October 11 / 16.55 Hexham

16.55

Good

Hitz Horizons Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6680.46
  • 3m 0f 41y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Hitz Horizons Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: 1/423-

Last run: 182 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo, who won a maiden hurdle in April 2024 and reached the frame in three handicaps (2m5f/3m) last season; returns after another break but she was progressive over hurdles and should have a future at this new discipline; yard also runs Dollar Collar.
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6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

6l third of nine in this last year (good to soft) and she won here (2m5f, soft) last month; had just three rivals to beat last time but did it nicely from a next-time-out winner; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

1st

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Close second in this race a year ago (soft ground); not in same form this season but put in good front-running shift before weakening into fifth here (3m, soft) five weeks ago and continues to edge down the weights.

4/1

5th

6

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

She hasn't been at the top of her game this season, beaten 18l into fourth on her last two starts (with jumping issues here on the first occasion); however, she's on a competitive mark judged on last spring's course form and is not written off.

12/1

Form: 54P1-6 C

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Recorded her second hurdle win when scoring at Kelso (2m6f, good) in April but was disappointing there in final run in the spring; has shaped as though this trip should be within range but has bit to prove on return and was pulled up in only previous attempt over fences; visor added.
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2nd

5

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Dollar Collar

11st 0lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Recorded a 5l success in heavy-ground Irish point four months ago on third attempt; subsequently sold for £30,000; new yard also runs Two Auld Pals; heed the market signals.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 110-1U D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; didn't get very far at Listowel two weeks ago but was badly hampered by a faller and he was heavily backed in that competitive race; still looks on a workable mark and this admirable veteran is a key player for in-form yard.
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3

11th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:55 Hexham

Easy Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; didn't get very far at Listowel two weeks ago but was badly hampered by a faller and he was heavily backed in that competitive race; still looks on a workable mark and this admirable veteran is a key player for in-form yard.

7/2

8

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Easy Bucks

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Mickey Bowen

Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth 19 days ago (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; this will take more winning but if as good again he'll be involved.

5/1

1st

7

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Easy Bucks

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

C&D winner last July for a sixth win over fences but has been absent since finishing tailed off later that month; on a good mark and best to let the market guide as to his current wellbeing.

7/1

Form: F2-536 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but his last success was 17 months ago and he struggled at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month; now goes back up in trip but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred; regular visor removed.
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1st

7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts.

12/1

8th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

No Regrets

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bagged a silver medal on penultimate start but has lacked consistency otherwise this term; the 12yo faces a stiffer task in this competitive field on return from a break.

20/1

4

11th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:55 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

C&D winner but his last success was 17 months ago and he struggled at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month; now goes back up in trip but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred; regular visor removed.

16/1

Form: 413442

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three of his four chase wins have been at Cartmel but he ran right up to his best when runner-up at Perth (3m, good) two weeks ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's respected off unchanged mark.
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1st

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Sean Og

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual C&D winner who returned from break with two low-key runs in February/March; usually knocks about in lower-grade races than this but returns to this track on a workable mark (even from 3lb out of the weights) and is versatile regarding ground.

6/1

4th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Sean Og

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Has done all of his winning at Cartmel and Catterick; made the frame in this race 12 months ago but was beaten long way over C&D on return from layoff last time.

25/1

7th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Sean Og

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Won at Cartmel (2m5f, soft) last June and runner-up at Perth (3m, good) in September; below par at Hexham in October when last seen but a break may have helped and he can go well fresh; could be a contender on his return.

13/2

Form: 3-4123 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won by 8l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in July and he's run to a similar level in both subsequent runs, including when third over C&D (good) last time; remains on a career-high mark but he should go well again.
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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

Form: 3-3131 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles but he's won over C&D on two of his last three chase starts, including a 10l win on reappearance last week; 9lb higher from out the weights today but he still looks feasibly treated and is open to more progress over fences; big player.
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10

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track.

12/1

4th

3

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove.

9/1

Form: 45P5P- C

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at this track but was pulled up in a hunter chase over C&D in April and that took her chase record to 0-12; has plenty to prove after six months off and she's 10lb out of the weights.
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1st

8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

West Lawn

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: James Walton

0-19 over fences and has struggled in her last two starts, both over C&D; being 9lb wrong in the handicap doesn't help.

50/1

6th

12

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

West Lawn

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: James Walton

Point/hurdle winner but 0-18 over fences; good second in a four-runner mares' handicap chase at Catterick in February (3m1f, soft) but pulled up last time.

12/1

9

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

West Lawn

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: James Walton

Yet to get her head in front over fences but she posted a good second of four in 3m1f Catterick handicap last month; both her hurdling wins came here too, so she's not out of things.

9/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £51.00
Straight Forecast £65.07
Tricast £763.64
Trifecta £459.10

Selections

The Times:

Fox's Fancy

TOPSPEED:

Sean Og

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballydangan

Telegraph:

Easy Bucks

RP RATINGS:

Ribeye

Daily Mail:

No Regrets

D Express:

Fox's Fancy

The Sun:

Fox's Fancy

The Star:

Fox's Fancy

Daily Record:

Ballydangan

POSTDATA:

Sean Og

Daily Mirror:

Sean Og

The Guardian:

Easy Bucks