June 25 / 14.45 Hexham

14.45

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View Our Static Caravans Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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View Our Static Caravans Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2223-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful bumper winner who has been placed on all her five runs over hurdles, though she wasn't at her best when a well-held second of 14 in 2m7f Punchestown maiden a fortnight ago; cheekpieces go on now and she's a big player if back on song.
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0

4

28th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Limerick

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11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, fell 7th

8/1

1st

8

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

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10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: John C McConnell

raced in second

4/5

2nd

12

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 140y

16:30 Punchestown

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11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: John C McConnell

Not far away in four maiden hurdles since winning a bumper on good to yielding and returning to these conditions should help, as might the longer trip.

3/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, made a promising start when second of ten in novice over C&D last month; this point winner has more to offer and holds good claims with Brian Hughes now in the saddle.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Imperial Data

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up on soft ground this month, after a layoff, but this three-time course winner is now only 1lb higher than when holding on for narrow C&D (good) success last summer; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six hurdle wins, latest over 3m1f at Cartmel last August (good); high enough in the ratings at present, lacks a recent run and perhaps best watched this time.

12/1

3

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

16:18 Perth

Imperial Data

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Progressive 8yo who has collected two good prizes at Cartmel (2m6f/3m1f, good) since tongue-tie was refitted in July; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive but this more conventional track may not suit quite so well.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: /5-367

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
A fair bumper winner for Rebecca Menzies but he's still to win in this sphere and arrives on the back of a below-par seventh in 2m4f Market Rasen handicap 16 days ago; others are preferred.
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11th

8

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Kopa Kilana

10st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Is 0-29 over hurdles and he ran poorly in a refitted tongue tie when ninth of 11 in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 15 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

9th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Kopa Kilana

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Runner-up twice in a row at Perth (2m4f, good) in September but struggled on final two starts for Olly Murphy and it was the same story on his stable debut in November; returns from a break with something to prove.

25/1

3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Kopa Kilana

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-25 over hurdles but has posted some good efforts for new stable since the summer, most recently when second at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; also suited by slower ground; probably won't be far away.

3/1

Form: 47-534

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Still to get his head in front over hurdles but he comes here in good order, fourth of 12 in 2m handicap here eight days ago; place prospects.
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15

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Bushmill Boy

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-23 over hurdles but went very close on stable debut here (2m4f, soft) in July and also ran well when third (albeit well held) at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in August; drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; no surprise if he comes good for Olly Murphy soon.

6/1

3rd

6

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

18:45 Fontwell

Bushmill Boy

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-22 over hurdles but very nearly made a winning stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) six weeks ago and will be fine on the forecast faster ground here; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

13

17th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:45 Uttoxeter

Bushmill Boy

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-23 but surely has a race in him, and did record a respectable C&D third (soft) last November; wind surgery since claimed for £6,000 from David Thompson and starts life for Olly Murphy back on a career-low mark.

7/2

Form: 7P-

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only one on his bumper debut and showed little on his first go in this sphere when pulled up in 2m novice here seven months ago; hard to warm to.
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4th

8

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

This Is Bob

10st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Susan Corbett

Yet to win over hurdles, but good run in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft); shapes as though this longer trip could suit; interesting.

9/2

4th

8

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

This Is Bob

10st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Susan Corbett

Yet to win over hurdles, but good run in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft); shapes as though this longer trip could suit; interesting.

9/2

8

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

19:10 Musselburgh

This Is Bob

10st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Only his second handicap when going close at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy) in February and, on this very different track, he could bounce back from his remote third at Hexham; cheekpieces added.

3/1

Form: 0006-

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in a point but poor form in four bumpers for Roger McGrath; has since changed hands for £4,000 and she goes hurdling for her new yard with lots more needed from her.
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3rd

12

3rd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:37 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

0-21 under rules and she's been beaten 18l or more in her four chase runs (2m3f-3m2f); returns from 172 days off and has work to do in this competitive race.

25/1

4th

13

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, pressed leader 5th

14/1

13

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

Is 0-20 and she came in a remote third of five in 3m2f Doncaster handicap chase 31 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

14/1

Form: 26-F9

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut runner-up in Catterick bumper but he fell at the second on his hurdling debut at Cartmel before beating only two in 2m novice here eight days ago; goes up in trip with something to prove.
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13

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Foxwood

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: George Bewley

0-12 over hurdles; ran well when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month but was not seen to same effect over 2m7f there a fortnight later; drops back in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

14/1

6

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Foxwood

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: George Bewley

Remains winless but cheekpieces back on when a good fourth of 15 in 2m4f handicap here 15 days ago; shortlisted with the headgear again sported.

11/1

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Foxwood

10st 5lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: George Bewley

Placed off 1lb higher here (2m, good) last June and might have needed last month's reappearance run (tailed off before last-flight fall) but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and and others appeal more; cheekpieces refitted.

16/1

Form: 5787-8

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to go on in three bumpers and she has cut little ice in a pair of 2m hurdle races here in 2023; others are preferred.
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6

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:22 Perth

Thorsda

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tristan Davidson

Hasn't shown much in bumpers or in novice/maiden hurdles at up to 2m4f; up in trip with cheekpieces tried on handicap debut; interesting with Brian Hughes on board.

9/2

8th

10

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

Thorsda

10st 11lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Tristan Davidson

towards rear

33/1

8th

12

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

13:50 Hexham

Thorsda

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tristan Davidson

in rear

100/1

Form: 0687-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1, stepped up on his hurdling debut when third of eight in 2m1f Newcastle novice 40 days ago; he may do better still, so can't be ruled out.
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15th

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Monty Nevett

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out

25/1

15th

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Monty Nevett

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out

25/1

Form: 9-UP

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider at the first here before pulled up over C&D later in May; he needs to take a major step forward.
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1

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

Alcantango

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Unseated rider at the first here before pulled up over C&D later in May; he needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

1

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Alcantango

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

raced in last

100/1

1

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:40 Hexham

Alcantango

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders, tried to refuse and unseated 1st

50/1

Form: 0-P0

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has offered little in a bumper and a pair of novice hurdles this year, latest over C&D eight days ago; this longer trip needs to spark a major improvement.
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9

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

Loose Moose

10st 11lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

towards rear, jumped badly left and hampered rival 1st

66/1

10th

11

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

13:50 Hexham

Loose Moose

10st 9lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

in rear, awkward jump and pushed along briefly 2nd

100/1

9

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Loose Moose

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Out of a half-sister to smart chaser Junior but was tailed off when 80-1 for bumper debut at Musselburgh in March.

100/1

Non-runners

Alcantango

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Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £3.35
Trifecta £12.20

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