May 04 / 19.50 Hexham

19.50

Good To Soft

Hexham Racecourse Caravan & Camping Park Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7736.66
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Hexham Racecourse Caravan & Camping Park Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0P052- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Became disappointing last season but, on his third start for Brian Ellison, took big step back in the right direction when running-on second in quite valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m1f, soft) last month; it's not easy to predict whether he'll build on that performance here but he remains very well handicapped on older form.
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3rd

10

(2)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

10st 10lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; first switched to Flat in late July, racing over 1m initially before his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 14 days ago; duly raised his game when stepped up to 2m here yesterday, making most and beating all except the easy winner; big player if he's in the same form today.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:41 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; has had only five races on the Flat, with 1m looking inadequate on first four occasions and 1m2f the same with his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 13 days ago; dropped 2lb and it's not hard to think that he will be a lot more potent this time with the much longer trip.

8/1

6th

17

(17)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Hartur DOudairies

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; only had four races on the Flat and a 1m has looked inadequate; however, even 1m2f might not be far enough for him.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 12121- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Made very good progress and won four times on soft/heavy ground last season; should be fine on the less testing surface here and a 6lb rise for last month's ready success at Newcastle does not look excessive; respected.
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1

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:45 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Very inconsistent nowadays and needs to bounce back from tame effort in valuable handicap hurdle here three weeks ago but ran well from the front when second in C&D (good) chase in May and has claims if judged on that.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:50 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Quickly switches back to hurdling after good second over fences here (2m1f, good) last month; does not have much margin for error off current mark but will cope a lot better than some of these if the ground ends up heavy.

8/1

1

24th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:08 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time hurdle winner on soft/heavy ground; reverts to fences on a tempting mark but was well beaten in his only previous chase (in October 2023) and there may not be enough rain about for him today.

3/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 17132- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner on soft ground last season; tapped for toe at crucial stage before keeping on well for second behind Horn Cape on last month's handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy); 6lb better off with that rival today and might be seen to better effect on this stiffer track.
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1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

5th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Coniston George

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Bounced back quickly from last month's poor performance and took form to whole new level at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; first-time visor) three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to win readily by 6l; went up 7lb for that but must be considered in current mood.

7/4

Form: 42103- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in hot Sandown handicap two starts ago but quickly got back on track with very respectable third off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) last month; drops back in trip with first-time cheekpieces fitted here, and is not yet fully exposed.
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5th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Tedley

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.

6/1

5th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Tedley

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.

6/1

5th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Tedley

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has done well since switched to this discipline (winning twice) and his blowouts have come in strong races, latterly in the 2m4f Greatwood Gold Cup here three weeks ago; more exposed than some in here and he's unraced past 2m5f, but can be competitive off this mark.

6/1

Form: 36336- CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Gained two of his five hurdling wins at this track and is quite well handicapped on some of last summer's placed form but has fitness to prove after 191-day break and reappears in a competitive race.
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2nd

12

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Well Educated

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time winner here, two over C&D on good ground (handles soft); undoubtedly on a dangerous mark but latest two efforts have been underwhelming and he needs to turn things around; safer to look elsewhere on recent form.

33/1

9

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Well Educated

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four of his seven wins have been at Hexham; latest win (May 2024) was over this C&D (good to soft) when 13lb higher; mainly disappointing since then, but on a good mark now.

14/1

11

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Well Educated

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Didn't run badly when fifth of nine at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and will be fine over today's longer trip but is on the downgrade now and needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces today.

20/1

Form: 2231- CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who made a solid start to hurdling career in novice company last season before winning over C&D (heavy) on handicap debut six weeks ago; yet to race on ground quicker than soft in this sphere and could quite plausibly display improvement on this quicker surface.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

12

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Two Auld Pals

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Two Auld Pals

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Showed fair form at a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning at Hexham in March 2024 (2m, heavy); didn't progress in handicaps after that; has since won twice over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton (good/soft) but below his best on last two Flat runs.

5/1

Form: 13- D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest.
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7th

8

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

19:50 Hexham

Blazing Soldier

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest.

10/1

7th

8

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

19:50 Hexham

Blazing Soldier

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest.

10/1

Form: F/321- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo who was placed in maidens on first two starts for Mark Walford before winning one at Wetherby (2m, soft) in March; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but improvement is possible.
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7th

9

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Goldwyn

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Gained a breakthrough success at Wetherby (2m) in March 2024 for Mark Walford; very lightly raced since though and off 13 months before a well-held sixth for his new yard in 2m2f Haydock handicap 20 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

6th

11

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Goldwyn

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Ex-Irish 9yo who won a Wetherby maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for Mark Walford just under two years ago; signed off for that yard (same owner) after some poor efforts, however, so interesting to see what he can do for new stable after 397 days away.

33/1

10th

16

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Goldwyn

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 143-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Made all in small-field Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) on rules debut last June and put a lesser effort behind him when third (albeit well held) at Kelso (2m2f, soft; first-time hood) last month; still unexposed but others here have more compelling form.
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Form: 31/0P- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2022 but pulled up in both points for new stable this year and also struggled (albeit on heavy ground) when 150-1 for recent Newcastle hurdle won by Horn Cape; blinkers added.
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5th

12

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Nonbinding

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Victor Thompson

Lightly raced since winning two novice hurdles for Gordon Elliott in autumn 2022; however, he's hard to fancy on what he's shown subsequently.

100/1

4th

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Nonbinding

11st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Victor Thompson

A fairly useful 2m-winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott in 2022 but very lightly raced subsequently and has offered little for his current yard, pulled up over C&D 11 months ago; hard to warm to.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.90
Straight Forecast £35.68
Tricast £165.13
Trifecta £231.20

Selections

The Times:

Goldwyn

TOPSPEED:

Two Auld Pals

Telegraph:

Horn Cape

SPOTLIGHT:

Tedley

RP RATINGS:

Hartur d'Oudairies

WEST COUNTRY:

Tedley

The Guardian:

Goldwyn

D Express:

Goldwyn

The Star:

Goldwyn

POSTDATA:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Mail:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Record:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Mirror:

Horn Cape

The Sun:

Horn Cape