May 03 / 17.00 Hexham

17.00

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Bobby Roberts Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Bobby Roberts Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.16
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 112- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start.
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1

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:43 Wetherby

Destination Dubai

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won two bumpers before highly commendable Grade 2 second at Aintree (good) in April, then easily justified skinny odds on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft) the following month; likely to be suited by today's step up in trip and ought to be very hard to beat.

1/3

1st

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Destination Dubai

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start.

2/5

1st

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Destination Dubai

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start.

2/5

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 30/43-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.
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2nd

11

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Saxon Star

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.

7/1

2nd

11

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Saxon Star

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.

7/1

3rd

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Saxon Star

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

held up in rear, steady headway from 6th, went third when not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

12/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5-

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 40-1 on sole hurdle start at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February and could do with settling better; however, he won the Flat in December (1m6f, AW) and has an each-way shout if tapping into that ability.
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1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

5th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Banderas

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer; off since September; likely to be better for the run.

10/1

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Banderas

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Came good over hurdles at third attempt, with clearcut success at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in June, and added a Flat win one month later; could still have untapped potential over jumps; one to consider.

8/1

20/1

Form: /89P9-

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a point in May 2023 but she's struggled to get competitive under rules and looks vulnerable once more.
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3rd

5

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:00 Huntingdon

She Wont Mind

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Reed

Won a point in 2023 but unseated mid-race on chase debut a year ago and recently returned from layoff with ordinary run over hurdles (0-7); tongue-tie is now added.

8/1

7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

She Wont Mind

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Reed

Point winner in May 2023 (2m4f, good); mainly modest form over hurdles and fences; best watched having been off since last May (bled from the nose).

33/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner, the latest last October, but well beaten at 33-1 on recent hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good); others preferred.
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3rd

8

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Berry Edge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

Three-time Flat winner (including on good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt over C&D (soft) last month; he did it comfortably and an 8lb rise may not stop him if he can back up that effort.

9/2

1st

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Berry Edge

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

3-34 on the Flat and took a step forward in this headgear combination at Catterick (1m7f, soft) latest in his third handicap hurdle, finishing third of five; however, was 7l behind runner-up Voodoo Angel so has work to do.

8/1

3rd

5

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Berry Edge

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

3-34 on Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and soundly beaten in November in first two handicaps in this code (2m1f, soft); the reapplied cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie could help but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 422-

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Ayr (2m, soft) in February on second bumper start and another fair second at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) since; Destination Dubai has much better bumper form but she could give a good account on hurdle debut.
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6th

8

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

My My My Delilah

10st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

Showed fair form in bumpers but she's yet to match that in this sphere, pulled up in 2m Hexham handicap 15 days ago; has something to prove now.

9/1

7

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

My My My Delilah

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Stuart Coltherd

0-7 over hurdles but ran well and suggested her turn might be near when close fourth behind Snapaudaciaheros over C&D (good) last month, and won't mind if the ground is slower today; could be the answer.

8/1

Form: 415U- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in January and had been headed when unseating two out at Wetherby (2m, good) in March, but he was still running pretty well and this bumper winner holds each-way possibilities.
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5

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:50 Newcastle

Kids Say Lastgojoe

10st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Micky Hammond

Catterick bumper winner in November 2024 (1m7f, good; made all); didn't progress over hurdles and now goes chasing with a hood on for the first time since his bumper days.

14/1

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:08 Newcastle

Kids Say Lastgojoe

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Bumper winner at Catterick last November but beaten on all three hurdles starts, tailed off in a Hexham maiden (2m, good to soft) when last seen in May and needs to show improvement.

9/1

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:08 Newcastle

Kids Say Lastgojoe

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Bumper winner at Catterick last November but beaten on all three hurdles starts, tailed off in a Hexham maiden (2m, good to soft) when last seen in May and needs to show improvement.

9/1

Form: 74-

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability on the Flat but at a lowly level and he's been soundly beaten on both hurdle starts; improvement required today.
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7th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Top Flight Century

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Still a maiden on the Flat but a winner over hurdles at Sedgefield for his present yard over the winter so can't be dismissed back in this sphere.

12/1

4th

5

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Top Flight Century

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

Scored on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but two lesser efforts have followed this year, the latter back at Sedgefield last month; now has a point to prove.

10/1

6th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Top Flight Century

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: David Thompson

Made a winning yard debut over C&D in December but he was pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Newcastle only run since; he has a bit to prove now.

11/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam was a useful chaser over 2m4f-3m but she was well beaten at 18-1 on her debut in a bumper at Wetherby (2m, good) in March, and may be one for further down the line.
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10

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Dartmouth Star

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten when 80-1 for first two hurdle runs, both at Hexham last month (2m/2m4f).

100/1

10

3rd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Dartmouth Star

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten when 80-1 for first two hurdle runs, both at Hexham last month (2m/2m4f).

100/1

6th

8

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:58 Hexham

Dartmouth Star

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten on sole bumper start (Wetherby) and hung right when toiling in a 2m maiden here (beaten 55l; 80-1) 17 days ago.

100/1

40/1

Form: 78-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
It's early days but she was soundly beaten on her debut in a bumper at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January, and it was the same story when this hood went on over hurdles over C&D (good) last month.
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2nd

10

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Zeezee

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Adam Nicol

Kept on for very respectable fifth of 15 on stable/handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; that came after a three-month break and she could easily have more to offer over this new trip; tongue-tie removed after one use.

8/1

16

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Zeezee

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Adam Nicol

Cut little ice in a trio of hurdling runs for Pauline Robson this spring; tongue tied for her stable/handicap debut with lots more required.

20/1

5th

7

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Zeezee

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Pauline Robson

No impact in a bumper or when hooded at Hexham in two hurdle races.

100/1

Form: F7/P0-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.
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6

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Poor maiden who came in only 11th in 2m Hexham novice when last seen out in May; others appeal much more.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£6,000 3yo; first foal; dam 1m4f Flat winner (RPR 76), half-sister to a couple of useful dual-purpose performers; may be best watched on debut.
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5th

3

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Flat Jack

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Peter Niven

Never competitive in maiden at Hexham or novice at Cartmel last month; best watched and may do better once handicapping.

40/1

7th

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:40 Cartmel

Flat Jack

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Peter Niven

Pulled up when 50-1 for recent debut at Hexham; can only be watched here.

100/1

7th

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:40 Cartmel

Flat Jack

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Peter Niven

Pulled up when 50-1 for recent debut at Hexham; can only be watched here.

100/1

Form: 456P-

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth in the middle of her three bumpers but well beaten either side; saddle slipped early and soon pulled up when 250-1 for recent hurdle debut at Perth; others make greater appeal.
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8

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Blakeley Rise

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Fair fifth in the middle of her three bumpers but well beaten either side; saddle slipped early and soon pulled up when 250-1 for recent hurdle debut at Perth; others make greater appeal.

50/1

8

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Blakeley Rise

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Fair fifth in the middle of her three bumpers but well beaten either side; saddle slipped early and soon pulled up when 250-1 for recent hurdle debut at Perth; others make greater appeal.

50/1

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Blakeley Rise

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Chris Grant

took keen hold, in touch with leaders when saddle slipped just before 1st, soon pulled up

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £4.30
Straight Forecast £3.78
Trifecta £13.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Destination Dubai

Daily Mail:

Saxon Star

RP RATINGS:

Destination Dubai

POSTDATA:

Destination Dubai

The Times:

Destination Dubai

Telegraph:

Destination Dubai

The Guardian:

Destination Dubai

D Express:

Destination Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Destination Dubai

The Star:

Destination Dubai

Daily Record:

Destination Dubai