June 15 / 18.30 Hexham

18.30

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Billy Turnbull Celebration Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7736.66
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Billy Turnbull Celebration Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3681-8 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Kelso winner in April (2m5f, soft); fared less well on same track last time (2m6f, good); others stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

held up in last, not fluent 6th

25/1

8th

8

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

held up in last, not fluent 6th

25/1

10th

3

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 111-51 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his last five races, three last year (2m4f/2m5f, good/soft) and at Cartmel last time (2m6f, soft); up a total of 15lb (5lb raise for last time); cheekpieces tried; a possible.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Imperial Data

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up on soft ground this month, after a layoff, but this three-time course winner is now only 1lb higher than when holding on for narrow C&D (good) success last summer; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six hurdle wins, latest over 3m1f at Cartmel last August (good); high enough in the ratings at present, lacks a recent run and perhaps best watched this time.

12/1

3

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

16:18 Perth

Imperial Data

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Progressive 8yo who has collected two good prizes at Cartmel (2m6f/3m1f, good) since tongue-tie was refitted in July; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive but this more conventional track may not suit quite so well.

3/1

50/1

  • Place: £11.20

Form: 18/P-8 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won four times over hurdles on good ground at up to 2m5f in the summer of 2022 for Fergal O'Brien; hasn't fared so well for current connections following 418-day break; down 10lb; best watched for now.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:35 Perth

Accidental Rebel

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Leonard Kerr

towards rear

50/1

7th

2

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:15 Perth

Accidental Rebel

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Leonard Kerr

in touch with leaders

50/1

12th

3

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Accidental Rebel

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Four hurdles wins on good in 2022 for Fergal O'Brien; back for new yard in April after 418 days off and latest start was a step back in the right direction; unraced beyond 2m5f but 7lb below his last winning mark.

25/1

Form: 1396-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls; won three-runner Carlisle handicap in December (3m1f, good to soft) but hasn't run as well since; others looks stronger.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

23rd Sep 2024

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

Barbados Bucks

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return.

5/1

5th

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Market Rasen

Barbados Bucks

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:45 Perth

Barbados Bucks

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Daragh Bourke

Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences.

20/1

Form: 36-511 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has won his last two races, beating Hartur d'Oudairies over C&D on first occasion (good) before scoring over 2m at Kelso last time (good); up 11lb in all (raised 4lb for latest success); a possible.
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 31556- C

Last run: 182 days

W: 12st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Fine veteran who has won 17 of his 60 races, 12 of them over hurdles; won off 2lb lower at Newton Abbot on his return from a break last season (2m5f, good); didn't fare quite so well after that; back from another break with conditions ideal; one with a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 3

15:02 Perth

Caius Marcius

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

led narrowly, not fluent 5th, headed 3 out, weakened before 2 out

8/1

6th

7

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:25 Uttoxeter

Caius Marcius

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Admirable veteran with 17 wins to his name, the latest off today's mark at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) only last summer; may have needed his comeback run and wouldn't put it past him running well.

12/1

Form: 8/321/ D

Last run: 467 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 7yo; won a Southwell maiden hurdle by 12l when last seen out in March 2023 (2m4f, good); stable in fine form; interesting candidate despite abence of 467 days.
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9th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Worcester

Chilinlikeavillain

12st 0lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Won a point in January but was pulled up on all three rules starts this year, most recently when back in a handicap for stable debut three weeks ago; has too much to prove.

50/1

2

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Newton Abbot

Chilinlikeavillain

11st 8lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Novice hurdle and point winner who ran respectably when close second of two in a point-to-point in May; however, his form has been patchy this year and he was pulled up in a hunter chase in April; others arrive with more pressing claims.

20/1

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Chilinlikeavillain

11st 12lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Dug in well to hold on in a Cocklebarrow conditions point in January (3m, good) but has failed to complete thrice since; chance likely increases if conditions quicken, but others still convince more.

14/1

Form: PF5/4-

Last run: 398 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Formerly a useful hurdler/chase for Willie Mullins; bought for £20,000 in May 2023; pulled up both starts pointing this year; plenty to prove on stable debut following wind surgery.
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4

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

18:30 Hexham

Egality Mans

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Formerly a useful hurdler/chase for Willie Mullins; bought for £20,000 in May 2023; pulled up both starts pointing this year; plenty to prove on stable debut following wind surgery.

33/1

4th

7

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 2f 0y

16:55 Killarney

Egality Mans

10st 11lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Has seemingly been out of form over fences this season, only completing three out of his six starts; latest effort at Punchestown when finishing fifth, beaten 13l; step up in trip will suit and his jumping needs to hold up if he is to be in the mix.

20/1

5th

7

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 50y

19:05 Punchestown

Egality Mans

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

midfield, dropped to rear 4th, hampered by faller 8th

12/1

Form: 052-12 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
In good form recently, winning over 2m here in May (good); narrowly beaten by Well Educated (8lb worse off) over C&D last time (good); chance.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £23.28
Tricast £784.46
Trifecta £942.40

Selections

The Times:

Imperial Data

RP RATINGS:

Hartur d'Oudairies

SPOTLIGHT:

Caius Marcius

The Guardian:

Well Educated

The Sun:

Imperial Data

The Star:

Imperial Data

Daily Record:

Imperial Data

POSTDATA:

Hartur d'Oudairies

D Express:

Hartur d'Oudairies

Daily Mirror:

Hartur d'Oudairies

Daily Mail:

Well Educated

TOPSPEED:

Caius Marcius

Telegraph:

Caius Marcius