Hexham Races & Results Tomform Monday 22nd April 2024
There were 44 Races on Monday 22nd April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Hexham, 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Windsor, 6 races at Tramore, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 22nd April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Tedtwo 2/1, Bumper winner who won only start over hurdles for Kerry Lee and cemented positive start for new yard when running out a comfortable winner under a penalty at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. One of the likelier types again despite conceding weight all round. Good efforts all four starts over hurdles, including easy win last time; one with a chance.
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3
2nd (3) (4/9 +45%) Joker De Mai
0.444444
4/9(+45%)
(3) Joker De Mai 4/9, Useful chaser in France and also landed 2m3f handicap hurdle at Lingfield for his new yard in December. Runner-up all 3 starts since, latterly at Newcastle 920.3f) 4 weeks ago and big player again back down in trip. Dual chase winner in France who has run well over hurdles this term; drops in trip; chance.
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10
3rd (10) (11/1 -83%) French Highlands
11
11/1(-83%)
(10) French Highlands 11/1, Shirocco filly who is bred to stay well and, with a run in bumpers under her belt, she shaped encouragingly when third in a C&D novice on hurdles bow 31 days ago. Very much the type to improve, particularly when tackling longer trips. Improved on bumper debut when third in a C&D novice hurdle last month; each-way chance.
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4
4th (4) (125/1 -89%) Foster's Fortune
125
125/1(-89%)
(4) Foster's Fortune 125/1, Showed little in 3 starts in bumpers and similar story in pair of hurdle starts more recently. Well beaten in bumpers and over hurdles; would be a surprise winner.
5th
8
5th (8) (100/1 +0%) Atlanticexpress
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) Atlanticexpress 100/1, Safely held on debut for Joseph O'Brien in a mares' maiden hurdle at Punchestown (22.5f) in February and, easy to back, she offered little on debut for new yard when last of 6 in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) 23 days ago. Probably one for low-grade handicaps. Ex-Joseph O'Brien; modest form so far and would be a surprise winner.
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11
6th (11) (200/1 -203%) Norse Reiver
200
200/1(-203%)
(11) Norse Reiver 200/1, Sent off at long odds and no promise in pair of bumper outings late last year. Well beaten at long odds in two bumpers; best watched on hurdles debut..
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9
7th (9) (100/1 -52%) Chantilly Dragon
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Chantilly Dragon 100/1, Third in bumper at Sedgefield in November but well held next start and she's probably one for handicaps in this sphere judged on pair of mares' maiden/novice exploits last month. Third in a bumper on debut; well beaten on both starts hurdling; others appeal more.
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2
|PU| (2) (22/1 -83%) Clinton Lane
22
22/1(-83%)
(2) Clinton Lane 22/1, Caused a big surprise on first outing following a breathing op when winning 10-runner maiden hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) 35 days ago. However, likely to find this much tougher under a penalty. Off the mark on second run after a wind op last time; conditions suit; stiffer task.
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5
|PU| (5) (40/1 -100%) Rathgearan
40
40/1(-100%)
(5) Rathgearan 40/1, Modest in bumpers in Ireland and similar form over hurdles/fences when last seen in 2022. Likely best watched back from 16 months off. Ex-Irish; fair efforts in 2022 but hasn't run since and no easy task.
14:00 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
JOKER DE MAI may have finished second in each of his three races since he got off the mark over hurdles at Lingfield last December, but those runner-up spots were achieved in deeper races than he encounters on this occasion and the five-year-old is hard to oppose. As a dual winner in this discipline, the consistent Tedtwo picks up a double penalty yet still rates the biggest threat to the selection, although Clinton Lane is proven on deep ground and cannot be ruled out with conditions to suit.
JOKER DE MAI arrives in very good order and holds standout claims on these terms, so he looks the way to go back in novice company. Tedtwo can provide chief resistance for the Ben Haslam stable, with likely improver French Highlands rating best of the remainder.
This looks between previous winners, Tedtwo and JOKER DE MAI with the latter, who is receiving weight, just preferred.
14:00 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(6) Five Dollar Fine 7/2, Maiden hurdler/chaser who went close in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f) on penultimate start in February. However, he does need to dispel a poor run back at that venue 46 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Ran well over 3m on penultimate start; takes a marked drop back in distance.
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2
2nd (2) (9/1 -80%) Gandhi Maker
9
9/1(-80%)
(2) Gandhi Maker 9/1, Won twice season and having been placed on several occasions in recent months, got off the mark for the campaign with the help of an uncontested lead at Sedgefield (19.3f, heavy) in January. Now back with his former yard and should go well again up 5 lb. Made all in six-runner event last time; possibly vulnerable in this bigger field.
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5
3rd (5) (5/1 +58%) Leitrim Chief
5
5/1(+58%)
(5) Leitrim Chief 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who proved he retains back from an absence over hurdles around the turn of the year. Entitled to be sharper for his chase debut experience at Ayr (16.5f) in February and he could yet do better. Lightly raced 8yo who may improve dropped in grade on second chase attempt.
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10
4th (10) (9/1 +25%) Going Mobile
9
9/1(+25%)
(10) Going Mobile 9/1, Successful 3 times last season (twice over C&D) and bounced back to form when third of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to firm) in August. Possibly in need of first start for 5 months at Kelso (17f) in March and likely he'll be sharper now. Cheekpieces back on. Tapped for toe at sharp Kelso last month and this is more suitable; dual C&D scorer.
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12
5th (12) (33/1 +34%) Treshnish
33
33/1(+34%)
(12) Treshnish 33/1, Showed signs of a revival for new connections after 9 months off (formerly with Sue Smith) when fourth of 6 in C&D handicap chase here on return but no show next 2 starts. Blinkers on 1st time. First-time blinkers may prompt a revival; successful in this contest in 2021.
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9
6th (9) (17/2 -31%) Contre Ordre
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(9) Contre Ordre 17/2, Capitalised on a career-low mark to land 17f Sedgefield handicap chase in November. Struggled next 3 starts but did at least run a lot better when second at Wetherby (15f) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly for all he's not sure to be in same form here. Solid second at Wetherby last time; remains on a workable mark; in the mix.
7th
14
7th (14) (80/1 +20%) Pure Surf
80
80/1(+20%)
(14) Pure Surf 80/1, Twice successful over hurdles for Iain Jardine but big prices and well held both starts over hurdles/fences for current stable. Likely best watched. Holds weak claims on points/rules form for current stable.
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11
8th (11) (40/1 -21%) Getaway Jewel
40
40/1(-21%)
(11) Getaway Jewel 40/1, Ready winner over 2m at Southwell last summer but largely struggled since, left behind from 4 out when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Wetherby (15f, heavy) 25 days ago. Likely best watched until tackling quicker conditions again. All wins on good ground; far from consistent since last success.
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1
|B| (1) (7/2 -5%) Heritier
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(1) Heritier 7/2, Proving most consistent for present yard, rallying well when 1 length second of 10 in series final at Carlisle (2m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Nudged up 3 lb on the back of that but he looks sure to go well again. Consistent for current yard; ran well in better race at Carlisle most recently; respected.
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3
|F| (3) (10/1 +0%) Rose Sea Has
10
10/1(+0%)
(3) Rose Sea Has 10/1, Gained reward for his consistency last season when scoring at Fontwell (17.8f) 12 months ago. Yet to hit top form in 4 runs this term though and a 4 month break needs to have had a positive effect. Cheekpieces replace blinkers. Front-runner who has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields.
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13
|PU| (13) (9/1 +36%) Claret Dabbler
9
9/1(+36%)
(13) Claret Dabbler 9/1, Maiden who ran well from the front when runner-up at Kelso (17f, soft) in March and shaped as if still in good form when fourth at Market Rasen (17.2f) earlier this month. Fancied to give another good account. Only a modest fourth in lower grade last time, taking record to 0-16.
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7
|PU| (7) (25/1 -178%) Hungry Tiger
25
25/1(-178%)
(7) Hungry Tiger 25/1, Resumed winning ways in 2m5f handicap chase at Cartmel last June but not in same form from revised mark when fourth back at that venue a month later. Possible he'll come forward from this run on the back of 9 months off. Best watched in this unsuitable scenario on return from layoff.
14:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GANDHI MAKER impressed when making all at Sedgefield in January and, proven under testing conditions, the eight-year-old could again be hard to be beat off just a 5lb higher mark. The selection has switched yards to Philip Kirby since that latest success and looks to have been ideally placed to make a big impact for his new connections. Heritier is consistent and can ensure this is a good test, while Cudgel tends to go well at this venue and also warrants consideration.
A winner over C&D in October CHAPEL GREEN dispelled some lesser displays when fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (17.1f) 6 weeks ago and having slipped 2 lb below his last winning mark, he could be worth chancing to build on that back at this venue. Heritier is operating at the top of his game and is feared, with Cudgel and Gandhi Maker a couple of others to consider in a competitive contest.
On the back of a good effort in a series final at Carlisle, HERITIER gets the vote. Second choice is Cudgel.
(5) She's Notjoeking 10/3, Milan filly who made a winning start in junior bumper at Newcastle (14.3f) in November. Showed some promise when second of 3 in juvenile hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) on hurdles bow 46 days ago so needs considering. Bumper winner; second of three behind an odds-on stablemate on hurdles debut; chance..
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1
2nd (1) (4/5 +36%) I Wish You
0.8
4/5(+36%)
(1) I Wish You 4/5, Has shaped with promise when runner-up on all his three outings, latest in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 53 days ago. Difficult to oppose. Runner-up in a bumper and in both races over hurdles; an obvious contender.
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3rd (3) (11/2 -144%) Briefly
5.5
11/2(-144%)
(3) Briefly 11/2, Fair form shown when second of 7 in bumper at Chepstow (16f, soft) 32 days ago. In good hands so she's much respected on her hurdles debut. Placed in two of her three bumpers and may do better now going over hurdles.
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2
4th (2) (7/1 +22%) Knomorediamonds
7
7/1(+22%)
(2) Knomorediamonds 7/1, Showed some fair form in bumpers but made mistakes and was held in fifth when fell last in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 22/1) on hurdles bow 53 days ago. Hood goes on now and can still do better. Behind I Wish You when falling at the last on hurdles debut; hood tried; more needed.
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4
|PU| (4) (200/1 -203%) Low Tolerance
200
200/1(-203%)
(4) Low Tolerance 200/1, Only eighth of 9 in bumper (80/1) at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on NH debut 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with plenty more needed. Well beaten at 80-1 in a bumper; has a jumps pedigree so should fare better now hurdling.
15:00 Hexham Conditions Hurdle (Class 4)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Stablemates from the Lucinda Russell yard, She's Notjoeking and I WISH YOU, are hard to split on the form posted so far and each merits close inspection. Armed with a 7lb sex allowance, the former has a solid chance at the weights, especially when Patrick Wedge's 3lb thrown into the mix. However, the latter is more proven with juice in the ground and the son of Night Wish is fancied to confirm why he sets the standard on the official ratings at this stage. Briefly completes the shortlist.
Lucinda Russell holds a strong hand here with three of the five runners and clear form pick I WISH YOU can gain a deserved first success after posting three promising runner-up efforts. Anthony Honeyball's newcomer Briefly could emerge as the main danger ahead of the selection's stablemate Knomorediamonds.
This can go to bumper winner SHE'S NOTJOEKING who should improve on her debut second at Carlisle. I Wish You looks her main threat.
(3) Torosay 5/1, Showed ability over hurdles last season and while she didn't take to fences initially, her efforts in small Newcastle handicap chases the last twice have been more like it. One to consider. 0-9; second to a subsequent winner over 2m7f on testing ground last time; chance.
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1
2nd (1) (10/1 -82%) Dynamite Kentucky
10
10/1(-82%)
(1) Dynamite Kentucky 10/1, Dual hurdles winner who posted his best effort since switched to fences when second in a 6-runner Hereford handicap (25.2f, good) last February. Subsequent absence is a worry but an even bigger concern is the signs of temperament he showed both at Hereford and at Exeter on his penultimate start. Winning hurdler/pointer; second in Hereford chase when last out; chance despite long break.
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10
3rd (10) (9/2 +63%) Cowboy Cooper
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(10) Cowboy Cooper 9/2, Made the frame a few times over hurdles and positive start in this sphere when third in an 11-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, soft) in January). Little impact both subsequent appearances at Ayr, though, and he's now 0-12 overall. 12-race maiden; below his best last time but has a chance on his two previous chase runs.
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7
4th (7) (8/1 -14%) Gibberwell
8
8/1(-14%)
(7) Gibberwell 8/1, Got off the mark over fences when landing this race last year. 6 lb higher this time round but has finished second all 3 subsequent trips to this course and it would be no surprise were he to give another good account. Won this race off 6lb lower last season; well-beaten 2nd last time; has an each-way chance.
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5th (4) (10/1 -11%) Don Brocco
10
10/1(-11%)
(4) Don Brocco 10/1, Hurdle winner but yet to get his head in front over the larger obstacles. Wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in a higher-grade handicap at Carlisle (24.5f, heavy) where he was 3 lb out of the weights but he's likely to find one or two too good all the same. Dual winning hurdler; 0-9 over fences but 2nd over 4m here last month; below par since.
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6th (6) (9/2 +0%) Monaghan Boy
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(6) Monaghan Boy 9/2, Runner-up 3 times on the bounce prior to belatedly shedding his maiden tag at Sedgefield in February. 3 lb rise fair enough and he's not without each-way hope. First win over fences in first-time headgear (retained) last time; up 3lb; a possible.
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5
7th (5) (16/1 +36%) Ex S'elance
16
16/1(+36%)
(5) Ex S'elance 16/1, Dual chase winner with quite a consistent overall record and he was runner-up in this race off 1 lb higher 12 months ago. However, he has failed to fire in 2 starts since the turn of the year. Second to Gibberwell in this race in 2023 but all wins over 2m4f and below par recently.
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2
|U| (2) (7/1 -56%) Poetry Man
7
7/1(-56%)
(2) Poetry Man 7/1, Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles and offered little on first 2 starts in this sphere. However, he has taken steps forward with cheekpieces enlisted the last twice, latterly runner-up in a 5-runner Newcastle handicap (2½m, heavy), and this step back up in trip may work in his favour. 0-7; in fair form recently, notably when second over 2m4f latest; 3m a slight concern.
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9
|PU| (9) (11/1 -57%) Ballynagran
11
11/1(-57%)
(9) Ballynagran 11/1, Notched second success when scoring over this C&D last May. Best effort since when second in a first-time visor at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) where he was 5 lb out of the handicap, and a reproduction of that would put him firmly in the picture. C&D winner off 6lb higher last May; good second at Wetherby last time; a possible.
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8
|PU| (8) (14/1 -17%) Derwent Dealer
14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Derwent Dealer 14/1, Just modest in bumpers and over hurdles. Didn't fare any better switched to fences following a wind op at Sedgefield and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Modest hurdler who wasn't fluent on his chase debut last month; has a bit to prove.
15:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MONAGHAN BOY was last seen recording a determined success over 3m3f in the mud at Sedgefield. He won't mind the testing ground here and a 3lb rise may not be enough to halt him on that evidence. Dynamite Kentucky only found one too good off this mark over 3m1f at Hereford last time and he has winning course form to his name, so could prove the biggest threat, ahead of Torosay.
It was a rocky start for POETRY MAN over fences but he now appears to be going the right way and is taken to go one better than at Newcastle where he shaped as though this step back up in trip would be in his favour. Ballynagran may not be one to set your watch by but a reproduction of his latest Wetherby effort would bring him squarely into the argument. Torosay has been knocking on the door and also merits respect, along with last year's winner Gibberwell.
This can go to TOROSAY who is unexposed as a chaser and has run creditably on her last two starts. Ballynagran should also go well.
(3) Paddy O'mahler 4/1, Still looking for first success but took a small step forward when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) 37 days ago. Claims if building on that. Career best when third at Newcastle last time (heavy); should go well again.
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1st (7) (16/5 -16%) Blame Rose
3.2
16/5(-16%)
(7) Blame Rose 16/5, Found improvement (from a long way out of the weights) when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 17 days ago, having run of race. May have been flattered by that run but must enter calculations. 15l-winner two runs back (2m1f); sound run off 21lb higher over 2m4f last time; contender.
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4
2nd (4) (9/2 +44%) Halpha Soleil
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(4) Halpha Soleil 9/2, Successful twice in French bumpers and came good over hurdles at Sedgefield (19.9f) on Boxing Day. Not built on that since but has dropped to a handy mark. . Sedgefield winner off 2lb lower in December; not run as well since; wouldn't rule out.
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3rd (5) (6/4 +40%) Raffles Wonder
1.5
6/4(+40%)
(5) Raffles Wonder 6/4, Free-going sort who proved better than ever when getting off the mark at this course (16.2f) last month. May have found race coming too soon when disappointing at Wetherby 5 days later and better expected here. 17l-winner over 2m here last month; now 11lb higher; could go well but stamina to prove.
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2
4th (2) (17/2 -42%) Blue Ridge Hill
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(2) Blue Ridge Hill 17/2, Runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and showed something like his hurdling debut form when fifth on handicap bow at Sandown (19.8f) in January. Disappointed over longer trip since but can't be ruled out. Fifth in novice handicap at Sandown in January; pulled up next time; now tried in blinkers.
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1
5th (1) (12/1 +0%) Juge Et Parti
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Juge Et Parti 12/1, Took advantage of much-reduced mark when landing 6-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) over C&D (heavy) in December but not been in same form since and others make more appeal. C&D winner off 3lb lower on heavy in December; below par since; needs to bounce back.
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6th (9) (8/1 +56%) Ashjan
8
8/1(+56%)
(9) Ashjan 8/1, Posted best effort this season at Carlisle last month but failed to repeat that effort at same course since and hasn't scored for over 2 years. Creditable fourth from out of the handicap two runs back; stiff task at the weights now.
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8
7th (8) (40/1 -21%) Milan Echo
40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Milan Echo 40/1, Ex-Irish maiden who took a step back in the right direction on first run for this trainer in November. Failed to build on that effort when last of 5 at Newcastle 27 days ago but this longer trip may see him in a better light. Ex-Irish; well beaten both starts for this yard (2m1f); needs to improve for longer trip.
16:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Sue Smith won this contest in 2022 and she looks to have another strong hand in this year's renewal courtesy of PADDY O'MAHLER, who hinted his turn was near when a promising third off this mark in a similar event at Newcastle last month and that form has been franked the by winner scoring again since. Juge Et Parti is only 3lb higher than his C&D success in December and must be feared, while Blame Rose paid the price with her rating for her demolition job over 2m1f at Carlisle last month but ran well in a better race next time and remains a big player.
Course-winner RAFFLES WONDER is still low mileage in handicap company and can get back on the scoreboard. Geordie Night and Blame Rose rate the principal dangers.
Having run two fine races this year BLAME ROSE (nap) get the vote ahead of Paddy O'Mahler and Raffles Wonder.
(9) Lewa House 2/1, Not the most consistent but his last success came over this C&D and he returned to form when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Claims if able to build on that. C&D winner who has run creditably in two of her three races this year; worth considering.
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7
(7) (4/1 +50%) Scalloway Bay
4
4/1(+50%)
(7) Scalloway Bay 4/1, Better efforts switched to handicaps this year, latest when fourth at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) last month. Needs to sharpen up in the jumping department but he merits consideration off a 1 lb lower mark. 0-7; three decent runs in handicaps ncluding over 2m7f latest; return to 2m4f should suit.
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1
(1) (9/2 -100%) Master Breffni
4.5
9/2(-100%)
(1) Master Breffni 9/2, Confirmed promise of previous start when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 23 days ago. 7 lb higher now but may be capable of better yet. Suited by return to hurdling when scoring over 2m3f last time; chance off 4lb higher.
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5
(5) (13/2 +19%) Josie Alice
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(5) Josie Alice 13/2, Winning Irish pointer who has run to only a modest level in bumpers/hurdles so far, finishing a well-held fourth switched to handicap company at this course (23.3f) last month. In good hands, though, and she may be suited by drop to shorter trip here. Irish point winner; 2m7f seemed too far on handicap debut; return to this trip should suit.
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3
(3) (10/1 -54%) Jimmy Rabbitte
10
10/1(-54%)
(3) Jimmy Rabbitte 10/1, Shaped encouragingly, back from 7 months off, when 8½ lengths fifth of 9 to Master Breffni in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft, 28/1) 23 days ago, not knocked about. Entitled to build on that and warrants respect. Last win was back in 2019; on a fair mark now, but a bit to find with Master Breffni.
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8
(8) (10/1 -43%) Paramaribo
10
10/1(-43%)
(8) Paramaribo 10/1, Successful in points last month and shaped well on debut for new yard when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 28/1) 12 days ago, running on. Can race off same mark and is one for the shortlist. Point/Flat winner who was a creditable 3rd over hurdles at Market Rasen last time; chance.
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6
(6) (12/1 -50%) Ange Endormi
12
12/1(-50%)
(6) Ange Endormi 12/1, Opened his account at Cartmel in July and in good form therefafter, fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (23.3f) in September on his final run for Barbara Butterworth. Warrants respect on stable debut. Winner over 2m6f in July 2022; no easy task after long break; this ground not ideal.
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4
(4) (25/1 -108%) Magical Arthur
25
25/1(-108%)
(4) Magical Arthur 25/1, Imposing sort who has shaped like a stayer in a trio of starts in novice hurdles. May do better now sent handicapping. Fair form in three bumpers/novice hurdles; improvement needed on handicap debut.
16:30 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Recent point-to-point winner Paramaribo shaped well in third off this mark on his return to hurdling in a similar event at Market Rasen 12 days ago, while C&D scorer Lewa House continues to slide down the ratings and looks feasibly treated now. However, preference is for MASTER BREFFNI, who was raised 7lb for getting off the mark over Carlisle's extended 2m3f last month but he won with a bit up his sleeve and could kick on following that confidence booster.
Preference is for MASTER BREFFNI, who opened his account over hurdles in decisive fashion at Carlisle last month and remains feasibly treated. Paramaribo and Ange Endormi are feared most.
It could pay to side with PARAMARIBO, who followed up his point win in March by running a sound race back over hurdles at Market Rasen.
(5) Jerrysback 11/10, Useful chaser who landed a couple of veterans' events in 2022 and shaped as if retaining ability after 18 months off in Catterick hunter 7 weeks ago. One to consider. Quite useful on his day; had a long break before fair run in March; worth considering.
2
2
(2) (9/4 +65%) Matts Commission
2.25
9/4(+65%)
(2) Matts Commission 9/4, C&D winner who didn't get very far in the Foxhunters' at Aintree (125/1) on the back of another point success. Prolific winner in points; won C&D maiden hunter chase in May; goes on the ground; chance.
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6
(6) (11/4 -202%) Stratagem
2.75
11/4(-202%)
(6) Stratagem 11/4, Useful sort who made all in extended 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022 and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after lengthy absence/another breathing operation there 7 weeks ago. Clearly retains ability and probably the way to go. Dual hunter chase winner in 2022; below par after long break last month; can do better.
1
1
(1) (25/1 -127%) Shanroe Street
25
25/1(-127%)
(1) Shanroe Street 25/1, C&D winner who ran well in Kelso hunter when last seen in May. Returns at 14. In good form last May but hasn't been out since and today's ground not ideal.
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3
(3) (40/1 -100%) Dressedforsuccess
40
40/1(-100%)
(3) Dressedforsuccess 40/1, All wins at Cartmel. Pulled up in Catterick hunter 7 weeks ago and bit to prove. Has won five chases on good at Cartmel; not so good on this ground; others stronger.
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4
(4) (125/1 -25%) Glory
125
125/1(-25%)
(4) Glory 125/1, Point winner (pulled up latest) who has shown very little over regulation fences under Rules. Won a maiden point last February (3m, good) but has plenty to find overall.
17:05 Hexham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Hexham wouldn't be a course that immediately springs to mind as a target venue for Paul Nicholls but this could be an ideal piece of placement for STRATAGEM on just his second start back after wind surgery. Given the selection is already a dual winner in this sphere and should have benefitted from last month's Southwell return, it would be no surprise to see him shine in this company. Shanroe Street and Jerrysback complete the shortlist.
STRATAGEM shaped better than the result back from a long time off at Southwell and could prove too good if building on that. Jerrysback is the danger for a bang in-form yard.
Although below his best after a long break last month, former useful chaser JERRYSBACK should come on for the run.
(8) Hollygrove Cha Cha 5/6, Half-sister to bumper winner/modest hurdler Sheila Nash and successful start in this sphere at Stratford 6 weeks ago, readily coming clear in the mud. Second won next time and she can defy a penalty. Beat a next-time-out winner when scoring on debut; bred to stay well; the one to beat.
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(4) (2/1 +67%) Orkney Blue
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(4) Orkney Blue 2/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Bertie Blue. Dam bumper/25f hurdle winner. Noteworthy newcomer for yard with good record in bumpers. Brother to a winning 2m4f hurdler; worth a market check on debut.
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(2) (7/1 +30%) Cusack Park
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(2) Cusack Park 7/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Meadowsweet. Unplaced both starts in Irish points but offered something to work on making Rules debut at Ayr 8 weeks ago. Can progress. Promise in Irish points and fair third on bumper/stable debut; likely improver.
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(5) (12/1 +64%) Where's Willy
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(5) Where's Willy 12/1, Fourth in a point bumper in January. Ran in void race at Kelso last week. Beaten 28l in a point bumper in January; much more needed.
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(3) (16/1 -33%) Lance Les Des
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(3) Lance Les Des 16/1, Held back by inexperience on debut at Kelso in February. Ran in void race there last week. Fair fifth at 22-1 in a Kelso bumper on debut in February; should improve.
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(9) (33/1 -65%) Laddie Cooper Mia
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(9) Laddie Cooper Mia 33/1, Better effort in Hereford bumpers first time up. Improvement needed. Fair fourth of six on Hereford debut, but well beaten last time; bit to prove.
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(1) (50/1 -317%) Coast To Coast
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(1) Coast To Coast 50/1, 5/1, offered little first time up in Newcastle bumper last month and likely to need more time. 32,000euros 3yo; tailed off when 5-1 for a Newcastle bumper on debut; should do better.
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(7) (50/1 -150%) The Masters Maiden
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(7) The Masters Maiden 50/1, From the family of smart hurdler/top-class chaser Bellshill. Well held in Worcester bumper for Mel Rowley in June. By Jack Hobbs; well-beaten 4th at Worcester last June; improvement needed on stable debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA got better the further she went on her racecourse bow in a similar race at Stratford last month and the four-year-old created such a favourable impression that a 7lb penalty is not enough to dissuade support in her bid to follow up. Point-to-point winner Squiggles is a notable Rules debutant to monitor in the betting, while Cusack Park rates the pick of the rest with bumper experience.
HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA saw off a subsequent winner when making a successful debut in the mud at Stratford last month and she can defy a penalty. Orkney Blue is interesting on debut for a yard with a good record in bumpers, while Squiggles is respected having been bought for £45,000 after landing a point.
This can go to HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA whose Stratford debut win was franked by the second winning next time. Cusack Park is next best.
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