June 23 / 17.48 Hexham

17.48

Good

Join Us On Friday 4th October Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Join Us On Friday 4th October Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) in March and now 2-2 in bumpers following front-running wins at Perth (2m, soft/good to soft) this spring; carries double penalty today but has strong claims nevertheless.
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1

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:18 Perth

Takt De Touques

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

3-3 in bumpers last year (two wins here) and opened hurdling account in modest Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, soft) in December; not discredited when fifth over 2m7f at Thurles (good) later that month and has good claims on this handicap debut if ready to roll after 204-day absence.

5/2

5th

8

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 44y

15:05 Thurles

Takt De Touques

11st 4lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

led narrowly or disputed lead, not fluent 2nd

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disputing the lead when falling at the final fence on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, good to yielding) in April; that form is nothing special but he brings potential to this rules debut and is one to consider.
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7

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Drumlee Myth

11st 0lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Placed in all three bumpers last year; did not get competitive in first three hurdle races but his fifth at Perth (2m, good) in May was more encouraging and he's open to significant further progress in handicaps.

11/2

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Drumlee Myth

11st 4lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Very close second in five-runner bumper here last September but well beaten on all three hurdling starts this year; has too much to prove.

20/1

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Drumlee Myth

11st 4lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Very close second in five-runner bumper here last September but well beaten on all three hurdling starts this year; has too much to prove.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros foal; fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m7f hurdle winner Foxtrot Juliet (RPR 110) out of triple 2m hurdle winning (123) half-sister to Grand National winner Rule The World; trainer had a winner at the last meeting here but this 4yo may be one for further down the line.
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Verdict Starting price

15

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Blakey Boy

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Took a sizeable step forward when winning over C&D (soft) in February and he followed up at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's 5lb higher than last time and is in much more competitive race today, but this progressive 6yo could still have more left in the tank.

11/1

1st

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Blakey Boy

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Has made steady progress in the cheekpieces and would have won anyway last time at Ayr after being left clear late on (3m, soft); 4lb out of the weights so he's 9lb higher this time and in a stronger race to boot.

5/2

Form: 5-5

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability when fifth this spring on first two starts (soft/good); sold out of Tom Weston's yard for £4,500 last month; improvement is needed in a first-time tongue-tie on stable debut.
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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

5th

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

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.

7/1

1st

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

East Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Back to winning ways at Catterick (3m1f) in January and has continued in good form, second of eight in another 3m1f handicap there last time; in the mix once more.

11/2

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 25-1 odds when keeping on for third on last month's debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft); it was a performance in keeping with her attractive pedigree and the winner has followed up; open to improvement; player.
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5th

9

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:48 Hexham

Lewesdon Dancer

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

Belied 25-1 odds when keeping on for third on last month's debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft); it was a performance in keeping with her attractive pedigree and the winner has followed up; open to improvement; player.

5/1

3rd

6

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:45 Kelso

Lewesdon Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Paul Collins

towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

33/1

3rd

6

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:45 Kelso

Lewesdon Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Paul Collins

towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished fifth/sixth in her two Irish mares' maiden points in April and sold for £8,000 last month; others make greater appeal.
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3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Sunset Hill

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Failed to build on an encouraging return over fences in November, but latest effort over hurdles following a break was a good step forward when a close second over C&D ten days ago; nudged up 3lb for that and yet to win in handicap company, which suggests she possibly remains on a tough enough mark.

7/1

2nd

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Sunset Hill

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won a mares' novice at Kelso in December 2024 (2m5f, soft); back over hurdles after seven runs over fences, best form when third over C&D in November (good to soft); bit disappointing since.

14/1

Form: 39

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green when encouraging third on debut over C&D (good) last month; failed to settle on slower ground when soundly beaten at Southwell (2m, good to soft) latest; not written off but something to prove after last time.
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7

23rd Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:53 Southwell

Avas Angel

10st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

held up in rear, looked reluctant and detached 1st, slow jump 3rd, tailed off when bad mistake and almost fell 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

7th

11

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:48 Hexham

Avas Angel

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Ran green when encouraging third on debut over C&D (good) last month; failed to settle on slower ground when soundly beaten at Southwell (2m, good to soft) latest; not written off but something to prove after last time.

12/1

9th

6

4th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Avas Angel

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

From the family of quality staying chasers L'Ami and Kelami; even super-stiff Hexham didn't appear to provide a sufficient stamina test last month (good) and this flatter track might be too sharp, but clearly has talent.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's potential in her pedigree but she was always behind when 18-1 for last month's debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft); others preferred.
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8th

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

always behind

200/1

8th

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

always behind

200/1

7th

9

17th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:07 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000euros 3yo; 12th foal; half-sister to three winners notably Final Nudge (bumper and useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase); in good hands and it will be no surprise to see her go well on debut.
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10th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

19:35 Perth

Starlit Wave

10st 6lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Beaten a long way out and tailed off on good ground at Hexham in June (11-2); risky on the back of that.

20/1

9th

12

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:48 Hexham

Starlit Wave

10st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

7,000euros 3yo; 12th foal; half-sister to three winners notably Final Nudge (bumper and useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase); in good hands and it will be no surprise to see her go well on debut.

10/1

Non-runners

Born In The West, Jehol De Thaix, The Beekeeper

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Payout
Exacta £5.80
Straight Forecast £6.13
Trifecta £33.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Takt De Touques

SPOTLIGHT:

Lewesdon Dancer

POSTDATA:

Born In The West

The Star:

Jehol De Thaix

D Express:

Lewesdon Dancer

Daily Record:

Lewesdon Dancer

TOPSPEED:

Takt De Touques

The Times:

Takt De Touques

Telegraph:

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The Sun:

Takt De Touques

Daily Mirror:

Born In The West