Hexham Race 5 - Mybettingsites.com Handicap Hurdle
FILIBUSTERING (2) secured an impressive 2L victory on most recent appearance contesting a handicap hurdle at Newcastle three weeks ago. May gain a double. MARHABA PRINCE (3) is racing consistently with two wins and three placed efforts last six outings including coming out on top of a maiden hurdle at Chepstow by 0.5L a couple of months ago. Expected to challenge. LAWRENNY (1) holds winning course and distance form. Finished fifth last time at Newcastle. Wears first-time cheekpieces to improve. DOUBLE DIGITS (6) makes some attraction towards bottom of the weights. Might reverse placings with the top pick after a fourth in latest. Something for the Multiples: PERSEUS WAY (7)

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 72kgs
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Last run won by 2 len Newcastle on April 11 over 3400m defeating Inappropriate carrying 72kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Run before finished fifth in a small field at Ludlow on March 30 over 3200m, 18 len behind Jack Hyde carrying 74.5kg at $9. Hard to beat in this rich vain of form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 4:02.87 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 3:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/02/2026 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 3:57.92 | 1-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Harry Reed | 73kg | 4:06.77 | 3-2-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | 223 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 73kg | 4:21.51 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/13 | 03/04/2025 | 33 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $202,950.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:10.14 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | 141 | JHDLE 4 | $29,950.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:04.58 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 2816m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 51.5kg | 3:09.78 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | Andrew Mullen | 53.5kg | 3:13.30 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Amie Waugh | 51kg | 3:04.54 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 22/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | David Allan | 55kg | 3:39.02 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming today after two months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.5 len Chepstow February 21 over 3200m slow track defeating Mister Ursus carrying 73kg at $2.40. Previously first up; 2 of 10 runners at Wincanton February 14 over 3000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Caballero Cliff carrying 73kg at $1.90. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Ben Godfrey | 73kg | 4:05.22 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 71 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 3:59.46 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2025 | 175 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 5:02.21 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.36 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2025 | 163 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 4:18.27 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 7/16 | 01/01/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4 | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:22.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,380.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Soft | James Davies | 70kg | 3:52.14 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation came from midfield; finished eighth of 15 starters at Worcester on September 26 over 4000m, 38 len behind Don Virginia carrying 71.5kg at $29. First up last campaign finished fourth of 8 starters at Ripon on April 27 2024 over 2400m, on slow going 1.3 len behind Sea King with 53.5kg at $12. Looks safely held this tougher line-up fresh.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 26/09/2025 | 83 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 4:46.30 | 7-7-8 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 3462m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 67.5kg | 4:12.78 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2025 | 37 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 5:15.72 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 03/05/2025 | 26 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 4:17.12 | 9-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 61kg | 2:59.47 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2025 | 54 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Jonathan England | 72kg | 4:48.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 3:04.17 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 62kg | 2:49.81 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/11/2024 | 55 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jonathan England | 62.5kg | 3:01.35 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | George Wood | 65kg | 3:35.56 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 11/13 | 07/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $38,050.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 3:29.21 | 6-6-11 | 13 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jonathon Bewley
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months pulled up at Perth on April 23 over 3200m. Previously second-up finished third of 12 starters at Perth on September 26 2024 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Heart Above with 74.5kg at $5. Needs to regain punters' trust.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 23/04/2026 | 202 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 74kg | 3:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/5 | 03/10/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,140.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 76kg | 4:26.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 3U | $37,480.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Thomasina Eyston | 69kg | 4:08.66 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $44,740.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Thomasina Eyston | 66kg | 4:06.65 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 71.5kg | 3:56.90 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 71kg | 4:09.57 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/05/2025 | 21 | HCP SELL HDLE 4U | $10,800.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:12.80 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 3:56.60 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/14 | 22/04/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:18.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/04/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 4:28.00 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,160.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:53.10 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished fourth in a small field at Newcastle on April 11 over 3400m, 8 len behind Filibustering carrying 73.5kg at $4.30. Start before finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on February 19 over 3300m, 19 len behind Coup De Coeur with 73kg at $2.80. Strong each-way hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:02.87 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 4:11.82 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 4:16.35 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 54 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:51.27 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/11/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,950.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:25.63 | 1-2-7 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/10/2025 | 164 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,140.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 4:26.91 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2025 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 3:58.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 4:16.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.29 |
| 2/5 | 15/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $15,330.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:05.91 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/02/2025 | 28 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 5:13.40 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 58.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2025 | 438 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:13.50 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 4 of 13 starters at Ayr September 19 over 2600m, slow track; 8 len behind Just Dottie with 62kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 7 of 8 starters at Ayr February 24 2025 over 4100m, on heavy track; 20 len behind The Jeweller's Pet carrying 76kg at $51. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 19/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $18,290.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 62kg | 3:01.55 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3647m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 4:06.65 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/09/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | 2:53.83 | 7-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2025 | 48 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 2419m | Good | Nathan Evans | 57kg | 2:41.13 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 3:32.63 | 11-12-9 | 13 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 2:11.46 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/04/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:45.93 | 2-2-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 73.5kg | 4:16.44 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2025 | 88 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 76kg | 5:30.62 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/11/2024 | 242 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,220.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 76.5kg | 4:45.60 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 49.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 4:58.30 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 78.3L | $13.00 |