Hexham Race 6 - Davey Liddle Belated Birthday Hcp Chase
SOLDIER IN MAYO (2) returned from an absence to make his chase debut at Bangor-on-Dee last month when far from disgraced finishing second. Open to further improvement. Declared to run at Southwell on Thursday. JACK SPRAT (1) has not won for a while. Ran poorly at Cartmel last time however freshened since and should give a bold sight. Worth giving another chance. JACK DOYEN (4) drops back in trip after two runs at Stratford. Gained a nice victory at Huntingdon before that in May and warrants respect. ILLOGICAL LOGIC (5) was a 2L winner providing initial stable outing at Cartmel. Doesn't have a consistent profile but still holds strong claims.

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after 16 months led throughout and just faded finished second of 7 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on September 4 over 4100m, 5 len behind Delgany Second Now carrying 76kg at $5. Previously second-up finished sixth of 7 runners at Musselburgh on February 2 2025 over 3120m, 36 len behind Tripoli Flyer carrying 71kg at $67. Fitter and sure to go well again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 04/09/2026 | 475 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 5:06.18 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75kg | 4:44.06 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 4:46.78 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2025 | 39 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 72kg | 4:16.50 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/02/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:45.27 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2025 | 74 | WFA APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:08.10 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | E Staples | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run ran last in a small field at Sedgefield on September 29 over 3200m, 22 len behind Jet Of Dreams with 67kg at $26. Before that finished ninth of 10 runners at Perth on September 7 over 4000m, 47 len behind Annie Agnew with 71.5kg at $34. Hard to have on current form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/09/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3218m | Good | Derek Fox | 67kg | 4:00.97 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 4:52.33 | 1-9-9 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Derek Fox | 76kg | 5:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 66kg | 4:50.60 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Conor Rabbitt | 69.5kg | 3:56.24 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 98.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/07/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Conor Rabbitt | 71.5kg | 5:04.41 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Derek Fox | 76kg | 3:59.46 | 11-9-7 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/05/2026 | 93 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 76kg | 5:18.67 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:27.04 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74kg | 4:22.43 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | CHSE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Stephen Connor | 72kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming didn't finish the race at Stratford-On-Avon on August 25 over 4200m. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 10 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on September 5 over 4400m, 19 len behind Gone In Sixty with 72.5kg at $12. Hard to fault on his best form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $10,890.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:21.50 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $12.00 |
| 0/8 | 25/08/2026 | 98 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 4224m | Good Firm | Jack Quinlan | 72kg | 5:17.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 5:11.33 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 68.5kg | 5:23.11 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,240.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67kg | 5:21.09 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 64.5kg | 5:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 68kg | 5:24.86 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 66kg | 5:22.64 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/10 | 11/02/2026 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Heavy | Jack Quinlan | 69kg | 5:38.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:23.68 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $17.00 |
| 0/9 | 25/11/2025 | 329 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:26.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Ellis Collier
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last run won by 2 len Cartmel on August 29 over 4200m defeating Roi Du Roume carrying 67.5kg at $8 in a steeplechase. The run before finished second in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on August 20 over 5500m, 4 len behind Glenmalure Flyer carrying 67.5kg at $7.50. Found his best form now. Strong winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Ellis Collier | 67.5kg | 5:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 58 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good Firm | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 7:12.35 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 65 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,240.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | J J Murphy-Knight | 69kg | 6:42.07 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $9.00 |
| 0/7 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good | J J Murphy-Knight | 67.5kg | 7:05.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good | J J Murphy-Knight | 67.5kg | 5:54.31 | - | 0 |
| 71.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 6:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 63.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,620.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 68.5kg | 6:40.02 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/01/2026 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | T Mccain Mitchell | 71.5kg | 6:53.20 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 67kg | 6:27.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 0/8 | 12/10/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,130.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Good Firm | Jamie Brace | 66kg | 6:57.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 06/09/2025 | 74 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 5:37.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr John Dixon
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last start finished tenth of 11 runners at Cartmel on August 29 over 4200m, 51 len behind Illogical Logic carrying 66kg at $23. Race before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 9 runners at Cartmel on July 20 over 4200m, a neck behind Aill Dubh carrying 63kg at $41. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 66kg | 5:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 2 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 63kg | 5:22.15 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,430.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | John Dixon | 65.5kg | 4:15.27 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,340.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | John Dixon | 65.5kg | 6:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/12 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,020.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 65.5kg | 5:12.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/8 | 04/04/2026 | 109 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | John Dixon | 68kg | 5:00.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | John Dixon | 67kg | 3:56.02 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
| 15/15 | 16/10/2025 | 116 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,050.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | John Dixon | 67.5kg | 4:55.23 | 11-15-15 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | John Dixon | 71.5kg | 5:21.05 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 107.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2025 | 32 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | John Dixon | 67kg | 4:52.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | 45 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 67kg | 5:15.60 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |