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Good To SoftFalcons Events Proudly Support Hexham Racecourse Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8370.38
- 2m 4f 15y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 13262- C
Last run: 170 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
There was no return to form on his two starts this winter; arrives with plenty to prove but he's down to a dangerous mark and, if he is to stage a revival, it's likely to be here where he's posted both victories. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break. |
20/1 |
6/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 8562P- C
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up over fences at Kelso when last seen out having won a Carlisle handicap chase (3m, good) in October; runs over hurdles for the first time for more than two years (C&D winner in October 2023); second run after wind op. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders since scrambling home by a neck on seasonal debut at Carlisle (3m, good) in October but now 6lb below that mark, and didn't run badly when last of five finishers here (3m2f, good to soft) in March; had another wind op (his third) soon after that latest outing; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Last win was off a higher mark and he'll appreciate returning to further after chasing home a good thing over 2m4f at Ayr (soft; fine on good ground); that was a welcome return to form; definite chance if he can back it up. |
6/1 |
3/1
Form: 314-
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Bang there when falling seven out in the Hexham Marathon over fences last month (4m, soft); she's 1lb below her last winning hurdle mark but Hexham seems to bring out the best in her and this inconsistent mare was pulled up in this race 12 months ago; it might be best to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
She has an unconvincing, 0-5 record over fences and also something to prove regarding her current form, having been tailed off back over hurdles four weeks ago; however, she likes Hexham and won in good style over hurdles here last June; 6lb lower today and might not be a forlorn hope. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 4000-P D
Last run: 148 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Last of his six wins over hurdles was off a 25lb higher mark at Musselburgh in January 2024 (2m4f, soft); mainly disappointing since then, including when tried over fences; best watched for now. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
One-time very useful handicapper; nothing like as good these days and has finished last on last two starts, latest a four-runner C&D handicap last month; very well handicapped (dropped a further 4lb for his run last time so now 22lb below last winning mark); plenty to prove at present. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 13320-
Last run: 168 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't appeared to fancy fences this season but he was a good novice hurdler last campaign and a revival would come as no surprise now back in this discipline; cheekpieces may also assist. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 |
8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Hasn't appeared to fancy fences this season but he was a good novice hurdler last campaign and a revival would come as no surprise now back in this discipline; cheekpieces may also assist. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 36y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Useful novice hurdler last season; yet to threaten over fences but he ran respectably when fourth of six at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago and could be a work in progress in this sphere; respected. |
5/4 |
12/1
Form: 512FP- D
Last run: 200 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
12th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Fell twice in three chase starts and well held in the other; offered little on return to hurdling here 11 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
13th 11 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
13th 11 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 21243-
Last run: 175 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
12th 14 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.56 |
| Trifecta | £145.40 |
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