June 21 / 16.43 Hexham

16.43

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Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4884.92
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 01-652 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but won gamely off 5lb lower here (2m4f, good) in April and his recent C&D second was also a good effort; could have a say.
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1st

4

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Stylish Recruit

11st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but won gamely off 5lb lower here (2m4f, good) in April and his recent C&D second was also a good effort; could have a say.

6/1

2nd

6

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Stylish Recruit

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Game winner here (2m4f; from 2lb lower) in April; excuse next time (saddle slipped) but less competitive at Kelso (2m5f, good; fifth, beaten 10l) a fortnight ago; needs to bounce back against rivals with a fair amount of upside.

8/1

5th

8

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Stylish Recruit

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Ended a run of rather disappointing efforts when scoring at Hexham last month (2m4f, good) and better than he showed last time as his saddle slipped on home turn; interesting.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2213-7 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire when dropped back to 2m six weeks ago, her final start for Richard Bandey, but was in good form at about 2m4f beforehand, notably when making all at Hereford (good) in April; recently changed hands for £20,000 and now tackles a new trip on stable debut; interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with her.
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1

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Miss Kassiopi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Seems versatile as regards trip; good second at Hexham (2m7f) and successful at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) since joining Dan Skelton; better than ever and may improve further at this sort of level; respected.

6/4

1st

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:20 Newton Abbot

Miss Kassiopi

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won a 2m3f handicap hurdle in April for Richard Bandey whom she left for £20,000; 13-8 for recent yard debut at Hexham and went down narrowly over a trip just shy of 3m; obvious contender here off an untouched mark.

11/10

2nd

3

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Miss Kassiopi

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Didn't fire when dropped back to 2m six weeks ago, her final start for Richard Bandey, but was in good form at about 2m4f beforehand, notably when making all at Hereford (good) in April; recently changed hands for £20,000 and now tackles a new trip on stable debut; interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with her.

5/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: /36-14 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Raced too freely and was slightly disappointing when fourth here a fortnight ago but battled well for narrow C&D (good) win last month and is still on a workable mark; player if he settles better this time.
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1st

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Jeteye

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Not seen over fences since two disappointing attempts in spring 2024 but in good form over hurdles, notably when winning at Hexham (2m7f, good) in May; reverts to chasing on a lower mark; player if able to find some fluency.

6/1

3rd

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Jeteye

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Raced too freely and was slightly disappointing when fourth here a fortnight ago but battled well for narrow C&D (good) win last month and is still on a workable mark; player if he settles better this time.

9/1

4th

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Jeteye

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Rediscovered a spark, scrambling home over C&D (good; 12-1) 18 days ago; a 4lb rise takes him back to a triple-figure mark (traditionally struggles from that position) but he isn't one to write off, with this track tending to bring out the best in him.

5/1

Form: 54445-

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 241-04 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted.
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2nd

16

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Uttoxeter

Belladinotte

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Came from off the pace to win C&D mares' race (good) nine days ago and is now 3-17 over hurdles; due only a 3lb rise for that and faces tough task under 7lb penalty instead, but at least we know she's in good nick.

12/1

1st

8

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:48 Uttoxeter

Belladinotte

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Returned from break with win at Southwell (3m, good) in April but did not get competitive when sixth at Hexham (the scene of her other win) last month and, even if back on song, might find others in this line-up better handicapped.

16/1

6th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Belladinotte

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over C&D (good) a year ago and doubled her tally at Southwell (3m, good) in April, after a break; returns here after respectable Southwell run 19 days ago and after a recent wind operation; shortlisted.

14/1

Form: 3P99-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Gained all four hurdle wins on good ground during purple patch in spring 2025 (2m4f-3m; wore cheekpieces); out of form during the winter and again well beaten this month, after a break; revival needed.
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7th

8

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Uttoxeter

Luminaries

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

4-24 over hurdles, with all wins (2m4f-3m) in spring 2025; latest was off 15lb higher than today, as he's usually not shown much spark since; cheekpieces (last tried seven starts back) return.

12/1

7th

10

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Luminaries

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained all four hurdle wins on good ground during purple patch in spring 2025 (2m4f-3m; wore cheekpieces); out of form during the winter and again well beaten this month, after a break; revival needed.

50/1

Form: 60744-

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but ran quite well when fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March and her subsequent 2m5f Flat win makes her of strong interest over this new trip.
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8th

8

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Lady Phoebe

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

0-7 over hurdles but ran quite well when fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March and her subsequent 2m5f Flat win makes her of strong interest over this new trip.

6/1

2nd

7

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Lady Phoebe

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Won by 5.5l over the extended 2m5f here before getting outpaced in a sprint finish back over 2m at Newcastle; remains in good form and entitled to feature.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Phoebe

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adam Nicol

Not achieved much in previous visits here but always over shorter and she's been found the right race having won comfortably over the extended 2m5f at Pontefract four weeks ago; holds obvious claims upped 5lb.

7/4

Form: 6P0-55

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; reverts to hurdling after running reasonably well in a recent Downpatrick chase (2m7f, good) but has a modest strike-rate (1-23) and is very inconsistent; refitted visor replaces cheekpieces.
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9th

5

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Jimlis Cave

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R K Watson

Irish raider; reverts to hurdling after running reasonably well in a recent Downpatrick chase (2m7f, good) but has a modest strike-rate (1-23) and is very inconsistent; refitted visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

5th

10

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

10st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdles win came at this track in October 2024 off 4lb higher; was well beaten back over fences here last time and has to do much better.

11/1

Form: 5P-2U7

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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8th

6

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Nitty Gritty

11st 3lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third foal; half-brother to bumper winner Lionnar; dam unraced sister to winners Level Neverending (useful bumper/2m3f hurdle) and Kalopsia (bumper/1m4f Flat/2m hurdle), half-sister to useful bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Lunar Display; well-bred newcomer and no surprise if he proved difficult to beat here.

100/30

Form: 466-76 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 585U-U CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
1-13 over hurdles, the win gained over C&D (good) in 2024; never really got going during fairly light campaign last season and looked held before coming to grief before home turn here last month (race won by Jeteye); others have less to prove.
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11

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-13 over hurdles, the win gained over C&D (good) in 2024; never really got going during fairly light campaign last season and looked held before coming to grief before home turn here last month (race won by Jeteye); others have less to prove.

33/1

8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unseated rider in March when last seen, but his form prior to that was underwhelming and he returns with plenty to prove at present.

25/1

12

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 12lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

No stamina doubts having won over nearly 3m at Hexham but this season's efforts leave him with much to prove.

20/1

Form: U43P-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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5th

11

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Myfavouritesister

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

10,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; closely related to stable's high-class chaser The Real Whacker; dam hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to bumper/useful hurdle winner Onefitzall; yard not known for bumper winners.

12/1

Form: /3470-

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles, having ended last season with some disappointing efforts; 3lb out of the weights here and needs April's wind operation to have made a big difference.
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13

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Dartmhor

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

0-8 over hurdles, having ended last season with some disappointing efforts; 3lb out of the weights here and needs April's wind operation to have made a big difference.

25/1

11th

16

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Dartmhor

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Last of seven in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 15 days ago; very hard to make a case for in his bid for a maiden win from 4lb out of the handicap.

25/1

7th

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:18 Sedgefield

Dartmhor

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Chris Grant

0-6 over hurdles but made encouraging seasonal debut when third of six here (2m5f, soft) in December, and can probably be excused for finding 2m7f on heavy ground too taxing at Newcastle in January.

5/1

Non-runners

Nitty Gritty, Robert dOres

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £12.44
Tricast £50.22
Trifecta £73.20

Selections

The Times:

Miss Kassiopi

The Sun:

Stylish Recruit

POSTDATA:

Jeteye

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Phoebe

The Star:

Luminaries

D Express:

Jimli's Cave

RP RATINGS:

Robert d'Ores

TOPSPEED:

Star Vantage

Telegraph:

Miss Kassiopi

Daily Record:

Stylish Recruit

Daily Mirror:

Jeteye