April 22 / 14.30 Hexham

14.30

Heavy

Jim Scallan Retirement Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6257.98
  • 1m 7f 133y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Jim Scallan Retirement Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 53542P

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Maiden under rules; best chase effort when second at Carlisle (3m, soft) on penultimate start; likely player on that form but takes a marked drop back in distance.
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6th

1

30th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:28 Newcastle

Five Dollar Fine

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

held up in midfield, weakened after 5 out

6/1

6th

1

30th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:28 Newcastle

Five Dollar Fine

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

held up in midfield, weakened after 5 out

6/1

5th

4

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

12:42 Kelso

Five Dollar Fine

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

in touch with leaders

9/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 32P231 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Made all in six-runner event at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) on final run for Stuart Coltherd; possibly vulnerable off new mark in this bigger field; has rejoined Phil Kirby.
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5

30th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:28 Newcastle

Gandhi Maker

11st 7lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

10/1

5

30th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:28 Newcastle

Gandhi Maker

11st 7lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

10/1

6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

18:55 Sedgefield

Gandhi Maker

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

With Stuart Coltherd when making all over 2m3f here (soft) in January; switched back to previous stable thereafter and posted a similar effort in defeat at Hexham (2m, heavy) 18 days ago; remains on a career-high mark and needs something extra; however, track/ground are fine and not ruled out.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 33/454

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo maiden; struggled in a better contest at Ayr (chase/handicap debut; jumping lacked fluency) eight weeks ago but may do better at this level; not ruled out.
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No Results Found

Form: 53P345 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tapped for toe at sharp Kelso (back from layoff) last month and this is more suitable; dual C&D scorer who is on a workable mark and looks interesting back here.
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6

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Going Mobile

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out, pulled up before last

11/2

6

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Going Mobile

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Looked in excellent nick when winning by 5l at Hexham (1m7f, good) in June, and ran well again there from out of the weights in higher-grade race a few days later; suited by this track too and versatile regarding trip; must be considered.

6/1

4th

7

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:48 Hexham

Going Mobile

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Gained three of his five chase wins over C&D, the latest by 5l from Dream Jet in Class 5 event eight days ago (good ground); effectively 11lb higher from 5lb out of the weights in this higher-grade contest but evidently in prime form.

3/1

Form: 67-44P CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark.
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5th

12

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Treshnish

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark.

20/1

5th

12

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Treshnish

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark.

20/1

Form: 4136P2 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole success in Britain came off 1lb higher; solid second at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) most recently, beating all bar a rival who was on the middle leg of a hat-trick; shortlisted.
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5th

7

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Perth

Contre Ordre

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, left in second 1st, not fluent 4 out, lost position gradually after 2 out, weakening when hit last

7/1

3rd

7

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Contre Ordre

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-French 6yo who came good for Micky Hammond at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in November; has very mixed record since but is 4lb lower now and didn't run badly when fifth (behind Sword Of Fate) in first-time blinkers at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month.

8/1

Form: P126P8

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Holds weak claims on points/rules form for current stable and this trip looks inadequate; gained her hurdles wins over 2m5f/2m6f.
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4th

8

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:53 Sedgefield

Pure Surf

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Victor Thompson

held up in rear

9/2

4th

8

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:53 Sedgefield

Pure Surf

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Victor Thompson

held up in rear

9/2

3rd

6

22nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:15 Catterick

Pure Surf

10st 9lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Victor Thompson

held up in last, mistake 5th, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced, slightly hampered 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on well run-in, went third final strides

33/1

Form: 42P776 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
All wins on good ground; far from consistent since last success and can be opposed with the forecast conditions not in his favour.
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5th

10

19th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Getaway Jewel

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, steady headway before 4 out, never dangerous

12/1

5th

10

19th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Getaway Jewel

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, steady headway before 4 out, never dangerous

12/1

5th

10

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Getaway Jewel

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Veteran who has won three times over fences and once in 14 attempts over hurdles; creditable third at Worcester (2m, good) when 1lb out of the handicap on latest hurdle run in July and not without a chance on that form.

10/1

Form: 252322 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
3-16 over fences; consistent since joining current stable and ran well in a better race at Carlisle (2m, heavy; clear second) most recently; warrants respect back down in grade.
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4th

6

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Heritier

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

in rear, steady headway after 3 out, went fourth and ridden before last, not fluent last, edged left run-in, no extra run-in

15/8

4th

6

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Heritier

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

in rear, steady headway after 3 out, went fourth and ridden before last, not fluent last, edged left and no extra run-in

15/8

1st

7

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:20 Carlisle

Heritier

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

held up in last, still plenty to do but going easily 3 out, smooth headway before 2 out, pushed along and disputing lead last, ridden to lead run-in, won going away

12/1

Form: P-264P D

Last run: 121 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields.
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3

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Rose Sea Has

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields.

10/1

3

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Rose Sea Has

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields.

10/1

9

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

15:25 Chepstow

Rose Sea Has

11st 3lb

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Form: 0P-514 D

Last run: 275 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel.
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7

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Hungry Tiger

10st 11lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel.

14/1

7

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Hungry Tiger

10st 11lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel.

14/1

4th

3

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:00 Cartmel

Hungry Tiger

11st 8lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

prominent

3/1

Form: 4/P424

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best effort this season when second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; only a modest fourth in lower grade since, taking record to 0-16; others have stronger claims.
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3rd

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Claret Dabbler

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.

16/1

3rd

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Claret Dabbler

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.

16/1

13

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Claret Dabbler

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Best effort this season when second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; only a modest fourth in lower grade since, taking record to 0-16; others have stronger claims.

14/1

Non-runners

Chapel Green, Cudgel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.20
Straight Forecast £34.98
Tricast £161.77
Trifecta £246.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Chapel Green

Telegraph:

Gandhi Maker

The Guardian:

Cudgel

SPOTLIGHT:

Heritier

TOPSPEED:

Contre Ordre

RP RATINGS:

Going Mobile

The Times:

Chapel Green

Daily Mail:

Chapel Green

D Express:

Heritier

Daily Mirror:

Gandhi Maker

Daily Record:

Gandhi Maker

The Sun:

Cudgel

The Star:

Cudgel