Hexham Race 4 - Carpetgallop.co.uk Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
RUBY ISLAND (3) finished 1.25L second in a Listed mares chase over 4790m at Perth on final spring start. Her 13L win in a match at Haydock gives her form at this shorter trip. SEAN OG (6) was beaten a neck tackling 4930m at Carlisle after finishing 3.75L second at Perth. A summer triumph at Cartmel shows he can cope with a shorter test. SCARFACE (1) pulled up on his return at Ffos Las however won by 2.5L contesting 4220m at Newton Abbot in April. HOMBRE DE GUERRA (4) registered a creditable fourth at Perth making his comeback and can get closer if he recaptures form of his spring third attempting 4120m at Ayr.

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 76kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after seven months pulled up at Ffos Las on October 14 over 4800m. Previously second-up pulled up at Newbury on November 29 over 4500m. May well be worth another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 14/10/2026 | 193 | STPLE HCP 4U | $100,400.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | 6:22.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 76kg | 5:07.42 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 47 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:54.67 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 5:16.04 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $7.50 |
| 0/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4236m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 67.5kg | 5:22.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:45.61 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/12 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 5:44.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 203 | STPLE HCP 4U | $145,200.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Brendan Powell | 69kg | 6:15.54 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 5:24.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Good | Brendan Powell | 69kg | 4:58.40 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 01/03/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 4:59.60 | 9-11-10 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at Kelso on October 24 over 3400m, 86 len behind Newtown Rambler carrying 76kg at $8. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 9 starters at Kelso on December 7 over 3400m, slow track; 26 len behind Saint Segal with 71kg at $10. Needs to find a bit more to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 24/10/2026 | 185 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,150.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 4:17.46 | - | 0 |
| 86.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/04/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 3:57.22 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/20 | 11/03/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 3:52.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 38 | G3 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $149,040.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:22.57 | 8-6-7 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/11/2025 | 198 | STPLE HCP 4U | $290,390.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Eoin Staples | 71.5kg | 5:14.87 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 12/22 | 01/05/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Flanagan | 70.5kg | 4:02.73 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/19 | 13/03/2025 | 67 | G2 OPEN 5U | $230,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 68kg | 5:14.15 | 12-7-7 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,450.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:07.91 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last preparation 2 in a small field at Perth in the LR April 22 over 4800m, 1.3 len behind Apple Away with 70kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at Carlisle October 16 2025 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Push The Button carrying 69kg at $5.50. Set to run well.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 22/04/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN M 5U | $72,580.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 6:02.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/2 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | CHSE 5U | $21,340.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN M 5U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:30.12 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 5:11.96 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 3:55.46 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:15.43 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 16/10/2025 | 187 | CHSE 4U | $32,370.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | 3:58.13 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $83,030.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:04.01 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 5:58.86 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 71.5kg | 4:59.90 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 71kg | 5:34.10 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished fourth of 8 starters at Perth on October 15 over 4000m, slow track; 14 len behind Tanking Along carrying 77kg at $11. Previously second-up finished third of 9 starters at Ayr on April 17 over 4100m, on slow going 9 len behind Twinjets with 65.5kg at $15. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 21 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 | 15/10/2026 | 181 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 77kg | 5:19.82 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 65.5kg | 5:36.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 83 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 75kg | 4:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $149,040.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 4:22.57 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/11/2025 | 294 | CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:10.64 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/01/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,390.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67kg | 4:08.82 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 02/01/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:21.22 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 01/12/2024 | 226 | CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:12.03 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/04/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 68.5kg | 3:57.79 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2024 | 66 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 4:05.73 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2024 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $15,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:27.68 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Perth May 14 over 4800m, 18 len behind Largy Force with 74.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 3 in a small field at Doncaster February 5 over 4100m, slow track; 12 len behind Another Fine Mess with 75.5kg at $4.60. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Perth Uk | 6135m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 8:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 54 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 5:09.95 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | 85 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 75.5kg | 5:32.76 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 75.5kg | 6:35.72 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | 174 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Callum Bewley | 76kg | 5:02.27 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/04/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 8:09.00 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/14 | 23/03/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | Craig Nichol | 73.5kg | 6:30.48 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:44.70 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 6:50.96 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $26.00 |
| 0/12 | 01/12/2024 | 199 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 6:37.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished second in a small field at Carlisle on October 22 over 4800m, a neck behind Breizh River with 68kg at $6.50. The start before that; finished second of 9 starters at Perth on September 24 over 4800m, 4 len behind Upfordebate with 76.5kg at $10. Can return to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Carlisle | 4828m | Good Firm | Sean Quinlan | 68kg | 6:18.60 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76.5kg | 6:13.80 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2026 | 44 | STPLE HCP 4U | $31,130.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 5:16.29 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,970.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:23.07 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 28/06/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 5:26.60 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2026 | 64 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,370.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 5:15.87 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 22/03/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:10.14 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/02/2026 | 128 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,700.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 75.5kg | 5:18.34 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 6:44.60 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Henry Brooke | 76kg | 6:14.20 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 5:59.80 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |