Hexham 13 April 2026

Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
 
 
Light rain

Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 1.4° - 13.2°
Rainfall: 1.52mm
Wind: 5.6 mph SE

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14:00 Hexham (Class 4) (4YO plus)

carpetgallop.co.uk Where Performance Begins 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 48y

Winner £5,446 - 11 ran

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RED OAK's fourth at Newbury last time reads particularly well as the winner of that contest landed a Grade 1 at Aintree on Friday and the return to novice company can see him back to winning ways. Blues Singer looks the strongest threat based on his Huntingdon victory last month but his jumping can be a bit haphazard at times. Imperfectlyperfect heads the remainder.

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14:30 Hexham (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Anthony Woods Electrical Lightning Bolt Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

1m 7f 133y

Winner £6,786 - 11 ran

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It seems significant that Nicky Richards sends YOUNG GETAWAY over fences this late in the season as the seven-year-old's last appearance came at this meeting 12 months ago. He was a consistent type over hurdles and gave the impression that going chasing would bring out the best in him. The drop back in trip appears to be the right move for Heads Or Harps, while Royal Deeside completes the shortlist.

3

15:00 Hexham (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Horslyx-For Horse's Health & Welfare Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 48y

Winner £5,756 - 8 ran

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Gintime ran with plenty of credit in a series final at Kelso last time and is expected to be in the mix, despite there being a concern about her finishing effort, while Rose's Dart has to be considered after scoring at Market Rasen. That said, OUT ON HER OWN may have her day in the sun after a string of runner-up efforts at Carlisle.

4

15:30 Hexham (Class 5) (5YO plus)

Mick Walsh Open Ditch Handicap Chase

3m 41y

Winner £5,281 - 14 ran

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JAMESIECONN is currently in the form of his life and the seven-year-old may prove a tough nut to crack in his attempt to make it four wins on the bounce. Streamsforth Lad comes with risks attached but got round when runner-up at Bangor at the end of last month and would be a threat if his jumping stands up. Others to note are Dr Shirocco and Redeeming Love.

5

16:00 Hexham (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

2m 4f 28y

Winner £4,806 - 10 ran

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DIVILABOTHER is a model of consistency and gets the nod on that basis. A smooth C&D winner last summer, the eight-year-old has held his form well since and comes in here fresh. Asa has race-fitness on her side and is interesting reverting to timber for this assignment, while it would be no surprise if Party In The Park went well.

6

16:30 Hexham (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

2m 4f 28y

Winner £4,806 - 9 ran

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GARDENER looks the obvious place to start in division two of this handicap hurdle as he probably won more cosily over C&D last month than the winning distance suggests. This slightly sounder surface shouldn't be a problem for him and the veteran gets the nod ahead of Kool Raoul and Our Laura B, who is expected to get a bit closer to the selection this time.

7

17:00 Hexham (Class 5) (5YO plus)

Pointing Pointers Open Hunters' Chase

3m 41y

Winner £2,823 - 7 ran

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WHATDEAWANT has been performing well in the point-to-point sphere and makes plenty of appeal back under Rules for this assignment in hunter chase company. He represents a top yard and is taken to very close. Nassalam won the Welsh Grand National in 2023 and has to be taken seriously, while Potters Party and Brandy Mcqueen also need considering for this.

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17:35 Hexham (Class 4) (4YO to 6YO)

carpetgallop.co.uk Pro Fibre Surface Setting Standards Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

2m 48y

Winner £3,540 - 7 ran

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Point-to-point second AR AIS ARIS fetched 60,000 pounds at the sales in November and appears to have all the credentials required to make a winning Rules bow. Gaelic Heather also arrives having filled the runner-up spot between the flags when last seen and must be respected, along with Blue Skies Ahead, who could step forward from a satisfactory Uttoxeter effort.

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