June 03 / 16.40 Hexham

16.40

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4620.87
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

Form: 3336-4 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 2m and shaped as though well worth a crack at today's trip when keeping-on fourth here 11 days ago; no surprise if he features.
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6

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Lord Caprio

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Back to form to win over C&D this month (good); creditable second on the Flat since; obvious contender.

Evs

2nd

2

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Ripon

Lord Caprio

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

1m6f course winner who arrives on the back of a 2m4f handicap hurdle win on Saturday; went close over C&D when 2lb lower last September (career best RPR) and good claims if back at that level.

9/4

1st

1

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Lord Caprio

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual course winner over 2m and shaped as though well worth a crack at today's trip when keeping-on fourth here 11 days ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

Form: 400P-4

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in first two handicaps but kept on well on well for fourth of 18 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding; first-time tongue-tie) last month and has plenty of scope for further progress now back up in trip.
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3rd

11

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:25 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

10-race maiden but has run well in handicap hurdles in Britain from higher marks this summer; only beaten 1l at Cartmel last month and can be in the mix again here for in-form yard.

7/2

4th

4

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:06 Cartmel

Chancer Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Noel C Kelly

Nine-race maiden; good second at Hexham in June (2m4f, good) but not as good since; can be free, so drop in trip no concern; bit to prove.

11/2

10th

13

13th Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

10st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield

10/1

Form: 4F47-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but ran quite well when fifth from out of the weights in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (2m7f, good) last month and is effectively 9lb lower here; can't be ruled out.
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4th

2

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

Bushmill Boy

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders, bumped 2nd

20/1

4th

9

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Bushmill Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: David Thompson

A maiden after 12 hurdles starts and competes from 4lb out of the weights today but ran big race when third of 16 here (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and ought to cope with today's drop back in trip.

10/1

Form: 7P5P-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on some of last year's Irish form but has been very disappointing for current stable since the autumn; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here.
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9

3rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell

Sight Nor Seen

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Put in fairly good front-running shift when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good; first-time blinkers) last month but was pulled up when last in action and his overall profile remains unappealing; cheekpieces back on today; 2lb out of the weights.

33/1

12

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Sight Nor Seen

10st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Mike Sowersby

Took big step back in right direction and put in fairly good front-running shift when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago but is effectively 4lb higher from out of the weights here and his overall profiles remains unappealing.

25/1

4th

13

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Sight Nor Seen

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Mike Sowersby

Very well handicapped on some of last year's Irish form but has been very disappointing for current stable since the autumn; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here.

33/1

10/1

Form: 2926-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Left disappointing British debut a long way behind when second at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in March but two lesser efforts have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.
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5th

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Royal Mer

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Left disappointing British debut a long way behind when second at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in March but two lesser efforts have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

10/1

4th

6

9th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Royal Mer

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-French gelding who ran well on his first start since wind surgery when second of seven at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) in March, but didn't back it up at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month; still to truly prove he wants this far.

8/1

6th

2

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Royal Mer

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: David Pipe

led

5/1

Form: 5846-F D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when sixth off much-reduced mark at Southwell (3m, good) in April but fell when last in action and some of his younger rivals have more appealing profiles.
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7

3rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:20 Southwell

Just Call Me Al

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

Gave pretty good account when third at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) ten days ago and is another 1lb lower here but he's not as good as he was and younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

8/1

3rd

10

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Just Call Me Al

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield, steady headway from 8th, prominent after 3 out, ridden and went second before 2 out, kept on until no extra towards finish

14/1

6th

10

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Just Call Me Al

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

Not beaten far when sixth off much-reduced mark at Southwell (3m, good) in April but fell when last in action and some of his younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

7/1

Form: /756-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 25l when sixth of 12 on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) but was quite badly hampered by a mid-race faller there and remains unexposed.
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7th

6

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Shantou’s Temple

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Pauline Robson

Beaten about 25l when sixth of 12 on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) but was quite badly hampered by a mid-race faller there and remains unexposed.

20/1

6th

5

10th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Shantou’s Temple

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Pauline Robson

Shaped with promise on bumper debut; has not built on that effort but may well improve now handicapping; pedigree suggests he should have something to offer off this modest opening mark; shortlisted.

10/1

6th

6

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

13:20 Musselburgh

Shantou’s Temple

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Pauline Robson

Regressive RPRs in four runs (two bumpers, two hurdles); best watched.

50/1

Form: /86P-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Displayed first glimmer of promise when fifth here (2m, good to soft) last month and has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut but almost certainly needs to improve again; tongue-tie fitted.
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4th

11

28th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

15:30 Cartmel

Blame Rose

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Unplaced all starts and tailed off in the latest; cheekpieces will need to provide considerable assistance.

50/1

8th

8

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

14:48 Perth

Blame Rose

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten 20l+ in two handicaps since the tongue-tie was fitted; needs to raise her game.

25/1

4th

7

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Blame Rose

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

midfield, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last

16/1

Form: 8034-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles in Ireland but signed off there with two very respectable runs in big-field handicaps this spring (3m/3m1f); cheekpieces removed for today's stable debut; should cope with the drop back in trip.
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8th

4

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

14:10 Perth

Female Approach

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Daragh Bourke

0-12 over hurdles when trained in Ireland and failed to make an impact on first two starts for new stable (2m4f/3m); first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference here; raced mainly on good ground.

20/1

3

3rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell

Female Approach

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Daragh Bourke

0-12 over hurdles when trained in Ireland and was safely held when ninth of 16 on last month's stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good); clearly needs to do better here.

20/1

9th

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Female Approach

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Daragh Bourke

0-12 over hurdles in Ireland but signed off there with two very respectable runs in big-field handicaps this spring (3m/3m1f); cheekpieces removed for today's stable debut; should cope with the drop back in trip.

10/1

Form: P79F-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed some useful form on the Flat in Ireland but is 0-5 over hurdles for new stable this year; well beaten in 2m1f Newcastle handicap on latest outing in March; others have considerably less to prove.
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3rd

5

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

14:48 Perth

Ebendi

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Andrew Wilson

Some decent form on the Flat in Ireland but has offered little in six hurdle starts for his current yard, including in three handicaps (2m1f-2m4f); the longer trip may help but wouldn't bank on it.

40/1

10th

8

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Ebendi

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Andrew Wilson

Showed some useful form on the Flat in Ireland but is 0-5 over hurdles for new stable this year; well beaten in 2m1f Newcastle handicap on latest outing in March; others have considerably less to prove.

25/1

9th

2

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Ebendi

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Andrew Wilson

Useful on the Flat in Ireland as a 3yo; lightly raced since; ran well on second hurdle start but hasn't repeated that effort; early faller on last month's handicap debut (28-1); enough to prove for now.

16/1

Form: 67-9

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) this year but makes her handicap debut in a low-grade event and might get more competitive this time.
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4th

7

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

14:10 Perth

Turkey And Ham

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel C Kelly

Always behind when 22-1 for handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) two months ago; considered only if much stronger in the betting today; tongue-tie refitted.

16/1

11th

5

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Turkey And Ham

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel C Kelly

Unable to land a telling blow in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) this year but makes her handicap debut in a low-grade event and might get more competitive this time.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3/31-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
In good form last spring, most notably when winning off mark 1lb higher than today's at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft); made low-key reappearance last month but has possibilities here if that run has brought him on.
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4th

2

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Methusalar

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Won off a higher mark over hurdles when with Alan King; nowhere near that level in either run this year and was sold on for 4,000gns; could make a chaser but probably best watched on this first attempt.

5/1

2

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Methusalar

11st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

In good form last spring, most notably when winning off mark 1lb higher than today's at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft); made low-key reappearance last month but has possibilities here if that run has brought him on.

7/1

11th

3

12th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Methusalar

11st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Gentle progression last spring culminated in a Bangor novice handicap success (2m4f, good to soft) off 1lb lower; not far below that level over today's C&D before that, and enters calculations if ready to roll.

11/2

Form: 6785-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

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6th

8

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

14:40 Stratford

Sea Prince

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Runner-up to well-handicapped winner at Southwell (2m, good) in May and another good run when fourth to Cracking Destiny here (2m1f, good) last month; untested at today's trip but it may be within range; not discounted.

7/1

4th

2

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

19:10 Stratford

Sea Prince

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

raced in second, pressed leader from 6th, ridden after 2 out, lost second approaching last, kept on

100/30

Form: 02U0-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

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Form: 7P6-38

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Belied 200-1 odds when keeping on for modest third in 2m novice here last month and wasn't beaten far when eighth over that trip on subsequent handicap debut but others appeal more all the same; tries a new trip today.
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5

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Comeonrita

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Jonathan Haynes

always behind

25/1

12

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Comeonrita

10st 9lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Jonathan Haynes

Belied 200-1 odds when keeping on for modest third in 2m novice here last month and wasn't beaten far when eighth over that trip on subsequent handicap debut but others appeal more all the same; tries a new trip today.

33/1

8th

9

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Comeonrita

10st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jonathan Haynes

Not a natural jumper and questionable what she achieved when a remote third in a novice here 17 days ago; goes handicapping with plenty to prove.

20/1

Form: 44-9

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fair stayer on the Flat for Ralph Beckett last year (albeit a maiden) but safely held when 80-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) and clearly needs to do better here.
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7th

10

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:22 Market Rasen

Miss Blennerhasset

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Bit better for the cheekpieces when an 8l third over 2m4f here (good) four weeks ago; not sure to build on that and probably needs to.

16/1

3rd

10

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:55 Market Rasen

Miss Blennerhasset

10st 11lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Some fair form at staying trips for Ralph Beckett but it's been a modest start over hurdles and low-grade handicaps are more her scene; cheekpieces are new.

50/1

5th

8

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Miss Blennerhasset

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Fair stayer on the Flat for Ralph Beckett last year (albeit a maiden) but hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles for new stable this year; pulled up in 2m4f Hexham handicap three weeks ago and effectively on same mark from out of the weights here.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £35.66
Tricast £208.13

Selections

The Times:

Lord Caprio

SPOTLIGHT:

Chancer Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Just Call Me Al

WEST COUNTRY:

Royal Mer

D Express:

Female Approach

Telegraph:

Methusalar

The Star:

Chancer Dancer

Daily Record:

Chancer Dancer

POSTDATA:

Just Call Me Al

The Guardian:

Lord Caprio

Daily Mail:

Lord Caprio

Daily Mirror:

Lord Caprio

The Sun:

Lord Caprio