October 03 / 16.27 Hexham

16.27

Good

Pest Arrest Pest Control North East Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4805.71
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
SKY
View Course
Pest Arrest Pest Control North East Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 86220-

Last run: 204 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over fences at Sedgefield last autumn and kept on for creditable second of 12 behind Ocean Legacy when back over hurdles there (3m3f, good to soft) in February; absent since disappointing C&D run in March but resumes on a workable mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:27 Hexham

Zwicky

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won over fences at Sedgefield last autumn and kept on for creditable second of 12 behind Ocean Legacy when back over hurdles there (3m3f, good to soft) in February; absent since disappointing C&D run in March but resumes on a workable mark.

10/1

13th

3

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Zwicky

11st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

towards rear

11/2

2nd

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Zwicky

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

held up in last

7/2

Form: 90-4

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Very unexposed 6yo who made quite encouraging stable debut in June, keeping on steadily for fourth in 2m Uttoxeter novice; hiked up in trip for this handicap debut and open to significant improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Justlikefire

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Second to progressive rival at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in November and running well before penultimate-flight fall next time; below that level when a remote second at Hexham but he's better than that and now goes in a tongue-tie.

11/2

2nd

3

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Justlikefire

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 7yo who rebounded from disappointing handicap debut when clear second to progressive rival at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in November and was also running well before penultimate-flight fall at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in February; one to consider.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: -41133 CD BF

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the first over C&D on good ground; slightly disappointing when well-held third at Perth (3m, good) three months ago but further progress remains possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

17:05 Kelso

Man Of Action

11st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Gary Rutherford

Disappointed on a filthy day at Hexham last time but probably best judged on eariler efforts on a sound surface; will need to raise game if he's to win this, though.

6/1

3

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:27 Hexham

Man Of Action

11st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Gary Rutherford

Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the first over C&D on good ground; slightly disappointing when well-held third at Perth (3m, good) three months ago but further progress remains possible.

11/4

3

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Man Of Action

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the latter over C&D on good ground, and also ran well when clear third at Hexham (2m7f, good) 11 days ago; back in action just before latest 2lb rise takes effect and makes significant appeal.

5/2

Form: 7/34P3 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and generally disappointing since Newton Abbot win (3m2f, good) in summer 2023 but was placed when back at Newton Abbot six weeks ago and is Nicky Henderson's only runner on this card.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Lelantos

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Five-time hurdle winner, most recently off today's mark at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) in November; has become inconsistent, though, and dropped out quite tamely after making the running at Fontwell in May.

10/1

4th

2

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Lelantos

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft; also suited by good) in November but has become inconsistent and was pulled up on latest outing seven weeks ago; not easy to predict.

8/1

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Lelantos

11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

5-27 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Huntingdon (extended 3m1f, good to soft; 2lb higher today) in November; has a shout on that showing but there have been backward steps in his two starts since.

5/1

Form: 43-220

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Disappointed when dropped back to 2m4f here in June and is now 0-9 over hurdles but went close on consecutive outings at Kelso (3m/3m2f, good) in May and has been given a wind op since that last run; could have a say.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Wee Alki

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Dual C&D hurdle winner, including last month, and not disgraced at Cartmel 17 days ago off this mark; return here is a plus, but he is still to win off a mark this high.

16/1

6th

1

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Wee Alki

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Susan Corbett

Doubled his hurdle tally over nearly 3m at Hexham this month and that was on the back of good runs in defeat; raised 6lb but has placed form under the returning Rebekah Duffy who claims 7lb.

6/1

Form: 24-42F

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 8yo who will be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; fell on latest appearance in June, though, and resumes with hurdling strike-rate standing at 0-23.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Star Vantage

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran fairly well for fourth at Hexham (2m7f, good) but that made it 0-35; not hard to take on.

14/1

4th

9

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Star Vantage

10st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Belied 40-1 odds when fourth from out of the weights in quite valuable series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in March but was well beaten when tried in a visor in April (2m4f) and is now 0-31 over hurdles; sports refitted cheekpieces here; not the percentage call.

16/1

5th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Star Vantage

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Only a respectable fourth of five at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, extending his losing run to 33; has a first-time visor added to his regular tongue-tie now.

10/1

Form: 15-142 CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; chased home rejuvenated rival here on latest outing in June and has possibilities if in similar form again after his break but would appeal more on ground slower than good.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 4-35P4 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unable to justify very strong market support when only fourth at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month, his first run after a wind op, and is now 0-21 over hurdles; however, that certainly wasn't a bad effort and Nick Slatter claims a useful 5lb here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Getaway With You

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bagged a fourth success of the season at Chepstow (2m3f) in February; seemed unsuited by dropping back to 2m when a solid fourth of ten at Hereford 13 days ago and not out of things over this more suitable distance.

12/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Getaway With You

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and scored at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in February; well-held fourth eight days later at Ffos Las, possibly finding the quick turnaround too much; may resume progress, though the drop in trip is a slight concern.

8/1

4th

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Getaway With You

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and took his form to another new level when battling on well to score at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) eight days ago; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive and further progress is not out of the question.

5/2

Non-runners

Ocean Legacy, Shesupincourt

Selections

Telegraph:

Wee Alki

SPOTLIGHT:

Justlikefire

The Times:

Star Vantage

Daily Mail:

Man Of Action

Daily Record:

Robert d'Ores

RP RATINGS:

Zwicky

POSTDATA:

Lelantos

The Star:

Justlikefire

The Guardian:

Wee Alki

Daily Mirror:

Wee Alki

The Sun:

Wee Alki

D Express:

Star Vantage