Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 7f to 4m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 3 out when 8-1 at Bangor-on-Dee over 3m 6f (soft) in a chase won by Planned Paradise in February on his latest outing.
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16:30 Hexham 09 May 2026
Paxtons Now Stocking Stihl Equipment Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4) (5YO plus)
3m 41y Good-good to soft in places
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Form Snapshot: Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Breizh River when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 12l behind Big Zouk when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Fell at the last when 18-1 at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Gwennie May Star in January on his latest outing.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-2 in a chase at Fontwell over 3m 2f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Carrigmoorna Rowan by a short head.
Form Snapshot: Winner of four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Big Zouk when fifth of 6 on her latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 3m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) in March.
Form Snapshot: Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 5 out when 8-1 here over 4m (soft) in a chase won by Planned Paradise in March on his latest outing.
Verdict
Having supplemented a good third at Fontwell in March with a win at the same venue the following month, GOLD CLERMONT ticks plenty of the right boxes in her current vein of form. A 3lb nudge up in the ratings looks workable and she edges the vote over Eaton Anne. Olly Murphy's inmate has undergone a wind procedure since his latest fourth at Carlisle and he remains with potential in this discipline. Last year's third Hostile Hotelier completes the shortlist.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 7 | River Of Joy | 8 | 11 6 | 100 | 6511P-3 | 34 days | M Bowen (427 miles) | Shane Fenelon | 11/ 4 | 6:35.89 | |
| 2024 | Good | 10 | Dr Shirocco | 9 | 10 5 | 87 | 7F1162 | 83 days | Miss S E Forster (59 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 10/ 1 | 6:38.27 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 8 | Lights Are Green | 6 | 10 3 | 85 | 6-1533F | 19 days | G Bewley (46 miles) | Jonathan Bewley | 5/ 2 | 6:36.81 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 11 | Wavelength | 7 | 11 3 | 95 | R87662 | 26 days | N W Alexander (140 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 5/ 1 | 6:32.38 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 13 | Prince Dundee | 8 | 11 2 | 100 | 222P-33 | 38 days | Miss Lucinda V Russell (126 miles) | Stephen Mulqueen | 5/ 1 | 7:18.60 | |
| 2019 | Good | 7 | Apache Pilot | 11 | 10 2 | 82 | 3U833-2 | 7 days | M A Barnes (28 miles) | Dillan Hurst | 15/ 8 | 6:40.70 | |
| 2018 | Good | 9 | Apache Pilot | 10 | 10 2 | 88 | 1263R-3 | 7 days | M A Barnes (28 miles) | Dale Irving | 7/ 2 | 6:34.70 | |
| 2017 | Good | 11 | Hattons Hill | 8 | 10 3 | 87 | P3P311 | 46 days | H Hogarth (88 miles) | Jamie Hamilton | 3/ 1 | 6:32.60 | |
| 2016 | Good | 14 | Maz Majecc | 7 | 10 0 | 84 | 34PP2-P | 7 days | J C Haynes (28 miles) | C Whillans | 10/ 1 | 6:32.77 | |
| 2015 | Heavy | 4 | Flaming Thistle | 11 | 11 5 | 80 | 1-P4210 | 19 days | J Hodge (123 miles) | Grant Cockburn | 11/ 2 | 7:04.70 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 6 | Twice Lucky | 10 | 10 7 | 88 | 52242-F | 9 days | J Parkinson & S Smith (90 miles) | Ryan Mania | 7/ 2 | 7:23.55 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1, 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 |
| 2021 | DNF | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 41y | 6:13.50 |