Hexham

Tomorrow, June 7, 2025HurdleClass 52m4f

The vote goes to top-weight PRESENT FAIR, who hasn't always been the easiest to catch right but arrives here in top form, on the back of a win at Bangor and an equally good effort in defeat when going close at Uttoxeter. The 8-y-o remains feasibly treated and gets the nod ahead of Wee Alki and Billable Grant. The former is second choice on the back of close-calls at Kelso the last twice. Tiny Angel, one of two Irish raiders from the Noel Kelly yard, is also worth a second look.

  • Present Fair
  • Wee Alki
  • Billable Grant
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 3. Wee Alki
    J: Miss Rebekah DuffyT: Susan Corbett
    F: 555243-22
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Yet to get his head in front but largely consistent since switched to handicaps, going close over 3m+ at Kelso on his last 2 starts. Creeping up the weights as a consequence, but dropping back in trip unlikely to be an issue (went close over 19.3f at Carlisle in February) and he needs considering.
  • 1. Present Fair
    J: Mr Toby McCain-MitchellT: Donald McCain
    F: 8/357431-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Back to his best when striking on return from a 2-month break at Bangor (19.6f, soft) in April. Hasn't always had a habit of following a good run with another, so it was encouraging to see him back that up with a solid second at Uttoxeter three weeks ago. Remains on a good mark and solid claims.
  • 6. Nakassama
    J: Mr O. McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
    F: 9/00803P-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Placed on the Flat on several occasions and took a step forward on second handicap start in this sphere when third at Downpatrick during the autumn. Has failed to back that up by a long chalk in 2 subsequent outings, though, and others make more appeal. Yard also saddles Tiny Angel.
  • 10. Huit Reflets
    J: Mr Paddy BarlowT: Mark Walford
    F: 3221278-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Positive start for this yard last year, placed several times (including over this C&D) prior to landing a 2m handicap here 12 months ago. Now 2 lb below that winning mark, but finds himself with a bit to prove following a trio of poor efforts.
  • 7. Beat The Retreat
    J: Mr Kit AlexanderT: N. W. Alexander
    F: P388175-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Sharpened up by cheekpieces when winning Musselburgh handicap (19.8f, good to soft) in February. Same didn't work so well next 2 starts, but switch to a visor did the trick when going close at Perth last time and, provided this headgear continues to have a positive effect, he should be in the mix.
  • 9. Tiny Angel
    J: Mr Dara McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
    F: 60P/5P60-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Nibbled at long odds when last of 11 in a Tramore handicap back from 8 months in April. Showed the benefit of that run when fourth of 9 at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) recently and this low-mileage mare could have a part to play if taking well to the first-time cheekpieces.
  • 14. Billable Grant
    J: Miss Emma J. BrownT: Jackie Stephen
    F: P047591-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Ended long losing run back over hurdles when landing an 11-runner handicap under this rider at Perth (23.9f, soft) in April, benefitting from the leaders pressing on a fair way from home. Wasn't beaten far at Kelso next time and he's a live each-way candidate.
  • 2. Blazing Court
    J: Mr John DixonT: John Dixon
    F: 3P/32163-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Steadily progressive over fences for Martin Keighley last summer and fair efforts in 3 starts over hurdles for new yard, finishing third in a 6-runner Kelso novice (21f, good) last time. Figures on a reasonable mark back in handicap company and not without each-way hope.
  • 11. Suitably Surprised
    J: Mr James KingT: Sam England
    F: 4721129-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Improver in handicaps during the autumn, landing a conditional jockeys' race at Sedgefield (17f, good) in November before following up at Leicester 4 days later. Has failed to fire both starts since returning from a break in April, though, and she's opposable on balance.
  • 5. Rickety Gate
    J: Miss Ella McGarryT: Nicky Richards
    F: 8184641-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Back to form when taking a 19f Carlisle handicap over Easter, but didn't offer much at Perth since and this 10-y-o has something of a patchy record.
  • 16. Foxwood
    J: Miss Thomasina EystonT: George Bewley
    F: 7453/735-F
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Found his level from basement mark fitted with cheekpieces last year, but was tailed off when eventually falling at the last (without headgear) on his reappearance here (23.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces swiftly refitted, but he's probably worth taking on all the same.
  • 8. Tread Softly Now
    J: Mr S. ConnorT: Ian Duncan
    F: 7P19210-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Has improved since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Ayr and Kelso this year. However, her form has taken a turn for the worse since and she needs to bounce back.
  • 4. Mayos Vendangeur
    J: Miss Megan DaviesT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 45632560-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    90
    Verdict
    Bits and pieces of decent form in Ireland, one of the better ones being her effort at Clonmel in December when second in 15-runner handicap at around 2m. However, she has failed to fire the last twice and stamina to prove on debut for new yard (once tried over 2¾m and didn't appear to get home).
  • 13. Moveonbuy
    J: Miss Aimee JonesT: Andrew Crook
    F: 89/664-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Showed little in a trio of bumpers and it's all been pretty low-key in as many runs over hurdles in novice events. Step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.
  • 15. Dear Dot
    J: Miss Natasha CooksonT: Chris Grant
    F: 7056-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    335
    Verdict
    Didn't shown a great deal in a bumper nor 3 runs over hurdles in 2024. Also out of luck in a couple of runs in points since and she's another who will need to improve now venturning down the handicap route.
  • 12. Badbad Leroy Brown
    J: Mr Cameron HillhouseT: Sarah Hollinshead
    F: P57P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    13
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    252
    Verdict
    Sole success under Rules was gained way back in 2017 and all 4 starts over fences in 2024 were poor. Runner-up twice between the flags in recent weeks, but this veteran is nonetheless opposable back in this sphere.
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