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15.42

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Happy 40th Birthday Kerry Kirkham Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 28y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Happy 40th Birthday Kerry Kirkham Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Wings Of Eagles gelding shaped well when runner-up in an Ayr bumper and again on his hurdling debut when occupying the same position in 2m4f novice there 30 days ago; capable of better still and a big player here.
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10th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

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11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April and followed up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; he's performed respectably here (2m6f, good to soft) and at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) since and this lightly raced 6yo may still have more to offer, especially now back up in trip.

8/1

5th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Baratablet

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Made it 3-5 over hurdles with a comfortable 2m4f win here in December but off this 7lb higher mark he was never on an even keel when fourth at Kelso (2m6f); perhaps the track didn't help and, while it's surprising to see him back at 2m1f, he's a respected runner.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 23P

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Youmzain gelding made a promising hurdling debut when third at Catterick (2m3f) but he was pulled up in a similar event there last month; he's worth another chance.
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3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Got off the mark on his second start over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and wasn't beaten far when last of three at Kelso (2m7f, good) 13 days ago; this looks easier and he shouldn't be far away.

6/1

3rd

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:25 Kelso

The Clonmel Kid

10st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Got off the mark on second chase start when scoring at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good); seems to stay 3m, but this looks tougher.

2/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Failed to win over hurdles (0-7), going closest when runner-up in a Hexham maiden (2m4f) 13 months ago; respectable on recent chase debut at Wetherby (3m; fourth of nine); 2lb lower, and back in trip with cheekpieces retained.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-2634

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
A fair bumper performer who has matched that level of form in this sphere, coming in a good fourth of six in 2m4f novice at Ayr 17 days ago; he may do better still so needs considering.
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5th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Highland Fashion

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

His first run at about 3m when winning at Newcastle (good to soft) and then ran second at Warwick; latest Musselburgh run wasn't too shoddy given he was held up off the pace before staying on and he reportedly bled that day; had a break since and wouldn't be fully exposed as a stayer.

12/1

7th

13

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Highland Fashion

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Relished the step up in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) in November; good second at Ayr (3m, soft) one month ago but position 3lb out of the handicap demands more from him today; claiming rider is recruited.

12/1

Form: 2F959

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler who shaped as if the run was needed after 12 weeks off when a fading ninth in 3m Ayr handicap 30 days ago; possibilities.
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7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Wise Move

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time point winner who's been thereabouts in a couple of his handicaps this season, most recently when second at Wetherby (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; not so good on his next two outings and ran poorly in a maiden on latest, so needs to stop the rot.

10/1

8

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:11 Hexham

Wise Move

11st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time point winner who has run some good races in defeat in handicaps this season and was stretched by 3m last time; he's 0-11 under rules and exposed but is in with an each-way shout this afternoon.

12/1

4th

7

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Wise Move

11st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

No wins in ten over hurdles but nearly put that right on Boxing Day (2m3f, soft) and didn't run too badly at Catterick having been hassled up front; probably stays this far.

10/1

Form: 70

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
100-1, tenth of 14 in novice at Wetherby (2m4f, soft) on his hurdling debut 40 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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4th

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Auchinlek

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Unable to land a significant blow in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) in February-April and makes chase/handicap debut after 199-day break but is open to improvement over fences; watch the betting.

14/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Auchinlek

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders on inner, lost position 6th

25/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Auchinlek

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders on inner, lost position 6th, struggling 4 out, lost touch from 3 out

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: BU800P

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Is 0-10 and he was pulled up in 2m4f novice hurdle at Newcastle four weeks ago; he's hard to make a case for.
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3rd

4

10th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

17:50 Hexham

Dreamings Free

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Maurice Barnes

Exposed 13-race maiden over hurdles; fair second off a low mark in a C&D handicap last week (good to soft); this is a harder race but each-way chance.

16/1

3rd

4

10th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

17:50 Hexham

Dreamings Free

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Maurice Barnes

Exposed 13-race maiden over hurdles; fair second off a low mark in a C&D handicap last week (good to soft); this is a harder race but each-way chance.

16/1

2nd

8

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:10 Hexham

Dreamings Free

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Ex-Irish maiden who is 0-12 over hurdles and has struggled at big prices in four runs for current yard; opposable.

25/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 373 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Urban Poet gelding hinted at promise when ninth in bumper at Newcastle a year ago; off since though so he has his fitness to prove on his hurdling debut.
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9th

7

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Indian Poet

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

7,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to fair 1m winner Bold Captain; dam 1m4f Flat/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Flat and prolific jumps winner Shampooed; a possible on debut.

11/1

Form: P

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
300-1, made mistakes when pulled up on his debut in novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December; cheekpieces go on now with lots to prove.
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7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:42 Hexham

Suloumar Dreamer

11st 7lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

300-1, made mistakes when pulled up on his debut in novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December; cheekpieces go on now with lots to prove.

100/1

9

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

13:25 Carlisle

Suloumar Dreamer

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Paul Robson

didn't jump well, in rear, awkward jump 2nd, pushed along after 3rd, reminders after 5th, soon lost touch and pulled up

100/1

9

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

13:25 Carlisle

Suloumar Dreamer

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Paul Robson

didn't jump well, in rear, awkward jump 2nd, pushed along after 3rd, reminders after 5th, soon lost touch and pulled up

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £6.52
Trifecta £15.70

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