April 14 / 15.48 Hexham

15.48

Good

View Our Show Static Caravan Today Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5254.59
  • 3m 0f 41y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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View Our Show Static Caravan Today Handicap Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 522254 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole victory from 21 runs came here in 2023; looked rusty after four months off when fourth of seven at Newcastle (2m4f) two weeks ago so not ruled out now on his first go over 3m.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Kicksaftersix

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Three wins over C&D on good ground last season, including in this race, his mark going up 14lb as a result; won over 1m7f off his new mark here last time; up another 4lb but should again be competitive.

3/1

1st

11

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Kicksaftersix

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won three in a row over 3m here last spring (good/good to soft); returned from an absence with encouraging sixth over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) recently; however, he may well find today's trip inadequate.

10/1

6th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:23 Carlisle

Kicksaftersix

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

In excellent form over fences last spring, winning three times at Hexham (3m, good/good to soft); can cope with drop back in trip for this first hurdling start since 2022 but has fitness to prove after 294-day layoff.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 594311 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a hat-trick after wins at Newcastle (2m7f) and over C&D last month; up another 5lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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1st

9

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

10st 10lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track.

15/8

1st

13

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Halfway House Lad

10st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Three chase wins for Maurice Barnes including over C&D in March 2025 (good to soft); well beaten last three starts; 5lb out of the handicap for stable debut.

16/1

6th

10

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Halfway House Lad

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Won this race off a 4lb lower mark last season (Hawkseye View third); mixed form this season, but the drier ground will suit and has an each-way chance.

16/1

66/1

  • Place: £26.80

Form: 0566P9

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Yet to register a victory and he beat only one on his yard debut in 2m4f Newcastle handicap hurdle nine days ago; reverts to fences with plenty to prove.
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10

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track.

12/1

4th

3

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove.

9/1

Form: 486643

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Is 0-20 and she came in a remote third of five in 3m2f Doncaster handicap chase 31 days ago; she needs to get back on track.
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3rd

12

3rd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:37 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

0-21 under rules and she's been beaten 18l or more in her four chase runs (2m3f-3m2f); returns from 172 days off and has work to do in this competitive race.

25/1

4th

13

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, pressed leader 5th

14/1

13

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

You Say Its Over

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

Is 0-20 and she came in a remote third of five in 3m2f Doncaster handicap chase 31 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

14/1

Form: 34P2P1 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
2023 winner of this but he was gaining his first success since over C&D last month; hiked up 9lb but still can't be ruled out if building on that win.
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7th

8

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Gibberwell

10st 8lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His last two wins have come here (including this race in 2023) and he was 8lb out of the handicap when back here last time; however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last three starts and needs to turn things around.

33/1

11

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Gibberwell

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

His last two wins have come here but this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts and is 8lb wrong at the weights.

50/1

Form: 481456 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who arrives in good nick, failing to stay 4m when sixth in handicap here last month; he needs considering now reverting to 3m.
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4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Veteran without a win since November 2024 but showed there was still fire in the tank when third over C&D 17 days ago; younger rivals may have his measure here, however.

12/1

3rd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Has won four chases, including over C&D in May 2024 (good); best recent form has been at Musselburgh and he was below par over C&D last time (good).

14/1

6th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

11yo whose losing run goes back 11 races to November 2024 but he ran pretty well off his lower hurdle mark at Musselburgh last month, following a break, and all four of his wins have come over fences (two of them here); not discounted back chasing.

10/1

Form: 21-6U3 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took this prize 12 months ago and she teed herself up nicely for a repeat when a good third of 12 over C&D last month; she's a player off an unchanged mark with cheekpieces added.
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2nd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:53 Ayr

Torosay

11st 10lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage mare who got right back on track (under today's rider Gregor Walkingshaw) when a clear second of 11 over C&D 24 days ago; up 2lb but she holds leading claims for yard back among the winners.

7/4

2nd

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Torosay

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Heavy-ground chase winner at 3m; close up over C&D in November (soft) but not quite at that level since and bit to find with Jirko on a recent clash here.

8/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Torosay

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Best effort when running away from 12 rivals at Hexham (3m, heavy) in April 2024; hasn't always had suitable conditions since, and she lost a shoe when bidding for a win in the same race 201 days ago; may still have some potential and she's now only 2lb higher than for the win.

5/1

Form: 4P-PP8 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in November 2023 but he's been well below par since, cheekpieces retried when eighth over C&D last time; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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1st

5

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Goodoldbill

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jane Walton

Seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D (soft) and at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); up another 5lb for latest success but drying ground not ideal.

5/2

1st

11

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Goodoldbill

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Reportedly jumped better than on his previous start (here) when returning to form to win at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, soft); has a chance on that, but isn't particularly consistent.

12/1

1st

5

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Goodoldbill

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Won a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in November 2023 (2m7f, soft); mainly disappointing since and hard to fancy.

66/1

Form: 6383P4 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner here (including over C&D) but this veteran has yet to hit top form this term, a well-held fourth of 11 over 2m4f here last month; others are preferred.
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9th

12

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

Cudgel

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: James Walton

towards rear

20/1

Form: 432P5P

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
A fair winning chaser at his best but he arrives out of sorts, cheekpieces on when pulled up over C&D last month; others are preferred.
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6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Raceview Road

10st 11lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

He's well handicapped on his 2024 chase form (won here) but his subsequent profile has been mixed and he was soundly beaten when back over fences at Carlisle two months ago; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

7th

5

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:04 Carlisle

Raceview Road

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Lost his way over fences last season but he kept on for an encouraging fourth of 19 over hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month and has a handy mark to work with now back chasing, with the step back up in trip a plus.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 641366 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Bagged a second C&D victory in November but his more recent form is less encouraging, only sixth over C&D last time; handily weighted if getting back on track, though.
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2

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

Return Fire

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield, lost ground 4th, detached after 5th, struggling when pulled up before 15th

10/1

2

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

Return Fire

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Bagged a second C&D victory in November but his more recent form is less encouraging, only sixth over C&D last time; handily weighted if getting back on track, though.

10/1

6th

3

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

Return Fire

11st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Resumed winning ways over C&D in November and posted a respectable sixth of ten in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase following month; much respected for his in-form yard after a break.

6/1

Form: 33-P6P

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
A fair ex-Irish maiden chaser but he's offered little in three runs for his current yard, pulled up in 3m Ayr handicap last month; visor is reached for now.
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4

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:20 Southwell

Global Assembly

10st 13lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Former Irish pointer/hunter chaser; hasn't performed at all for current yard over hurdles or fences.

33/1

10th

5

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Global Assembly

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Former Irish pointer/hunter chaser; looked badly out of sorts in handicap chases for new stable last season (four starts) and it takes a big leap of faith to support him on this hurdle debut; had wind op last month; swaps visor for refitted blinkers.

25/1

10th

5

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Global Assembly

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Former Irish pointer/hunter chaser; looked badly out of sorts in handicap chases for new stable last season (four starts) and it takes a big leap of faith to support him on this hurdle debut; had wind op last month; swaps visor for refitted blinkers.

25/1

Form: P-P463 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winless since early 2023 and he's yet to hit top form this term, soon ridden when a well-held third of eight in 3m Ayr handicap chase last month; cheekpieces go back on; others have less to prove.
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7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Hold The Note

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.

20/1

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Hold The Note

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.

20/1

Form: 8-6643

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Without a success since 2019 but he posted a creditable third of seven on the back of a wind op in 2m7f handicap chase at Newcastle two weeks ago; others remain more persuasive though.
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10

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Thatsy

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has some useful hurdle/chase form on his CV but yet to add to his Irish maiden hurdle win in 2019 and getting long in the tooth now; well beaten over hurdles this month; headgear switched for chase return; 4lb wrong.

33/1

10

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Thatsy

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has some useful hurdle/chase form on his CV but yet to add to his Irish maiden hurdle win in 2019 and getting long in the tooth now; pulled up over fences last time out in April; now hurdling for first time since 2022.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.60
Straight Forecast £31.71
Tricast £2098.77
Trifecta £2856.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Torosay

Telegraph:

Halfway House Lad

D Express:

Gibberwell

TOPSPEED:

Kicksaftersix

The Guardian:

Halfway House Lad

Daily Mail:

Halfway House Lad

RP RATINGS:

Torosay

POSTDATA:

Torosay

The Times:

Torosay

The Sun:

Torosay

The Star:

Torosay

Daily Record:

Torosay

Daily Mirror:

Gibberwell