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Good To SoftBK Racing Hexham Marathon Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7657.45
- 3m 7f 199y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 054361
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list. |
3/1 |
25/1
- Place: £9.00
Form: P3-P8P
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
1-20 over fences and although he finished second here (4m) in March, he has run below that since at Carlisle and back over hurdles at Perth; requires an extreme test to be seen at his best. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Both hurdle wins came over 3m/3m1f on soft back in 2022; fair second in a 4m h'cap chase at Hexham last month (soft), but not so good last time. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on second (no threat to winner) at Hexham (4m, soft) last month and is also well suited by this track but is far too inconsistent to rely upon and would appeal more on soft/heavy ground. |
9/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 487242
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: -44214 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Easily made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Kelso (3m2f, heavy) last month and again ran well when fourth of five at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft) since; looked at home over 3m6f earlier in the season; chance. |
4/1 |
|
4th 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Course scorer who resumed winning ways (in a first-time visor) in 3m2f Kelso handicap chase 20 days ago, making all and pulling right away from last as runner-up tired badly; up just 4lb here so big shout with headgear again sported. |
5/4 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
He's run well in defeat on his last two starts, finishing fourth of nine at Newcastle (3m6f, good to soft) in November and second of 14 at Ayr (3m, soft) last time; he may well be in the mix in a first-time visor. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 144PF5 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Bang there when falling seven out in the Hexham Marathon over fences last month (4m, soft); she's 1lb below her last winning hurdle mark but Hexham seems to bring out the best in her and this inconsistent mare was pulled up in this race 12 months ago; it might be best to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
She has an unconvincing, 0-5 record over fences and also something to prove regarding her current form, having been tailed off back over hurdles four weeks ago; however, she likes Hexham and won in good style over hurdles here last June; 6lb lower today and might not be a forlorn hope. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: -P2PF5
Last run: 9 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Inconsistent last season but wasn't beaten too far on his stable debut here before sent over 4m at Hexham; likes the mud so could do with some rain. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Very inconsistent this season but he ran okay when fifth on his stable debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last Monday, in the process shaping as though this marathon trip would be worth exploring; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Seemingly back in good form when 33-1 second over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January but failed to complete his next two races for Debra Hamer (latest was over hurdles); far too inconsistent to rely upon; headgear left off today on debut for new yard. |
16/1 |
100/30
Form: 234-31
Last run: 60 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Very lightly raced point winner who scored in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) in January on his second chase/handicap start; open to further improvement and today's test could be an ideal fit. |
100/30 |
|
1st 8 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner who was close up in two of his three maiden hurdles for James Ewart, both times over 3m on soft; finished last of the three finishers on stable/chase/handicap debut at Newcastle in December (2m7f, good to soft) but it wasn't a bad run; could improve and should be fitter; cheekpieces added. |
100/30 |
|
4th 8 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
led |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 2P-PP3
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
12yo who is without a win since 2021 and is going beyond 3m1f for the first time; however, having dropped down the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when third over Carlisle's stiff 3m recently and his trainer does very well with veterans; not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Remains without a victory since 2021 and he's been pulled up on his last three runs, most recently in 2m7f Newcastle handicap in January; he's not easy to make a case for. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
12yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's well handicapped on his best 2024 efforts and he may have needed the run at Aintree three months ago following an absence (pulled up); not written off. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: P-5663
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't won for a couple of years and that was over fences, but she shaped encouragingly reverting to hurdles when third at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in February, albeit beaten nearly 19l, and has fallen back over fences since; however, she's on a handy mark and is hard to dismiss. |
15/2 |
|
7 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
She's struggled to get competitive since finishing a close second in this last year (good to soft) but is 7lb lower this time around and didn't run badly over hurdles at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month; not written off. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 523322
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up over 4m here last time (soft); plenty of decent placed efforts in 3m chases before that; has an each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Without a win since December 2023 but this consistent sort has finished second at Catterick (3m1f/3m, soft) on his last two starts and ran well over 3m6f there in January 2024; each-way claims. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: 5-F5PP C
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
His last two wins have come here (including this race in 2023) and he was 8lb out of the handicap when back here last time; however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last three starts and needs to turn things around. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
His last two wins have come here but this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts and is 8lb wrong at the weights. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £150.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £129.87 |
| Tricast | £840.53 |
| Trifecta | £1703.00 |
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