Hexham Race 5 - Blaydon Races Hcp Chase
ATHAIR MOR (6) switched stables and was given wind surgery after finishing runner up for the fourth time in a row at Catterick during February. Market check advised but no reason to suggest he won't go well. PROSPECT HOUSE (3) continues maintaining solid form defying his climbs in weight. Good winner at Uttoxeter earlier in the week. Rates highly. LANGTON WOLD (4) finished held at Sedgefield last month and more is needed here but warrants respect if supported. TREATY BOY (7) has been freshened throughout the summer and market will guide as to the strength of his chances. One with place claims.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing came from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Sedgefield on September 14 over 3900m, 9 len behind Mr Mcwhinny with 76kg at $4.30. Run before won by 0.8 len Cartmel on August 31 over 3500m defeating Ghasham carrying 74.5kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Must be given another chance - will take some stopping.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 4:47.89 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,970.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 4:16.84 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 0/13 | 22/07/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 4:54.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 0/8 | 09/06/2026 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 5:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/4 | 05/04/2026 | 348 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 6:34.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2025 | 91 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 75kg | 6:00.70 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 77kg | 4:10.00 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73kg | 4:46.90 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2024 | 12 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 4:03.14 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/11/2024 | 200 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 4:11.89 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/15 | 28/04/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at Perth on September 24 over 4000m. Previously second-up ran on strong from last on the turn; finished third of 9 runners at Dundalk All Weather on January 13 over 2414m, 7 len behind Soaring Sun carrying 61kg at $34. Needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 15 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 | 24/09/2026 | 72 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Callum Bewley | 76kg | 5:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/07/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 52.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 14/06/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | C Smithers | 72kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:05.35 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/15 | 11/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Bellewstown | 2313m | Soft | Patrick Mcgettigan | 59kg | 2:52.94 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 4U | $20,240.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 62kg | 2:35.13 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/01/2026 | 16 | APP MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 61kg | 2:35.81 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 64 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | J C Barry | 76kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 164 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | J C Barry | 74.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2025 | 27 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Y | T A Halford | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after three months won by 3 len Uttoxeter on October 4 over 3200m defeating Inedit D'amour carrying 67.5kg at $15 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Market Rasen on June 12 over 3800m, 13 len behind Get A Superstar carrying 70kg at $7.50. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 5 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 | 04/10/2026 | 78 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | William Maggs | 67.5kg | 3:59.68 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | William Maggs | 69.5kg | 4:14.79 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good | William Maggs | 70kg | 4:48.83 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2026 | 162 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,880.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | William Maggs | 71kg | 4:21.39 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:56.02 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 64.5kg | 3:56.55 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good | William Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:59.93 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good | William Maggs | 64kg | 3:51.80 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,610.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | William Maggs | 67kg | 4:14.77 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | William Maggs | 62kg | 4:12.40 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | William Maggs | 62kg | 4:29.98 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Oakley Brown
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 7 runners at Sedgefield on September 29 over 3400m, 1.5 len behind Made All with 71kg at $17. The start before that; ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 9 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on September 5 over 3400m, 16 len behind Mayday Games with 75.5kg at $34. Confidence low and needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/09/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Oakley Brown | 71kg | 3:54.66 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 75.5kg | 4:05.10 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | SELL HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:52.63 | 6-8-11 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 56kg | 2:08.18 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 1:29.83 | 6-2-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/06/2026 | 556 | APP HCP 4U | $15,980.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Matt Brown | 66kg | 2:14.85 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/12/2024 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3150m | Good | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 3:47.41 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Tom Midgley | 75kg | 3:55.93 | 10-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:41.25 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last run finished seventh of 11 starters at Cartmel on August 29 over 3400m, 20 len behind Alvesta with 74kg at $5.50. Race before ran on from midfield; finished eighth of 13 starters at Ayr on August 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Pol Roger with 64.5kg at $8.50. Continues to make headway. In the mix.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,430.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 74kg | 3:59.87 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/13 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 64.5kg | 2:07.11 | 6-9-8 | 13 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,340.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:09.38 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good | Josephine Gordon | 67.5kg | 1:56.88 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 58.5kg | 2:11.10 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/06/2026 | 3 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 3:59.46 | 7-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Greg Fairley | 59.5kg | 1:58.29 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 70.5kg | 4:11.27 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/13 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 54kg | 3:06.02 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:15.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 3:46.30 | 7-6-7 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 starters at Catterick February 9 over 3800m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Imperial Bede carrying 70.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 6 of 7 starters at Perth October 21 over 4800m, slow track; 22 len behind Burgundy Man with 73.5kg at $11. Bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 242 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 | 09/02/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70.5kg | 5:03.55 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:11.89 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 5:11.90 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 5:17.18 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/10/2025 | 220 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 73.5kg | 6:34.32 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2025 | 58 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 5:03.55 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/01/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72.5kg | 4:13.90 | 4-3-6 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/12/2024 | 39 | HDLE HUNT MDN 46 | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 5:01.73 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:02.50 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after eight months. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Catterick March 4 over 3100m, 36 len behind Marty Mcfly with 68.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at this track October 11 over 3130m. Would need to be on best behaviour to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 68.5kg | 3:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:16.35 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 3:54.50 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Heavy | Ross Chapman | 76kg | 4:43.28 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | 10 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:27.31 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 66.5kg | 4:17.77 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/7 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,190.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Ross Chapman | 74kg | 4:20.08 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/7 | 11/10/2025 | 202 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Good | Ross Chapman | 76kg | 4:15.18 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/03/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Good | Sam Coltherd | 67kg | 4:04.38 | 3-3-8 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3150m | Good | Sam Coltherd | 75kg | 3:53.79 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,710.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 76kg | 4:00.65 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |