April 24 / 15.25 Hexham

15.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5201.78
  • 3m 0f 41y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 794FPP

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his Irish hurdle win in 2020 and has a tendency to race lazily; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's failed to complete over fences in his last three runs and has a lot to prove.
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7th

8

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Gibberwell

10st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His last two wins have come here (including this race in 2023) and he was 8lb out of the handicap when back here last time; however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last three starts and needs to turn things around.

33/1

11

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Gibberwell

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His last two wins have come here but this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts and is 8lb wrong at the weights.

50/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 301P21 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
9yo who has won both his points and made it 2-4 over regulation fences with a narrow success at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) last time; this is a different test but he's not had many chances at staying trips under rules and is only 1lb higher than last time; respected.
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8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

17:15 Wetherby

Ex SElance

10st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Third in a point-to-point last month but this 12yo was pulled up when back under rules at Ayr (3m, soft) recently; 7lb out of the handicap and others are preferred.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 175535 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won with a visor added over 4m here (soft) in November but he's not hit the same level since and first-time blinkers didn't seem to give him a lift at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last time; now 2lb lower than for last success but he needs to rediscover his spark; visor back on.
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9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Event Of Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Thorough stayer who made all to win by 14l over C&D (soft) three weeks ago and is now 7-39 over fences; this is more competitive than the races he's used to contesting, though, and he probably doesn't have much margin for error after recent 5lb rise.

9/2

9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Event Of Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

disputed lead, not fluent 4th, bad mistake and fell heavily last

9/2

1st

4

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:00 Perth

Event Of Sivola

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Prominent racer who won at Hexham in December (3m, heavy) and at Catterick in January (3m1f, soft); stiffer task here but visor back on; should go well again.

11/4

25/1

Form: 25P-56

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up in his first two chase starts (2m4f/3m) in December 2021 but he's struggled in his last four runs in this sphere; overall record now stands at 0-15 and others are more convincing.
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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: 146323 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-21 over fences but his win came off 3lb higher over C&D (good) last September and he was a fair third at Sedgefield (3m3f, heavy) ten days ago; has each-way claims again back at this track.
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9th

11

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Henry Brown

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

midfield, headway and prominent 9th

25/1

9th

11

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Henry Brown

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

midfield, headway and prominent 9th

25/1

8th

13

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Henry Brown

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Hugh Burns

Made low-key return in October from one-year absence but is well handicapped on old form (even from 10lb out of the weights) and will be suited by today's ground; worth a glance in the betting.

25/1

Form: 441P2F

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
8yo who is a dual winner over 3m3f at Sedgefield (soft/good) this season; has failed to complete in two of his last three starts but he was a close second at Sedgefield on his penultimate run and is only 1lb higher here; not ruled out back up in trip.
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5th

4

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Sir Apollo

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Both wins for previous yard came over 3m3f at Sedgefield; yet to find top form for current stable; doesn't look the percentage call.

9/1

5th

7

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Sir Apollo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Best efforts have been at Sedgefield and he was well behind over C&D last month, finishing adrift of Castletown.

20/1

5th

8

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:00 Perth

Sir Apollo

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

took keen hold, disputed lead, led from 3rd, headed but raced in second before 11th, led again 14th

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -50P0P D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a hunter chase at Thurles (3m1f, yielding) last March but he was disappointing in final two runs in Ireland and has struggled this winter in his three runs for new yard; visor is now tried and a major turnaround is needed.
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8

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

14:15 Hexham

Along Long Story

10st 8lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Micky Hammond

Won a hunter chase at Thurles (3m1f, yielding) last March but he was disappointing in final two runs in Ireland and has struggled in his four runs for this yard; dropped another 5lb but a major turnaround is needed.

40/1

7th

3

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Along Long Story

11st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won a hunter chase at Thurles (3m1f, yielding) last March but he was disappointing in final two runs in Ireland and has struggled this winter in his three runs for new yard; visor is now tried and a major turnaround is needed.

50/1

1

23rd Feb 2023

Good

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Along Long Story

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won a hunter chase at Thurles last March but below par last May on final two runs for Sean Aherne and has struggled this winter on first two starts for new yard; major turnaround needed in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 235623 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has run okay in defeat here (3m, heavy) in her last two starts, but her latest 16 third was in a small field and that took her chase record to 1-21; others are more persuasive.
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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

Form: /P77/P

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 533644 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Thorough stayer who has finished a respectable fourth at Bangor (3m5f, good to soft) and here (4m, heavy) in his last two starts; takes a big drop back in trip but he's now 6lb lower than for last win and that came over 2m7f at Newcastle (made all) last April; in the mix.
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3rd

5

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Morozov Cocktail

11st 12lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: W H Easterby

Not seen under rules since pulled up over C&D 11 months ago; a dual winner in the pointing field in 2025 however so this one-time fair winning 3m chaser can't be dismissed.

7/1

3rd

5

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Morozov Cocktail

11st 12lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: W H Easterby

Not seen under rules since pulled up over C&D 11 months ago; a dual winner in the pointing field in 2025 however so this one-time fair winning 3m chaser can't be dismissed.

7/1

9

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:00 Hexham

Morozov Cocktail

10st 8lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders 4th, dropped to last and reminders 12th

10/1

Form: -42431 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when battling well to beat a clear second in a Newcastle handicap (2m7f, heavy) last month; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and she's open to more progress over fences; big player.
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5

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Maid Of Houxty

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Donald Whillans

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when battling well to beat a clear second in a Newcastle handicap (2m7f, heavy) last month; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and she's open to more progress over fences; big player.

7/2

1st

3

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

Maid Of Houxty

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Donald Whillans

in touch with leaders on outer

6/4

3rd

6

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Maid Of Houxty

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Donald Whillans

Nine-race maiden; built upon her seasonal/chase debut when second of five at Kelso (3m2f, soft) in November but looked rather laboured when well-held fourth at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day and will need to show a bit more zest here.

8/1

Form: 6-533

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in the autumn but he's been well held back over hurdles since, including a remote third of five in a Musselburgh handicap (2m4f, good to soft) last month; still lightly raced and now steps up to 3m for his chase debut but he needs improvement.
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3rd

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Lights Are Green

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

C&D record of 2-7 includes victory in this race in 2023 off 5lb higher (good); pulled up in last year's renewal, however, and other results last term offer scant optimism on this return from seven months off.

25/1

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:33 Sedgefield

Lights Are Green

10st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has won off higher marks in the past but has regressed in four appearances this year; tried cheekpieces last time; others safer.

14/1

Form: -64PP4

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Only win came in Ireland two years ago and he's generally struggled in Britain including in his two runs (2m4f, heavy) after wind surgery this spring; mark continues to fall but is easy to have reservations.
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11

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Castlegrange

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Katie Scott

Only win came in Ireland two years ago and he's generally struggled in Britain including in his two runs (2m4f, heavy) after wind surgery this spring; mark continues to fall but is easy to have reservations.

25/1

4th

3

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Castlegrange

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Katie Scott

Only win came in Ireland two years ago; flashes of form in Britain but was pulled up behind Lisloran at Ayr in December and again at Hexham recently, after wind surgery; too many doubts.

20/1

9

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hexham

Castlegrange

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-24; these conditions suit (only win was over 2m4f on heavy) but hasn't been at his best this season; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; others stronger.

25/1

Form: 3183P0 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both his wins have come in 2m7f chase handicaps at Kelso (good to soft/heavy); his latest success was a brave win in January but that was in a small field and he's been well held in his three completed starts since; down the list.
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12

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

To The Limit

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Stuart Coltherd

Both his wins have come in 2m7f chase handicaps at Kelso (good to soft/heavy); his latest success was a brave win in January but that was in a small field and he's been well held in his three completed starts since; down the list.

20/1

11th

13

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

To The Limit

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

led, headed but prominent after 1st

16/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

To The Limit

10st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and lost position 8th, soon recovered

5/1

Form: P3P70- CD

Last run: 424 days

W: 10st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is very well treated on his old form but his last success was in January 2020 and he's struggled since then including in two points this year; can only be watched back under rules.
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14

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Square Viviani

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner who is very well treated on his old form but his last success was in January 2020 and he's struggled since then including in two points this year; can only be watched back under rules.

40/1

Form: 4P3754

Last run: 173 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Modest 27-race maiden under both codes and he seemed to have stamina issues when stepped up to 2m4f at Musselburgh last time; makes no appeal.
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16

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Deerfoot

10st 5lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Maurice Barnes

Modest 27-race maiden under both codes and he seemed to have stamina issues when stepped up to 2m4f at Musselburgh last time; makes no appeal.

33/1

8

16th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:53 Hexham

Deerfoot

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Maurice Barnes

Didn't stay the extended 2m4f at Musselburgh latest, that defeat taking his record to 0-27; not much further out of the weights this time than last and back at a more suitable trip, but still overlooked; visor added.

33/1

4th

6

2nd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:07 Musselburgh

Deerfoot

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Maurice Barnes

prominent, dropped to rear 10th, weakened 3 out

20/1

Non-runners

Maid Of Houxty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.20
Straight Forecast £61.22
Tricast £422.04
Trifecta £463.10

Selections

THE NORTH:

Gipsy Lee Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Maid Of Houxty

RP Ratings:

Morozov Cocktail

Daily Mail:

Henry Brown

Telegraph:

Ex S'Elance

The Star:

Maid Of Houxty

POSTDATA:

Morozov Cocktail

Daily Record:

Henry Brown

The Times:

Gipsy Lee Rose

The Guardian:

Gipsy Lee Rose

D Express:

Gipsy Lee Rose

Daily Mirror:

Gipsy Lee Rose

The Sun:

Gipsy Lee Rose