March 16 / 14.30 Hexham

14.30

Heavy

Paxton’s Are Caseih’s No.1 Dealer Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5096.16
  • 3m 0f 41y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Paxton’s Are Caseih’s No.1 Dealer Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 45-139 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when scoring over C&D in May (good to soft; Cudgel third); has only run twice since; worth monitoring in the market.
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6th

6

28th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

12:50 Sedgefield

Kildrum

10st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

didn't jump with fluency, towards rear, lost touch 4 out

4/1

7

10th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

12:25 Hexham

Kildrum

10st 12lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Consistent type who garnered a third C&D victory in four-runner handicap in May, albeit in fortunate circumstances when left clear two out; he still needs considering though.

100/30

1st

3

23rd May 2023

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:50 Hexham

Kildrum

10st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

An 11lb rise was surely a factor in him coming up short over C&D latest (heavy; won under same conditions the time before) but he does have a solid record at this track; visor replaces cheekpieces.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -32356 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over fences; chance on her C&D second in November (soft) but needs to bounce back after two below-par runs; has had wind surgery since last time.
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4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

17:10 Ayr

Gipsy Lee Rose

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Has won two of her last three races, both at Carlisle, over 3m2f in December (soft) and over 2m5f last month (soft); has gone up 9lb (4lb for latest win); should go well again although best efforts on stiff tracks (yet to win in four tries here).

7/4

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5P-835

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; fair efforts at Ayr on last two starts; goes well on testing ground, on a career-low mark but yet to prove conclusively that he stays 3m.
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3rd

6

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

Broomfields Kan

10st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders, prominent 7th, slightly hampered 8th, led narrowly 9th

6/1

5th

6

30th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Broomfields Kan

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

18-race rules maiden but he's shown some fair form this year and didn't see out 3m here a fortnight ago; 2m4f on heavy ground could be his ideal conditions and he's one to consider off a reduced mark.

11/2

3rd

6

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:30 Hexham

Broomfields Kan

11st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

17-race maiden; fair efforts at Ayr on last two starts; goes well on testing ground, on a career-low mark but yet to prove conclusively that he stays 3m.

9/1

15/2

Form: -3U054 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at around 3m here, three of them on heavy ground; hasn't been at his best this season but on a good mark and no surprise if he were to run well.
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9th

12

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

Cudgel

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: James Walton

towards rear

20/1

12/1

Form: P225P-

Last run: 374 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on first two starts over fences, notably when second over 2m4f here in December (heavy); poor efforts last twice (reportedly never travelling last time); others stronger.
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8

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Eveque

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jane Walton

Won at Hexham in November (3m, good to soft); very disappointing since; best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 39-839

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but was a creditable third in an Ayr novice handicap two runs ago (2m4f, heavy); wore cheekpieces for the first time that day, but they have been left off for this first run over fences.
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9th

10

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Moonacura

10st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

11-race maiden but only two starts over fences and was close second at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) last week; nudged up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated and has form at up to 2m5f over hurdles; dangerous in another change of headgear.

9/2

2nd

3

30th Mar 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Hexham

Moonacura

10st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

Tailed off on chase debut here (3m, heavy) a fortnight ago but he's never convinced over that trip and he ran okay for a fair way; good third over hurdles at Ayr (2m5f, heavy) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost today.

11/4

6th

10

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:30 Hexham

Moonacura

10st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

midfield

14/1

Form: 25-0F3

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won Newcastle novice handicap hurdle last March (2m4f, good to soft); patchy form since and was well beaten on chase debut last time (2m4f, good to soft); shapes as though he will stay 3m, but testing ground perhaps not ideal.
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6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

The Jad Factor

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Inconsistent 10yo who was pulled up at Newcastle 19 days ago; however, he won here (2m4f, good) last April on the back of being pulled up twice in a row, so it will be no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

9/1

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

The Jad Factor

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Hasn't always been consistent but won twice last season, including over 2m4f here (good to soft); made a winning reappearance at Wetherby in December (2m3f, soft) and creditable staying-on fourth over 2m4f here last time; quite interesting back up in trip.

7/1

4th

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

The Jad Factor

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Not always one to rely upon but ended last season with 6l win at Kelso (2m4f, good) and rewarded persistent Patrick Wadge ride on reappearance outing at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in December; can feature if change of headgear helps to motivate him here.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-3066 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Long-distance raider; dual winner last March, the first on testing ground; not at her best this term, but on a good mark now and one with a chance.
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7

8th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Exeter

Wind Tor

10st 6lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Difficult to quantify her form in two points this winter; debatable whether she retains peak ability aged 12 but the return to Exeter is a plus, being 2-3 over C&D; those two wins came off higher marks in March 2022.

10/1

3rd

5

17th May 2023

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Wind Tor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Latest three efforts have been a return to some form but this thorough stayer has always looked best at Exeter on genuinely soft ground; could be in the shake-up if conditions don't dry too much.

8/1

4th

9

28th Apr 2023

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Wind Tor

10st 7lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Last season's form was much better; third over 3m at Exeter (scene of her only two wins under rules) one month ago and not disgraced at Fontwell nine days later; considered each-way.

9/1

Form: P0-257 CD

Last run: 107 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December 2020 (heavy) but hasn't scored since; below par the last twice, but on a career-low mark and could bounce back on a track that suits.
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4

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:30 Hexham

Asking For Answers

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

7

29th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

14:40 Ayr

Asking For Answers

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

Rallied well to take second on last month's seasonal debut at Hexham (2m3f, soft) but ought to have been suited by the return to 3m when below form there since and has become a hard horse to predict.

16/1

5th

9

4th Nov 2022

Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:48 Hexham

Asking For Answers

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Martin Todhunter

Scoped dirty on first run back (Gipsy Lee Rose winner) from wind surgery; stuck on after making a mistake at the final fence on return to action here (2m4f; second) last month; 2lb higher, although that is still 10lb lower than when runner-up in this race 12 months ago; realistic chance.

13/2

Form: 6/P77/

Last run: 861 days

W: 10st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer who is making his debut over regulation fences after 459 days on the sidelines; probably best watched.
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6

22nd May 2023

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

18:45 Market Rasen

Calypso Storm

10st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

led, pushed along 12th, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out

33/1

9th

13

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Calypso Storm

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Winning pointer but he's 0-7 under rules and was pulled up over C&D (heavy; 50-1) on his chase debut last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's well into the veteran stage and has plenty to prove in this big-field event.

50/1

7

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:30 Hexham

Calypso Storm

10st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Winning pointer who is making his debut over regulation fences after 459 days on the sidelines; probably best watched.

18/1

Form: 4/2-57

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has won three points, including one on soft, but needs to improve on his two runs over fences this time.
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2nd

1

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Alone No More

12st 0lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Not beaten far when third of five off lowly mark in Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) last March but safely held in both points this year and evidently not the force of old.

50/1

2nd

1

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Alone No More

12st 0lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Not beaten far when third of five off lowly mark in Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) last March but safely held in both points this year and evidently not the force of old.

50/1

9

14th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

17:05 Sedgefield

Alone No More

10st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Jackie Stephen

Triple point winner who was a distant second in a Kelso maiden hunter chase this time last year; third of five in a Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) latest; others have stronger claims.

16/1

Form: 0-P334

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Long-distance raider; unexposed sort who has run creditably with cheekpieces on last three starts; stays well, acts well on soft ground and one with a chance.
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8

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

15:13 Catterick

Dysania

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

Runner-up at Southwell last April but a long way below that level on his three runs since and this 11yo's sole win came back in November 2023.

20/1

9

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:35 Ffos Las

Dysania

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

Very inconsistent 10yo who sometimes races lazily and is never easy to predict; comes here fresh and on career-low mark but has presumably been overlooked by Sean Bowen today and cannot be supported with much confidence; versatile ground-wise.

10/1

7th

7

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Dysania

10st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

3lb out of the weights; kept on for second at Southwell three weeks ago (3m, good) but this 10yo is hard to predict.

6/1

Form: 8-P87P CD

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-36, his win coming over C&D last March (good to soft); poor form since and plenty to prove.
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1st

5

28th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:45 Hexham

Hidden Cargo

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Jonathan Haynes

held up in rear, steady headway from 12th, went second 14th, pushed along home turn, ridden and kept on strongly to lead run-in, won going away (trainer could offer no explanation for improved form shown)

33/1

13

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:30 Hexham

Hidden Cargo

10st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Jonathan Haynes

prominent, prominent in chasing group 3rd

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £88.70
Straight Forecast £80.63
Tricast £713.15
Trifecta £624.10

Selections

The Guardian:

Dysania

RP Ratings:

Gipsy Lee Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Wind Tor

The Times:

Moonacura

Telegraph:

The Jad Factor

Daily Mirror:

Kildrum

D Express:

Dysania

The Sun:

Dysania

Daily Record:

Dysania

POSTDATA:

Gipsy Lee Rose

Daily Mail:

Gipsy Lee Rose

The Star:

Wind Tor