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4 15:23 Hexham 02 Oct 2026

El Tel's 61 Racecourse's & Done Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (3YO plus)

2m 4f 28y Good-good to firm in places

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S Bowen
C Collins
Star rating: 4
0-24853 7 12-1 111 t
D G HG BF
Rebecca Hitchen (7)
S England
Star rating: 4
714723 10 12-0 110 t p
C D G HG Cl Hcp
Joshua Thompson (5)
B Ellison
Star rating: 3
23U-387 13 11-8 104 p
CD G HG Cl Hcp
Danny McMenamin
N G Richards
Star rating: 5
43-7411 6 11-6 102
D G
Gregor Walkingshaw (10)
L Russell & M Scudamore
Star rating: 3
235785- 6 11-5 101
CD G Cl
Harry Reed
T Reed
Star rating: 1
32232- 5 11-4 100
G Cl BF
Ryan Mania
M Todhunter
Star rating: 3
464116- 6 11-4 100
G BF
Jamie Hamilton
M Walford
Star rating: 3
U2531-6 5 11-2 98
D G BF
Jonathon Bewley
G Bewley
Star rating: 3
P-22240 10 10-13 95
CD G Cl Hcp
Nathan Moscrop
S Corbett
Star rating: 3
080-485 9 10-10 92 t p
CD G HG Cl Hcp
Verdict

Fitness could be key here, with Hopeless Dancer and Final Straw both having their first start in over 300 days. BALLYNOE BOY has no such problem after winning at Market Rasen in August and at Bangor in September and although an added 8lb seems harsh, he may have one more win in him. Coded Welder travels over from Ireland with a chance and he could be the one to follow the selection home.

Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Good to Soft 7 Knomorediamonds 5 11 8 104 4-52436 243 days L Russell & M Scudamore (126 miles) Alan Doyle 7/ 4 5:34.60

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 2 2

Race Record
Distance Record Time
2m 4f 28y 4:55.53