May 03 / 18.40 Hexham

18.40

Good

Neigh Way Laura Stewart’s 60 Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5254.59
  • 2m 4f 15y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Neigh Way Laura Stewart’s 60 Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 15345- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Opened hurdling account in 16-runner handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in December but his two chasing attempts there in March were very unconvincing and he's a risky option.
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4th

13

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Cave Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win.

20/1

9th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Cave Hill

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit.

11/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /9202-

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but ran well in defeat in first-time cheekpieces here (2m, good to soft) in March; moves back up in trip for this chasing debut and has possibilities if he takes well to fences.
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3rd

6

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:02 Hexham

Am Still Here

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Placed in all five chases, the first two over C&D in May (good to soft/good); bumped into an improver when clear second at Perth (3m, good) in August and will be a tough nut to crack here if last month's wind op makes any positive difference.

7/2

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

18:38 Perth

Am Still Here

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bang there in all four races since switched to fences and he was running on last time at Cartmel (2m5f); this trip is well worth exploring.

4/1

6

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Am Still Here

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Runner-up in all three chases, most recently when going close over C&D (soft; also suited by good) last month; continues to creep up the weights but seems very likely to be on the premises again.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: /547P- CD

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Second to Ribeye off much higher mark in this race two years ago but generally very disappointing since; absent since pulled up over C&D in October and needs to have been refreshed by seven-month break.
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5th

8

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

Follow Your Arrow

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Record of 1-20 over fences and was disappointing last time, but he was placed three times in a row here (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; had wind surgery since his last run and could be dangerous back at this track on his return; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Follow Your Arrow

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over fences and fell here when last in action but was placed three consecutive times off today's mark at Hexham (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; considered each-way.

6/1

Form: 12F93- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Disappointed in a series final two starts ago and was behind Pure Surf and Top Of The Bay when third of four at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last time but he's more reliable than some of these and it's worth remembering he won this race in 2023.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Ribeye

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Two wins last season, the second off 3lb lower over C&D in October (good); hasn't been in quite such good form in 2026, but has had a break and can't be rule out.

14/1

6th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Peter Atkinson

Five chase wins, the latest off 5lb lower at Hexham (3m, good) in October; creditable second to very progressive rival at Wetherby (3m, good) on next outing but form has slumped since (hurdling last time).

10/1

9

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Stays at least this far and was in good form over fences for most of last year, but he has a bit to prove against younger rivals on his first start over hurdles in almost three years.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05000- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; yet to add to his two hurdle wins in 2021 and well beaten three consecutive times since respectable fifth of 16 over fences at Listowel (2m3f, soft to heavy) in September; considered only if lively in betting.
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5th

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Glentruan

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Michael Flannery

took keen hold, midfield on inner

20/1

Form: 00/PP-

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who struggled to get competitive in two handicap hurdles for Sam England during the winter (2m/2m3f); makes chasing debut after 103-day absence; stable has much more obvious chance with Top Of The Bay.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Ebony Jade

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in two handicap hurdles for Sam England last winter and made a low-key chasing debut in the spring; reverts to hurdling and sports first-time cheekpieces on debut for latest new stable.

7/1

Form: 24413- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, the latter over C&D (good to soft) in March; not discredited when out of the weights here later that month and will be fine on today's ground but may find others better handicapped.
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10

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Divas Doyen

10st 10lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

Won over C&D off this mark in March last year (good to soft); plenty of decent efforts since, including when third at Kelso last time (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

10/1

3rd

10

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Divas Doyen

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Sandy Forster

A case can be made on form as recent as November but she failed to shine on her two starts in February and needs to raise her game.

12/1

4th

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Divas Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

Won two 2m4f chases last season (good/good to soft) and gave good account when clear second over C&D (good to soft) in the autumn; recent defeat from out of the weights can be overlooked and she won't mind if the ground remains soft; good chance.

9/4

Form: P/P66- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won C&D (good) novice handicap chase just under two years ago but returned from long absence with three underwhelming hurdle/chase runs towards end of last season and needs to prove he retains ability; 2lb wrong today.
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5th

12

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Derracrin

10st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Barry Murtagh

Won at Hexham in May 2023 and he's 4lb lower today; however, that remains his sole success (from 24 attempts) and he hasn't shaped of late as though he's about to return to winning ways.

50/1

4th

6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Derracrin

10st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Returned from long absence with some disappointing runs this year but had made significant headway from the rear before his last-fence unseat over C&D (good to soft) last month; out of the weights again but that last run offers some renewed hope.

5/1

Form: 4P221- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Started off for Sam England with two seconds at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in March/April and was seemingly boosted by the refitted cheekpieces when scoring by over 8l at Carlisle (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; must be considered in current form.
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3

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Top Of The Bay

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Generally solid for this yard, winning his latest two races on officially good ground, at 2m5f and 2m3f, just prevailing over a well-treated one here latterly; up in trip but the first win was on Carlisle's stiff track so he could stay this far; considered.

3/1

3

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

20:10 Market Rasen

Top Of The Bay

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Gentle progression this spring culminated in April's Carlisle win (2m5f, good), and possible excuses both starts since (boiled over; 2m1f too sharp); no RPR better than 91 when there's been give in the ground.

8/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Top Of The Bay

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Came good for Sam England at third attempt, readily winning Carlisle chase (2m5f, good) by over 8l last month, and reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries before this month's poor run at Hexham; can be dangerous if back on song for this return to hurdling.

7/2

Form: 45125- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Held on well to beat Top Of The Bay and Ribeye under Pippa Brown at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and ran at least as well when close second at Sedgefield (2m3f, good) six days later but Kelso 11 days ago was a bit disappointing and, on balance, others look stronger.
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7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Pure Surf

10st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Won a four-runner handicap chase at Newcastle in April (2m4f, good); disappointing on last three starts, the last two in November; 3lb out of the handicap; best watched.

50/1

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Pure Surf

11st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

raced wide, in touch with leaders early, midfield 3rd

11/1

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Pure Surf

11st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Held on well to beat Top Of The Bay and Ribeye under Pippa Brown at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and ran at least as well when close second at Sedgefield (2m3f, good) six days later but Kelso 11 days ago was a bit disappointing and, on balance, others look stronger.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £42.45
Tricast £392.66
Trifecta £697.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Top Of The Bay

Telegraph:

Am Still Here

The Times:

Divas Doyen

The Guardian:

Am Still Here

RP RATINGS:

Top Of The Bay

POSTDATA:

Top Of The Bay

D Express:

Top Of The Bay

Daily Mirror:

Top Of The Bay

The Sun:

Top Of The Bay

The Star:

Top Of The Bay

Daily Record:

Top Of The Bay

Daily Mail:

Divas Doyen