October 08 / 15.34 Hexham

15.34

Good To Soft

Support Injured Jockeys Fund Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4138.96
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Support Injured Jockeys Fund Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: O422-3

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Point winner and has finished third in three successive handicaps over hurdles, two of them here; solid claims back in a maiden.
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2nd

2

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:15 Hexham

Paddy The Horse

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

C&D and 2m4f course winner on slow ground; has shown on his last three starts that he is competitive on this mark; each-way player.

4/1

5th

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:00 Kelso

Paddy The Horse

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same.

14/1

5th

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:00 Kelso

Paddy The Horse

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 13l into third in a 3m Irish point in March; that form has yet to be truly tested but he's joined a top yard.
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2nd

1

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:53 Newton Abbot

Snipe

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Record of 2-4 since switched to hunter chases in January and he ran well to finish six of 24 in the Foxhunters' at Aintree (2m5f) last month; on career-high mark back in a handicap but he hasn't been far off his best this year and he has won over 3m1f in the past; respected.

7/2

6th

19

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Snipe

12st 0lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Dan Skelton

Won on his first hunter chase start at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January and bounced back from a heavy defeat behind Golden Son at Taunton (2m7f, heavy) to win at Leicester (2m, good to soft) last month; however, he needs a clear career best if he's to win this.

25/1

1st

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

17:03 Leicester

Snipe

12st 2lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Made a bright start to hunter chases when beating Stattler (subsequent winner) at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January and, although well beaten at Taunton (2m7f) when trying to match strides with Golden Son last month, he likely continues in form; leading contender dropped back to 2m for the first time, with fewer questions to answer than most.

11/10

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £60,000 after finishing second in a soft-ground Irish point; the two horses he divided have finished well held on their rules debuts in Ireland.
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2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

1st

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped.

20/1

9th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Inis Oirr

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second).

20/1

Form: 381F3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Perth bumper winner; every chance when unfortunate to depart on his hurdling debut at Down Royal and the Downpatrick maiden in which he was third (in first-time cheekpieces) was won by Cesarewitch hopeful Favorite Moon; big shout.
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8th

3

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

14:00 Wetherby

Finnthemagician

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

held up in rear on inner, awkward jump 2nd

10/1

4th

9

8th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:34 Hexham

Finnthemagician

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent on outer, pushed along after 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and went second approaching last, lost second run-in, no extra and lost third final 110yds

2/1

Form: 442/35

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a Worcester novice hurdle in August (2m) and it was a valuable 2m4f handicap in which he struggled back there two weeks ago; should be a factor in this company.
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6th

5

26th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:45 Fakenham

First Soldier

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

led, headed and lost two places when prominent 3rd, ridden and lost position before 3 out, soon well held

16/1

5th

2

8th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:34 Hexham

First Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland

towards rear, headway into midfield after 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden before last, made no telling impression

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Chantry House; followed up his Irish point win in a bumper at Warwick and wasn't beaten far under a penalty at Uttoxeter; nice prospect for hurdling.
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3rd

8

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Gaelic Park

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lost his way over hurdles and fences after winning a Warwick maiden hurdle in March 2023 for Charlie Longsdon; has yet to produce an effort of note in this discipline (0-3) but on a good mark if new connections can get him back on track; tries a tongue-tie.

4/1

Form: 880P4-

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more when fourth at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) but he was beaten 17l; needs more.
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7th

8

8th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:34 Hexham

The Real Rascal

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jackie Stephen

in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to rear 3 out (usual 4 out), not fluent 2 out (usual 3 out), soon beaten, tailed off

50/1

Form: P/27-4

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in a bumper here in March but was well beaten in his next one and suffered the same fate on hurdling debut.
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10th

10

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Konik King

10st 9lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Susan Corbett

prominent early, led 1st, hit 2nd

14/1

4th

6

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:15 Kelso

Konik King

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

prominent

12/1

5th

8

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Perth

Konik King

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

in touch with leaders, headway when not fluent 4 out

15/2

Form: B24P-

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Ran well in two maiden hurdles for Joseph O'Brien and has undergone wind surgery since running poorly on his debut for this yard; retains potential.
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6th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:10 Cartmel

Stand Staunch

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Alison Hamilton

Made the frame in two Irish maiden hurdles in 2021 but lightly raced and generally very disappointing for Alison Hamilton in recent years; proved he retains a modicum of ability when sixth at huge odds in recent Perth maiden (2m4f, good) but still makes only limited appeal here.

33/1

6th

6

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Stand Staunch

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Alison Hamilton

Showed clear promise over hurdles in Ireland in 2021 but he has form figures of PPP0P for current yard and those last three runs were in handicaps; returns after another absence and can only be watched back in a maiden; tongue-tie reapplied.

66/1

0

3

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:15 Kelso

Stand Staunch

11st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Alison Hamilton

towards rear, mistake and reminders 7th, soon dropped to last and struggling

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 and tailed off in a bumper at Kelso only recently.
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11

8th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:34 Hexham

Fly Away Blues

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

raced in last, not fluent 2nd, pushed along and struggling 3 out (usual 4 out), tailed off when pulled up after 2 out (usual 3 out)

100/1

Non-runners

Carrarea

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.90
Straight Forecast £32.01
Trifecta £310.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Finnthemagician

The Guardian:

Paddy The Horse

Daily Mail:

Inis Oirr

Telegraph:

Gaelic Park

RP Ratings:

Finnthemagician

POSTDATA:

Finnthemagician

The Times:

Finnthemagician

Daily Express:

Finnthemagician

The Star:

Finnthemagician

Daily Record:

Finnthemagician

Daily Mirror:

Paddy The Horse

The Sun:

Paddy The Horse