May 02 / 20.15 Hexham

20.15

Good

Winchcombe Working Mens FC Tour 2026 Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4805.71
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Winchcombe Working Mens FC Tour 2026 Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: P5P22- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1-16 over hurdles (sole win was over C&D in November); creditable second to Dillarchie over 3m3f at Sedgefield on last two starts; suited by good ground; each-way chance.
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7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Wee Alki

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Dual C&D hurdle winner, including last month, and not disgraced at Cartmel 17 days ago off this mark; return here is a plus, but he is still to win off a mark this high.

16/1

6th

1

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Wee Alki

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Susan Corbett

Doubled his hurdle tally over nearly 3m at Hexham this month and that was on the back of good runs in defeat; raised 6lb but has placed form under the returning Rebekah Duffy who claims 7lb.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 40572-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; unexposed hurdler who put up a career best when runner-up in a 2m4f handicap here last time (good); this longer trip should suit; a possible.
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3rd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

My Boy Christy

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Went close to shedding the maiden tag when runner-up over 2m4f here and backed that up with another solid second over C&D 17 days ago; only 1lb higher and the booking of William Maggs catches the eye, so he looks a leading contender.

3/1

2nd

15

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

My Boy Christy

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Irish; unexposed hurdler who put up a career best when runner-up in a 2m4f handicap here last time (good); this longer trip should suit; a possible.

12/1

2nd

9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

My Boy Christy

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

One bit of ability (in cheekpieces) from four starts in Ireland; another in the first (2m4f, soft) of two handicap runs for this stable, which still demands big overall improvement but cheekpieces are now restored.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 12245- C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; won over 2m4f here on stable debut in August; mainly fair form since; interesting on first try at this trip (has run well over 2m6f).
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1st

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Divilabother

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Stable is going well at the moment and this 8yo contributed with a clearcut win at Hexham (extended 2m7f, good) 15 days ago; up 5lb today; usually ridden in the last ten months by Harry Reed, who's on stablemate Pyramid Place this time but, on the face of it, this is the yard's stronger option.

8/1

1st

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Divilabother

10st 13lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner on stable debut in August and has shown fair form since, though he needs to be forgiven a below-par effort here last time over 2m4f; possible danger if returning to form now back up in trip.

12/1

6th

11

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Divilabother

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner on stable debut in August and mainly fair form since; closely matched with Wee Alki on their clash over 3m here 17 days ago and the drop back in trip is maybe more in his favour; respected.

9/1

Form: 23111- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In fine form having won her last three races, one at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and the others over 3m3f on good at Sedgefield (Wee Alki second on both occasions); up 7lb for latest win, but a possible.
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3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joanne Foster

Strong stayer who notched up three wins from February to April, though took a backward step last time over C&D off this mark; however, she's not out of this if repeating previous efforts with Oscar Palmer taking a valuable 3lb off her back.

15/2

4th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

In fine form having won her last three races, one at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and the others over 3m3f on good at Sedgefield (Wee Alki second on both occasions); up 7lb for latest win, but a possible.

7/1

1st

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Dillarchie

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Repelled Wee Alki here three weeks ago and now has form figures of 1431 over C&D; a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

7/4

Form: 14321- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins on good ground last season, the latest 13 days ago when scoring by 9l at Stratford; stiffer task off this 8lb higher mark, but these conditions suit.
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1st

2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

16:33 Stratford

East Eagle

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Drew clear to clear by 9l over C&D (good) in April, his third hurdling success, and is now only 2lb above that mark but looked out of sorts on his latest outing and is not one to rely upon heavily.

13/2

8

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

East Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l at Stratford (3m2f, good) in April and also has a C&D success on his CV but was unable to land a telling blow on his two starts at Hexham last month and needs to kick on again to overcome current mark.

12/1

6th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Reliable 6yo who has continued in good heart since scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January and produced a career-best when back on the scoresheet at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; failed to land a blow over C&D latest and has something to find with My Boy Christy, though he remains one for the shortlist in the context of the race.

9/1

Form: 5PP01- C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of his reduced mark and some better ground to win off 3lb lower mark over 2m4f here last time (good); may fare even better up to this trip (3m Irish point winner).
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1st

4

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Stylish Recruit

11st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but won gamely off 5lb lower here (2m4f, good) in April and his recent C&D second was also a good effort; could have a say.

6/1

2nd

6

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Stylish Recruit

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Game winner here (2m4f; from 2lb lower) in April; excuse next time (saddle slipped) but less competitive at Kelso (2m5f, good; fifth, beaten 10l) a fortnight ago; needs to bounce back against rivals with a fair amount of upside.

8/1

5th

8

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Stylish Recruit

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Ended a run of rather disappointing efforts when scoring at Hexham last month (2m4f, good) and better than he showed last time as his saddle slipped on home turn; interesting.

5/1

Form: 21466- CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider.
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7

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Three-time C&D winner, most recently off 5lb higher in October (good to soft); well below best this year, though, and looked unenthusiastic when last of six over C&D (first run after wind operation) a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

7

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Three C&D wins, the most recent when keeping on well to repel Lelantos (from 2lb higher) last October; struggling for form in 2026 and has undergone further wind surgery since his last appearance five weeks ago; isn't the likeliest.

10/1

7th

12

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider.

14/1

Form: 42431- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has won five of her 19 races over hurdles, the latest a four-runner mares' handicap for today's claimer at Newcastle in April (2m7f, good); up 4lb in a tougher race.
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8th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Its Maisy

11st 5lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has won five of her 19 races over hurdles, the latest a four-runner mares' handicap for today's claimer at Newcastle in April (2m7f, good); up 4lb in a tougher race.

6/1

1st

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Its Maisy

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

On a losing sequence but she is holding her form well, third of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap hurdle 23 days ago; a bold showing is on the cards off the same mark.

2/5

3rd

4

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Its Maisy

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month and perhaps the race came too soon when fourth to Dillarchie at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) eight days later; probably okay on good ground; might not be far away.

3/1

Form: /5732-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix.
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6th

6

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

20:36 Market Rasen

Knacker Trapper

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Infrequent winner (1-23) but has finished in the frame in three of his last four starts, going down by a short-head to the determined Heart Above at Kelso (2m5f, good) 19 days ago; bit more needed from this 2lb higher mark.

9/2

2nd

11

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Knacker Trapper

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Didn't seem to stay 2m7f when below-par at Hexham last time, having run creditably on his two previous starts; could go well but on a long losing run.

10/1

9th

14

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Knacker Trapper

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix.

12/1

Form: 2P343-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dan Skelton; several good runs for Rebecca Menzies last season, including when third at Kelso on latest start in November (3m, soft); just as effective on this better ground; each-way chance.
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10th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Victory Club

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Dan Skelton; several good runs for Rebecca Menzies last season, including when third at Kelso on latest start in November (3m, soft); just as effective on this better ground; each-way chance.

10/1

3rd

5

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 5

12:55 Kelso

Victory Club

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Left Dan Skelton after winning at Stratford (2m2f, good; from 7lb lower) in July; visored at Wetherby (2m5f-3m) on last two starts when thereabouts from the front, without fully seeing out his race; ground conditions softer than ideal but he looks a player.

11/4

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Victory Club

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Bumper/handicap winner; up and down profile but made the frame in a first-time visor over 3m here recently and shouldn't mind dropping back in trip; bit to find with Belladinotte who was second in that race.

8/1

33/1

Form: 71PPP- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.
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11th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.

33/1

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Adveram

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present.

25/1

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 74122- BF

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three sound efforts on last three starts last summer (good/soft), winning over 2m1f at Cartmel and finishing creditable second over 3m there on final start; off for 252 days and likely to be better for the run.
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6th

4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 8lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won over 2m1f (good) here last summer and was second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); not at same level this year (four runs) and was tailed off last time (2m1f) but can't be ruled out off current mark.

7/1

8th

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 4lb

J: Miss Ella Holland

T: James Moffatt

Not beaten all that far in 2m6f/3m1f handicaps on last two starts but he was a weakener late on; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

6

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 8lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

After a break he's been tailed off behind Wee Alki and here on Monday faded into sixth over 2m6f; others preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: PP6UP-

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won three handicap chases on the trot in 2024; has struggled to finish since; may fare better back over hurdles with visor tried.
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4

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

William Of York

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive 10yo who ran no race last time at Southwell when behind Gone In Sixty; hard to trust these days.

14/1

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

William Of York

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive 10yo who has poor completion rate over fences since returning from layoff in November; stopped the rot with fairly respectable hurdle run last month but needs to build on that performance here; swaps visor for refitted cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

William Of York

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has won three times over hurdles and three times over fences, but was disappointing back over hurdles with a visor (retained) instead of cheekpieces at Hexham last time (2m7f, good; 40-1).

50/1

Form: 4874P-

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; tried chasing without success this year and, having been pulled up Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) when returned to hurdling last time, is perhaps best watched for now.
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14th

16

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Lord De Vinci

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Ten-race maiden; tried chasing without success this year and, having been pulled up Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) when returned to hurdling last time, is perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:57 Carlisle

Lord De Vinci

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Chasing has not really gone to plan this year (unplaced all four attempts) but he shaped well when fourth in C&D hurdle (soft) on seasonal debut in December and is now 8lb lower; headgear removed; worth a second look.

7/1

4th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Lord De Vinci

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Showed some promise in points and over hurdles, but was 31l behind Hawkseye View over 2m4f here last week (cheekpieces tried); new headgear and up in trip, but plenty to find.

20/1

Form: 72241- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June 2025; gained a second success at Southwell last time (3m, good); conditions suit; should go well again despite 5lb rise.
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1st

8

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Belladinotte

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped.

16/1

6th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Belladinotte

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted.

14/1

4th

8

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Belladinotte

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track.

10/1

Non-runners

Guernesey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.90
Straight Forecast £36.80
Tricast £242.84
Trifecta £532.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

My Boy Christy

SPOTLIGHT:

Robert d'Ores

Daily Record:

Wee Alki

The Times:

East Eagle

D Express:

Belladinotte

Telegraph:

Adveram

POSTDATA:

Stylish Recruit

Daily Mail:

Dusky Days

Daily Mirror:

Dillarchie

TOPSPEED:

My Boy Christy

The Guardian:

My Boy Christy

The Star:

My Boy Christy

The Sun:

Robert d'Ores