September 06 / 18.25 Hexham

18.25

Good

Follow @AtTheRaces On Twitter Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 1m 7f 133y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Follow @AtTheRaces On Twitter Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00

Form: -31134 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Jumped particularly well when winning two of his first three chase starts, including over 2m4f here (good; by 27l in a three-runner contest); has found life tougher since from an elevated handicap mark (Perth, 2m4f) but dropping back in trip shouldn't prove problematic.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Beaten 20l when second two starts back and then behind Wasdell Dundalk over C&D two months ago; an 11yo now and powers are on the wane.

14/1

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:43 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Getting long in the tooth now and was not at his best on any of three outings in the spring, most recently when remote second behind Whistleinthedark over C&D; on a very good mark now, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces today.

7/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Good-ground performer; last win was over C&D in June 2023 (good); some fair efforts since; back on a decent mark; needs to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

Form: 42F/P-

Last run: 166 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Sedgefield maiden hurdle winner (October 2020) who is better known for his Flat exploits; set to make his chasing debut after a couple of respectable Flat efforts (beaten by a subsequent winner at Carlisle on penultimate start); best watched on this occasion.
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5th

8

(2)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

12/1

7th

1

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

1m6f course winner; not quite at his best here last time, having raced freely when second over C&D prior to that; a similar effort to that penultimate start would give him claims.

9/2

5th

3

(9)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Has a good record here and was third in this last year; won here (1m6f, good to soft) this May and runner-up over today's C&D (soft) last time; seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 3F-131 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Took a heavy fall at Newcastle in February but given time to recover, and that patience has reaped dividends with a pair of novice hurdle wins (both 2m; here and Uttoxeter); latest form has since been given a boost; holds a strong chance if able to take the switch to fences in his stride.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

12:05 Catterick

Onward Route

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in rear, steady headway on outer from 8th, not fluent last (usual 2 out), ridden and stayed on run-in, led towards finish, won going away

12/1

4th

3

27th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:55 Perth

Onward Route

11st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Below form when tried in cheekpieces last month but quickly back on track with keeping-on fifth at Hexham (2m4f, good; behind City Derby) three weeks ago; versatile regarding ground and recent 2lb drop helps; no surprise if he features.

10/1

Form: 1-1381

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a final fence mistake from the favourite (who had looked home and hosed) when winning for the third time over fences at Sedgefield (all 2m1f; good/good to firm) a fortnight ago; represents an in-form trainer, possesses ample experience and is a safe conveyance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

18:05 Kelso

First Revolution

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

held up in last, not fluent 5th, mistake 7th

4/1

2nd

1

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

18:00 Market Rasen

First Revolution

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

Strong traveller whose four chase wins, including at Hexham latest (2m, good), have all been gained coming late from rear; back above a winning mark but only just, and good chance this will be run to suit.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.40
Straight Forecast £35.51
Trifecta £62.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Onward Route

RP Ratings:

First Revolution

The Times:

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Telegraph:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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TOPSPEED:

First Revolution

POSTDATA:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Express:

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The Sun:

First Revolution