Hexham Race 2 - Touch And Try Trophy Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (5) resumes after a seven-month spell. Third in a 3250m jumpers flat at Kelso beaten 5L when last seen fresh and on the basis of that effort is expected to go close. TAMARIND BAY (6) produced a solid third two starts back in a 4000m hurdle at Worcester. Failed to finish tackling the same trip there last time. Still holds genuine claims. AT VIMEIRO (1) placed third in a 3400m hurdle at Cartmel having won a 3450m maiden hurdle at the same venue. Among the top hopes. TINEGGIORI (7) resumes from a break after a single outing last prep finishing fifth in a maiden event at Market Rasen. Improvement possible.

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
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Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 49 days. Last run ran on from midfield; finished third of 10 runners at Cartmel on August 23 over 3400m, 6 len behind Bittalemon with 72.5kg at $2.40. Run before favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on to post a big 4.5 len win. Cartmel on July 21 over 3450m slow going defeating Taktique Gagnante with 70kg at $6 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 23/08/2025 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $13,430.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Richie McLernon | 72.5kg | 4:12.59 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.38 |
1/7 | 21/07/2025 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $13,650.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | Soft | Richie McLernon | 70kg | 4:32.09 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
0/10 | 28/05/2025 | 134 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,790.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good Soft | Richie McLernon | 68kg | 4:19.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 14/01/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59.5kg | 3:43.05 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 30/12/2024 | 18 | HCP APP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 2:40.18 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
5/9 | 12/12/2024 | 105 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 2:04.91 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
8/12 | 29/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 56kg | 2:32.17 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 17/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 56.5kg | 2:31.81 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
2/13 | 29/07/2024 | 49 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | NS | Jonny Peate | 57.5kg | 2:26.46 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
3/15 | 10/06/2024 | 30 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 57kg | 2:04.28 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 11/05/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN C 3 | $110,700.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 2:24.09 | 2-8-9 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished tenth of 13 runners at Wetherby on March 28 2024 over 3200m, on slow going 35 len behind Jupiter Des Mottes carrying 71kg at $15. Returned from break ran on from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Kelso on September 17 over 4200m, 12 len behind Jackson Lamb carrying 70kg at $67. Definite chance. Must be respected.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 17/09/2025 | 538 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 70kg | 5:10.60 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
10/13 | 28/03/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 4:05.55 | 11-10-10 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing finished ninth of 11 starters at Perth on September 24 over 3250m, 31 len behind The Hatchet carrying 70kg at $34. At only start last preparation finished third in a small field at Wetherby on March 18 over 3200m, 10 len behind White Riot with 71kg at $6.50. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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9/11 | 24/09/2025 | 190 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 70kg | 3:56.30 | 10-9-9 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 18/03/2025 | 91 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 71kg | 3:44.34 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
2/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 71kg | 3:42.80 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished sixth of 10 starters at Cartmel on August 23 over 3400m, 35 len behind Bittalemon carrying 71kg at $67. Last start ran last at Perth on September 24 over 3250m, 43 len behind The Hatchet with 70kg at $251. Looking to others.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 24/09/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 3:56.30 | 9-11-11 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $251.00 |
6/10 | 23/08/2025 | 310 | HDLE 4U | $13,430.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 4:12.59 | 7-8-6 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $67.00 |
7/7 | 17/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 71kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign winning won by 6 len this track March 25 over 3250m defeating Tea Boy carrying 72kg at $2.40. Previously first up; 3 of 7 runners at Kelso February 14 over 3250m, slow track; 5 len behind Kiwi Rush with 73kg at $5. Has changed stables over the break and joined the Lucinda Scudamore barn.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 25/03/2025 | 39 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 72kg | 4:13.63 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.38 |
3/7 | 14/02/2025 | 89 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,230.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 4:19.67 | 4-6-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 17/11/2024 | 196 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
7/9 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Last run pulled up at Worcester on September 26 over 4000m. Start before held ground to the line finished third of 8 starters at Worcester on September 5 over 4000m, 2.25 len behind Sixty Plus with 73kg at $3.10. Previous good effort a good guide.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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0/15 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:02.64 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.13 |
3/8 | 20/08/2025 | 221 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
7/10 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:17.60 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 76.5L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 28/12/2024 | 23 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 71.5kg | 4:49.45 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
2/6 | 05/12/2024 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 5:32.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
4/14 | 29/10/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:54.60 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 13/10/2024 | 211 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 3:47.26 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
7/15 | 16/03/2024 | 36 | WFA HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 70kg | 3:50.44 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 09/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Alan Johns | 67.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fifth of 9 starters at Market Rasen on October 15 over 3300m, 18 len behind Roadlesstravelled with 71.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign finished second of 8 runners at Newcastle on February 24 2024 over 3390m, in the wet; a head behind From The Clouds carrying 73kg at $7. Better than last run but needs to bounce back.
Last Starts 361 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/9 | 15/10/2024 | 215 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
3/5 | 14/03/2024 | 19 | WFA NOVHDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Heavy | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | 4:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 24/02/2024 | 216 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Heavy | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | 4:18.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 23/07/2023 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $10,890.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 3:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 25/06/2023 | 80 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | 4:13.31 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
7/8 | 06/04/2023 | - | FLAT 46 | $9,220.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 67kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Tom Midgley
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months finished seventh of 13 runners at Kelso on October 5 over 3200m, 31 len behind Caballo De Guerra with 71kg at $34. Previously second-up finished sixth of 9 starters at Perth on April 25 over 3250m, 42 len behind Junker D'allier carrying 66kg at $21. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 05/10/2025 | 163 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 3:50.50 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 25/04/2025 | 55 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 66kg | 4:01.67 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |