June 25 / 15.53 Hexham

15.53

Good

First-Class Catering From Falcons Events Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6152.36
  • 1m 7f 133y
  • Class 4
  • 3 runners
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First-Class Catering From Falcons Events Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25

Form: 1115/3 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper and two novice hurdles on good to firm/good in the summer of 2021; well-beaten last of three at Warwick (2m, good) on chasing debut last month after 601 days off (had wind surgery); improvement likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

15:40 Stratford

Guinness Affair

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

pushed along early, pressed leader, led after 1st, ridden when faced challenge after last, kept on well towards finish, gamely

15/8

1st

1

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

14:45 Market Rasen

Guinness Affair

12st 0lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Jamie Snowden

Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner who has won three-runner novice handicap chases the last twice (1m7f/2m, good); showed promise in soft-ground bumper on debut on sole encounter with a slow surface; this lightly raced 7yo could continue to improve and he's a strong contender.

10/11

1st

2

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

14:40 Newton Abbot

Guinness Affair

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

pressed leader, disputed lead 3rd, raced in second from 6th, jumped slightly left and not fluent 8th, pushed along from 9th, ridden after 3 out, switched right approaching last, led run-in, kept on well

4/5

Form: 75-821 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has taken well to fences, getting off the mark in a low-grade handicap in a first-time hood over C&D last time (good); up 6lb but looks the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Kicksaftersix

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Three wins over C&D on good ground last season, including in this race, his mark going up 14lb as a result; won over 1m7f off his new mark here last time; up another 4lb but should again be competitive.

3/1

1st

11

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Kicksaftersix

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won three in a row over 3m here last spring (good/good to soft); returned from an absence with encouraging sixth over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) recently; however, he may well find today's trip inadequate.

10/1

6th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:23 Carlisle

Kicksaftersix

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

In excellent form over fences last spring, winning three times at Hexham (3m, good/good to soft); can cope with drop back in trip for this first hurdling start since 2022 but has fitness to prove after 294-day layoff.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 387-55

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Rather patchy form over hurdles since winning a maiden at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in February 2022; well beaten on chase debut (slightly hampered); on a good mark but others stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

5th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Winning hurdler/chaser but has been well held on all five starts this term; wears first-time blinkers but others preferred.

12/1

7th

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield in centre of group

20/1

7th

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield in centre of group

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £4.15
Trifecta £3.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kicksaftersix

LAMBOURN:

Guinness Affair

Telegraph:

Guinness Affair

RP RATINGS:

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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