Hexham Races & Results Tomform Sunday 23rd June 2024
There were 21 Races on Sunday 23rd June 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Hexham, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Pontefract, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Sunday 23rd June 2024
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(3) Malangen 10/1, Returning from 6 months off when creditable fourth over C&D at the start of this month. Only a respectable fourth at Perth since but still rates one of the more likely types here. Eight-time hurdle winner; back from break with two very respectable runs this month.
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2nd (6) (15/2 -88%) Kopa Kilana
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(6) Kopa Kilana 15/2, Bumper winner. 0-14 over hurdles but he did go mighty close over C&D 8 days ago. Needs considering off the same mark. Ran big race and lost out only by a head over C&D eight days ago; obvious contender.
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3rd (14) (14/1 +0%) Heart Above
14
14/1(+0%)
(14) Heart Above 14/1, Yet to match his fairly useful bumper form in this sphere, finishing down the field in 2 handicaps this spring. Too soon to write off but need to see more. Tailed off when favourite for handicap debut and latest run was also underwhelming.
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4th (8) (5/1 +38%) Brian's Jet
5
5/1(+38%)
(8) Brian's Jet 5/1, Placed again when third of 12 at Sedgefield in May but behind For Three when fifth over C&D since. 0-13 over hurdles but recent efforts (one over C&D) give him pretty solid each-way claims.
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5th (11) (22/1 -214%) Foxwood
22
22/1(-214%)
(11) Foxwood 22/1, Comfortably his best effort in handicaps when third of 10 over C&D 8 days ago, with the reopposing Kopa Kilana a length ahead in second. Runs off 1 lb lower now. Placed from out of the weights over C&D last week; effectively 1lb lower today.
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6th (5) (150/1 -3233%) Albert Park
150
150/1(-3233%)
(5) Albert Park 150/1, Fairly useful ex-Irish Flat maiden who has been brought along steadily over hurdles, finishing a creditable third in 16.5f Market Rasen handicap 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. Placed in two of his three handicaps and may still have a bigger run in him; shortlisted.
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7th (9) (125/1 -681%) Fathers Advice
125
125/1(-681%)
(9) Fathers Advice 125/1, Runner-up 4 times over hurdles and also second over fences at Newcastle in January. Back from a break with a respectable fourth in a Cartmel chase last month. Didn't run badly over fences last month but career strike-rate now 0-26.
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8th (4) (80/1 -2567%) For Three
80
80/1(-2567%)
(4) For Three 80/1, Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield (2m) in May and backed it up with a good second over C&D 11 days later. Fell early at Southwell latest. Worth another chance to show he's still on a favourable mark. Won at Sedgefield last month and creditable second of 14 over C&D since; respected.
12
9th (12) (450/1 -5525%) Iolani
450
450/1(-5525%)
(12) Iolani 450/1, Veteran who snapped a losing run when shading a tight finish at Cartmel (17f, soft) 25 days ago. His record doesn't mark him down as one likely to follow up. Veteran; ended long losing run with narrow success in plating company last month.
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10th (13) (200/1 -300%) Le Fou's Keep
200
200/1(-300%)
(13) Le Fou's Keep 200/1, Poor maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced back from a break at Sedgefield last month but he doesn't look anywhere nearer a first success. Placed at massive odds in Sedgefield maiden in October but not the most obvious one here.
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11th (7) (300/1 -1400%) Executive Pool
300
300/1(-1400%)
(7) Executive Pool 300/1, Not scored since last year and hasn't done enough in recent outings to make him of real interest here, including well held on the Flat for new yard recently. A first-time visor replaces blinkers. Ran well over hurdles last month but tailed off on the Flat for new stable 17 days ago.
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12th (10) (400/1 -1900%) Treasured Company
400
400/1(-1900%)
(10) Treasured Company 400/1, Dual 2m hurdles winner in 2021. Lightly raced and below par since, with his latest well-held fourth at Southwell no real step back in the right direction. Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since winning twice in 2021.
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13th (15) (350/1 -1300%) Don't Look Back
350
350/1(-1300%)
(15) Don't Look Back 350/1, A fair performer on the Flat for Lucinda Russell last year but no better than modest form over hurdles for this yard. Passed over again. Didn't run badly at Perth this month but remains difficult to enthuse over.
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14th (1) (350/1 -1300%) Fame Valley
350
350/1(-1300%)
(1) Fame Valley 350/1, Runner-up on his handicap debut at Ayr (2m) in January 2022 but finished lame back there next time and not seen again pulling up there in February. Has enough to prove. Returned from long absence with poor run in February; off for another 118 days since.
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15th (2) (400/1 -1112%) Ironopolis
400
400/1(-1112%)
(2) Ironopolis 400/1, Fair form when third in a Sedgefield juvenile last autumn but well below that level twice since, finishing down the field on handicap hurdle debut latterly. Placed in Sedgefield maiden in October but struggled on recent handicap hurdle debut.
14:18 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A competitive opener with marginal preference for KOPA KILANA. The seven-year-old went close to winning here last weekend when a head second and, with the handicapper leaving his mark unchanged, he could go one better. Malangen finds himself 3lb lower than when he scored at Perth last September and might emerge as the main danger. Of the remaining runners, last month's Cartmel winner Iolani has been raised 3lb for his head success, but cannot be discounted.
FOR THREE looks the way to go assuming he's none the worse for his recent tumble at Southwell. Albert Park showed he can make an impact in handicaps when third at Market Rasen last time and is second choice ahead of last weekend's C&D 2-3 Kopa Kilana and Foxwood.
Top of the list is FOR THREE, who followed last month's Sedgefield win with a good effort over C&D. Albert Park is second choice.
(3) Jeteye 10/1, Runner-up on completed start in points and in handicap hurdle at Southwell in April. Not made much of an impact in pair of chase tries subsequently but not out of the question a switch back to hurdling could have a positive effect. Interesting if market speaks in his favour. Blinkers on 1st time. Recent chase form is underwhelming; good claims if judged on hurdle run in April, though.
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2nd (7) (15/2 +46%) Wotyoudunnow Buddy
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(7) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 15/2, Belatedly off the mark when taking 7-runner selling hurdle here (16.2f, soft) early last month but let down by his jumping in a strongly-run handicap back here 33 days ago. Takes a significant step back up in trip here. Won 2m seller here last month, his ninth hurdling start; has stamina to prove today.
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3rd (13) (11/1 +0%) Lady Hamilton
11
11/1(+0%)
(13) Lady Hamilton 11/1, Still a maiden but she has found some consistency in recent starts, third of 7 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at this course (20.1f, soft) 22 days ago, staying on run-in. Longer trip here worth exploring on that evidence. 0-10 over hurdles but posted three fairly good efforts this spring; new trip/headgear now.
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4th (8) (7/1 +30%) Dapper Gent
7
7/1(+30%)
(8) Dapper Gent 7/1, Runner-up in selling/maiden company in May and not disgraced when third of 10 in novices' handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f) 2 weeks ago. Steps up markedly in trip now and fact he arrives in good heart very much a plus. Placed three times over 2m in recent weeks (one here); hiked up in trip today.
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5th (1) (350/1 -7678%) Breakdance Kid
350
350/1(-7678%)
(1) Breakdance Kid 350/1, Improved for the switch to chasing, opening his account at Market Rasen (23.8f) in February and dispelled 2 distinctly lesser efforts with a career-best success over 3m here 8 days ago. Positively ridden then and claims if translating that improvement back to the smaller obstacles. 2-5 over fences after wide-margin course win last week; back hurdling today.
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6th (11) (300/1 -5900%) Iturgeon Du Breuil
300
300/1(-5900%)
(11) Iturgeon Du Breuil 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has stepped up markedly for switch to handicaps/application of cheekpieces, second of 9 in a C&D handicap 33 days ago. One of the likelier types here. Placed in both handicaps, latterly when going close over C&D last month; likely contender.
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7th (2) (300/1 -1775%) Defence Witness
300
300/1(-1775%)
(2) Defence Witness 300/1, Fairly useful form when landing a Catterick bumper in November. Made the frame both starts in novice/maidens thereafter but disappointed (after 4 months off) on handicap debut at Uttoxeter 17 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now tackling this marked longer trip and it remains early days. Well beaten when dropped to 2m for handicap debut; tries new trip and cheekpieces here.
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8th (14) (100/1 -100%) Robert D'ores
100
100/1(-100%)
(14) Robert D'ores 100/1, Shaped with definite promise over fences this time last year but he's failed to complete on each of his last 4 starts since the turn of the year, latterly when pulled up in a C&D handicap hurdle 6 weeks ago. Best watched from out of the weights here. Tongue tie left off. Failed to complete his last four races and has took much to prove.
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9th (9) (200/1 -300%) Emotional Roller
200
200/1(-300%)
(9) Emotional Roller 200/1, First sign of promise under Rules when third of 12 on 2½m Wetherby handicap debut on Boxing Day. Fell next time and low-key return from 4 months off when pulled up at Southwell (24.2f) 3 weeks ago. Needs to step up considerably on that if he's to figure here. Placed on handicap debut in December (2m3f) but pulled up when upped to 3m this month.
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10th (4) (350/1 -12627%) Better Be Definite
350
350/1(-12627%)
(4) Better Be Definite 350/1, Much improved away from testing ground in recent months, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts in 10-runner C&D handicap 33 days ago, leading on line. Looks a live player again nudged up another 3 lb. 2-7 over hurdles after last month's narrow C&D win; further progress possible.
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11th (5) (300/1 -809%) Agilulf
300
300/1(-809%)
(5) Agilulf 300/1, Still looking for first success and whilst he dispelled a poor run at Perth when finishing midfield over 2m here last time, others appeal more for win purposes upped significantly in trip. Ran well in April, after a break, but two lesser efforts followed; not bred for this trip.
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12th (6) (350/1 -961%) Toscan Genius
350
350/1(-961%)
(6) Toscan Genius 350/1, Modest Flat winner who had showed promise in this sphere prior to a low-key handicap debut display at Cartmel (17.2f) 25 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind upped significantly in trip but too soon to be writing him off. Low-grade Flat winner; well beaten in 2m1f seller on last month's handicap hurdle debut.
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|PU| (10) (300/1 -3233%) Milan Echo
300
300/1(-3233%)
(10) Milan Echo 300/1, Ex-Irish maiden who took a step back in the right direction on first run for this trainer in November. However, failed to beat a rival both starts since. Steps up in trip here following 2 months off. Has a bit to prove (including stamina) but has dropped to a tempting mark.
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|PU| (12) (450/1 -1700%) Ice Day
450
450/1(-1700%)
(12) Ice Day 450/1, Well held only start in bumpers and failed to pull up any trees in trio of mares' maiden hurdles at up to 20f. Connections quick to opt for a step up in trip on handicap debut which could well help. Market should prove a useful guide. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has not shown a great deal in maidens; improvement possible over new trip in handicaps.
14:48 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Having finished a half-length second here 17 days earlier, BETTER BE DEFINITE made it two wins from his last three starts when successful by a short head over C&D last month. He was value for more than the winning margin suggests, so a 3lb rise in the handicap shouldn't prevent him from going close. Sam England's stable is in good form, with three winners this month, and his representative Jeteye may be worth a second look. Lady Hamilton shaped nicely when third here at the beginning of the month and could improve for the step-up in trip.
BETTER BE DEFINITE has proved a different proposition since stepped up in trip/faced with less testing ground, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts over C&D 33 days ago. Up 3 lb for that success, he looks a likely player again. Facile chase scorer here Breakdance Kid, low-mileage Defence Witness and Iturgeon du Breuil, who was runner-up himself over C&D last time, head up the dangers.
Preference is for BETTER BE DEFINITE (nap), who kept on strongly from off the pace to double his hurdling tally over C&D last month.
(8) Pop The Question 66/1, Third foal, half-sister to 2 point winners, dam point winner. Successful between the flags herself but pulled up last time (May 27). 1-11 in points, the win gained in a good-ground maiden last month; rules debut today.
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2nd (5) (50/1 -2560%) The Flying Poet
50
50/1(-2560%)
(5) The Flying Poet 50/1, €90,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair 19f hurdle winner King of Cong. Hooded and flashed tail briefly but showed a bit to work on when a keeping-on fourth at Bangor last month (16.7f). More to come over this trip. Kept on from the rear for fourth on last month's Bangor debut; can improve here.
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3rd (3) (10/1 -150%) Major Champion
10
10/1(-150%)
(3) Major Champion 10/1, No impact in Irish points but left opening hurdles run well behind when third of 9 over C&D a month ago, sticking to his task. That places him right in the mix here. Outran 66-1 odds when placed over C&D last month; ought to make his presence felt again.
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4th (2) (8/1 -129%) Independent Jimmy
8
8/1(-129%)
(2) Independent Jimmy 8/1, Related to winners over obstacles but looked green in bumpers. More like it over hurdles, second of 6 at Market Rasen last month, albeit no match for the winner. Up in trip. Stuck to his task well when clear second to 1-12 favourite at Market Rasen last month.
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5th (6) (125/1 -1463%) Fairland
125
125/1(-1463%)
(6) Fairland 125/1, Merit looks established in handicaps. Plugged on for fifth at Sedgefield last month and looks vulnerable back in maiden. Not beaten far off her lowly handicap mark last month and has each-way claims here.
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6th (4) (8/1 +33%) My Friend Yeats
8
8/1(+33%)
(4) My Friend Yeats 8/1, Sixth foal, dam unraced. Off mark in Irish points at seventh attempt (May 26) and this looks a reasonable starting point under Rules. Won good ground Irish point last month; market may guide on rules debut.
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7th (9) (450/1 -5525%) Tamlaght Eyes
450
450/1(-5525%)
(9) Tamlaght Eyes 450/1, Sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Shut The Box and has won a point. Showed more than on bumper debut when third of 7 at Kelso but that was back in May 2022. Hurdles bow up in trip. Absent since third in Kelso bumper in May 2022; wait for encouragement from market.
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8th (7) (450/1 -3114%) Florita
450
450/1(-3114%)
(7) Florita 450/1, Third foal, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Windance (19f-3¼m winner). Dam (c106/h115) 2m hurdle winner. Runner-up on last 2 of 3 starts in Irish points (latest Mar 31). Market may guide. Second in two slow-ground Irish point last season; market can guide on rules debut.
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|PU| (1) (400/1 -1112%) Golden Swift
400
400/1(-1112%)
(1) Golden Swift 400/1, Well held in a bumper/completed start over hurdles. Struggled in maiden hurdles during the winter and unseated rider on handicap debut.
15:18 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Olly Murphy's only runner on the card THE FLYING POET looked in need of the experience on hurdles debut at Bangor last month, but shaped promisingly to finish fourth and any improvement could see him get competitive. Major Champion has undergone wind surgery since filling the third spot here 33 days ago and could give the selection the most to think about. Independent Jimmy is another to consider on the back of a fine second at Market Rasen.
THE FLYING POET cost plenty as a 3-y-o and the way he shaped on last month's debut at Bangor suggests there's plenty more to come from him over this sort of trip. He can improve beyond the level set by Major Champion and Independent Jimmy.
Sean Bowen's only ride on the card, THE FLYING POET, can take a big step forward from last month's Bangor debut.
(1) Kilmore Rock 12/1, First foal, dam unraced. Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points, runner-up last time (Apr 20). Has shown ability in points; makes rules debut in a modest race and could be involved.
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2nd (3) (15/8 -25%) R S Ambush
1.875
15/8(-25%)
(3) R S Ambush 15/8, Fair maiden hurdler who showed he can be very competitive in handicaps when second over 19f at Carlisle (soft) in December. Too free back at that venue in February but returns with yard among the winners and he's a danger back in maiden company. Tailed off at Carlisle in February but on heavy ground; leading claims on previous form.
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3rd (8) (28/1 -1389%) Stuti
28
28/1(-1389%)
(8) Stuti 28/1, Southwell bumper winner who made an encouraging start in this sphere when third of 13 in novice over 20.6f at Market Rasen in November. Hasn't really built on that since, though didn't do a lot wrong behind a pair of reasonable types at that venue a fortnight ago. Bumper winner who has been a fair third over hurdles the last twice; key player in this.
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4th (9) (250/1 -6150%) Vanilla Dancer
250
250/1(-6150%)
(9) Vanilla Dancer 250/1, Progressive in bumpers, scoring at Sedgefield in November. Hasn't yet replicated that over hurdles but she caught the eye last time and this step up in trip could really see her in a better light. Bumper winner; three fair runs over hurdles & this step up in trip may help; not ruled out.
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5th (7) (400/1 -300%) Dear Dot
400
400/1(-300%)
(7) Dear Dot 400/1, From quite a good family but looks a long-term project. Down the field at big odds on both starts.
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6th (2) (250/1 -3233%) Lathan
250
250/1(-3233%)
(2) Lathan 250/1, €90,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Dam (c89/h107), jump winner in France, half-sister to fair useful chaser (stays 3½m) Vaucelet. Wears tongue strap. Interesting to see what that market makes of him. Half-brother to Scottish National winner Macdermott; found a winnable race on first start.
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7th (4) (350/1 -430%) Stonegate
350
350/1(-430%)
(4) Stonegate 350/1, Modest form in bumpers and, while he's bred to make a hurdler, he failed to take to new discipline here last week. Up in trip. Tailed off at 150-1 on last Saturday's hurdle debut here.
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8th (6) (250/1 -658%) Away She Goes
250
250/1(-658%)
(6) Away She Goes 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers but mid-field effort on last week's hurdling debut at this venue (16.2f) was a bit more like it, not given a hard time. More to come. Well beaten in both bumpers and same story when 100-1 here on recent hurdle debut.
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9th (5) (300/1 -355%) You're Kidding Me
300
300/1(-355%)
(5) You're Kidding Me 300/1, Limited impact both starts in Ireland for Enda Bolger. Tailed off in the spring on first two starts; probably best watched on stable debut.
15:48 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The Hughie Morrison-trained STUTI could be the answer to this tricky little race. Third at Market Rasen last time out, the seven-year-old has shown enough to suggest her turn might be near. Vanilla Dancer hasn't looked short of ability in three starts over timber and appears to be the main danger, while hurdles debutant Lathan could surprise a few if taking to this discipline for the Rebecca Menzies team.
VANILLA DANCER has yet to match her bumper form over hurdles but this step up in trip could be the catalyst for a much-improved showing. R S Ambush returns from a break with his yard in good order and he sets the standard, with Stuti likely to give it another good go.
The pick of last season's handicap form makes R S AMBUSH a strong contender in this field and he earns the vote ahead of Stuti.
(5) Belvedere Blast 8/1, A three-time 2m winner last June, including here. Stepped up on his reappearance when third at Southwell (20.5f0 under Brian Hughes 19 days ago. On a winning mark and needs considering. Seemingly back in good form this month and runs this track well; respected.
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2nd (6) (17/2 -31%) Parvos
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(6) Parvos 17/2, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who produced an improved performance to get off the mark on third start for this yard at Sedgefield in February. Back from a lesser run at Musselburgh when a creditable fourth at Cartmel 4 weeks ago. Came good with comfortable Sedgefield win in February; may still have a bigger run in her.
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3rd (3) (17/2 -55%) Invictus World
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(3) Invictus World 17/2, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in Ireland. Creditable fourth on Down Royal handicap debut last September but off since unseating at Downpatrick later that month. Remains unexposed and betting interesting back from 9 months off. Unexposed 6yo; absent since falling in September but still enters calculations.
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4th (1) (2/1 +27%) Imperial Data
2
2/1(+27%)
(1) Imperial Data 2/1, Likeable sort with an excellent strike rate under Rules, producing another improved showing to score at Cartmel last month. Progressed again when narrowly denied over C&D since. Nudged up another 5 lb but still much respected. Clear second over C&D in first-time cheekpieces last week, and might still be improving.
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5th (4) (28/1 -12%) Dallas Des Pictons
28
28/1(-12%)
(4) Dallas Des Pictons 28/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best. Not so good nowadays but landed a C&D handicap last autumn. Pulled up over fences at Ayr in March and freshened up since. Surprise C&D winner in September but quickly back in the doldrums since; hard to predict.
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6th (2) (25/1 -257%) Salsada
25
25/1(-257%)
(2) Salsada 25/1, Useful Flat winner who was placed twice in 2m handicap hurdles in March but she does need to shrug off a couple of lesser efforts since. Not at best last time but was placed off 2lb higher in valuable series final in March.
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7th (7) (33/1 -1550%) Haarar
33
33/1(-1550%)
(7) Haarar 33/1, On a hat-trick after maiden/novice wins around 2m last month. His opening handicap mark in this sphere looks fair so he ought to go well if his stamina holds. Dual novice winner last month (2m/2m1f); up in trip for handicap debut; can progress again.
16:18 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having scored a shade cosily at Southwell and Cartmel last month, Haarar makes his handicap debut in this sphere off what looks a workable mark. Sam England's charge is also a potential improver upped in distance and isn't taken lightly, but the course experience of IMPERIAL DATA may prove key. The seven-year-old looked set to complete a double over C&D recently but for idling late on, and a 5lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent him getting back in the winning groove. Invictus World may chase the pair home.
BELVEDERE BLAST came good at this time last year and might be ready to strike after a back-to-form third at Southwell earlier this month. Thriving-pair Imperial Data and Haarar look the obvious dangers.
Topweight IMPERIAL DATA was reeled in by a stout stayer close home over C&D last weekend but can quickly regain the winning thread.
(6) Dream Jet 5/1, Placed in an Irish point and left his previous form under Rules behind when landing a Stratford maiden hurdle last summer. Best effort over fences when runner-up to Going Mobile in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago and he's respected again. Ran well when second to Going Mobile over C&D last week and is 9lb better off today.
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1st (3) (4/1 -45%) Carcaci Castle
4
4/1(-45%)
(3) Carcaci Castle 4/1, Promising debut in this sphere when runner-up at Carlisle last month but backwards steps both following outings over fences. Took a step back in the right direction back hurdling when fifth at Kelso last month, so not discounted back chasing. Fair fifth over hurdles last month; drops in grade for return to fences; on good mark.
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2nd (1) (11/1 +21%) Findthetime
11
11/1(+21%)
(1) Findthetime 11/1, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps in the winter for Nicky Richards, albeit very fortunate to do so at Newcastle on latter occasion. Not fired in pair of outings for current yard though, so others preferred. Won twice for Nicky Richards last season but has not fired on first two stable starts.
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3rd (2) (10/3 +5%) Grain D'oudairies
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(2) Grain D'oudairies 10/3, Scored at Market Rasen in March and has held his form well in a pair of outings since, chasing home a couple of younger rivals and beating the remainder convincingly when third of 7 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good) 15 days ago. Player. Third twice at Bangor since 14l win at Market Rasen in March; likely contender again.
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4th (4) (125/1 -942%) Animore
125
125/1(-942%)
(4) Animore 125/1, Capitalised on the drop to a career-low mark when scoring in an Ayr handicap hurdle in March 2023 but now absent for over a year (left Iain Jardine in interim) and is probably best watched on comeback. C&D winner; makes stable debut from workable mark but absent since May 2023.
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|DQ| (7) (2/1 +27%) Going Mobile
2
2/1(+27%)
(7) Going Mobile 2/1, Represents an in-form yard and proved suited by the drop back in trip when beating Dream Jet in a 10-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago. This is tougher from just out of weights but has to be shortlisted again. Clearcut C&D winner last weekend; effectively 11lb higher today but still considered.
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|PU| (5) (400/1 -5614%) Conquer The Breeze
400
400/1(-5614%)
(5) Conquer The Breeze 400/1, Good effort when runner-up in a novice hurdle here in May. Came down too far out to suggest the outcome when falling in a Market Rasen handicap on chase debut but has the physique to make an impact over fences, so not discounted second time up. Second in a novice hurdle here last month; fell heavily on recent chase/handocap debut.
16:48 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The reapplication of blinkers and a drop in distance saw an improved performance from Going Mobile when he scored in some style over track and trip last week. However, the nine-year-old is effectively 11lb higher in the ratings here due to being 5lb out of the handicap. With that in mind, this could prove a suitable opportunity for CARCACI CASTLE to open his account over fences, with last month's Kelso fifth over hurdles likely to have put Sandy Thomson's gelding spot on for this. Grain D'oudairies is also noted.
GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES is still relatively low-mileage over fences and has produced a pair of solid performances since scoring at Market Rasen, so gets the nod ahead of last week's C&D winner Going Mobile. Carcaci Castle showed better signs hurdling last time and is on an interesting mark if able to reproduce that form back over fences.
He has to compete from 5lb out of the weights today but GOING MOBILE looked in excellent nick over C&D last weekend and is selected.
(4) Backbyjet 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase (15/2) at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago, finding extra. Every chance he will go well again. Won over C&D three weeks ago and this lightly raced 6yo could continue to improve.
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2nd (3) (11/4 +54%) Meetmeinthemorning
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(3) Meetmeinthemorning 11/4, Has yet to kick on from a positive start over hurdles but switch to chasing brought more encouragement here last time and the return to this trip will suit, so he's a player. Fair 5th at 2m here on chase debut; this 3m point winner could relish today's longer trip.
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3rd (2) (8/1 -300%) Elleon
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(2) Elleon 8/1, Not a fluent jumper but has clicked of late, supplementing a Haydock success with another career-best effort to score here last time. Should put a bold bid for the hat-trick. Arrives on hat-trick after two 3m course wins; different trip here but has to be respected.
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4th (7) (15/2 -36%) Dr Shirocco
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(7) Dr Shirocco 15/2, Winless following 20 attempts over hurdles but has already won 3 times in this sphere, the latest here in May. Respectable effort behind Elleon last time and is on better terms now. Two-time course winner (including this last year) who might not be far away.
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5th (8) (100/1 -52%) Play By The Rules
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(8) Play By The Rules 100/1, Failed to fire over hurdles last term and has fared no better switched to chasing. Soundly beaten recently on his first two chase starts and needs to raise his game.
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6th (9) (80/1 -700%) Edgewell
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(9) Edgewell 80/1, Modest form in bumpers and only poor over hurdles/fences so far, although may come on for latest fourth over C&D. Cheekpieces are on for the first time. Fourth on last month's chase debut over C&D and could be sharper for that run; interesting.
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7th (5) (350/1 -1650%) Deadheat
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(5) Deadheat 350/1, Completely lost his way last season and he's hard to weigh up back from a further 5 months off. Has travelled from Northern Ireland; on a reduced mark but for good reason.
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8th (6) (100/1 -1150%) Grand Du Nord
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(6) Grand Du Nord 100/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was runner-up in a 3m Wetherby handicap last month but hasn't reproduced that form since, including on chasing debut at Kelso last time. On a handy mark on best hurdle form and may have needed recent chase debut after absence.
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9th (1) (450/1 -3114%) Hidden Commander
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(1) Hidden Commander 450/1, Got back on track when landing back-to-back handicaps over this C&D and at Hexham during the autumn. Has struggled for form since but there was a bit more promise last time. C&D winner who runs off last winning mark; needs another step back in right direction.
17:18 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The fitting of a first-time visor appeared to eke out further improvement in BACKBYJET, who showed a willing attitude when scoring over C&D earlier in the month. A 4lb higher rating looks more than workable and the six-year-old is taken to follow up. The hat-trick seeking Elleon is also likely to prove popular, but a drop in distance and career-high mark may prove his undoing. Sam England's inmate still enters calculations, but a bigger threat may emerge from Hidden Commander.
ELLEON arrives in a rich vein of form and is fancied to complete the hat-trick at the possible expense of Backbyjet. Meetmeinthemorning should step up on an encouraging chasing debut, so he's another one to respect.
The step back up in trip could be just what MEETMEINTHEMORNING needs on his second chase start and he earns the vote.
(2) Born In The West 4/1, Point winner who made a solid Rules debut when runner-up at Newton Abbot 9 days ago. Should do better and he's likely to feature. Point winner who was runner-up on recent bumper debut; can be bang there once more.
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(4) (7/2 +13%) Jehol De Thaix
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(4) Jehol De Thaix 7/2, £23,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam maiden chaser in France. Half-sister to dam of smart hurdler/chaser up to 3m Volnay de Thaix. Respected on debut. Trainer does well in bumpers, and at this course; could play a leading role on debut.
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(5) (50/1 +0%) The Beekeeper
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(5) The Beekeeper 50/1, Failed to beat a rival on debut at Worcester and is probably going to need more time. Backed into 11-1 from 16-1 on debut at Worcester three weeks ago but finished tailed off.
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1st (1) (Evens +43%) Takt De Touques
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(1) Takt De Touques Evens, Winning pointer who has shown an excellent attitude to land both bumpere outings to date. Giving plenty of weight away but still appeals as the likeliest winner. 2-2 in bumpers (both at Perth); carries double penalty but has strong claims nevertheless.
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2nd (3) (15/2 +6%) Drumlee Myth
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(3) Drumlee Myth 15/2, Watar gelding. Dam (c99/h103), 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 2¾m), sister to winning hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Kentford Legend. Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points (Apr 27). One to note. Disputing lead when falling at final fence in sole point; one to consider on rules debut.
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3rd (6) (150/1 -355%) Blakey Boy
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(6) Blakey Boy 150/1, Ocovango gelding. Dam unraced from family of Grand National winner Rule The World and smart staying hurdler Venalmar. 5,000euros foal; this 4yo may be one for further down the line.
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4th (7) (300/1 -1775%) East Eagle
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(7) East Eagle 300/1, From the family of high-class hurdler/smart chase winner (stayed 21f) Sutton Place. Just signs of ability for Tom Weston and looks up against it starting out for new yard with a tongue strap on. Showed some ability on both runs for Tom Weston but improvement needed on stable debut.
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5th (9) (250/1 -2678%) Lewesdon Dancer
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(9) Lewesdon Dancer 250/1, Related to a couple of winners and showed something to work on when third at Kelso first time out. Can make her presence felt if the emphasis is sufficiently on stamina. Promising third at 25-1 on last month's debut and she's open to improvement; player.
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6th (10) (250/1 -279%) Sunset Hill
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(10) Sunset Hill 250/1, €13,000 3-y-o, £8,000 5-y-o, Kingston Hill mare. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Shantou Bob. Unplaced both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 27). Fifth/six in her two points; sold for £8,000 last month; others make greater appeal.
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7th (11) (300/1 -1400%) Ava's Angel
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(11) Ava's Angel 300/1, Stoutly bred and shaped in kind when plugging on for third here on debut. Wasn't in the same form next time but he can't be written off. Encouraging 3rd over C&D on debut; not written off but a lesser run followed at Southwell.
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8th (8) (250/1 -279%) Bellmount Lady
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250/1(-279%)
(8) Bellmount Lady 250/1, Half-sister to 4 winners but showed nothing at Kelso first time out, so will need to leave that form well behind. There's potential in her pedigree, but always behind when 18-1 for last month's debut.
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9th (12) (400/1 -3233%) Starlit Wave
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400/1(-3233%)
(12) Starlit Wave 400/1, €7,000 3-y-o, Affinisea filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Final Nudge, stayed 4¼m, and bumper winner Fons Vivus. Dam unraced. Worth monitoring in the betting. Half-sister to three winners; in good hands; no surprise to see her go well on debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TAKT DE TOUQUES arrives on the back of two bumper victories at Perth and a hat-trick could be on the horizon. The five-year-old looks more than capable of defying a 10lb penalty, particularly with a 7lb claimer on his back. The biggest danger is Born In The West, who offered plenty to work with when runner-up on his Rules debut at Newton Abbot recently, while market support for the Nicky Richards-trained newcomer Jehol De Thaix would be interesting.
TAKT DE TOUQUES is unbeaten in a point and two bumpers and his likeable attitude can pull him through again. Born In The West has already won between the flags and is expected to build on a positive Rules debut, so he's the main threat ahead of Drumlee Myth.
The mare LEWESDON DANCER was a promising third on last month's debut at Kelso and is the selection under Brian Hughes.
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