April 22 / 17.35 Hexham

17.35

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a bumper/2m7f hurdle winner; made a winning debut at Stratford last month (2m, heavy; 9-1); that form franked by the second winning next time; this is a much stiffer track but there is plenty of stamina in her pedigree; the one to beat.
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8th

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Hollygrove Cha Cha

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won Grade 2 novice hurdle at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last February and scored at Exeter (2m1f, heavy) in December on second chase start; reverted to hurdles with all-the-way Listed win at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last month; also effective on good/good to soft; half-sister to a 2m7f winner and there's every chance she'll stay this far; leading claims if seeing it out.

15/8

1st

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Warwick

Hollygrove Cha Cha

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Grade 2 winner as a novice but is held by Jubilee Alpha on last season's clashes with that mare; this campaign started very promisingly over fences and was let down by her jumping when below par last time at Windsor; can't afford to be at all off her game on this return to hurdling if she's to scare Jubilee Alpha.

3/1

5th

2

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Hollygrove Cha Cha

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Progressive mare whose overall record is 6-9; beat Bluey by nearly 5l, admittedly in receipt of 6lb, at Exeter (2m1f, heavy; jumped left; second chase attempt) most recently; form over 2m4f features a Grade 2 hurdle win (soft); respected on handicap debut, the way she's going.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

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Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Brother to winning hurdler 2m4f hurdler Bertie Blue; stable not known for bumper winners; worth a market check.
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3rd

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:13 Carlisle

Orkney Blue

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: N W Alexander

Won a C&D handicap on good to soft when back from a break in February; excuses for lesser run last time (heat stress); could bounce back.

11/2

3rd

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

13:50 Ayr

Orkney Blue

12st 1lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: N W Alexander

Lightly raced 8yo who showed improved form on his third chase start to win at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) recently; also effective on soft/heavy; accounted for 13 rivals last time and he's a strong candidate up 6lb.

2/1

1st

1

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:04 Carlisle

Orkney Blue

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: N W Alexander

Flopped at Hexham in December on second chase start and something to prove on the back of that; however, this lightly raced bumper and two-time maiden hurdle runner-up wasn't devoid of promise when sixth on his chase/handicap debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in November and is not written off.

11/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5V

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
French-bred half-brother to seven winners; fair fifth in a Kelso bumper on debut in February (2m, soft; 22-1); should improve.
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2nd

11

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Closely matched with Triple Crown Ted on February's Kelso clash and this 7yo was good value for his win back in a maiden here last time on soft ground; progressive and quite likely on fair terms with the handicapper.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Three good runs this season, the latest a close second on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) three weeks ago; has another big role to play on this return to novice company.

3/1

2nd

9

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Lance Les Des

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Returned from absence to finish third to Triple Crown Ted in C&D novice (soft) in November and took a step forward when again third over C&D (good to soft) last time; this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement and could give a good account on handicap debut.

7/1

Form: V

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten 28l when fourth of eight in point bumper at Alnwick in January (2m, soft; 5-2); much more needed
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4th

5

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

Wheres Willy

11st 3lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Jess McKie

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

4th

5

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

Wheres Willy

11st 3lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Jess McKie

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

8

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:35 Kelso

Wheres Willy

11st 3lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Jess McKie

held up in rear, pulled up over 4f out, race voided

50/1

Form: 45

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fair 6l-fourth of six on Hereford debut (2m, soft; 33-1) but nothing like so good over same C&D last time; bit to prove.
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4th

9

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Laddie Cooper Mia

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Still to get her head in front but she's made a positive start for Adam Nicol this term, runner-up to Cosmic Soul over C&D 13 days ago; she enjoys a 9lb pull in the weights now so this keen-going sort is a player.

4/1

2nd

10

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Laddie Cooper Mia

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

0-11 but she's run okay on two of her three starts for this yard (2m5f/2m4f, good/good to soft; including here) and continues to edge down the weights; not ruled out each-way.

9/1

6th

17

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Laddie Cooper Mia

10st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Nigel Hawke; creditable fourth in Sedgefield handicap (2m5f, good; 11-5 favourite) on stable debut in November and she may not have handled the heavy ground at Ayr (sixth of eight) last month; record is now 0-10 but she could be dangerous if she can bounce back near best.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promise in two Irish points; fair third of six in an Ayr bumper in February (2m, heavy; 25-1) on stable debut; likely improver.
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7th

1

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:47 Ayr

Cusack Park

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, mistake 5th, lost position 7th

14/1

7th

1

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:47 Ayr

Cusack Park

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, mistake 5th, lost position 7th

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 324 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Mare by Jack Hobbs; well-beaten fourth in a Worcester bumper (2m, good) in June 2023 when trained by Mel Rowley; improvement needed on stable debut.
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7th

7

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

The Masters Maiden

10st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

The Masters Maiden

10st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

led at steady pace

20/1

4th

6

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Worcester

The Masters Maiden

10st 4lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Mel Rowley

By Jack Hobbs; dam runner-up in two 2m4f hurdles, sister to winners Bellshill (high-class bumper/2m-3m1f jumps) and Chieftain's Choice (bumper and useful 2m-2m3f hurdle); useful pedigree; stable 6-62 in bumpers in recent seasons.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
32,000euros 3yo by Sholokhov; dam was placed in a bumper; 5-1 for debut in a Newcastle bumper last month (2m, heavy) but finished tailed off last of eight after showing up well for a long way; should do better.
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8th

1

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

Coast To Coast

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

14/1

8th

1

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

Coast To Coast

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

14/1

8th

1

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:57 Newcastle

Coast To Coast

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.88
Trifecta £16.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

POSTDATA:

Laddie Cooper Mia

Telegraph:

Orkney Blue

RP RATINGS:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

LAMBOURN:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

The Times:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

The Guardian:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

Daily Mail:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

D Express:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

Daily Mirror:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

The Star:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

Daily Record:

Hollygrove Cha Cha

WEST COUNTRY:

Laddie Cooper Mia