midfield, disputed second after 3 out, chased leader on bend before last, clear led last, pushed along to assert run-in, won going away
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14:13 Hexham 02 Oct 2026
Martin Bowler Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (3YO plus)
2m 4f 28y Good (Good to Firm in places)
soon raced in second, led before 3rd, soon went two lengths clear, not fluent 6th, pushed along when narrowly headed approaching last, kept on but always held towards finish
towards rear but in touch, disputed second after 3 out, chased leading pair after 2 out, outpaced before last, weakened run-in
soon raced in third, disputed second after 3 out, outpaced and struggling 2 out, weakened after 2 out, tailed off before last
held up in rear, three lengths detached and pushed along after 6th, tailed off before last
led, headed before 3rd, prominent, disputed second after 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, saddle slipped and unseated rider on bend before last
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £14.33 (1, 3) |
| Win | £3.50 (1) |
| Place | £1.40 (1), £2.40 (3) |
| Swinger | £2.80 (1, 2), £1.60 (1, 3), £5.80 (2, 3) |
| Exacta | £13.10 (1, 3) |
| Trifecta | £59.30 (1, 3, 2) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 11 | You Did | 5 | 11 1 | 83 | 32-8556 | 29 days | B Ellison (96 miles) | Craig Nichol | 10/ 1 | 5:32.10 |