Hexham
Today, August 27, 2025HurdleClass 42mGood
Verdict
Verdict
DICKENS has established himself as a course specialist at Hexham with two C&D wins and arrives in prime form following a comfortable victory at Cartmel where he travelled strongly before asserting at the last, so he's fully expected to complete the hat-trick. Malangen and Gemini Man head the opposition.
Dickens
Malangen
Gemini Man
2m Hcap Hrd
2m Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 2. DickensJ: Luke ScottT: Jennie CandlishF: 4/5F15-311
- Price History:
- 2.10
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictDual C&D winner, including in emphatic fashion on yard debut in June. Escaped a penalty for that and followed up with something in hand at Cartmel 7 days later and remains of firm interest. - 8. MalangenJ: Peter KavanaghT: Lisa HarrisonF: 0-5435147
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictC&D winner who capitalised on a career-low mark when scoring at Market Rasen in July and did all he could from 4 lb out of the weights when seventh of 11 at Perth (20.2f) on most recent outing. - 6. Gemini ManJ: Danny McMenaminT: Iain JardineF: P/23P-72
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictShaped well when second in a handicap hurdle at Perth before recording breakthrough Flat win at Hamilton in June. Found good run of form coming to a halt in minor event at Ayr (6/4) 18 days ago. Blinkers removed for this return to hurdles and needs considering. 
7. Nathan WellsJ: Alan DoyleT: Andrew HamiltonF: 24P-2436P- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictMade it back-to-back poor runs when pulled up in 7-runner handicap chase at Perth 45 days ago. Cheekpieces replace blinkers for switch back to hurdles.
5. Getaway FrankieJ: Harry ReedT: Tristan DavidsonF: 934P-P1P- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictPulled up in both hurdles for Nicky Richards but a totally different proposition for new yard when landing a C&D novice in June. However, proved a disappointment at Cartmel once again later that month and easy enough to oppose on handicap debut.
3. Little SoireeJ: William MaggsT: Olly WilliamsF: F/83264-14- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictAll but opened her account at Plumpton in February and finally did so back against her own sex in similar event at Huntingdon in May, coming clear under hands-and-heels ride. Was beaten by more than a 6 lb higher mark at Market Rasen since, however. Has left Chris Gordon.
1. King Of CongJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 71P/4420-7- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
VerdictSuccessful on handicap debut over hurdles for Terence O'Brien at Limerick last spring. Struggled since, including over fences and on for start for this yard at Cartmel in June.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
4. NottodayboboJ: Brian HughesT: Micky HammondF: 6441U5/37- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictShowed some ability remains when third of 6 in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18/1) after a long absence, but went backwards when seventh of 10 at Uttoxeter (28/1) 31 days ago.