May 02 / 17.15 Hexham

17.15

Good

Bobby Roberts Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 0f 48y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Bobby Roberts Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 43633-

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won two points in Ireland; third in two hurdle races, although the latest effort at Sedgefield was a step in the wrong direction; needs to bounce back and may prove ideally suited by longer distances.
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3rd

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Passing Diamond

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Return to forcing tactics has reaped dividends, both recent course wins (2m/2m4f, good) gained making all; starts handicap life in a higher grade than he absolutely has to, and the early lead will likely be contested, but his mark isn't punitive by any means; remains of interest.

7/4

1st

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:50 Hexham

Passing Diamond

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual Irish point winner; showed marked improvement on what he'd previously achieved in three runs over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle here over 2m this month, keeping on well; has to concede weight all round under a penalty, but his experience will help and it's likely there's more to come now going back up in trip.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 24553-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Usually runs some sort of race and she was third of eight at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) at the end of March, fading; will be fine back at around 2m; each-way possibilities.
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5th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:18 Uttoxeter

Lipstick Traces

11st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Justin Landy

0-10 but she's shown promise over hurdles and was travelling well when she fell three out in a maiden at Market Rasen (2m6f, good) ten days ago; still has potential in this sphere and she's not ruled out back in trip.

9/1

6

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Lipstick Traces

10st 11lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Justin Landy

Similar sort of form in defeat in bumpers and in some of her hurdle races; beginning to look a shade exposed and may need handicaps.

8/1

5th

10

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:35 Cartmel

Lipstick Traces

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Justin Landy

Fair bumper performer who has shown similar form in this sphere, finishing third of nine in 2m Hexham novice three weeks ago; she's no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.

8/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; satisfactory start over hurdles when 6l third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month, jumping soundly in the main; open to improvement and high on the list.
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2nd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; began hurdling career with respectable third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month and didn't run badly before weakening into fourth at Hexham more recently; holds each-way claims at least here.

11/2

4th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; satisfactory start over hurdles when 6l third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month, jumping soundly in the main; open to improvement and high on the list.

11/4

3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Fakenham

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won on Polytrack in the autumn (1m4f; RPR 78); ran poorly on latest outing five weeks ago but can be very competitive at this level if he takes to hurdling at the first attempt; usual cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/2

Form: 0/P/

Last run: 472 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a point in April 2024 (soft/heavy) but recent runs in that sphere have been underwhelming; perhaps he'll be revived by a switch to Phil Kirby's stable but he's probably best watched unless strong in the market.
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4th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Mickthesoldier

10st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up in point in March and safely held in two 2m Hexham novice hurdles for new stable this month; ought to be suited by the move back up in trip for this handicap debut, though, and remains unexposed under rules.

20/1

3rd

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Mickthesoldier

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Point winner; well-beaten 50-1 shot over C&D on stable/hurdle debut last week; best watched for now.

25/1

7th

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Mickthesoldier

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won a point in April 2024 (soft/heavy) but recent runs in that sphere have been underwhelming; perhaps he'll be revived by a switch to Phil Kirby's stable but he's probably best watched unless strong in the market.

25/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
1-25 on Flat, tailed off when last seen at Southwell in January; bit to prove on hurdling debut but this is not a strong contest and he would have a squeak if taking well to the new discipline.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Cloud Free

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

1-25 on Flat, tailed off when last seen at Southwell in January; bit to prove on hurdling debut but this is not a strong contest and he would have a squeak if taking well to the new discipline.

25/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 97-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form: 79-

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form: 77P- BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form: 48-

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form: 4-

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Payout
Exacta £9.60
Straight Forecast £12.69
Trifecta £26.30

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

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SPOTLIGHT:

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The Times:

Crackalackin

D Express:

Passing Diamond

The Star:

Mickthesoldier

Daily Mirror:

Crest Of Arms

The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

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The Guardian:

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Telegraph:

Crackalackin

Daily Mail:

Crackalackin