20:15 Hexham

Saturday 2 May 2026

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Winchcombe Working Mens FC Tour 2026 Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 20:27 | Winning time: 6m 14.19s

William Of York^t,v1⁴¹

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: Danny McMenamin| T: R Menzies| OR: 105

40/1

Three wins over fences in spring 2024 but has completed only once in 6 subsequent starts, pulling up again at Carlisle last time. It remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles and a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) helps to spark a revival.

Form: P/PP6UP-

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Divilabother¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Reed| T: T Davidson| OR: 103| C

8/1

Won over 2½m here last summer. Encouraging return from a break when 13 lengths fifth of 10 to Stylish Recruit here (2½m, good to soft) 19 days ago. Big player if stamina holds now up in trip.

Form: 212245-

Dusky Days^p²⁵²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Charlotte Jones| T: James Moffatt| OR: 99| BF

50/1

In good form at Cartmel last summer, winning over 17f and runner-up over longer trips. Been off for 8 months and got to be a chance he'll be using this to get primed for Cartmel again.

Form: 0/74122-

Wee Alki^p,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: S Corbett| OR: 97| CD

7/1

Not straightforward but won over C&D in November and arrives on the back of a pair of good seconds to Dillarchie over 27f at Sedgefield in recent months.

Form: 1P5P22-

Adveram^p,t1²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Ryan Mania| T: I A Duncan| OR: 96| CD

40/1

Ended a long losing run when seeing off 8 rivals over C&D (heavy) in December but has pulled up at other venues in his 3 outings since. Needs a return to Hexham and a first-time tongue tie (added to cheekpieces) to have a revitalising effect.

Form: 371PPP-

It's Maisy²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Oscar Palmer⁽⁷⁾| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 96| D

15/2

Gained reward for some creditable efforts this season when ending a 2-year losing run at Newcastle (3m, good) 12 days ago. That was a weak 4-runner race so even a 4 lb nudge may leave her vulnerable for win purposes.

Form: 842431-

Dillarchie^p,t²²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Miss J E Foster| OR: 95

12/1

In a good vein of form in recent months, completing a staying handicap hurdle hat-trick at Catterick and Sedgefield (twice; Wee Alki second both times). Another 4 lb higher now but has to be respected in her current mood.

Form: 723111-

East Eagle^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Maggs⁽³⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 93

15/2

Second success of the year and a career-best effort when seeing off 9 rivals at Stratford (3¼m, good to soft) 13 days ago, pulling 9 lengths clear. An 8 lb rise demands another improved performance.

Form: 414321-

Stylish Recruit^p,t¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: P W Wadge| T: A M Thomson| OR: 92| C

11/2

Seems to save his best for this track, bouncing back to form with a bang to win 2½m handicap here (good to soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip.

Form: P5PP01-

Victory Club^v¹⁶⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: R Menzies| OR: 91

25/1

Easy winner of 19f Stratford handicap hurdle for Dan Skelton last summer. Has made the frame on 4 of his 6 starts since joining this yard, including third at Kelso when last seen in November. Claims if fully primed after 165 days off.

Form: 82P343-

Robert d'Ores^p,t¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: Jonathon Bewley| T: G Bewley| OR: 90| CD

11/1

Won this last year and added another C&D success in October. Not disgraced in 2 outings back from a break last month and has to be of interest back at Hexham.

Form: 421466-

Belladinotte³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: James Turner⁽⁵⁾| T: Sara Ender| OR: 86| CD

14/1

C&D winner last June and back from a break to add to her tally at Southwell (23m, good to soft) last month. Should remain competitive off 5 lb higher.

Form: 772241-

Knacker Trapper³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: William Maggs⁽³⁾| T: A Crook| OR: 86

17/2

On a losing sequence but he arrives on the back of creditable places efforts over 2½m at Newcastle and Sedgefield in recent months. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree so this trip could suit.

Form: P5/5732-

My Boy Christy^p¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Peter Kavanagh| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 86

4/1

First impact in handicap hurdles when second of 9 over 2½m here (good to soft) 19 days ago. Leaves impression this longer trip could suit and he's much less exposed than the majority of these.

Form: 0/40572-

Lord De Vinci^p²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Callum Bewley| T: D Bourke| OR: 85

40/1

Maiden who ran poorly back hurdling at Carlisle 4 weeks ago, weakening quickly. Back up in trip. Could only consider if backed.

Form: 44874P-

Non-Runners

Guernesey²⁸

Weight: 11-3| Age: 10

T: Mrs J Stephen J: Non Runner

Forecasts

My Boy Christy (4/1), Stylish Recruit (11/2), Wee Alki (7/1), East Eagle (15/2), It's Maisy (15/2), Divilabother (8/1), Knacker Trapper (17/2), Robert d'Ores (11/1), Dillarchie (12/1), Belladinotte (14/1), Guernesey (20/1), Victory Club (25/1), Adveram (40/1), William Of York (40/1), Lord De Vinci (40/1), Dusky Days (50/1)

A host with chances in this finale. DIVILABOTHER has had a decent spell since joining Tristan Davidson and is taken to build on a recent comeback run behind Stylish Recruit and land a second course success. Low-mileage 6-y-o My Boy Christy promises to relish this longer trip and is second choice ahead of last year's winner Robert d'Ores.