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
Jockey / Trainer
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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1st

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Fairly Fulling

10st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle in March (2m4f, good to soft); fair run when fourth stepped up to 3m at Southwell last time; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Fairly Fulling

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, but ran poorly when dropped back to 2m last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him on first attempt at 3m under rules.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Wee Alki

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Dual C&D hurdle winner, including last month, and not disgraced at Cartmel 17 days ago off this mark; return here is a plus, but he is still to win off a mark this high.

16/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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