Hexham Race 7 - Pointing Pointers Open Hunters' Chase
WHATDEAWANT (7) maintained strong form between the flags this season with four victories from five outings all under this rider. Return to rules racing poses a question but could be thereabouts. BRANDY MCQUEEN (1) easily landed a Catterick hunter last month by 15L ahead of LUNAR CONTACT (4). That did fall apart somewhat but remains a leading player. This is a very interesting move for NASSALAM (5) switching into hunters for a top stable in this sphere. Much the highest rated however seems to have totally lost his way. Watching brief is advised. SETTLE DOWN JILL (8) can prove capable of a bold showing on her best form.

Jockey: Miss Lucy Brown
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
On a four run winning streak. Freshened for 40 days. Last to post a big 15 len win. Catterick on March 4 over 5000m defeating Lunar Contact carrying 72kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Start before won by 4 len Borders P2p on February 8 over 4800m defeating Courting Flow with 76kg in a jumps. Consider on the back of that form.
Last Starts 39 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 | 04/03/2026 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Lucy Brown | 72kg | 6:34.69 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 389 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | L Brown | 73kg | 5:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 6:23.25 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Musselburgh | 4752m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 71kg | 6:05.45 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/9 | 03/11/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 64.5kg | 7:01.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2024 | 100 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:45.68 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,690.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:24.60 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 47.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/06/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Firm | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 5:50.75 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr Nick Orpwood
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two years. Finished off last preparation winning by 2.25 len this track May 11 2024 over 4840m defeating Toucan Sam carrying 76kg at $11. When resuming last campaign 4 of 12 starters at Overton April 27 2024 over 4000m, 7 len behind Modder River carrying 76kg. Should pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 701 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/05/2024 | 14 | CHSE HUNT MDN 5U | $12,920.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 6:41.72 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/04/2024 | 517 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 4:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/7 | 27/11/2022 | 273 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Soft | John Dawson | 76kg | 7:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2022 | 28 | HCP 56 | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 75.5kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2022 | - | HCP 56 | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good | John Dawson | 75.5kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr Ben Smoult
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 46 day let-up. Last run pulled up at Wetherby on February 26 over 4840m. Before that pulled up at Ayr on February 10 over 4800m. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,990.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Pippa Brown | 61kg | 6:39.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/11 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Pippa Brown | 61kg | 6:54.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 57 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | P J Brown | 76kg | 6:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 286 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P J Brown | 76kg | 7:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $6.00 |
| 0/9 | 16/02/2025 | 69 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 62kg | 5:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/12/2024 | 10 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4752m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 64.5kg | 6:14.32 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/11/2024 | 209 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 62.5kg | 6:19.01 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/13 | 04/05/2024 | 12 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Roisin Leech | 65.5kg | 5:28.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2024 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,880.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Heavy | Roisin Leech | 65.5kg | 7:20.10 | 2-4-7 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/04/2024 | 57 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Soft | Roisin Leech | 63kg | 5:44.06 | 6-4-8 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
| 0/9 | 18/02/2024 | 106 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,310.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Soft | Ciaran O'shea | 69.5kg | 5:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Miss R L M Duffy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Last start finished second of 7 starters at Catterick on March 4 over 5000m, 15 len behind Brandy Mcqueen carrying 74kg at $7. Before that finished sixth of 9 runners at Borders P2p on February 8 over 4800m, 28 len behind Whatdeawant carrying 73.5kg. Has the ability to be in the finish. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Rebekah Duffy | 74kg | 6:34.69 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 73.5kg | 6:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 229 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Heavy | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2025 | 84 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Rebekah Duffy | 77kg | 6:47.00 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/10 | 20/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | 6:33.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/7 | 22/12/2024 | 26 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 69kg | 5:41.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2024 | 7 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 76kg | 6:40.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation pulled up at Sandown Park on January 31 over 4800m. First up last campaign pulled up at Cheltenham on October 25 over 5000m. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 31/01/2026 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 6:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/10 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 5532m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 66kg | 7:21.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/18 | 25/10/2025 | 342 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 6:28.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 0/10 | 17/11/2024 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $127,050.00 | Cheltenham | 5532m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 7:13.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 75kg | 6:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 18/32 | 13/04/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73.5kg | 9:27.68 | 9-16-18 | 0 |
| 53.8L | $51.00 |
| 0/11 | 15/03/2024 | 79 | G1 CHSE 5U | $1,134,340.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Soft | Niall Francis Houlihan | 74.5kg | 7:05.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/19 | 27/12/2023 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $282,130.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 8:47.39 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/12/2023 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 69kg | 6:33.70 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/11/2023 | 210 | STPLE HCP 6U | $179,450.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 72.5kg | 5:46.19 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/04/2023 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good Soft | Jamie Moore | 69.5kg | 6:20.08 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Miss Ellie Callwood
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished second of 7 starters at Northumberland P2p on February 21 over 4000m, 10 len behind Largy Shark with 79.5kg. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Dingley on April 4 over 4800m, 5.5 len behind Call Me Early carrying 76kg. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | P2P | $0.00 | Dingley P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Ellie Callwood | 76kg | 6:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 90 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Ellie Callwood | 79.5kg | 5:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 23/11/2025 | 190 | P2P | $0.00 | Garthorpe P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Ellie Callwood | 73kg | 6:12.20 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $2.75 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 4828m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/12 | 22/04/2025 | 93 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Soft | Aine O'connor | 71kg | 5:38.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 4425m | Good | M P O'connor | 71kg | 5:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/12/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4828m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2024 | 174 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 6:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/15 | 12/05/2024 | 148 | STPLE HCP 5U | $86,720.00 | Killarney | 5230m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 66kg | 6:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2023 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $32,350.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 6:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 63.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2023 | 23 | BCHSE 4U | $24,020.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 6:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Miss Lisa Oconnor
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 36 days. Last run favourite; won by 1.0 len Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m defeating Harjo carrying 80.5kg in a jumps. The start before that; ran last in a small field at Northumberland P2p on February 21 over 4800m, 6 len behind Eastern Storm carrying 75.5kg. Major player again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 80.5kg | 6:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 75.5kg | 7:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | 57 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 72kg | 6:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 73kg | 6:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 252 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L O'connor | 78.5kg | 7:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4828m | Good | L O'connor | 77.5kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.33 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 71 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 76kg | 6:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 6:38.60 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2024 | 214 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,500.00 | Haydock Park | 4325m | Soft | Derek Fox | 74kg | 6:01.46 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Mr H Crow
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 36 days. Last run finished second in a small field at Carlisle on March 8 over 4200m, 5.5 len behind Bellaney Lord with 69kg at $15. Race before finished fifth in a small field at Haydock Park on February 14 over 4400m, 45 len behind Unexpected Party with 71kg at $67. Will be tested. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Burton | 69kg | 5:40.24 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | CHSE 5U | $28,250.00 | Haydock Park | 4425m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 71kg | 6:01.06 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $67.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | 5:52.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | APP CHSE HCP M 4U | $14,820.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:09.36 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 67.5kg | 5:12.98 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 4:54.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/10/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $14,000.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 4:14.00 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $33,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:56.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 147 | MHDLE M 3U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:08.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:57.29 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2025 | 39 | LR HDLE M 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:57.85 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $17.00 |