17:14 Hexham

Wednesday 6 September 2023

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Sue Heslop Loves Phil Kirby Racing. Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:15 | Winning time: 6m 8.85s

Balkalin^t¹⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 12-0| J: Conor Rabbitt⁽⁵⁾| T: M A Barnes| OR: 103

16/1

Veteran who doubled his tally in 21f Kelso handicap in May but down the field in his 3 runs since. Bounce back needed.

Form: 63-1888

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Battle Of Benburb^p1,t²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Ben Harvey⁽³⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 99

11/1

Has largely struggled lately but had a good spell at a similar time last year and John McConnell does well with his runners here. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue strap. One to keep a close eye on in the betting.

Form: 6-P6P59

For Jim^v³⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 11-10| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 99| C| D

28/1

Uttoxeter winner from 10 lb higher last summer but mostly below par since, pulling up at Perth last time.

Form: 68PP-3P

Haveyougotmymoney^p1⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Craig Nichol| T: Paul Robson| OR: 94WS

15/2

Made an encouraging return from 5-month break when second at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in May. Well held over 2m here next time but quickly back on track when third over 2½m at Worcester in June. Freshened up since and steps up in trip on his return with cheekpieces also added.

Form: 354-293

Colonel Manderson^b1,t¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: D R Fox| T: W Young Jnr| OR: 87

33/1

Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton but good deal to prove judged on his exploits to date for present yard. Blinkered first time.

Form: U05P68

Out On A Jink¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Walford| OR: 91

18/1

Well held completed start in points and hasn't achieved in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 19.5f. Longer trip should suit now handicapping but her opening mark demands improvement.

Form: 4P735

My Gift To You^t⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Harry Cobden| T: James Owen| OR: 89| BF

5/6

Form has taken off since leaving Paul Webber, winning handicap hurdle and chases around 2½m in recent months. Improved again when second at Cartmel last week and another bold showing is on the cards.

Form: 0P-6112

Rumble B¹⁵³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: J Kington| T: Justin Landy| OR: 78

15/2

Remains a maiden after 27 starts, although he did largely perform with credit in staying handicap hurdles last season. Likely to be competitive if ready to roll after 5 months off.

Form: 435325-

Dakota Beat^t³³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: J R Norton| OR: 76| C| D

13/2

Improved to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good, 11/1) 33 days ago. Far from an obvious type to follow up.

Form: 6P6-661

Hannah's Walk^h,t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Toby Wynne⁽⁵⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 78

25/1

First form when sixth of 9 on 19.5f Bangor handicap debut 16 days ago. Steps up in trip. Needs improvement to get heavily involved but her unexposed profile provides hope.

Form: 0P-706

Wedding Stress^h⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Alex Edwards| T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward| OR: 69

125/1

Poor form and well held in 2 handicaps around 20.5f this summer.

Form: 8388-P8

Forecasts

My Gift To You (5/6), Dakota Beat (13/2), Haveyougotmymoney (15/2), Rumble B (15/2), Battle Of Benburb (11/1), Balkalin (16/1), Out On A Jink (18/1), Hannah's Walk (25/1), For Jim (28/1), Colonel Manderson (33/1), Wedding Stress (125/1)

MY GIFT TO YOU hasn't looked back since joining James Owen and can make it 3 wins in his last 4 starts. John McConnell has a very healthy 10-20 Hexham record so his Battle of Benburb, who sports first-time cheekpieces, could bounce back to form and pose a threat, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Haveyougotmymoney should also have a stay if his stamina holds now stepping up in trip.