really get going this season and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Jem In Em. Course winner but he's offered little in four runs this season; visor is reached for now.
11th	4 11th (4) (22/1 +12%) Vengaboy	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Vengaboy 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was let down by jumping when seventh of 14 on handicap debut (28/1) at Fairyhouse in November 2023. Well held on first start since on debut for new yard at Newcastle and now tried in cheekpieces. Off 14 months before beating one for new yard at Newcastle in January; lots more needed.
12th	11 12th (11) (80/1 -142%) Tartan Cookie	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Tartan Cookie 80/1, Modest performer who was pulled up at Hexham when returning from an 18-month absence last summer. Best to look elsewhere. Rusty after 18 months off when pulled up over C&D 9 months ago; faces another absence now.
13th	3 13th (3) (8/1 -33%) Zwicky	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Zwicky 8/1, Three-time hurdles winner and opened chase account at Sedgefield in October. Found just one too good returned to this sphere at the aforementioned course (27f, soft) last month and he's a strong candidate off the same mark. Good runner-up at Sedgefield last month; can make his presence felt once more.
14th	15 14th (15) (100/1 -52%) Ideal De Romay	100 100/1(-52%)	(15) Ideal De Romay 100/1, Irish point winner but only a poor maiden under Rules and faces a very stiff task from 12 lb out of the weights here. Last of six in 2m4f Ayr novice hurdle 17 days ago; he's 12lb out of the handicap too.

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17:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

THE BIG BREAC looks to be improving all the time and is fancied to round out the hat-trick following a couple of wins at Wetherby. The eight-year-old must defy a further 6lb rise in the ratings but he is partnered by a top conditional in Peter Kavanagh. Zwicky has been knocking on the door, both in this sphere and over fences, and he could be in the shake-up once again. Star Vantage and Uokhun complete the shortlist.

It's been uphill all the way for THE BIG BREAC since venturing down the handicap route and a 6 lb rise for the latest of his back-to-back Wetherby wins may not be eugh to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. Star Vantage has been knocking on the door of late and should be in the mix once again, while Zwicky also arrives here in good order and is likely to give another good account.

Plenty with chances but THE BIG BREAC (nap) arrives on an upward curve so is taken to defy a career-high mark.

17:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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