Hexham

Sunday, May 4, 2025ChaseClass 52m4f

TOP OF THE BAY cemented the positive start made since switching yards when running out a good winner at Carlisle a couple of weeks ago and he looks a big player again from his revised mark. Am Still Here following a good second over hurdles also appeals now his attentions switch to larger obstacles. Ribeye and Divas Doyen complete the dangers.

  • Top Of The Bay
  • Am Still Here
  • Ribeye
2m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Top Of The Bay
    J: Tom MidgleyT: Sam England
    F: P93/4P221-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Doyen gelding who cemented bright start made for new yard with cheekpieces refitted when readily accounting for 9 rivals in novices' handicap chase at Carlisle (20.9f) 2 weeks ago. Fancied to be competitive again from revised mark.
  • 7. Am Still Here
    J: Sean QuinlanT: Nicky Richards
    F: 8856/9202-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    51
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden who matched previous best in first-time cheekpieces when second of 13 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at this course (16.2f) 51 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Interesting now his attentions switch to chasing for in-form yard.
  • 2. Ribeye
    J: Danny McMenaminT: Peter Atkinson
    F: 73312F93-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Back to winning ways at Musselburgh in December and stepped up on a recent run when 3 lengths third of 4 to Pure Surf in handicap chase (9/4) at Newcastle (20.1f, good) 28 days ago, plugging on from 3 out. Possibilities from same mark.
  • 4. Divas Doyen
    J: Bruce LynnT: Sandy Forster
    F: 81224413-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Finally off the mark at Carlisle (20f) in November and career-best display when adding to his tally over C&D in March. Found life tougher from out of the weights when third back here 39 days ago and this rates a more suitable assignment.
  • 6. Pure Surf
    J: Miss Pippa BrownT: Victor Thompson
    F: 7/F345125-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Dual hurdles winner for Iain Jardine in summer 2023 and belatedly opened chase account at Newcastle (2½m, good) where she was given a sound tactical ride at the start of last month. Seemingly overdid forcing tactics at Kelso (20f) 11 days ago and bounce back distinctly possible.
  • 9. Cave Hill
    J: Alan DoyleT: Ian Duncan
    F: P/0515345-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Opened his account from a basement mark over hurdles at Newcastle (20.3f) in December. Respectable enough efforts next 2 starts over hurdles but no short-term encouragement to glean from either of his chase exploits at Newcastle so far this spring.
  • 8. Follow Your Arrow
    J: Jonathon BewleyT: George Bewley
    F: 5PPP/547P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    211
    Verdict
    Sole success came over C&D in June 2022 and he wasn't threatening when last seen, pulled up returned to this C&D when last seen in October. Percentage call to look elsewhere on this first start for 7 months.
  • 3. Glentruan
    J: Kielan WoodsT: Michael Flannery, Ireland
    F: 04705000-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Irresolute performer who is winless since dead-heating over hurdles in 2021 and not been pulling up any trees over fences in recent months. Needs to get back on track with headgear discarded.
  • 5. Ebony Jade
    J: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam England
    F: 400000/PP-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    103
    Verdict
    Poor form over hurdles in Ireland and very little to shout about in 2 spins for this yard during the winter, again failing to complete when pulled up at Warwick (19f) in January. Hopes pinned on a switch to chasing bring about a significant upturn. Market can guide.
  • 10. Derracrin
    J: Lorcan MurtaghT: Barry Murtagh
    F: 1P/P66-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Made a winning chase debut over C&D in spring 2023 but seen only a handful of time since and hard to derive much encouragement from chase/hurdles exploits in recent months. Passed over from out of the weights.
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