November 10 / 13.35 Hexham

13.35

Heavy

nationalrail.com Railway Map Of Britain Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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nationalrail.com Railway Map Of Britain Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner, on first occasion (3m, soft to heavy) beating a decent prospect; interesting on hurdles/stable debut.
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5th

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Great Pepper

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Lightly raced 8yo who was runner-up at Ayr (2m, soft) in January when dropped back in trip on his second chase start; however, pulled up at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) since, which severely dents confidence in his claims today, and the step up in distance may not be ideal.

12/1

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Great Pepper

11st 9lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Won over 2m6f as a hurdler but effective at this trip, as he showed when runner-up (in his fifth chase start) at Ayr last time out (soft); however, this is tougher and the drier ground is a cause for concern.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 633

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third on his fourth outing pointing in Ireland (pulled up first three starts); best run for the Dan Skelton when third over C&D last time (soft, runner-up Dangan Cloud runs in the 1.00 here); this looks stronger.
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7th

7

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 54y

Class 3

16:48 Warwick

Mumfords Magic

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Suited by the step back up to 3m at Doncaster (3m) last month on fourth chase attempt, building on reappearance effort and opening his account; may show additional progress upped further in distance; shortlisted.

11/4

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5/223- BF

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; runner-up in a point and promising efforts on first two starts over hurdles (best run at 2m6f on good to yielding); below-par third when favourite for a Kelso novice in April (2m2f, good, hung left-handed); these conditions will suit better; one with a chance.
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6th

3

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 200y

14:54 Limerick

Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa

11st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Consistent over hurdles without winning, placed all six starts; second in a chase at Down Royal last spring; doubts raised by a poor point-to-point run when favourite at Oldtown last month.

10/1

3rd

2

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:00 Cartmel

Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

didn't always jump with fluency, disputed lead, prominent 4th, not fluent 5th

9/4

3rd

2

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:00 Cartmel

Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

didn't always jump with fluency, disputed lead, prominent 4th, not fluent 5th, led after 2 out, joined last, soon headed and lost second, weakened quickly run-in

9/4

Form: 1- C

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second to a subsequent hurdles winner in an Irish point in October last year; won a bumper here in March on yard debut (2m, heavy, 5-6 favourite); chance on his hurdles debut.
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6th

1

30th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Clovis Island

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Heavy-ground bumper winner; made a meal of justifying short odds in a Hexham maiden 16 days ago (2m4f, heavy) and only one other rival completed; perhaps better judged on his superior effort here the time before and he brings potential into handicaps, especially at this trip.

11/8

1st

3

14th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:10 Hexham

Clovis Island

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Won his bumper here on heavy ground; not at his best in a 2m4f maiden here but proved that run to be all wrong when narrowly beaten by his talented market rival over 2m3f at Carlisle (heavy), finishing miles clear of the remainder; has a bright future and should be winning this.

1/4

2nd

2

19th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:30 Carlisle

Clovis Island

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

disputed lead, led narrowly 4th, briefly headed 6th, led again 7th, lost position after 3 out

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in two maiden points in Ireland in April; worth a market check on his first run over hurdles on debut for new yard.
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2nd

8

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

18:52 Perth

Lahardaun

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Off the mark when scoring at Hexham in March (2m4f, heavy); not so good since (behind Atomic Angel last time at Hexham).

14/1

2nd

8

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

18:52 Perth

Lahardaun

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Off the mark when scoring at Hexham in March (2m4f, heavy); not so good since (behind Atomic Angel last time at Hexham).

14/1

6th

8

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:25 Hexham

Lahardaun

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

midfield

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-

Last run: 523 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish point on debut in March 2022 (yielding to soft) but well beaten next two starts, the second over hurdles; probably best watched.
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1

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:18 Market Rasen

Didnt Ask

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

0-5 over hurdles but his two runs over 2m7f at Hexham (good) this spring were both perfectly respectable, and his Irish point win in 2022 bodes well for his prospects on this chasing debut.

10/1

4th

1

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:25 Hexham

Didnt Ask

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Lightly raced 7yo; was fitted with a tongue-tie when a creditable third to an odds-on favourite over C&D (maiden, good, beaten 5l) recently; makes the switch to handicapping at a realistic level; a probable contender.

4/1

4th

1

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:25 Hexham

Didnt Ask

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Lightly raced 7yo; was fitted with a tongue-tie when a creditable third to an odds-on favourite over C&D (maiden, good, beaten 5l) recently; makes the switch to handicapping at a realistic level; a probable contender.

4/1

Form: 93-557

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third in a Kelso bumper in April (2m, good); well beaten on both starts over hurdles; others stronger.
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1

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Edgewell

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Landed back-to-back wins at Hereford over 3m1f on good this spring; found out in a higher grade twice since but back at his winning level and should run his race.

13/2

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Edgewell

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Record of 3-13 over fences; 2-2 over C&D, namely good-ground wins this spring; below par at Fontwell in hat-trick attempt but has possibilities back here; admittedly yet to score above Class 5.

13/2

4th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Edgewell

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

8yo who has been resurgent with wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) in his last two starts; 3lb higher than last time but he stayed on strongly to beat a clear second and remains well handicapped on his best form; key player.

100/30

Form: 6

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in six runs pointing in Ireland; well beaten here on hurdles debut last month (2m, soft, 150-1); looks more of a long-term prospect.
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5th

8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Emotional Roller

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect.

6/1

Form: 9-8

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: 0-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten at long odds in two bumpers; hurdles debut; looks more of a long-term prospect.
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8th

8

17th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Scalloway Castle

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Jamie Snowden

No worthwhile form (0-6), failing to progress for a switch to fences at Newton Abbot (3m2f) three weeks ago; now 5lb lower, so probably shouldn't be entirely dismissed yet.

25/1

7th

3

25th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Scalloway Castle

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

No worthwhile form in two bumpers of three starts over hurdles, including after wind surgery and fitted with a tongue-tie since joining this stable; has stamina in his pedigree so the step up in trip makes some appeal now switching to fences at a modest level, but he has lots to prove.

12/1

7th

6

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:23 Stratford

Scalloway Castle

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

No worthwhile form in four starts, the latest on stable debut following wind surgery; lots to prove.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £7,000 after being placed in two Irish points in April/May; inauspicious start to hurdling career when beaten 50l at Carlisle last month (2m4f, soft, 100-1); should do better in due course.
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8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unseated rider in March when last seen, but his form prior to that was underwhelming and he returns with plenty to prove at present.

25/1

12

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 12lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

No stamina doubts having won over nearly 3m at Hexham but this season's efforts leave him with much to prove.

20/1

8th

7

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Twoplacesatonetime

11st 4lb

J: Miss Leah Cooper

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Westerner gelding; well-backed 7-2 shot when a fine second to an odds-on shot on racecourse/hurdles debut at Carlisle two weeks ago (2m4f, soft); should improve but this looks a tougher race.
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6th

3

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:37 Newcastle

Tommy Johnson

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear

7/1

2

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Tommy Johnson

11st 13lb

J: James Robottom

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up in a 2m4f novice on his debut but hasn't progressed and was beaten 13l and 31l in his handicaps; more needed.

7/1

10th

8

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:38 Catterick

Tommy Johnson

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £30,000 last January after winning her fourth start in Irish points; subsequently given a wind operation; well beaten after reportedly hanging left on hurdles debut at Carlisle (2m4f, soft, 6-1) two weeks ago when wearing a tongue-tie (retained); should fare better.
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1st

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Killybegs Jet Lady

11st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Winning Irish pointer; yet to score under rules but she is proving reliable and comes here after a good second of 13 in 3m handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark.

5/2

2nd

6

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Killybegs Jet Lady

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Point winner; yet to win under rules, best of her three runs over fences when second to an in-form rival over C&D last August (good; Ribeye back in third); chance on that form but below par both runs since.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £22.38
Trifecta £74.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jimmy Chou Pecos AA

The Times:

Tommy Johnson

TOPSPEED:

Mumford's Magic

Telegraph:

Great Pepper

SPOTLIGHT:

Clovis Island

Daily Mirror:

Tommy Johnson

POSTDATA:

Mumford's Magic

The Star:

Great Pepper

D Express:

Clovis Island

The Guardian:

Jimmy Chou Pecos AA

Daily Mail:

Jimmy Chou Pecos AA

Daily Record:

Jimmy Chou Pecos AA