18:20 Hexham

Saturday 10 May 2025

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Paxtons Official Case IH Cumbrian Dealer Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 18:20 | Winning time: 5m 4.65s

Coniston George^v⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 12-2| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N G Richards| OR: 122| BF

9/1

Won a Carlisle handicap hurdle in March impressively wearing a first-time visor. Not in the same form however when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (15/8) 40 days ago. Remains of interest if getting more of a test of stamina here.

Form: 245P15-

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Pinot Rouge^b1²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Power⁽⁵⁾| T: S Corbett| OR: 120

14/1

Out of form lately. Pulled up in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (16/1) 28 days ago. This is easier than recent races but needs the replacement of cheekpieces with blinkers to spark a return to form here.

Form: P46P6P-

Imperial Data^p¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Ross Chapman| T: R Menzies| OR: 120| D

6/1

Placed second of 16 in competitive handicap at Kelso (16/1) in March. Backed that up with fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle there (7/2) 18 days ago when pace didn't suit. Likely to appreciate return to this course and shortlisted.

Form: 248724-

Balboa^p²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: M G Nolan| T: J W Mullins| OR: 117

14/1

Has been inconsistent over hurdles, placing third of 11 at Wetherby (28/1) 87 days ago confirming stamina for beyond 2 miles. Only eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (10/1) 29 days ago. Perhaps developing a lazy streak and needs more here.

Form: 25P638-

Broughshane⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: K Brogan| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 116| D

5/1

Won a Southwell handicap hurdle last November over this trip. Pulled up in 11-runner chase at Uttoxeter (4/1) 42 days ago, going backwards from what had been a promising debut in that sphere. Returns to hurdles with a couple of questions to answer.

Form: 12133P-

Quick Sharpener²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Luke Scott⁽⁵⁾| T: Dr R Newland| OR: 116| D

5/1

Got back on track when winning a five-runner handicap chase at Bangor (7/1) 28 days ago without regular tongue strap (again not worn today). Seemed to appreciate the return to better ground and can go again well here back over hurdles.

Form: 71/P2P1-

Mellificent^t⁶³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Lizzie Quinlan| OR: 111| DWS

40/1

Lightly raced mare who won a novice hurdle and was competitive at Listed level for previous connections. Pulled up in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (28/1) 63 days ago after stable switch however. First run after wind-op with tongue strap back on.

Form: 6145/UP-

Miss Maverick⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: James Davies| T: G Hanmer| OR: 106| D

15/2

Racked up a hattrick in maiden / novice hurdles around this time last year at Uttoxeter. Form has tailed off since then however, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle back there (9/1) 42 days ago after an unsuccessful spell chasing. Could bounce back if reverting to front running tactics but needs more.

Form: 113PP5-

Singapore Trip^p1,t¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-12| J: C O'Farrell| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 104| D

12/1

Ran poorly in first three starts last season but showed some encouragement in recent outings. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth over similar distance (9/1) 16 days ago. Return of cheekpieces may help build on those better signs.

Form: 5055P6-

Blakey Boy^p²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Craig Nichol| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 97| CD

3/1

Had struggled in maiden and novice hurdles before moving into handicaps, though not without hinting at some ability. Won a 12-runner handicap at this course and distance (33/1) 26 days ago when fitted with cheekpieces. Can improve again now on the right path.

Form: 565581-

Ambassador^p⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Joshua Thompson⁽⁷⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 94

22/1

Has been finishing well out of the frame since landing a Uttoxeter handicap last July. Outpaced when sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle there (11/2) 7 days ago. Becoming well handicapped but might be still finding feet after winter break. Step back up in trip not sure to be in his favour however.

Form: 70866-6

Forecasts

Blakey Boy (3/1), Broughshane (5/1), Quick Sharpener (5/1), Imperial Data (6/1), Miss Maverick (15/2), Coniston George (9/1), Singapore Trip (12/1), Pinot Rouge (14/1), Balboa (14/1), Ambassador (22/1), Mellificent (40/1)

BLAKEY BOY impressed when scoring over course and distance recently and looks capable of further improvement now he's found his rhythm in handicaps. Imperial Data has been in good form and should appreciate this test more than his recent Kelso outing. Coniston George also remains of interest once getting more of a stamina test, while Quick Sharpener enters calculations following his recent Bangor chase success.