May 04 / 19.50 Hexham

19.50

Good To Soft

Hexham Racecourse Caravan & Camping Park Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7736.66
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Hexham Racecourse Caravan & Camping Park Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0P052- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Became disappointing last season but, on his third start for Brian Ellison, took big step back in the right direction when running-on second in quite valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m1f, soft) last month; it's not easy to predict whether he'll build on that performance here but he remains very well handicapped on older form.
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3rd

10

(2)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

10st 10lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; first switched to Flat in late July, racing over 1m initially before his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 14 days ago; duly raised his game when stepped up to 2m here yesterday, making most and beating all except the easy winner; big player if he's in the same form today.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:41 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; has had only five races on the Flat, with 1m looking inadequate on first four occasions and 1m2f the same with his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 13 days ago; dropped 2lb and it's not hard to think that he will be a lot more potent this time with the much longer trip.

8/1

6th

17

(17)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Hartur DOudairies

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; only had four races on the Flat and a 1m has looked inadequate; however, even 1m2f might not be far enough for him.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 12121- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Made very good progress and won four times on soft/heavy ground last season; should be fine on the less testing surface here and a 6lb rise for last month's ready success at Newcastle does not look excessive; respected.
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1

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:45 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Very inconsistent nowadays and needs to bounce back from tame effort in valuable handicap hurdle here three weeks ago but ran well from the front when second in C&D (good) chase in May and has claims if judged on that.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:50 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Quickly switches back to hurdling after good second over fences here (2m1f, good) last month; does not have much margin for error off current mark but will cope a lot better than some of these if the ground ends up heavy.

8/1

1

24th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:08 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time hurdle winner on soft/heavy ground; reverts to fences on a tempting mark but was well beaten in his only previous chase (in October 2023) and there may not be enough rain about for him today.

3/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 17132- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner on soft ground last season; tapped for toe at crucial stage before keeping on well for second behind Horn Cape on last month's handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy); 6lb better off with that rival today and might be seen to better effect on this stiffer track.
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1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

5th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Coniston George

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Bounced back quickly from last month's poor performance and took form to whole new level at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; first-time visor) three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to win readily by 6l; went up 7lb for that but must be considered in current mood.

7/4

Form: 42103- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in hot Sandown handicap two starts ago but quickly got back on track with very respectable third off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) last month; drops back in trip with first-time cheekpieces fitted here, and is not yet fully exposed.
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5th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Tedley

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.

6/1

5th

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Tedley

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance.

6/1

5th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Tedley

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has done well since switched to this discipline (winning twice) and his blowouts have come in strong races, latterly in the 2m4f Greatwood Gold Cup here three weeks ago; more exposed than some in here and he's unraced past 2m5f, but can be competitive off this mark.

6/1

Form: 36336- CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Gained two of his five hurdling wins at this track and is quite well handicapped on some of last summer's placed form but has fitness to prove after 191-day break and reappears in a competitive race.
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2nd

12

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Well Educated

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time winner here, two over C&D on good ground (handles soft); undoubtedly on a dangerous mark but latest two efforts have been underwhelming and he needs to turn things around; safer to look elsewhere on recent form.

33/1

9

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Well Educated

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four of his seven wins have been at Hexham; latest win (May 2024) was over this C&D (good to soft) when 13lb higher; mainly disappointing since then, but on a good mark now.

14/1

Form: 2231- CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who made a solid start to hurdling career in novice company last season before winning over C&D (heavy) on handicap debut six weeks ago; yet to race on ground quicker than soft in this sphere and could quite plausibly display improvement on this quicker surface.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

12

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Two Auld Pals

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form.

10/1

Form: 13- D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest.
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7th

8

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

19:50 Hexham

Blazing Soldier

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest.

10/1

7th

8

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

19:50 Hexham

Blazing Soldier

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Unexposed 6yo who beat Two Auld Pals to cause 16-1 surprise on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in January; didn't see out 2m3f on heavy ground when well-held third there the following month but remains of interest.

10/1

Form: F/321- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo who was placed in maidens on first two starts for Mark Walford before winning one at Wetherby (2m, soft) in March; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but improvement is possible.
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7th

9

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Goldwyn

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Gained a breakthrough success at Wetherby (2m) in March 2024 for Mark Walford; very lightly raced since though and off 13 months before a well-held sixth for his new yard in 2m2f Haydock handicap 20 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

6th

11

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Goldwyn

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Ex-Irish 9yo who won a Wetherby maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for Mark Walford just under two years ago; signed off for that yard (same owner) after some poor efforts, however, so interesting to see what he can do for new stable after 397 days away.

33/1

10th

16

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Goldwyn

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 143-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Made all in small-field Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) on rules debut last June and put a lesser effort behind him when third (albeit well held) at Kelso (2m2f, soft; first-time hood) last month; still unexposed but others here have more compelling form.
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Form: 31/0P- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2022 but pulled up in both points for new stable this year and also struggled (albeit on heavy ground) when 150-1 for recent Newcastle hurdle won by Horn Cape; blinkers added.
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5th

12

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Nonbinding

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Victor Thompson

Lightly raced since winning two novice hurdles for Gordon Elliott in autumn 2022; however, he's hard to fancy on what he's shown subsequently.

100/1

4th

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Nonbinding

11st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Victor Thompson

A fairly useful 2m-winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott in 2022 but very lightly raced subsequently and has offered little for his current yard, pulled up over C&D 11 months ago; hard to warm to.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.90
Straight Forecast £35.68
Tricast £165.13
Trifecta £231.20

Selections

The Times:

Goldwyn

TOPSPEED:

Two Auld Pals

Telegraph:

Horn Cape

SPOTLIGHT:

Tedley

RP RATINGS:

Hartur d'Oudairies

WEST COUNTRY:

Tedley

The Guardian:

Goldwyn

D Express:

Goldwyn

The Star:

Goldwyn

POSTDATA:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Mail:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Record:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Mirror:

Horn Cape

The Sun:

Horn Cape