November 08 / 14.10 Hexham

14.10

Good

At The Races App Form Study Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on all four starts in Irish maiden points in the first half of the year before being sold for £22,000; stuck on late after a blunder three out on his hurdles debut at Carlisle (2m1f) three weeks ago and today's longer trip should suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

20

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Chasingouttheblues

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Three wins (wore cheekpieces for last two) and a second from his last four starts, all over about 3m/3m1f; unraced beyond that but there's a great deal about him which suggests that he won't really come into his own until handed a major test of stamina; he receives one today and, despite the step up in class, consequently makes serious appeal.

6/1

1st

3

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Chasingouttheblues

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Catterick, beating Paddy O'Mahler and making it two wins (3m/3m1f) from his last three starts; may improve further in the retained headgear; enters calculations.

4/1

1st

1

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Chasingouttheblues

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December on fourth chase start and bumped into useful prospect when second at Doncaster (3m, soft) last month; won on good/good to soft over hurdles; cheekpieces go on; solid claims.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3/2/4-

Last run: 243 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Missed 18 months prior to finishing well held in an ordinary Kelso maiden hurdle and has been absent for another eight months since; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Kidman

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Simon Waugh

Maiden hurdler who has come late to fences but he's shaped well on both his runs in this sphere; had a wind op before an unfortunate last of six in 2m1f Kelso handicap last month, stumbling after last when in with every chance; merits serious consideration off a 2lb lower mark.

100/30

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Kidman

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Simon Waugh

towards rear, bad mistake 1st, headway and prominent 8th, went second approaching last, challenging last, pushed along run-in, ridden final 110yds, just held

100/30

6th

6

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Kidman

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Simon Waugh

9yo who is 0-8 and 2lb out of the handicap today; however, he was consistent over hurdles and ran well when fourth of seven on chase debut at Newcastle (2m, soft) in January; could be a contender if wind surgery has helped.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 62

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell on both starts in Irish points before disappointing as favourite on his bumper debut in September; much better switched to hurdles last Friday, when he'd have gone closer but for mistakes at the last two flights; player if brushing up his jumping.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Express Run

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Justin Landy

Still searching for the breakthrough (0-9) and it is notable that he has undergone various courses of wind surgery; was already beaten when falling at Catterick (2m4f, soft) latest; difficult to consider.

33/1

7

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Express Run

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Justin Landy

He's popped up with the odd good run, such as when a close third at Kelso (3m, good) last May, and he can't be ruled out; however, following wind surgery he was tailed off at Sedgefield in September and has had another wind operation since; unproven on soft ground and needs to bounce back.

12/1

6

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Express Run

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Justin Landy

Seven-race maiden; his second run after wind surgery when a close third over 3m at Kelso (good) and now returns from another wind operation; hard to dismiss.

11/2

Form: 49-790

Last run: 146 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beaten a long way in three bumpers and two runs over hurdles; needs to settle much better now upped in trip and can't be recommended.
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6

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Fairly Fulling

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March; should be okay back at 2m on this stiff track but 7lb rise demands more from him.

11/4

Form: 6

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bit of support ahead of his bumper debut in late summer, when comfortably held; is a half-brother to two point winners and today's stiffer test should suit now hurdling.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Wee Alki

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Susan Corbett

Doubled his hurdle tally over nearly 3m at Hexham this month and that was on the back of good runs in defeat; raised 6lb but has placed form under the returning Rebekah Duffy who claims 7lb.

6/1

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Wee Alki

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

1-16 over hurdles (sole win was over C&D in November); creditable second to Dillarchie over 3m3f at Sedgefield on last two starts; suited by good ground; each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 066-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing exciting in three bumpers for Iain Jardine last season, all in a tongue-tie, which comes off as he goes hurdling back from seven months off; needs to improve for the yard switch.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Authorized Mission

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Easy win on stable debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner there (extended 2m6f, soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) at the start of January but has had a break since and could bounce back with a bold show today.

11/2

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

Form: 87P-70

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers for Sandy Thomson and three runs over hurdles for this yard, whose best chance clearly comes by way of Chasingouttheblues.
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7th

2

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Dannos Dollar

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 4th, jumped right 6th, lost position before 4 out, weakened after 2 out

100/1

7th

2

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Dannos Dollar

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 4th, jumped right 6th, lost position before 4 out, weakened after 2 out

100/1

12th

5

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

14:00 Wetherby

Dannos Dollar

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Fair eighth on debut in Ayr bumper last November but has struggled on his three starts since, over hurdles the last twice.

100/1

100/1

Form: PP-

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up both starts early in the year, having not jumped well latterly; headgear goes on for a yard responsible for two others.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:20 Hexham

Red Sam

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

9th

7

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:20 Hexham

Red Sam

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

8th

7

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Red Sam

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

prominent, reminder and lost ground before 4th, soon pushed along and struggling in rear

100/1

Form: 523-7

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a 3m4f hurdles winner and today's stiffer track should suit off the back of a fair hurdles debut at Wetherby last month (2m3f, good to soft; Danno's Dollar well beaten); goes on the shortlist.
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3rd

9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance.

11/2

3rd

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft).

16/1

10th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fell on chase debut at Hexham (2m4f; 3-1) in October; failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr the following month; off since but 8lb lower than when first introduced to handicapping 14 months ago; stablemate of Snow Dragon.

10/1

Form: 424

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to winning hurdler (2m) Ebony Warrior; picked up for £17,000 in July after two fair runs in bumpers; had Wee Alki behind for his new yard at Perth last time (first-time tongue-tie now replaced with a first-time hood) and needs more now hurdling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Shadowfax Of Rohan

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Below form over hurdles here last month (2m, good) but had been running well over fences prior to that, with wins at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft; made all) and Southwell (2m, good); up in grade and 5lb out of the handicap, but could go well.

7/2

5th

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Shadowfax Of Rohan

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Won on stable/chase debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in February before bumping into progressive winner there (1m7f, good), and returned to winning ways at Southwell (2m, good) last month; 0-7 over hurdles but could be a very different proposition now; has same mark as last time.

2/1

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Shadowfax Of Rohan

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Won on his chase/stable debut at Catterick (by 4.5l; 1m7f, good to soft) and bumped into a big improver back there 20 days ago (on good); seriously considered off the same mark.

5/4

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Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £12.68
Trifecta £36.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Helsgetaway

RP RATINGS:

Kidman

Telegraph:

Express Run

POSTDATA:

Helsgetaway

The Times:

Helsgetaway

Daily Mail:

Helsgetaway

D Express:

Helsgetaway

Daily Mirror:

Helsgetaway

The Star:

Helsgetaway

Daily Record:

Express Run

The Guardian:

Kidman

The Sun:

Kidman