13.50
HeavyFollow @hexhamraces On Twitter Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 0f 48y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: 23/3-5 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won C&D maiden on heavy ground in March and runner-up over C&D on both subsequent appearances (heavy/good to soft); today's faster ground may not be ideal but her handicap mark is workable and, if her useful bumper form is a guide, she may yet do better over hurdles. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
novicey jumping, led |
11/8 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles over C&D (heavy) a fortnight ago, which was her second start back from another absence; has the potential to be better than this opening mark in view of her useful bumper form. |
5/2 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 53-34 BF
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed in novice hurdles and he returned to form when runner-up in a Newcastle handicap (2m6f, soft) in January on his second start back from a long absence; could build on that last run and he's one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up at Kelso in October after a long absence and has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 8yo is of interest on the promise he showed in novice hurdles at Hexham (2m/2m4f, heavy/good) in spring 2023; could bounce back with bold show. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up at Kelso in October after a long absence and has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 8yo is of interest on the promise he showed in novice hurdles at Hexham (2m/2m4f, heavy/good) in spring 2023; could bounce back with bold show. |
10/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.50
Form: 46
Last run: 80 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Improved upon her bumper form when 12l third of 13 on recent hurdle debut here (2m, heavy); needs to take another step forward to win this but it's possible she'll progress again now up in trip. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Dam was best on this sort of ground for the yard but she hasn't shown enough in two runs in bumpers to be considered on her hurdles debut. |
20/1 |
|
6th 5 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fourth at Carlisle on debut in October (third a subsequent dual winner) but, although open to improvement, she'll have to raise her game by some way to take this. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: F9
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
21st Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Only won over fences and he made it 0-10 over hurdles when beaten 12l at Kelso a month ago; however, was running fairly well in this discipline before that and certainly has each-way claims. |
4/1 |
|
5th 8 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles but he went close over C&D in May and has been placed at Bangor (2m) and Stratford (2m2f) in his last three starts; usually races prominently and has each-way claims again back up in trip. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Battled on well for second over C&D before a heavier defeat at Stratford, where again runner-up but beaten 11l; only 1-20 overall and vulnerable to horses on handier marks but one of the more solid contenders nonetheless. |
3/1 |
2/1
Form: 32 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (7) |
16th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 185y |
9st 6lb |
Dual Flat winner in Britain for Peter Bowen, including over 2m at Chester; maiden hurdler last year and makes yard debut here after 14 months absence (encouraging jockey booking). |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
27th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, ridden and outpaced home turn, lost position 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
11/4 |
|
5th 9 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Dual Flat winner (1m/2m) for Jedd O'Keeffe; has shown ability over hurdles since switching to Peter Bowen, none more so than when placed over 2m here (mares' novice) in January, but probably needs to raise her game further over this new trip in order to be competitive on handicap debut. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 445
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 578
Last run: 113 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Hasn't shown much in bumpers or in novice/maiden hurdles at up to 2m4f; up in trip with cheekpieces tried on handicap debut; interesting with Brian Hughes on board. |
9/2 |
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8th 10 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
8th 12 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
in rear |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 7-4P6
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Eight-race maiden; did not jump well enough when last of five on chasing debut at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in March and has since been pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) at Hexham; may fare better on the quicker surface here but still looks too risky. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Eight-race maiden; did not jump well enough when last of five on chasing debut at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in March and has since been pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) at Hexham; may fare better on the quicker surface here but still looks too risky. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Modest form over hurdles; didn't jump particularly well when last of five on chase debut at Sedgefield last month (3m3f, soft; first run after a wind op); bit to prove. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider. |
14/1 |
|
6th 9 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
All three hurdle wins have been on slow ground at Hexham (2m7f) and latest was in October; only 2lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in his last two starts; may have needed the run at Carlisle last month but this is competitive and others are preferred. |
20/1 |
|
6th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Goes well fresh for he has won twice after a break over 2m7f at Hexham this season (good to soft); these conditions suit; should go well after another absence despite rise in grade and being 1lb out of the handicap. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, mistake 1st |
25/1 |
|
15 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, mistake 1st |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 34
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
It was only his second run over fences but he jumped well when pulling clear with the favourite at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) and a 6lb rise seems fair; good chance. |
13/8 |
|
2 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
It was only his second run over fences but he jumped well when pulling clear with the favourite at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) and a 6lb rise seems fair; good chance. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 36y Class 2 |
10st 13lb
|
|
5/1
Form: 2F-3U6
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Not in flying form earlier this year but all three career wins have been at Cartmel, the last two over fences; the concern is the conditions as he does enjoy significant cut underfoot. |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
All three wins have been at Cartmel and he'll be of greater interest around there this summer; last to complete at Ayr in the race won by Dance Thief. |
25/1 |
|
4th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
All three wins have been at Cartmel; always behind on return from break at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; sliding down the weights but hard to fancy. |
12/1 |
200/1
Form: 0-89P
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, midfield on outer |
200/1 |
|
5 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Beaten a long way at big prices in three bumpers before pulled up on his recent debut over hurdles. |
200/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Winner of a small-field maiden point against her own sex last spring for the Waltons before four defeats at short prices; the market will show what's expected. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.13 |
| Trifecta | £124.40 |