October 12 / 13.55 Hexham

13.55

Good To Soft

Fantastic Falcons Events For Every Occasion Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £6257.98
  • 2m 4f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Fantastic Falcons Events For Every Occasion Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qual’)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: -72115 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two game front-running wins in cheekpieces over C&D (soft/good) in June and the step up to 3m seemed to stretch him at Market Rasen in July; still lightly raced over fences and he could resume his progress back in trip after a break.
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4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Backbyjet

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

8/1

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Backbyjet

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

8/1

5th

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Backbyjet

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, lost position 8th, weakened on turn before last

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4-58P2

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Sole win under rules was in a maiden hurdle in Ireland in 2021; record of 0-13 over fences but he turned things around with a close second off this reduced mark at Cartmel (2m5f, heavy) in August; went down fighting under a positive ride in that race and is a big player if he can back that up.
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1st

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

19:40 Cartmel

Coqolino

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Kept on well to score here (2m1f, good) on Saturday, getting off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt; has 7lb penalty to shoulder today but the longer trip and likely slower ground will both be in his favour.

9/4

1st

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

19:40 Cartmel

Coqolino

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Kept on well to score here (2m1f, good) on Saturday, getting off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt; has 7lb penalty to shoulder today but the longer trip and likely slower ground will both be in his favour.

9/4

4

24th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:08 Cartmel

Coqolino

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

0-19 over fences; went close here (2m5f, heavy) last summer and is now 5lb below that mark but his recent efforts have been disappointing and he might find 2m1f on good ground an inadequate stamina test.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 811334 C

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 3m here in May/June and he ran respectably in final three runs during the summer; seems fairly versatile regarding trip/ground but he's still 5lb than for last success and has some work to do against some unexposed chasers.
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2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

6

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 190y

Class 3

13:35 Newcastle

Elleon

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, sprawled on landing 1st

13/2

Form: 31217- D BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with disappointing run at Carlisle (behind Monochromix) but he won three times over fences last season including a dominant display at Newcastle (2m4f) on his penultimate run; remains feasibly treated on that form and he needs a close look on his return; has won on good and heavy ground.
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4th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Hello Judge

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ann Hamilton

Carlisle specialist; sits close to a career-high mark following a gritty win there (2m, good to soft) in February; "never travelling and jumped poorly" in the Monet's Garden Series Final there three weeks ago; bit to prove for the time being, even acknowledging a 2024 C&D win.

4/1

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Hello Judge

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Record of 6-10 over fences at Carlisle features wins in this race last year (on good ground) and latest outing (2m); on a career-high mark but commands major respect kept to this venue.

6/1

1st

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Hello Judge

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Won here (2m4f, good) in October and followed up at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft); below par at Newcastle and Wetherby since and arrives with something to prove, but he's back on his last winning mark and ten visits to Carlisle have yielded five wins (various ground); not ruled out now back here.

7/1

Form: 5P242-

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he's gone close in two of his three runs over fences including at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) when last seen in April; up 5lb but he pulled clear with a major improver last time and he's respected with headgear added on return; yard won this with a well-backed runner last year.
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5th

3

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Monochromix

11st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

If he's to make the breakthrough it will probably be over fences (0-9; three seconds) but he wasn't pulling up any trees when last seen in the spring.

10/1

6th

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Monochromix

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

20/1

6th

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Monochromix

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

20/1

Form: 342-82 D BF

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bounced back with a creditable second behind an improver at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in May but that took his chase record to 1-15 and he has a mixed record when fresh; doesn't look the percentage call on his return.
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6th

10

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Grand Voyage

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

9/1

3rd

12

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Grand Voyage

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions.

33/1

Form: 24-3F2 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and was a good second at Market Rasen (3m, good) when last seen in July; seems fairly versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again back at this track after a short break.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Ribeye

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Two wins last season, the second off 3lb lower over C&D in October (good); hasn't been in quite such good form in 2026, but has had a break and can't be rule out.

14/1

6th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Peter Atkinson

Five chase wins, the latest off 5lb lower at Hexham (3m, good) in October; creditable second to very progressive rival at Wetherby (3m, good) on next outing but form has slumped since (hurdling last time).

10/1

9

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Stays at least this far and was in good form over fences for most of last year, but he has a bit to prove against younger rivals on his first start over hurdles in almost three years.

14/1

Form: 36326-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
No joy in three points and he made 0-4 over hurdles when a remote sixth on handicap debut at Haydock (3m, soft) in March; still unexposed and showed clear promise on his penultimate run but he needs more improvement on this switch to fences.
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7th

3

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Rock Steady Eddie

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear, headway and midfield after 5th, weakened after 2 out

16/1

7th

3

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Rock Steady Eddie

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear, headway and midfield after 5th, weakened after 2 out

16/1

8th

7

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Hexham

Rock Steady Eddie

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

midfield, in touch with leaders 6th

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 27-134 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bounced back with a win at Kelso (2m7f, good) in May and he's held his form with two creditable frame efforts since; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but he rallied well at Kelso (2m5f, good) last time and shouldn't be far away.
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1st

7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts.

12/1

8th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

No Regrets

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bagged a silver medal on penultimate start but has lacked consistency otherwise this term; the 12yo faces a stiffer task in this competitive field on return from a break.

20/1

4

11th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:55 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

C&D winner but his last success was 17 months ago and he struggled at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month; now goes back up in trip but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred; regular visor removed.

16/1

Form: 1F115- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 over fences when forging clear at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in March and he may have had stamina issues over 3m in final run last season; still has potential in this sphere and he's respected back in trip on his return.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.

8/1

Form: 142-6P D

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his soft-ground win Market Rasen in March but he's not easy to predict and was out of sorts over fences and hurdles in final two runs in the spring; comes with risks attached on his return and last two wins have been at 3m/3m1f.
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2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Ladronne

11st 12lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Veteran who has looked as good as ever for his new stable this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f); probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but reverts to chasing after a respectable hurdle run and is suited by this C&D.

3/1

5th

10

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Ladronne

11st 4lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

12yo who has been better than ever over fences this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft); this is a rare run over hurdles but he has a lower mark in this sphere, in which he scored twice in 2020; likes it here; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Ladronne

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this in 2024 (soft) and he's been better than ever this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; last time); back up to a career-high mark and he's back up in grade but he could yet have more to offer for this yard; respected.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.40
Straight Forecast £83.98
Tricast £981.56
Trifecta £994.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monochromix

TOPSPEED:

Coqolino

RP RATINGS:

No Regrets

Daily Mirror:

Ribeye

The Guardian:

Monochromix

The Sun:

Monochromix

The Star:

Monochromix

Daily Record:

Monochromix

The Times:

Coqolino

Telegraph:

Coqolino

Daily Mail:

Coqolino

D Express:

Coqolino

POSTDATA:

No Regrets