Hexham Race 3 - Carpetgallop.co.uk Hcp Chase
C'MON SO (5) came from towards the rear winning by 4.25L on his chasing debut over course and distance. Drew clear after the last and Patrick Wadge stays aboard. Leading contender. WALK TALL (1) won his sole point at Ballindenisk and finished third tackling 5330m at Newton Abbot when last seen. Switches to fences after wind surgery. LUNAR CONTACT (2) unseated here in April however did finish second tackling track and trip the previous spring. DEFENCE WITNESS (3) was 21.75L behind the main selection here in October but twice finished second attempting 5280m at Sedgefield. Might be sharper for his first run back.

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation 3 of 7 runners at Newton Abbot April 4 over 5300m, 12 len behind Top Guy with 69kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 8 of 9 runners at Newbury November 29 over 4100m, slow track; 64 len behind Klimt Madrik with 70kg at $12. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 69kg | 6:29.12 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | CLM HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:44.31 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 5:22.42 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:00.70 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 5:25.91 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 281 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 5:12.08 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 64.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/02/2025 | 82 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:35.21 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss R L M Duffy
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track April 13 over 4800m. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at this track November 29 over 4000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind St Cuthbert's Cave with 72kg. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 206 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 | 13/04/2026 | 40 | CHSE 5U | $9,770.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Rebekah Duffy | 72kg | 6:39.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Rebekah Duffy | 74kg | 6:34.69 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 73.5kg | 6:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 229 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Heavy | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2025 | 84 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Rebekah Duffy | 77kg | 6:47.00 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/10 | 20/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | 6:33.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/7 | 22/12/2024 | 26 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 69kg | 5:41.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 8 starters at this track on October 20 over 4800m, 21 len behind C'mon So with 74.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Catterick on January 1 over 3800m, 2.5 len behind El Muchacho carrying 73kg at $1.90. Fitter and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 150 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Jonathan England | 74.5kg | 6:43.90 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,020.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 6:24.21 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $10,130.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 6:47.81 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 64.5kg | 5:32.55 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/02/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $10,820.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Jonathan England | 76kg | 7:13.31 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | 6:44.65 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,070.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | 4:56.90 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.91 |
| 3/7 | 16/12/2025 | 170 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | 4:51.40 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 7:13.64 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2025 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,390.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | Good | Jonathan England | 72kg | 5:28.31 | 4-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/03/2025 | 98 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 75.5kg | 6:17.88 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 51.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jonathon Bewley
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at this track April 13 over 4000m. First up last campaign 5 of 13 runners at Newcastle December 11 over 4100m, 17 len behind Baratablet with 67.5kg at $26. Has the ability and should be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 5:10.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/13 | 25/03/2026 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 73kg | 5:37.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 6:47.33 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 35 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 4:57.38 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 70.5kg | 5:15.28 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/12/2025 | 222 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 67.5kg | 4:59.10 | 1-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | 51 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 71.5kg | 6:25.37 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 73kg | 5:17.00 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/13 | 11/02/2025 | 84 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 6:24.79 | 1-8-9 | 0 |
| 38.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 19/11/2024 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 74kg | 6:40.12 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/14 | 12/10/2024 | 140 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 4:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last to post a big 4.5 len win. This track on October 20 over 4800m defeating Stay Hopeful carrying 66kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished fourth of 12 starters at Perth on September 23 over 4810m, 15 len behind Seeyainthesuninn carrying 63kg at $5. Gets a chance to win. Could prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 66kg | 6:43.90 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4815m | Good | Megan Davies | 63kg | 6:04.12 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | 5:52.49 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | 6:12.86 | 6-7-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 43 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $16,160.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Megan Davies | 66.5kg | 5:06.67 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Derek Fox | 70kg | 4:01.06 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 66kg | 4:08.85 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/13 | 25/03/2026 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 68.5kg | 5:37.34 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | 83 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Megan Davies | 67.5kg | 4:16.41 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 233 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Megan Davies | 67.5kg | 4:01.50 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Newcastle on October 27 over 4000m, 35 len behind Rule Me In carrying 62kg at $9. The run before finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on September 14 over 5300m, 9 len behind Jeteye with 65.5kg at $5. Go close. Must be a chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/10/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 62kg | 5:07.42 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 65.5kg | 6:47.77 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 66kg | 5:14.23 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 62.5kg | 5:22.15 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,340.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 65.5kg | 6:40.10 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 6:22.42 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 64.5kg | 6:11.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 65kg | 6:17.98 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 0/11 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,920.00 | Sedgefield | 5284m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 64kg | 6:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Alice Stevens | 69.5kg | 5:11.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/8 | 10/12/2025 | 402 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Heavy | Alice Stevens | 70.5kg | 4:43.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 8 starters at this track on October 20 over 4800m, 15 len behind C'mon So carrying 63kg at $29. Before that finished sixth of 7 starters at this track on October 2 over 4800m, 28 len behind Stay Hopeful carrying 63kg at $21. Overlooking on recent form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | William Maggs | 63kg | 6:43.90 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | William Maggs | 63kg | 6:33.41 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/09/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | 6:47.77 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2026 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good Firm | Brian Hughes | 64.5kg | 6:39.60 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 59.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,340.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 6:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | William Maggs | 64kg | 6:33.94 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/05/2026 | 436 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,020.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 6:24.21 | - | 0 |
| 88.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/12 | 13/03/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 66.5kg | 6:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/15 | 03/02/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 66.5kg | 6:41.50 | 11-4-9 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $12.00 |
| 0/11 | 31/12/2024 | 16 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 67.5kg | 6:32.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,610.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 65kg | 7:20.63 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |