October 11 / 16.55 Hexham

16.55

Good

Hitz Horizons Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6680.46
  • 3m 0f 41y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Hitz Horizons Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: 1/423-

Last run: 182 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo, who won a maiden hurdle in April 2024 and reached the frame in three handicaps (2m5f/3m) last season; returns after another break but she was progressive over hurdles and should have a future at this new discipline; yard also runs Dollar Collar.
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6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

6l third of nine in this last year (good to soft) and she won here (2m5f, soft) last month; had just three rivals to beat last time but did it nicely from a next-time-out winner; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

1st

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Close second in this race a year ago (soft ground); not in same form this season but put in good front-running shift before weakening into fifth here (3m, soft) five weeks ago and continues to edge down the weights.

4/1

5th

6

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

She hasn't been at the top of her game this season, beaten 18l into fourth on her last two starts (with jumping issues here on the first occasion); however, she's on a competitive mark judged on last spring's course form and is not written off.

12/1

Form: 54P1-6 C

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Recorded her second hurdle win when scoring at Kelso (2m6f, good) in April but was disappointing there in final run in the spring; has shaped as though this trip should be within range but has bit to prove on return and was pulled up in only previous attempt over fences; visor added.
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2nd

5

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Dollar Collar

11st 0lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Recorded a 5l success in heavy-ground Irish point four months ago on third attempt; subsequently sold for £30,000; new yard also runs Two Auld Pals; heed the market signals.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 110-1U D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; didn't get very far at Listowel two weeks ago but was badly hampered by a faller and he was heavily backed in that competitive race; still looks on a workable mark and this admirable veteran is a key player for in-form yard.
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3

11th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:55 Hexham

Easy Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; didn't get very far at Listowel two weeks ago but was badly hampered by a faller and he was heavily backed in that competitive race; still looks on a workable mark and this admirable veteran is a key player for in-form yard.

7/2

8

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Easy Bucks

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Mickey Bowen

Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth 19 days ago (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; this will take more winning but if as good again he'll be involved.

5/1

1st

7

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Easy Bucks

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

C&D winner last July for a sixth win over fences but has been absent since finishing tailed off later that month; on a good mark and best to let the market guide as to his current wellbeing.

7/1

Form: F2-536 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but his last success was 17 months ago and he struggled at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month; now goes back up in trip but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred; regular visor removed.
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3rd

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:50 Perth

No Regrets

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Long on the tooth now but was in good form when last seen in the spring, winning at Hexham (3m, good to soft) before chasing home Sir Carnegie over same C&D (good); dangerous if allowed to dominate.

11/4

2nd

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

No Regrets

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Stayed on to win this off topweight back in 2023, and gamely back in the winners' enclosure over C&D (from 5lb lower) latest; his jumping was immaculate that day, with his trainer stating that he had drawn benefit from being able to dominate; this rates as a tougher test.

6/1

1st

7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts.

12/1

Form: 413442

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three of his four chase wins have been at Cartmel but he ran right up to his best when runner-up at Perth (3m, good) two weeks ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's respected off unchanged mark.
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2nd

1

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:24 Perth

Sean Og

12st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Runner-up to Upfordebate in this last year and he returns on the back of some good efforts at Cartmel; high in the weights but likely to be in the thick of it.

15/2

4th

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:55 Cartmel

Sean Og

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed career-best form when winning quite comfortably over C&D (good) last month, his fifth success here; moves up in grade today but recent 4lb rise could have been worse, and he won't mind what the weather does.

100/30

Form: 3-4123 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won by 8l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in July and he's run to a similar level in both subsequent runs, including when third over C&D (good) last time; remains on a career-high mark but he should go well again.
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4th

2

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Dual C&D winner who has finished fourth and runner-up behind Huckleberry Sting here on his two most recent starts, latest over 2m6f when always fighting a losing battle; this step back up in trip is more in his favour and he's better off at the weights; respected.

7/2

2nd

3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

19:34 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Peter Atkinson

Dual course winner but was behind Huckleberry Sting last time and he wants further ideally.

7/2

4th

3

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Two wins last season included this race but he hasn't been in such good form this year; an 11yo now.

20/1

Form: 3-3131 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles but he's won over C&D on two of his last three chase starts, including a 10l win on reappearance last week; 9lb higher from out the weights today but he still looks feasibly treated and is open to more progress over fences; big player.
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7th

6

2nd Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:08 Hexham

Ballydangan

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Ended last season in poor form and was again well beaten at Perth in August, after a break; however, both his wins were gained over C&D, the latter by 10l off a 4lb higher mark in this race a year ago (good to soft).

16/1

7th

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Ballydangan

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Dual chase winner last year, latterly off today's mark at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in October; well beaten on last three appearances, though, and returns from five-month break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

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

Form: 45P5P- C

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at this track but was pulled up in a hunter chase over C&D in April and that took her chase record to 0-12; has plenty to prove after six months off and she's 10lb out of the weights.
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2nd

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

16:13 Hexham

West Lawn

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: James Walton

Off the mark at 20th attempt over fences when winning here in May (3m, good); decent fourth next time (3m, good); place chance.

12/1

4th

9

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

West Lawn

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: James Walton

Took advantage of a final-fence error from The Clonmel Kid to get off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt over C&D (good; 10-1) 18 days ago; effectively 6lb higher from out of the weights today and her task is tougher; others preferred.

15/2

1st

8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

West Lawn

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: James Walton

0-19 over fences and has struggled in her last two starts, both over C&D; being 9lb wrong in the handicap doesn't help.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £51.00
Straight Forecast £65.07
Tricast £763.64
Trifecta £459.10

Selections

The Times:

Fox's Fancy

TOPSPEED:

Sean Og

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballydangan

Telegraph:

Easy Bucks

RP RATINGS:

Ribeye

Daily Mail:

No Regrets

D Express:

Fox's Fancy

The Sun:

Fox's Fancy

The Star:

Fox's Fancy

Daily Record:

Ballydangan

POSTDATA:

Sean Og

Daily Mirror:

Sean Og

The Guardian:

Easy Bucks