Hexham Race 1 - Carpetgallop.co.uk Where Performance Begins 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
RED OAK (4) posted some decent efforts delivering his first season over obstacles. Scored at Musselburgh (4000m) in December and last time ran 8L fourth making first handicap outing (winner landed a G1 last week). Stiff 3200m could suit nicely. BLUES SINGER (1) managed to take advantage of a drop in class at Huntingdon attempting latest winning by 4.75L. Likely to be thereabouts. IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (2) won twice at this venue including one hurdle contest. Underwhelmed a bit since (admittedly once in a G2) but must enter the picture back here. HURLYBURLY (9) can build on his improving form in jumpers flat races providing jumps debut.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 74kgs
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Useful gelding. Freshened for 33 days. Last start to post a big 5 len win. Huntingdon on March 11 over 3200m defeating Cluain Chormaic carrying 72.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Race before finished ninth of 12 starters at Kempton Park in the G2 Dovecote Novices' Hurdle on February 21 over 3200m, 32 len behind Klub De Reve carrying 72kg at $41. Turned in a better effort last time when he saluted in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon by 5 lengths.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 11/03/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72.5kg | 3:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.91 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 54 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 72kg | 3:49.31 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 310 | HDLE 3U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 3:54.99 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2025 | 64 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 3:57.00 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/14 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:39.43 | 8-12-12 | 0 |
| 57.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/11/2024 | 251 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 3:47.89 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 1/15 | 16/03/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 3:50.44 | 12-9-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 4 of 7 starters at Kelso December 29 over 4500m, 31 len behind Country Code carrying 73kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track October 11 over 3250m defeating At Vimeiro carrying 71kg at $1.80. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 5:47.83 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 5:26.37 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 200 | HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Derek Fox | 71kg | 4:14.03 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.83 |
| 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: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 0.8 len Fontainebleau on October 13 over 3550m slow track defeating Zayina with 67kg at $6.90 in a hurdle. Likely improver during that layoff.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $37,170.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | James Reveley | 67kg | 4:13.38 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fourth of 9 runners at Newbury on March 21 over 3800m, 8 len behind Storming George carrying 75kg at $10. Run before pulled up at Kelso in the G2 Premier Kelso Novices' Hurdle on February 28 over 3600m. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,110.00 | Newbury | 3822m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 4:33.15 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/10 | 28/02/2026 | 38 | G2 OPEN 4U | $154,000.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:31.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/01/2026 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | 4:45.77 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $15,900.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/3 | 21/11/2025 | 77 | HDLE 4U | $49,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:48.42 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | FLAT 5U | $20,310.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 76kg | 3:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 7/16 | 31/07/2025 | 242 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/12/2024 | 217 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Finegan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | A Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished seventh of 15 starters at Wetherby on March 27 over 3200m, 26 len behind Pioneer Pete carrying 72.5kg at $301. Start before finished tenth of 12 runners at Ayr on March 6 over 3200m, slow track; 27 len behind Lance Les Des carrying 69.5kg at $151. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Toby Wynne | 72.5kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $301.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/03/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ben Smith | 69.5kg | 4:17.53 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/02/2026 | 322 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Soft | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/03/2025 | 63 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 12/01/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Aghabullogue P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2024 | 189 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | P W Gleeson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 67.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 26/05/2024 | 8 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/05/2024 | 12 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Ayr on February 23 over 3200m, on slow going 15 len behind Jardin De Tunis with 67.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 13 runners at this track on March 25 over 4000m, on slow going 50 len behind Maiori carrying 68.5kg at $10. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 25/03/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 68.5kg | 5:37.34 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | 83 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Megan Davies | 67.5kg | 4:16.41 | 2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 233 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Megan Davies | 67.5kg | 4:01.50 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after two months finished sixth of 9 runners at Carlisle on March 22 over 3400m, 33 len behind Rocking Man carrying 71kg at $126. Previously second-up finished tenth of 15 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 15 over 3400m, 51 len behind Ronnie Russet with 70kg at $41. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/03/2026 | 66 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 71kg | 4:10.97 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/15 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 70kg | 4:03.46 | 5-11-10 | 0 |
| 51.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 68.5kg | 4:14.73 | 4-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished eighth of 9 starters at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, on a wet track; 49 len behind Thelastmanfrompenr carrying 71kg at $151. Second run from a spell pulled up at this track on March 25 over 4000m. Will be tested. Can redeem himself and is among the chances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 25/03/2026 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 73kg | 5:37.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 282 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 4:24.09 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Ross Chapman | 72kg | 3:55.40 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 86.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 39 days. First-up after two months finished second of 10 starters at Haydock Park on March 5 over 3100m, 7 len behind Turbocharged with 69.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 15 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, on slow going 6 len behind A Likeable Rogue carrying 71kg at $34. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 68 | FLAT 46 | $13,610.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 69.5kg | 3:46.37 | 3-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/15 | 27/12/2025 | 31 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:06.53 | 9-5-6 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:24.10 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 57 day letup. Last outing came from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Musselburgh on February 15 over 4100m, on slow going 28 len behind Didntgotwenty with 65kg at $5.50. The run before finished fifth of 8 runners at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, slow track; 15 len behind Wolfburg carrying 63kg at $4.50. Others look to be going better at this stage.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 65kg | 5:18.76 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 63kg | 5:11.89 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 169 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 64.5kg | 5:11.90 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/8 | 20/06/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,710.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 5:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 65kg | 5:04.51 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 20/05/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | Conor Rabbitt | 66.5kg | 6:06.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | 192 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 66.5kg | 6:37.42 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 67.5kg | 5:02.70 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/15 | 26/08/2024 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,470.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Soft | J P O'sullivan | 69.5kg | 5:53.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/15 | 05/07/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 67kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 15/18 | 08/06/2024 | 169 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 68.5kg | 4:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 53.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished fifth of 9 starters at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Thelastmanfrompenr with 73kg at $41. Last start pulled up at Wetherby on March 27 over 3200m. Needs to regain punters' trust.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 27/03/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Jonathan England | 73kg | 4:24.09 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 7 starters at Carlisle February 3 over 3400m, 24 len behind Irish Goodbye with 71kg at $26. At debut 4 of 8 runners at Newcastle All Weather November 14 over 3400m, 4.5 len behind Majordomo with 71kg at $3. Place contender this time around.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 35 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 4:23.19 | 1-7-6 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/12/2025 | 46 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | 3:47.35 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 65.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 71kg | 4:15.43 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |