Hexham Race 7 - Angela Your Wish Is My Command. Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
BETTER BE DEFINITE (4) scored with authority by 13L two starts back at Ayr tackling rain-softened conditions. Never in the hunt following up last week and turned out quickly with useful claiming jockey enlisted will head the shortlist. ANOTHER HIGH FIVE (3) is progressing nicely. Produced a fine run to finish second beaten 2.5L making handicap debut last start. Appears the danger. COLONIAL EMPIRE (2) perhaps failed to stay in latest. Still on a workable rating and is in the mix. SHOESHINE BOY (1) maintains good order registering two recent victories at Ayr. Not quite so well off at the weights now however can be considered.

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last outing sat on the pace then finished third of 9 starters at Ayr on February 10 over 4900m, slow track; 15 len behind Better Be Definite with 75kg at $5. Before that won by a head Ayr on January 29 over 4900m slow track defeating Felicie Du Maquis with 67kg at $12 in a hurdle. Hard to fault form and expected to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 6:47.33 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 67kg | 6:34.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/01/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 6:58.95 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 0/16 | 27/12/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 76kg | 6:28.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Heavy | Charlie Maggs | 72kg | 6:50.02 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 72.5kg | 6:25.50 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/10/2025 | 179 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:58.88 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/04/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 5346m | Good Soft | Murray Dodd | 64.5kg | 6:55.85 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 87.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/04/2025 | 55 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Murray Dodd | 69kg | 5:47.20 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/02/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 6:24.79 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/01/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Murray Dodd | 68.5kg | 6:46.82 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jay Tidball
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished second of 16 runners at Taunton on December 11 over 4800m, a head behind Alright Dai with 73kg at $23. Last start held ground to the line finished second of 8 starters at Catterick on January 30 over 5100m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Born In The West with 70.5kg at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway every start. A big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Soft | Edward Vaughan | 70.5kg | 6:42.87 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 11/12/2025 | 189 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Good | Edward Vaughan | 73kg | 6:08.12 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/06/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Edward Vaughan | 73kg | 6:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/05/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | David Noonan | 76kg | 4:43.10 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 80.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,550.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 75kg | 3:56.48 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | 5:20.10 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 23/01/2025 | 409 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Soft | Alan Johns | 72kg | 5:14.80 | 8-8-5 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 73kg | 4:53.76 | 5-5-7 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2023 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Alan Johns | 71kg | 3:51.85 | 3-7-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 11/14 | 14/10/2023 | 235 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Alan Johns | 66kg | 4:55.93 | 3-10-11 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2023 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,780.00 | Taunton | 3314m | Good | Alan Johns | 65kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished second of 8 starters at Kelso on February 13 over 4500m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Judicial Deference carrying 67.5kg at $8.50. Run before raced on the pace then finished third of 10 runners at Kelso on December 29 over 3200m, 11 len behind Cavalier Du Luy carrying 70.5kg at $10. Continues to make headway. Prospects look very bright.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Heavy | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | 6:20.12 | 5-5-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 4:09.32 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2025 | 434 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:22.91 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/10/2024 | 161 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:03.22 | 3-8-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Dominic Hislop
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start pulled up at Newcastle on March 3 over 4700m. Race before won by 13 len Ayr on February 10 over 4900m slow track defeating Follow Charlie with 67kg at $6 in a hurdle. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 70kg | 5:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 67kg | 6:47.33 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Heavy | Jamie Hamilton | 68kg | 6:58.95 | 8-6-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 503 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 5:14.41 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/06/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 69.5kg | 6:05.72 | 7-7-10 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 21/05/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,700.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | 6:04.43 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 2/16 | 04/05/2024 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 65.5kg | 6:30.60 | 14-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/15 | 09/03/2024 | 57 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | B Lynn | 66.5kg | 6:20.16 | 9-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/01/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | B Lynn | 67kg | 5:17.70 | 2-5-9 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/12/2023 | 51 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | B Lynn | 70.5kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/10/2023 | 217 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | B Lynn | 70.5kg | 4:22.19 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Murray Dodd
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 42 days. Last outing finished seventh of 13 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 4900m, on slow going 18 len behind Shoeshine Boy carrying 64.5kg at $34. The start before that; made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Kelso on December 29 over 4500m, 26 len behind Both Barrels with 64.5kg at $41. Has been racing well. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 42 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 | 29/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | 6:34.50 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 64.5kg | 5:56.73 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Heavy | Patrick Wadge | 67kg | 5:58.18 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/11 | 18/11/2025 | 280 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4928m | Soft | Murray Dodd | 72kg | 6:34.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/02/2025 | 62 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 6:24.79 | 10-4-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/11 | 11/12/2024 | 76 | HCP HDLE 3U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 72.5kg | 5:27.46 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2024 | 103 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 74.5kg | 6:17.35 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 83.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/06/2024 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,320.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 6:09.88 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/05/2024 | 233 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 5:40.36 | 8-12-11 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $126.00 |
| 99/13 | 18/09/2023 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Y | K M Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 13/16 | 06/08/2023 | 128 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 4928m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 68.5kg | 6:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Edward Austin
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after 10 months tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 9 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 3900m, slow track; 6 len behind Scairp Dubh with 69.5kg at $81. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 9 runners at this track on March 25 over 3250m, 21 len behind Road To Home carrying 72kg at $126. Back in good order but needs to find a bit more to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/02/2026 | 282 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Edward Austin | 69.5kg | 5:10.40 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 0/8 | 10/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 72.5kg | 6:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | APP HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Edward Austin | 71kg | 4:22.80 | 9-9-7 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2025 | 16 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 72kg | 4:17.42 | 8-6-7 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $126.00 |
| 0/10 | 09/03/2025 | 369 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 72kg | 4:24.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/03/2024 | 53 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Heavy | J Bewley | 72kg | 4:18.40 | 2-11-11 | 0 |
| 96.0L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | J Bewley | 71kg | 4:18.20 | 7-10-10 | 0 |
| 44.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished fourth of 8 starters at Catterick on March 4 over 5100m, 14 len behind Cold Henry carrying 66kg at $23. The run before made some head-way from midfield; finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on February 19 over 5300m, on slow going 20 len behind Goodoldbill carrying 68kg at $3.50. Definite winning chance. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 6:20.17 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/02/2026 | 62 | STPLE HCP 5U | $10,820.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 7:13.31 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $3.50 |
| 0/10 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Heavy | Joshua Thompson | 64.5kg | 6:43.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/11 | 08/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,900.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 66kg | 6:05.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 62kg | 6:31.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $23.00 |
| 0/11 | 06/11/2025 | 130 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | 5:25.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 70.5kg | 7:13.64 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 71.5kg | 6:45.87 | 6-7-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/6 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 70kg | 6:42.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 7:08.16 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/7 | 31/03/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 6:07.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |