August 27 / 17.45 Hexham

17.45

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5888.31
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 23P-72

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Posted a very good second in 2m Perth handicap hurdle in June and largely in good form since on the Flat, gaining his breakthrough success at Hamilton that month; a likely player reverting to this sphere.
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1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins from four Flat starts in 2026 include a C&D success last week (had Sophiesticate two necks back in third); likely has more to offer at this kind of trip and could easily shrug off a 4lb penalty; yard took this last year.

5/2

1st

5

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Pulled up over hurdles in May but right back on song to notch a second success of 2026 in 1m2f Newcastle classified event 20 days ago; this return to handicap company demands more though.

6/1

1st

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February but he was pulled up back hurdling at Hexham 24 days ago; not out of things if shrugging off that effort.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 435147 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen (2m4f) in July and not disgraced when seventh of 11 in 2m4f Perth handicap 11 days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations.
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4th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Malangen

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who has gained four of his ten hurdle wins at this track and often builds up a big lead; needs to rebound from a disappointing effort here (2m4f) ten days ago but was in a consistent vein of form beforehand and is still on a workable mark.

7/1

8th

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Malangen

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Tough veteran who has won 11 races, four of them here (2m/2m4f); has been running well recently, second over 2m at Hexham last time (good); player.

4/1

2nd

9

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Malangen

10st 11lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Lisa Harrison

Ten wins over hurdles, including over C&D; in front when unseating rider two out in race won by Snapaudaciaheros here eight days ago; a possible

5/2

Form: 15-311 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for Jennie Candlish over C&D and comfortably followed up in 2m6f handicap at Cartmel later in June; has won after a break, so looks a serious player despite being raised another 9lb.
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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Dickens

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run.

13/2

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

Form: -2436P

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up in 2m Perth handicap chase last month; reverts to hurdles with a headgear switch; lots to prove.
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Form: 4P-P1P CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for his current handler in novice over C&D but she was pulled up in similar company at Cartmel later in June; she needs to get back on track.
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2

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Getaway Frankie

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Improved to cause 40-1 shock over C&D (good to soft) on stable debut in June; pulled up on next outing but steadied the ship with very respectable handicap run here in August and has big role to play today.

6/1

5th

5

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Getaway Frankie

11st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Made a winning start for his current handler in novice over C&D but she was pulled up in similar company at Cartmel later in June; she needs to get back on track.

10/1

1

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:10 Cartmel

Getaway Frankie

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Pulled up on both hurdling starts for Nicky Richards this spring, but displayed a huge jolt of improvement to cause a 40-1 surprise on recent stable debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft); likely contender under penalty.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4420-7

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
A fair 2m3f Irish hurdles winner for Terence O'Brien; had been off for seven months before coming in last of seven in 2m5f handicap chase at Cartmel in June but he can take a step forward now.
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8

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

King Of Cong

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sam England

Still to score over fences and has been pulled up in 3m handicap chases at Hexham on his last two runs; tried in different headgear.

20/1

5

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

King Of Cong

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sam England

0-9 over fences and he's struggled on his last two starts; however, first-time cheekpieces had a positive impact when he was second off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) last November, so perhaps today's first-time blinkers and tongue-tie will give him a boost.

16/1

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

King Of Cong

11st 9lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Yet to score over hurdles or fences for his current yard and comes here having been well below par on last two starts, only tenth in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase in December; lots more is needed after a break.

14/1

Form: 264-14 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Huntingdon (2m) in May but she came in a well-held fourth of seven in 2m Market Rasen handicap in June on her final run for Chris Gordon; since changed hands for £2,000 and more is required for her new yard after a break.
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8

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Huntingdon mares' handicap winner (2m, good) on penultimate start for Chris Gordon just over a year ago, but basically regressive since; 3lb out of the weights this time and not hard to pass over.

100/1

6th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Now 20lb lower than when winning over 2m for Chris Gordon just over a year ago but has badly lost her way; huge leap of faith is required to support her.

33/1

13

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Olly Williams

Sole success came at Huntingdon (2m, good) last May when trained by Chris Gordon; hasn't shown anywhere near the same form since.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £29.74
Tricast £35.47
Trifecta £48.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dickens

TOPSPEED:

Malangen

POSTDATA:

Gemini Man

RP RATINGS:

Dickens

The Times:

Dickens

Telegraph:

Dickens

The Guardian:

Dickens

D Express:

Dickens

The Sun:

Dickens

The Star:

Dickens

Daily Record:

Dickens

Daily Mail:

Malangen

Daily Mirror:

Malangen