December 11 / 14.50 Hexham

14.50

Soft

‘Event Of Sivola’ Ursa Major Legend Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6284.39
  • 2m 4f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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‘Event Of Sivola’ Ursa Major Legend Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5534-4

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who showed promise in a light season over hurdles and again when a patiently ridden fourth of seven on his chasing debut at Ayr (2m) in October; appeals as the sort to take a sizeable step forward now his stamina is drawn out more; interesting.
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3rd

5

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Rattling Road

11st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Record of 4112 since switched to chasing, beaten only narrowly at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; looks a solid contender.

3/1

5

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Rattling Road

11st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Record of 4112 since switched to chasing, beaten only narrowly at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; looks a solid contender.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 2-826P D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 and he was pulled up in 2m5f Ayr handicap chase last month; others appeal more.
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6th

10

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Grand Voyage

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

9/1

3rd

12

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Grand Voyage

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2P-P53 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Took a step back in the right direction when third of eight in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase 13 days ago, collared late on; this drop back in trip promises to suit so he's a likely player.
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3

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:29 Ayr

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive 10yo who has not won since April 2023; has conditions to suit here and some of his spring/summer form puts him on the premises but he was pulled up last time (bled) and others have more appealing profiles.

10/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:29 Ayr

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive 10yo who has not won since April 2023; has conditions to suit here and some of his spring/summer form puts him on the premises but he was pulled up last time (bled) and others have more appealing profiles.

10/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

High Moon

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Veteran is winless since 2023 but he wasn't disgraced when third of six in 2m1f handicap chase at Cartmel 25 days ago; he's no forlorn hope.

7/1

Form: -44763 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Got back on track after four months off when third of seven in 2m3f handicap chase at Wetherby last month; he's no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark.
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5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Imperial Bede

12st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits.

2/1

2nd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward.

100/30

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

16:40 Hereford

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but built upon an encouraging reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and has good claims here if the headgear continues to aid him.

4/5

OUR TIP

Form: 33331/ D

Last run: 629 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Proved consistent over hurdles in 2022/23 and signed off with a breakthrough success in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap; has a long absence to overcome but this Irish point scorer still enters calculations now going chasing for his in-form yard.
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3rd

2

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Fontwell

Hold Up La Colmine

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Looked far from a natural over fences so far, his easy Windsor victory last November coming despite mistakes; handed a 9lb rise for that and finished well held back at the same course when last seen two months ago; needs to put in a better round.

5/2

Form: 3121P- C

Last run: 256 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
A dual hurdles winner at up to 3m last season but he signed off with a poor run at Haydock in March; it would come as no surprise though to see this Irish points runner-up bounce back now going chasing.
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3

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Cream Of The West

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start.

8/1

3

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Cream Of The West

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start.

8/1

4th

6

30th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Cream Of The West

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

Made an early mistake and unable to threaten when sixth of 14 on this month's chase and seasonal debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft), but he made some late headway; won over 2m7f on heavy ground over hurdles at Hexham in March and he could have a part to play now upped in trip.

13/2

Form: 11513P CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bagged a third C&D victory in October but he was pulled up in 2m4f Newcastle handicap chase 11 days ago; he has a bit to prove now.
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4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Backbyjet

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

8/1

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Backbyjet

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

8/1

5th

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Backbyjet

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, lost position 8th, weakened on turn before last

6/1

Form: 462-41 C

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 2m4f handicap hurdle here in June; off since so he needs to hit the ground running now going chasing.
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5th

1

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Halpha Soleil

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Yet to win over fences; fair run having had a wind op at Doncaster last time (3m, soft) and could go well off his current good mark.

3/1

3rd

5

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:00 Doncaster

Halpha Soleil

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last May and runs off 8lb lower today; however, he struggled on his four starts towards the end of last year; major turnaround required on first run since wind surgery.

11/1

8th

11

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Halpha Soleil

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Stuck to his task very well when second at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May but that took his record over fences to 0-7 and he may find this race too competitive; returns without the cheekpieces worn in his three previous races.

14/1

Form: 3V45-4

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Consistent if winless over hurdles and he made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 12 in 2m5f Ayr handicap last month; he can take a step forward.
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4th

6

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Scalloway Bay

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Ten-race maiden; creditable fourth on chase debut here in November (2m5f, good) but too free when well beaten at Hexham last time (2m4f, soft); needs to settle better now stepped up to 3m for the first time.

8/1

4th

6

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Scalloway Bay

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

travelled strongly, midfield

8/1

9th

14

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Scalloway Bay

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

towards rear

10/1

Form: 42413- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good last season over fences when successful three times at up to 3m; off seven months but one to consider with Brian Hughes again up.
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10th

2

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Tom Cody

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last

14/1

10th

2

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Tom Cody

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last

14/1

3rd

7

26th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Tom Cody

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Travelled well before being delivered after the final fence by Brian Hughes to win cosily over 3m at Carlisle (heavy); he'll be into unknown territory when beyond 3m1f but shapes as though he stays all day.

8/1

Form: 1353-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
A three-time chase winner at up to 2m5f last term but he returned with a poor seventh in 2m5f Kelso handicap chase 32 days ago, looking none too easy a ride; he needs to take a big step forward.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Red Happy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Completed a hat-trick at around 3m in February/March 2025 but not seen again until refusing to race when a 20-1 shot at Kelso 24 days ago; can only watch after that.

12/1

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Red Happy

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

In excellent form in February/March 2025, winning three in a row at around 3m (good to soft/good), but has fitness to prove after 393-day absence and will need to hit the ground running to have any chance off current mark.

15/2

1st

4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Red Happy

11st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 91P3-3

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Resumed with a very good third of 11 in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle in October; this Irish points winner must enter calculations starting out over fences.
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9

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Chosen Hero

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success over hurdles came in January 2024 when trained by Archie Watson; she has offered little in three runs for current yard and it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Chosen Hero

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

On a long losing sequence and offered little in two runs for her new handler, pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Leicester in January; now tongue tied first time; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

5

20th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Chosen Hero

11st 7lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Left Archie Watson after string of disappointing runs last season and dropped out very tamely on last month's stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); needs to turn a corner.

25/1

Form: 62-066

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
A fair ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Tom Dreaper but he came in last of six for his new stable in 2m Wetherby novice hurdle last month; significantly more is required.
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9

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Know The Game

11st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

in rear

16/1

9

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Know The Game

11st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

towards rear, bumped 1st, mistake 5th, soon lost touch, tailed off and pulled up before 7th

16/1

6th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Know The Game

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up over fences at Limerick in April for Tom Dreaper but well beaten the next twice (fences/hurdles) and is now just 1-21; makes stable debut and others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 232/F- D

Last run: 424 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced nowadays and off the track since taking a heavy fall over C&D 14 months ago; he has his fitness to prove on his comeback run.
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3rd

9

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Kauto DAmour

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield, hit 7th

10/1

4

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Kauto DAmour

11st 3lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made it 0-7 over fences when pulled up at Hexham two months ago after a long absence; might be happier back hurdling but has been very lightly raced in recent seasons and it's questionable what ability he retains.

14/1

13

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Kauto DAmour

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

raced lazily, towards rear, pushed along briefly before 3rd, slow jump 4th, struggling from 9th

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £205.30
Straight Forecast £183.35
Tricast £965.29
Trifecta £1375.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Scalloway Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Rattling Road

RP RATINGS:

High Moon

Telegraph:

Backbyjet

Daily Mirror:

Chosen Hero

D Express:

Imperial Bede

WEST COUNTRY:

Hold Up La Colmine

Daily Record:

Halpha Soleil

Daily Mail:

Tom Cody

The Times:

Rattling Road

POSTDATA:

Scalloway Bay

The Guardian:

Scalloway Bay

The Star:

Scalloway Bay

The Sun:

High Moon