May 06 / 17.30 Hexham

17.30

Good To Soft

Marrill Group Coronation Day Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4568.06
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Marrill Group Coronation Day Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 63503-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but creditable 5l-third to Dillarchie at Wetherby last time (3m, soft), giving impression that this even stiffer test of stamina would suit; 6lb out of the handicap but quite interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

15

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

September Daisy

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

She's 2lb out of the handicap and was no match for the easy winner at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last time; however, she won over 2m7f at Hexham (good to soft) in May and is an each-way possible now back up in trip.

8/1

2nd

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

September Daisy

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

led early, headed but prominent 1st

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: P7077-

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Point winner in February 2020; 0-17 under rules and plenty to find with Dillarchie on Wetherby form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

17:00 Catterick

Velasco

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Three wins in early part of last year, including quite valuable final of this Brindisi Breeze series at Musselburgh (3m, soft); back on a good mark now but has largely been disappointing this season and needs to up his game.

25/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

5th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 63336-

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who handles today's conditions and is worth considering on this career-low mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Something Golden

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Victor Thompson

0-14 over hurdles and just 1-12 in points; third in five consecutive restricted points since February but most of those were small-field affairs and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

25/1

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Something Golden

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Victor Thompson

0-14 over hurdles and just 1-12 in points; third in five consecutive restricted points since February but most of those were small-field affairs and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 947-

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Up in trip for her handicap debut but hasn't shown much and stable looks to have a better chance with Having A Barney.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Tara Brooch

10st 7lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Mark Walford

Best form when 5l second over 2m7f here in June (good) when last seen; should go well despite running over a shorter trip.

7/1

2nd

11

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Tara Brooch

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

prominent, ridden before 2 out, kept on run-in, went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/2

6th

6

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Tara Brooch

10st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 3031P-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won 3m mares' handicap at Ayr in February (good to soft) but was pulled up behind Dillarchie at Wetherby last time (3m, officially good to soft) when her trainer reported she was unsuited by the softer going; rain a negative.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent, lost position 4 out

10/1

7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent, lost position 4 out, no chance from 3 out

10/1

2nd

10

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:27 Perth

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd

16/1

Form: P5312- BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on only previous run at this trip but shapes as though it will suit him; comes here in good form having won over 2m4f at Newcastle (good) and finished runner-up to a subsequent winner over same trip at Market Rasen last time (good to soft); chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

12th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell

Having A Barney

10st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

raced in second

11/4

3rd

7

24th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

20:50 Southwell

Having A Barney

10st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 1st, short of room home turn, pushed along before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on and went third run-in

4/1

6th

9

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Having A Barney

10st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

midfield

7/1

Form: /5650- CD

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seems to run her best races here (C&D winner in March 2022) but has no easy task from 7lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

16

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Songbirds Tale

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Paul Collins

towards rear

25/1

15

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Songbirds Tale

10st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Paul Collins

Hasn't built on her sole success last March and is now exposed as modest.

66/1

10th

18

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

11:50 Wetherby

Songbirds Tale

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Paul Collins

midfield, reminder after 1st, reminders after 2nd

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65832- BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed on her last two starts, both over this trip on heavy ground, finishing third here on first occasion; on the same mark and a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Pipers Cross

11st 9lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Three-time winner, the latest at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) last May, and she hasn't been running badly this season (good to soft/soft); edging back down the weights and might not be far away.

5/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Pipers Cross

11st 2lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Has won on soft but best form on good to soft or quicker; yard continues in fine form but Either Or had her measure at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month and she has no strong turnaround claims.

13/2

3rd

2

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Pipers Cross

11st 13lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

towards rear, headway before 3rd

7/1

Form: 42142- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
In good form this year; close second at Carlisle last time (3m1f, good to soft) and has a chance despite a 2lb higher mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

Form: P2P6P- C

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since landing a 2m4f maiden hurdle here in December 2020 (heavy; only win over hurdles); stays this trip well, but has been pulled up in two of her last three races; the more rain the better.
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Verdict Starting price

2

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Lady Bowes

11st 8lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

towards rear

25/1

7

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Lady Bowes

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: James Moffatt

Likely ground wasn't soft enough at Ayr the last twice; 2m4f win and place form here in 2020-21 reads well in today's context, and mark has never been lower; not without a hope.

14/1

6th

1

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Lady Bowes

12st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: James Moffatt

Pulled up on two of her three appearances this season, latterly over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; ran well in defeat at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) in between but is not an easy one to predict and may find today's ground too lively.

7/1

Form: 22551- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when neck-winner at Wetherby last time (3m, good to soft); up 4lb and an each-way chance.
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Verdict Starting price

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: 211/P- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two good-ground wins at Newcastle in early 2022 (2m6f, 2m7f); didn't run for 397 days after his second success and was pulled up on return to action at Southwell last month (reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground); further rain a negative.
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Verdict Starting price

9

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell

Freethinker

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual good-ground hurdle winner at Newcastle (2m6f/2m7f) in early 2022 but seems badly to have lost his way over hurdles and fences during the last year or so; leap of faith is required to support him here.

20/1

9

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell

Freethinker

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual good-ground hurdle winner at Newcastle (2m6f/2m7f) in early 2022 but seems badly to have lost his way over hurdles and fences during the last year or so; leap of faith is required to support him here.

20/1

0

7

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:20 Huntingdon

Freethinker

10st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Both wins in good-ground events over hurdles at Newcastle in 2022; achieved nothing in 2023, latterly over fences; enough to prove.

25/1

Form: 8P516- C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Winner at Wetherby in March (3m, soft) but was 11l behind Dillarchie (now 4lb worse off) over same C&D last time.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

11:37 Wetherby

Fiadh

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

prominent, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly and going best 3 out, good jump 2 out, ridden clear before last, kept on run-in, always doing enough

6/1

Form: P/P65/ D

Last run: 401 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Only modest efforts since winning at Newcastle in November 2020 (2m7f, good, cheekpieces on for first time); best watched after 401 days on the sidelines.
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7

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

The Black Squirrel

10st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Henry Hogarth

took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead

25/1

Form: /3P76-

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a race, but wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight at Carlisle last time (3m1f, heavy); now 2lb lower, so a possible.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

33/1

11th

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

33/1

6th

12

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

in rear, not fluent 4th

14/1

Form: 3P886-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Modest form recently, including when tried in blinkers (left off here), and last time, on first run after wind surgery; 4lb out of the handicap; others stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:35 Perth

Lockdown Leader

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

0-14 over hurdles; ran big race and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good; refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces) last month but is effectively 7lb higher from 5lb out of the weights today; blinkers the headgear of choice this time.

6/1

2nd

7

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

19:00 Perth

Lockdown Leader

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and outpaced 3 out, soon pushed along, rallied and went second 2 out, ridden and joined leader last, led run-in, kept on until headed towards finish

8/1

14

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Lockdown Leader

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £257.40
Straight Forecast £173.68
Tricast £2733.22
Trifecta £1298.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Pipers Cross

SPOTLIGHT:

Having A Barney

RP RATINGS:

Aazza

The Times:

Dillarchie

TOPSPEED:

Freethinker

The Star:

Lady Bowes

The Guardian:

Pipers Cross

Daily Mail:

Pipers Cross

Daily Mirror:

Pipers Cross

D Express:

Having A Barney

Daily Record:

Having A Barney

Telegraph:

Aazza

The Sun:

Dillarchie