June 23 / 14.18 Hexham

14.18

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Paxton’s Are Case IH’s No1 Dealer Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Paxton’s Are Case IH’s No1 Dealer Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 543-44 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Eight-time hurdle winner; returned from layoff with very respectable fourth over C&D (heavy) this month and didn't run badly when filling same position on fast ground at Perth a few days later; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features.
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3rd

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Malangen

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Returned to form at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) on Wednesday, when he was reeled in after blasting off in front but kept on gamely for second; also suited by this C&D and a recent 2lb drop has now taken effect but he had a hard race at Perth and has become inconsistent.

5/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Malangen

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran; 12-94, four of those wins coming at his beloved Perth; showed up well for much of the contest at Hexham (2m, soft; third, beaten 33l) on Saturday evening, before tiring markedly on the uphill climb; the better ground is in his favour here but this is a quick turnaround.

11/1

3rd

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Malangen

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Has won ten of his 82 races, including over this C&D in June 2024 (good); should be all the better for last month's reappearance run at Perth; interesting.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3459-2 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 14 hurdling starts but, following a 223-day layoff, ran big race in defeat and lost out only by a head over C&D (good) last week; obvious contender if in similar form again.
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11th

8

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Kopa Kilana

10st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Is 0-29 over hurdles and he ran poorly in a refitted tongue tie when ninth of 11 in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 15 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

9th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Kopa Kilana

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Runner-up twice in a row at Perth (2m4f, good) in September but struggled on final two starts for Olly Murphy and it was the same story on his stable debut in November; returns from a break with something to prove.

25/1

3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Kopa Kilana

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-25 over hurdles but has posted some good efforts for new stable since the summer, most recently when second at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; also suited by slower ground; probably won't be far away.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 777-08

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in all three bumpers but was tailed off when favourite for handicap hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; race won by For Three) last month, and his recent run at Perth was also underwhelming; may yet deliver on that bumper promise but clearly needs to up his game.
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1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Heart Above

12st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Dianne Sayer

Won twice here in 2025 (2m/2m5f; good/good to soft) but hasn't run up to form on his last three starts, last time over 2m6f; others stronger.

10/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Heart Above

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual course winner (2m2f/2m5f) in the autumn; not in same form lately and untested over this far but back on a good mark and can't be ruled out.

10/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Heart Above

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Runner-up in this last year and he won two in a row at Kelso (2m2f/2m5f, good/good to soft) in the autumn; patchy form since but when pulled up at Kelso last time he was contesting the very competitive Morebattle Hurdle; drying ground will aid his cause and it will be no surprise if he runs well.

16/1

Form: P4P-35

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in refitted cheekpieces at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and again ran well when fifth over C&D (good; behind For Three) a few days later; now 0-13 over hurdles but has each-way claims at least here.
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6th

10

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Brians Jet

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

0-16 over hurdles but all five of this season's runs were respectable and he continues to edge down the weights; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers here; probably won't be far away.

12/1

6th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

19:50 Market Rasen

Brians Jet

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing fourth 2 out, no extra run-in

12/1

Form: 453-73

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of his eight hurdling starts, more recently when third (just behind Kopa Kilana) from out of the weights over C&D (good) eight days ago; effectively 1lb lower today; could have a say.
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13

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Foxwood

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: George Bewley

0-12 over hurdles; ran well when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month but was not seen to same effect over 2m7f there a fortnight later; drops back in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

14/1

6

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Foxwood

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: George Bewley

Remains winless but cheekpieces back on when a good fourth of 15 in 2m4f handicap here 15 days ago; shortlisted with the headgear again sported.

11/1

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Foxwood

10st 5lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: George Bewley

Placed off 1lb higher here (2m, good) last June and might have needed last month's reappearance run (tailed off before last-flight fall) but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and and others appeal more; cheekpieces refitted.

16/1

Form: 553-63

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but placed in two of his three handicaps, more recently when third at Market Rasen (2m, good) this month; may still have a bigger run in him; one to consider.
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9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ffos Las

Albert Park

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

No better for cheekpieces or this headgear combination in his last three races and he's now 0-15; unconvincing.

20/1

4th

8

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Albert Park

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Is 0-14 and he underwent a breathing operation before coming in only tenth of 12 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 22 days ago; visor is reached for now.

14/1

10th

9

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Albert Park

10st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

0-11 over hurdles and absent since pulled up in first-time cheekpieces at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last summer; needs subsequent wind op to have made a big difference.

20/1

Form: 6326-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Kept on fairly well for fourth over fences at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) last month but today's faster ground is probably not ideal and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-26; others preferred.
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9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Fathers Advice

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Fathers Advice

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

7

14th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

19:30 Perth

Fathers Advice

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 44-12F CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with pretty convincing win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and was creditable second of 14 over C&D (good) a few days later; fell in early stages on latest outing but remains of interest.
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6th

10

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

For Three

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won over 2m1f here in May (good) when 6lb lower; twice runner-up in the meantime and returning to further won't hurt.

5/1

2nd

2

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

For Three

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sam England

Sedgefield winner in May (2m1f, good); fair third next time; beaten over 11l by The Navigator over C&D last time (soft) but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

For Three

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with pretty convincing win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May but didn't really fire on his latest outing and was soundly beaten on all three previous visits to Cartmel.

10/1

Form: 003-01 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ended long losing run with narrow success in selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) last month; will be fine on the faster ground here but his overall profile remains unappealing.
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6th

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Iolani

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Miss A M Slack

prominent behind clear leaders

8/1

4th

10

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Perth

Iolani

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here.

8/1

2nd

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Iolani

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out.

9/1

Form: /63P-8

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Belied massive odds when keeping-on third Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) in October but was safely held in 2m4f handicap there last month and is now 0-18 over hurdles; not the percentage call.
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10

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Le Fous Keep

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Didn't run badly when eighth at Sedgefield last May but well beaten on her three runs since and is now 0-21; she'd be a surprise winner.

25/1

9th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Le Fous Keep

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Hugh Burns

in rear

50/1

9th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Le Fous Keep

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Hugh Burns

in rear

50/1

Form: 7U45-2 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Gary and Josh Moore with clear second to very progressive rival at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) last month and has good claims if judged on that performance but he's far too inconsistent to rely upon, and was tailed off on the Flat for new stable this month; headgear switched.
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11th

7

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Executive Pool

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Signed off for Gary and Josh Moore with clear second to very progressive rival at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) last month and has good claims if judged on that performance but he's far too inconsistent to rely upon, and was tailed off on the Flat for new stable this month; headgear switched.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:05 Hamilton

Executive Pool

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't run on the Flat for nearly two years but is fit from jumping and returned to form at Fontwell last month; picked up since from the Moores for 7,000gns and interesting to see what he can do back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

9

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Executive Pool

10st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last month's C&D fifth (16l ahead of Ray's The One, but beaten 16l himself) represented only a partial return to form; unconvincing on balance, for all a mark 4lb below his last winning one makes appeal.

20/1

Form: 403-94 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since his two hurdling wins in 2021; ran well to a point when fourth at Southwell (2m, good to soft) this month but displayed rather awkward head carriage at the business end; others look much safer.
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6

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Wetherby

Treasured Company

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield, outpaced after 4 out, no impression when fell heavily last

5/1

6th

11

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle

Treasured Company

10st 11lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Returning from three months off when a close third at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) but offered a lot less at Market Rasen; hard to win with at the best of times.

6/1

6th

9

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Treasured Company

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

Form: 437-56

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles; didn't run badly when sixth at Perth (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is another 3lb lower here but remains a difficult horse to enthuse over.
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8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: 426/P-

Last run: 118 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on handicap debut at Ayr (2m, heavy) in early 2022 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive over 2m4f there in February; off for another 118 days since; others have much less to prove.
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8th

6

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:48 Perth

Fame Valley

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Showed some fair form over hurdles without winning in 2021/22 but he's offered little on both runs back after a two-year absence; others make lots more appeal.

40/1

14th

1

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Fame Valley

12st 0lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Ian Duncan

Runner-up on handicap debut at Ayr (2m, heavy) in early 2022 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive over 2m4f there in February; off for another 118 days since; others have much less to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 373P-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat-racer who was placed in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in October; struggled at triple-digit odds when upped to 2m4f for recent handicap hurdle debut, though.
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15th

2

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Ironopolis

12st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fair Flat-racer who was placed in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in October; struggled at triple-digit odds when upped to 2m4f for recent handicap hurdle debut, though.

33/1

8th

10

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

Ironopolis

11st 3lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

AW Flat winner in 2023; best hurdles run when third in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield in October (2m1f, good; cheekpieces; form sound); pulled up when visored at Kelso last time (2m, soft); today's better ground should suit; up in trip on handicap debut with cheekpieces back on.

12/1

2

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

13:35 Kelso

Ironopolis

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Showed fair winning AW form at Southwell (1m4f) last spring and has matched that switched to hurdles, cheekpieces on when a solid third of 11 in Sedgefield juvenile in October; visor goes on now and he's much respected after a break.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.50
Straight Forecast £84.70
Tricast £929.92
Trifecta £1227.70

Selections

D Express:

Albert Park

The Times:

Kopa Kilana

SPOTLIGHT:

For Three

RP RATINGS:

Fathers Advice

POSTDATA:

Don't Look Back

Daily Mirror:

Albert Park

The Sun:

Albert Park

The Star:

Kopa Kilana

Daily Record:

Kopa Kilana

Telegraph:

For Three