Hexham Race 2 - Bobby Roberts Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)
CREST OF ARMS (7) makes first hurdling appearance after three starts in jumpers flat races including pulling up contesting a jumpers flat race at Taunton. Improvement expected. CRACKALACKIN (6) transferred from the flat to the jumps when placing third contesting a 3200m maiden hurdle at Fakenham. Won once past six attempts. Expected to challenge second-up. EXPENSIVE EMOTION (9) secured a good 3L victory on final start in a point-to-point before missing the placings running fourth in a Perth maiden hurdle ten days ago. Will be thereabouts. PASSING DIAMOND (4) aims to turn two placed efforts into a win.

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last at Southwell All Weather January 6 over 2200m, 71 len behind Knight Of Magic carrying 61kg at $26. Previously first up; 6 of 8 runners at Ayr May 1 over 2000m, 8 len behind Glasses Up carrying 61kg at $34. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 117 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 | 06/01/2026 | 43 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:25.95 | 3-11-11 | 6 |
| 71.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 2:46.07 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/11/2025 | 46 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 58.5kg | 2:42.61 | 6-8-11 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $12,600.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 2:16.11 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 57.5kg | 2:01.51 | 3-5-3 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/07/2025 | 24 | HCP APP 3U | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 1810m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 61kg | 1:53.81 | 10-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Egan | 62.5kg | 1:44.65 | 13-12-11 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:27.86 | - | 7 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1671m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:46.16 | 2-2-10 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:08.60 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,750.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NS | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:06.59 | 1-2-9 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 10 runners at Carlisle on April 4 over 3900m, 30 len behind Dream On Mick with 73kg at $34. The start before that; finished ninth of 12 runners at Newcastle All Weather on March 14 over 3400m, 25 len behind Midday Rendezvous with 71kg at $13. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:53.03 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/03/2026 | 49 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 4:13.85 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Northumberland P2p on February 21 over 4800m, 15 len behind High On The Hill carrying 76kg. Second-up didn't finish the race at Yorkshire P2p on March 22 over 4800m. Big task ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | P2P | $0.00 | Yorkshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 76kg | 7:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | 321 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 76kg | 6:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4828m | Good | Natasha Cookson | 76kg | 6:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2025 | 59 | P2P | $0.00 | Hutton Rudby P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 76kg | 7:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/14 | 15/01/2025 | 39 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | YS | M J Kenneally | 73kg | 5:37.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2024 | 13 | W2 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/11/2024 | 203 | W2 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Kenneally | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/5 | 05/05/2024 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/04/2024 | 12 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 12/12 | 01/04/2024 | 93 | FLAT 46 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | Soft | M J Kenneally | 73kg | 4:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 150.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/14 | 30/12/2023 | 20 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace then finished third of 10 starters at Carlisle on February 16 over 3900m, on slow going 26 len behind He's On Fire with 74kg at $41. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on March 19 over 3400m, 66 len behind Desertmore News with 72kg at $7.50. Can return to the winner's stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | 3:57.85 | - | 0 |
| 66.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | 68 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | 4:56.60 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 148 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:55.64 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 51.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2025 | 48 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/05/2025 | 42 | FLAT 5U | $19,620.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/04/2025 | 11 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | 13 | W1 | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/15 | 23/03/2025 | 63 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | M G Gahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 19/01/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Y | J P Murray | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/12/2024 | 217 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months. Finished off last campaign 9 of 11 starters at Southwell November 25 over 3200m, 40 len behind Next Twist with 71.5kg at $41. First up last campaign 7 of 11 runners at this track November 7 over 4000m, 26 len behind Out Of The Woods with 71.5kg at $29. Has placed when fresh but happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/11/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:02.34 | 6-11-9 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/11/2025 | 600 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:23.60 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S E O'rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third in a small field at Fakenham on April 13 over 3200m, 6 len behind Jamada carrying 67.5kg at $8.50. The run before ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 10 over 2200m, 21 len behind Caliban with 57.5kg at $34. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Luke Scott | 67.5kg | 3:55.19 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | 2:22.76 | - | 3 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 66 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 57kg | 3:01.71 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,110.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:30.44 | 3-1-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 20/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 2415m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:34.57 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/10/2025 | 174 | HCP 3U | $12,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:58.23 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1906m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:59.82 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 2:00.83 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2025 | 76 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 2:37.50 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2025 | 13 | MDN 34 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 54.5kg | 2:00.61 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2025 | 26 | NOV 34 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 55kg | 1:52.12 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 39 days. First-up after three months pulled up at Taunton on March 24 over 3300m. Previously second-up finished seventh of 16 starters at Cheltenham in the LR on January 1 over 3400m, 12 len behind Solly's Gold with 70kg at $29. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 40 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 | 24/03/2026 | 82 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Rex Dingle | 66kg | 3:55.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.38 |
| 7/16 | 01/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 16-5-7 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 3:33.73 | 1-9-7 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth of 13 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on April 19 over 3300m, 23 len behind Hornica carrying 70.5kg at $51. The run before finished fourth of 7 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on March 31 over 3300m, 40 len behind Halftheworldaway with 70kg at $29. Hard to have on poor recent efforts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 19/04/2026 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 70.5kg | 3:52.09 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | 38 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:00.56 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Moloney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Moloney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/5 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P J Cawley | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Aghabullogue P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P J Cawley | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Moloney | 58kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 189 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Moloney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 20/04/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished fifth of 9 runners at Newcastle on March 14 over 3400m, 19 len behind Irandando Has carrying 69kg at $9. Second-up finished third of 8 runners at Newcastle on March 31 over 4100m, 10 len behind I C U In My Dreams with 72kg at $3.10. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 72kg | 5:10.21 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.13 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 191 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 69kg | 4:17.32 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2025 | 15 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:47.11 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/15 | 20/08/2025 | 87 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 3:53.00 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN HUNT FLAT M 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 66.5kg | 4:09.50 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN HUNT FLAT M 45 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 71kg | 4:07.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 68kg | 4:15.90 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |