Hexham Race 2 - Hitz Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
DARK TIDE RISING (8) ran with real purpose over course and distance here last week making hurdle debut. Clearly has plenty of ability and should find this within his reach. Hard to beat. BOGHA BAISTE (1) remains a maiden after eight starts and is quite exposed. Given wind surgery since finishing fourth at Perth and needs to do more. ROCK ARMOUR (7) has been well held at big prices on both starts to date. Drop in journey might suit better. Will do better in handicaps however cannot be dismissed if attracting support. HOURMAN (5) ran well here in March and now drops back to 3200m. One to keep on side.
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start finished fourth of 10 starters at Perth on September 7 over 4000m, 10 len behind Annie Agnew with 74.5kg at $23. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 9 starters at Perth on July 2 over 3200m, 10 len behind Scriabin carrying 71.5kg at $15. Leading contender and can find winning form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:52.33 | 9-6-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:01.87 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 4:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:12.54 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 51 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 4:17.32 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/12 | 22/01/2026 | 62 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:16.74 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/11/2025 | 149 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 12-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $67.00 |
| 99/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Fern O'brien | 66kg | 3:41.25 | 12-6-99 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished sixth of 12 runners at Newcastle All Weather on March 14 over 3400m, 9 len behind Midday Rendezvous with 69.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign finished sixth of 7 starters at Musselburgh on December 22 over 3100m, 38 len behind Kilaro with 68.5kg at $4. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/03/2026 | 82 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 69.5kg | 4:13.85 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 68.5kg | 3:46.34 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he was finished 11th of 15 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, on slow going 15 len behind A Likeable Rogue carrying 71kg at $11. Worth a market check.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:06.53 | 1-12-11 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 9 of 10 starters at Uttoxeter July 7 over 3200m, 71 len behind Eternal Angel carrying 71kg at $151. First up last campaign 5 of 8 starters at Bangor-On-Dee May 23 over 3300m, 42 len behind Ladies Day with 71.5kg at $41. Fitness an issue. Has ability but tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 71kg | 3:51.88 | 4-8-9 | 0 |
| 71.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 375 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | James Davies | 71.5kg | 4:10.14 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/05/2025 | 179 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 71kg | 3:53.42 | 8-8-10 | 0 |
| 60.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 71kg | 3:45.67 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 126.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 13 runners at this track March 25 over 4000m, slow track; 7 len behind Maiori carrying 73kg at $12. First up last campaign 6 of 12 starters at Wetherby January 22 over 3200m, slow track; 49 len behind Starmount carrying 71kg at $29. Key contender.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 5:37.34 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/03/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 71kg | 4:17.53 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 3:45.85 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 103 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 4:16.74 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Alan Doyle | 69kg | 4:43.16 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8 of 12 runners at Newcastle All Weather March 14 over 3400m, 19 len behind Midday Rendezvous with 71kg at $41. At debut 6 of 11 runners at Newcastle All Weather December 11 over 3400m, 13 len behind Ronnie Russet carrying 71kg at $81. Needs more time. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 14/03/2026 | 58 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:13.85 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 72kg | 4:03.46 | 11-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 7-10-6 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 8 runners at Sedgefield on August 28 over 4000m, 23 len behind Cadillac Ranch carrying 67.5kg at $101. Last start finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on September 9 over 4200m, 20 len behind Datstheholyallofit with 69.5kg at $151. Rates highly and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 69.5kg | 5:06.18 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 95 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Firm | Joshua Thompson | 67.5kg | 4:45.60 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 2:04.34 | - | 1 |
| 29.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 11/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 2:37.55 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 53kg | 2:59.37 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 53kg | 2:35.33 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/03/2026 | 16 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 2:13.82 | - | 2 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 77 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 55.5kg | 1:44.51 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 2:43.32 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 47.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 57.5kg | 2:14.53 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 59kg | 2:15.95 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run made some head-way from midfield; finished second in a small field at this track on October 2 over 3200m, 0.8 len behind Ride Like A Girl carrying 69.5kg at $2.90. Race before won by 15 len Worcester on September 4 over 3200m defeating Brave Lion with 70kg at $5.50. Expected to run well again.
Last Starts 7 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 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 69.5kg | 4:09.32 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:58.71 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/08/2026 | 98 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry O'dwyer | 66kg | 3:42.19 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 76 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jonathon Bewley
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 10 starters at Leicester July 4 over 2000m, 7 len behind A Daughters Love with 55kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 3 of 12 runners at Kempton Park All Weather January 14 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Sisterandbrother carrying 58.5kg at $10. This class tougher and others rate better.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Ryan Kavanagh | 55kg | 2:08.32 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | Warren Fentiman | 53.5kg | 3:06.33 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 55kg | 2:36.50 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 3:08.22 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 64.5kg | 3:58.26 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 33 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:40.95 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 11/11 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57kg | 2:40.68 | 3-10-11 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/01/2026 | 164 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 58.5kg | 2:36.19 | 7-3-3 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $12,660.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Good | Jack Callan | 57kg | 2:29.88 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 6/13 | 26/07/2025 | 45 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Jonny Peate | 57.5kg | 2:29.09 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Jonny Peate | 58.5kg | 2:33.53 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |