Hexham

Tomorrow, March 13, 2025HurdleClass 52m

Verdict

Having caught the eye on his handicap debut at Newcastle, MOONLIGHT MONARCH could be the answer here with improvement on the cards. Dickens held every chance when exiting at the third-last at Uttoxeter and he will surely go close granted a clear round, while Am Still Here and handicap-debutante Royal Creek are others to consider.

Moonlight Monarch
Dickens
Am Still Here

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

1. Moonlight Monarch
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 2/556
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically who shaped well when sixth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newcastle (17f, good to soft), putting in eye-catching late work after finding himself with plenty to do turning for home. Open to improvement.
2. Gone With The Tide
J: Conor O'FarrellT: Alison Hamilton
F: 58P6
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Irish point winner who showed a bit more when, equipped with a first-time tongue strap, finishing sixth of 10 on his handicap bow at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft). Eased 4 lb and this stiffer track should help, so he's in with an each-way shout.
3. Right Now
J: Tom MidgleyT: Paul Midgley
F: 8-13783P9
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Shaped like a non-stayer when third in a handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in September but he has offered little in 2 subsequent starts, including on debut for new yard/first run following a wind op at Newcastle.
4. Royal Deeside
J: Theo GillardT: Patrick Morris
F: 23-536P35
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Stepped up on his low-key chase debut when third off 11 at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) on final start for Alan King. However, he hasn't shown much in 2 starts for present yard and while he resumes in this sphere on a good mark, others make more appeal.
5. Royal Creek
J: Sam ColtherdT: Stuart Coltherd
F: 1/6P5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent back in 2022 and subsequently sold for £90,000. Little impact in trio of mares' novice events for present connections but improvement may well be forthcoming now that she's pitched into a handicap.
6. Dickens
J: Philip ArmsonT: Alan King
F: 4853/4-5F
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Dual Flat winner who was in the process of posting arguably his best effort yet over hurdles when falling 3 out at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy), travelling at least as well as anything else at the time of his departure. Major player off an unchanged mark.
7. Fairly Fulling
J: Ross ChapmanT: Jane Walton
F: 49-790480
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fourth of 10 in a maiden here in November but he hasn't shown much in 2 subsequent starts, including on handicap debut at Newcastle.
8. Rock N Roll Champ
J: Craig NicholT: Sandy Forster
F: 6-86P
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Maiden in Irish points and very little to shout about under Rules thus far, pulled up on handicap debut at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago.
10. Larkfield Lusive
J: Danny McMenaminT: L J Morgan
F: 35-85567F
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Modest maiden (0-15 in this sphere) who was still in with a chance when exiting at the business end of a 19f Warwick handicap hurdle last time. Place possibilities granted a clear round.
11. Am Still Here
J: Sean QuinlanT: Nicky Richards
F: 58856-920
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who nearly justified support when second to Tread Softly Now in 2m Ayr handicap on penultimate start. Best to draw a line through subsequent Newcastle display (no chance after almost falling 4 out) and he's one to consider here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted.
12. Chantilly Rose
J: Peter KavanaghT: Lizzie Quinlan
F: 44067-43F
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
144
Verdict
No great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences when trained by Dan Skelton. Fell heavily on sole start for Hugh Burns in October and has a bit to prove returning to smaller obstacles for another new yard.
13. Away She Goes
J: Edward AustinT: Paul Robson
F: 67-689P99
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Failed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and has struggled since joining current connections. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement.
14. Flying Sandpiper
J: Bruce LynnT: Jackie Stephen
F: 7/0P8P-P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
136
Verdict
Has offered very little to this point and will need to take a big step forward following a break/wind op if he's to make an impact here.
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Non-Runners

9. Tread Softly Now
J: Non RunnerT: Ian Duncan
F: 8/46-77P19
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Showed much improved form in first-time cheekpieces when scoring decisively on handicap bow at Ayr (2m, soft) in January. However, she found things tougher off this mark next time and one or two of these are more appealing.

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