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

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: 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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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

6th

9

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Robert DOres

10st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three hurdle wins have been on slow ground at Hexham (2m7f) and latest was in October; only 2lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in his last two starts; may have needed the run at Carlisle last month but this is competitive and others are preferred.

20/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Robert DOres

10st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Goes well fresh for he has won twice after a break over 2m7f at Hexham this season (good to soft); these conditions suit; should go well after another absence despite rise in grade and being 1lb out of the handicap.

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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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

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