May 20 / 19.28 Hexham

19.28

Good

Lynn Siddall Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5254.59
  • 3m 0f 41y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Lynn Siddall Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2541-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has won his last two races, both over C&D, the latest this month when several of today's rivals were behind him; up another 5lb but should go well again.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 967P-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is 2-40 over fences; fair run when 5l fifth to Kicksaftersix over C&D last time (good to soft); place chance.
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15

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Beaten just a neck over C&D last May but hasn't threatened in four subsequent starts and this 13yo is winless since 2020; 7lb wrong today.

66/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4566-U CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two chase wins last season, the first over C&D in May and the second at Musselburgh in November (3m, good to soft); not in such good form in two races won by Kickaftersix recently but could bounce back.
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4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Record of 2-17 around Hexham includes one C&D chase win two years ago (good); hasn't hit the line strongly on any of his three most recent visits, losing second to Killybegs Jet Lady in the middle one of these, and surprising if nothing is going better at the end here.

10/1

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

Form: 6215-1 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been here (2m7f/3m) over hurdles, the latest off a 3lb lower mark 17 days ago; failed to complete the course on four of his five runs over fences (best run was a C&D second on debut in May 2023); bit to prove.
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7

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Three-time C&D winner, most recently off 5lb higher in October (good to soft); well below best this year, though, and looked unenthusiastic when last of six over C&D (first run after wind operation) a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

7

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Three C&D wins, the most recent when keeping on well to repel Lelantos (from 2lb higher) last October; struggling for form in 2026 and has undergone further wind surgery since his last appearance five weeks ago; isn't the likeliest.

10/1

7th

12

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider.

14/1

Form: 3533-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner who has finished third on his last three starts, the latest behind Kicksaftersix (who's now 6lb worse off) over C&D this month (good to soft); each-way chance.
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No Results Found

Form: 43112- CD BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
In good form over fences this spring, winning a handicap at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) and a novice handicap over C&D (good to soft) before finishing second to Kickasaftersix on good ground over C&D last month (beaten four and a half lengths but now 10lb better off); chance.
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3

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Started off for James Moffatt with two good-ground wins in May, the latter over C&D; ran as though something was amiss here three weeks ago but could still have more improvement to come for new stable if quickly back on song; cheekpieces (worn twice in 2024) are given another whirl.

5/1

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 since joining James Moffatt, latest win over C&D last month (good); up another 7lb (15lb rise in total) but should go well again.

5/2

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

Form: 8P7P-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins in UK points, both on firm, in 2023-24; mixed form under rules but creditable fifth on chase debut at Uttoxeter last time; improvement likely.
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10

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Donnys Fortune

10st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Micky Hammond

Dual point winner who is still unexposed under rules; not beaten far when fifth on recent chasing debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good; several fences omitted) but needs to build on that performance here and didn't get far at Hexham on Tuesday.

10/1

10

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Donnys Fortune

10st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Micky Hammond

Dual point winner who is still unexposed under rules; not beaten far when fifth on recent chasing debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good; several fences omitted) but needs to build on that performance here and didn't get far at Hexham on Tuesday.

10/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Donnys Fortune

10st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins in UK points, both on firm, in 2023-24; mixed form under rules but creditable fifth on chase debut at Uttoxeter last time; improvement likely.

11/1

Form: 5857-F

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden; fell four out when in touch in race won by Kicksaftersix here last time (3m, good to soft) on second run over fences.
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9

20th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Lady Hamilton

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Wilf Storey

Longstanding maiden; fell four out when in touch in race won by Kicksaftersix here last time (3m, good to soft) on second run over fences.

16/1

9

20th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Lady Hamilton

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Wilf Storey

Longstanding maiden; fell four out when in touch in race won by Kicksaftersix here last time (3m, good to soft) on second run over fences.

16/1

10

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:10 Hexham

Lady Hamilton

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Wilf Storey

Seems well suited by this track but was well beaten on last month's chasing debut at Carlisle (2m5f, good) and is now 0-25 under all codes; 3lb out of the weights today; others preferred.

20/1

Non-runners

Rob Roy Macgregor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.80
Straight Forecast £58.50
Tricast £748.51
Trifecta £471.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kicksaftersix

Telegraph:

Robert d'Ores

RP RATINGS:

C'Est Quelqu'un

POSTDATA:

Donny's Fortune

The Times:

Dr Shirocco

Daily Mail:

Robert d'Ores

The Guardian:

Kicksaftersix

D Express:

Kicksaftersix

The Sun:

Kicksaftersix

The Star:

Kicksaftersix

Daily Record:

Kicksaftersix

Daily Mirror:

C'Est Quelqu'un