Hexham Race 3 - Matfen Hall Hotel Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
COBBLER'S BOY (5) represents a leading trainer and jockey combination. Was an impressive 14L winner of a handicap chase at Newton Abbot then followed up with a second at the same venue. May bounce back. KIENTZHEIM (3) represents leading connections. Placed third on most recent appearance contesting a handicap hurdle at Cartmel. Makes chasing debut. Expected to challenge. GLORY AND HONOUR (4) came out on top of a handicap hurdle at this venue by a head providing latest outing. Brings winning course and distance form and might gain a double. CONQUER THE BREEZE (7) cannot be discounted holding winning track and trip form.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.5 len Newcastle on April 11 over 4000m defeating Glory And Honour carrying 74kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 9 runners at Aintree on May 15 over 4000m, 19 len behind Southoftheborder with 73.5kg at $9. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | 69 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 4:59.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | 260 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 3:54.64 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/05/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $44,690.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:10.16 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2025 | 117 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 4:01.34 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2024 | 61 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,980.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 3:59.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2024 | 48 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 3:59.88 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 5:03.76 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:57.63 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/07/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 5:21.58 | 12-10-9 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Danny Mcmenamin | 75kg | 4:53.17 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation pulled up at Haydock Park on November 22 over 3300m. First up last campaign finished seventh of 8 starters at Killarney on August 22 2024 over 4727m, 23 len behind Nt Field Minnesota with 70kg at $4. Confidence might be low and hard to make a case.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 22/11/2025 | 416 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 76kg | 4:06.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2024 | 41 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:26.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/08/2024 | 66 | CHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 4727m | GY | J J Slevin | 70kg | 6:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/14 | 17/06/2024 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $20,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | Oakley Brown | 68.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/24 | 30/04/2024 | 126 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | C Stone-Walsh | 62.5kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/12/2023 | 45 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | C Stone-Walsh | 69.5kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/11/2023 | 113 | HDLE 3 | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/07/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 10/17 | 30/06/2023 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:10.39 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing finished third of 10 runners at Cartmel on May 23 over 3400m, 1.5 len behind My Chiquita carrying 75.5kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished second of 11 runners at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 6 len behind Haarar with 75.5kg at $17. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 109 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,410.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 4:01.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/02/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 75.5kg | 4:16.76 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:08.44 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 189 | HCP HDLE 3U | $31,760.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 3:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/14 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 3:51.27 | 10-9-10 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/04/2025 | 66 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 4:11.90 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.91 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 4:01.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2024 | 313 | HDLE MDN 4U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 68.5kg | 3:56.00 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/02/2024 | 30 | 45 | $39,470.00 | Angers | 3000m | Soft | Arnaud Bourgeais | 64.5kg | 3:31.32 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2024 | 32 | 4 | $28,360.00 | Pornichet | 2400m | Neutral | Arnaud Bourgeais | 62kg | 2:34.42 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2023 | - | F 3 | $19,040.00 | Durtal | 2900m | Soft | Arnaud Bourgeais | 62kg | 3:31.11 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head this track on June 6 over 3200m defeating Well Educated carrying 75kg at $10 in a hurdle. Start before ran last at Kelso on May 6 over 3400m, 19 len behind Singapore Trip with 76kg at $12. Will be thereabouts once more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 75kg | 4:20.29 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Jonathan England | 76kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | 190 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 4:59.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,140.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 75kg | 4:26.91 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 63kg | 3:51.75 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 84.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,330.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Jonathan England | 75.5kg | 4:14.32 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Jonathan England | 67kg | 4:14.20 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $76,230.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 64.5kg | 4:21.68 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Good | Jonathan England | 76kg | 3:59.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,300.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 74.5kg | 4:12.88 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,950.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 4:23.98 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last run finished second in a small field at Newton Abbot on May 13 over 3400m, 5 len behind Ellerton with 75kg at $1.70. The run before favourite; won by 14 len Newton Abbot on May 6 over 3300m defeating Gower Prince carrying 73kg at $1.80 in a steeplechase. Ideally placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:06.32 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/3 | 06/05/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,110.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:02.83 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.83 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 4:08.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,420.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:29.38 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,660.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 72kg | 4:18.61 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74kg | 4:19.44 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 4:03.02 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 224 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 3:46.22 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2025 | 68 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2025 | 38 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:02.85 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/01/2025 | 307 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,710.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:58.80 | 14-7-8 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 29 days. Last outing finished second of 7 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on May 23 over 4100m, 11 len behind Le Gentleman carrying 70kg at $6.50. The run before finished third in a small field at Down Royal on May 4 over 4828m, 20 len behind He Can't Dance carrying 68kg at $17. Prefer to see her do a bit more.
Last Starts 28 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 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 4:59.19 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | Good | Harry Sexton | 68kg | 5:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Harry Sexton | 69kg | 4:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | NCHSE 5U | $34,460.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | M M Mcdonagh | 69.5kg | 5:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 141 | CHSE M 5U | $22,400.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | 5:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:49.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 5:02.71 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | 62 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:47.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 99/4 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | OPEN HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,070.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 4:56.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.44 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 31 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | 4:04.49 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2025 | 82 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Good | M M Mcdonagh | 66.5kg | 5:30.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 9 starters at this track on June 6 over 4000m, 8 len behind Passengerontheship carrying 75.5kg at $4. The run to post a big 17 len win. This track on May 19 over 3100m defeating Diamond Mix carrying 67.5kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. Hard to fault on his best form and must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:16.49 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Ryan Mania | 67.5kg | 4:12.68 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2026 | 132 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 68kg | 4:22.18 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 0/4 | 28/12/2025 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,410.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Ross Chapman | 68.5kg | 3:53.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Soft | Charlie Price | 70.5kg | 4:17.82 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 117 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 65kg | 4:17.20 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Charlie Price | 64.5kg | 3:57.09 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Price | 65.5kg | 4:10.45 | 4-5-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3458m | Good | Charlie Price | 67kg | 4:14.90 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/05/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3288m | Good Firm | Charlie Price | 68kg | 3:46.68 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3288m | Good | Charlie Price | 66kg | 4:07.24 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |