Hexham Race 4 - Bk Racing Hexham Marathon Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
PLANNED PARADISE (4) comfortably landed a Bangor chase (5900m) by 6.5L last time out. Revels in these conditions and capable off this rating. Travelling to this course from south Wales is very much the one to beat. DE LEGISLATOR (1) started the season positively gaining a win at Ayr followed by a third placing attempting this journey. Must bounce back from subsequent efforts with the stable in form. Dangerous. PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (3) might benefit from this small drop in grade though isn't yet proven tackling this trip. In the mix. SHIGHNESS (5) holds form with this specialist distance and could go well at longer odds.

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start pulled up at Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 5900m. Before that finished 13th of 16 runners at Windsor on January 18 over 5700m, on slow going 39 len behind Neo King with 75kg at $13. Worth another chance and is in the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 25/02/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,320.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Derek Fox | 75.5kg | 8:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 13/16 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 5733m | Soft | Derek Fox | 75kg | 7:53.99 | 4-13-13 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Derek Fox | 67.5kg | 8:48.73 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 12/11/2025 | 259 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 6:35.72 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/02/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,330.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 6:36.50 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2025 | 702 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 68.5kg | 6:25.28 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/02/2023 | 51 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $87,570.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 6:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2022 | 55 | NHDLE 4U | $16,070.00 | Kelso | 4564m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 73kg | 6:26.64 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/11/2022 | 201 | NHDLE 4U | $15,340.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Derek Fox | 70kg | 5:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/16 | 17/04/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldcastle P2p | 4828m | Soft | E A Lalor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months pulled up at Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 5900m. Previously second-up finished second of 11 runners at Kelso on December 7 over 6500m, slow track; 2 len behind Grozni carrying 64.5kg at $26. Definite chance. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 25/02/2026 | 80 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,320.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 74kg | 8:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 8:48.73 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 244 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 70kg | 6:35.72 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Hexham | 6418m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 73.5kg | 9:03.80 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 73kg | 6:44.70 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 03/02/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 76kg | 6:41.50 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/12/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 75kg | 6:54.60 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/10/2024 | 186 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 75kg | 6:31.54 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Perth Uk | 6135m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 69.5kg | 8:23.98 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/04/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,830.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 72.5kg | 6:59.12 | 7-2-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,920.00 | Hexham | 6418m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 72kg | 10:57.45 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 7 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 4900m, 12 len behind Sound And Fury with 69kg at $5. Race before made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 13 runners at Ayr on January 29 over 4900m, slow track; 15 len behind Shoeshine Boy carrying 74.5kg at $8.50. All set to reverse the recent form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/02/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | 6:30.25 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/01/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:34.50 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 8:48.73 | 1-7-8 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/11/2025 | 201 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:35.72 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 0/8 | 25/04/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76.5kg | 6:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 09/03/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,520.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 77kg | 6:38.47 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/5 | 25/01/2025 | 23 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 5:58.50 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 5:30.62 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2024 | 228 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,500.00 | Haydock Park | 4325m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 69.5kg | 6:01.46 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/04/2024 | 31 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 6:15.56 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75kg | 7:00.70 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing won by 6 len Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 5900m on rain affected going defeating Gold Emery with 67kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Start before finished sixth of 16 starters at Windsor on January 18 over 5700m, slow track; 16 len behind Neo King carrying 66.5kg at $4.30. Continues to improve. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,320.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 67kg | 8:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/16 | 18/01/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 5733m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 66.5kg | 7:53.99 | 11-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | Good Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 69.5kg | 5:13.27 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/12/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 67kg | 5:32.95 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/16 | 15/11/2025 | 22 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $44,400.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | J J Murphy-Knight | 61.5kg | 6:49.79 | 11-11-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 13/18 | 24/10/2025 | 110 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 66kg | 6:34.61 | 11-13-13 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 67kg | 5:51.73 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Jack Tudor | 68.5kg | 6:35.95 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Fakenham | 5855m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 72kg | 7:49.20 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 16/04/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 5651m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 7:24.96 | 8-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Good Firm | Jack Tudor | 69kg | 8:16.80 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third of 7 starters at Sedgefield on February 19 over 5400m, on slow going 18 len behind Ballin Bay carrying 71.5kg at $41. The start before that; finished sixth of 7 starters at Newcastle on January 27 over 4700m, in the wet; 49 len behind Theformismighty carrying 71kg at $15. Rates well. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 6:57.22 | 6-6-3 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/01/2026 | 58 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:38.63 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 49.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:36.24 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 60.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/11/2025 | 191 | LR CHSE M 4U | $73,800.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:14.08 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $201.00 |
| 0/12 | 25/04/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 8:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Hexham | 6418m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 75.5kg | 9:03.80 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/02/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 75kg | 6:38.78 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2025 | 50 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 6:25.28 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 01/12/2024 | 257 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:37.45 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2024 | 29 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 6:44.20 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 7:00.87 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished second in a small field at Ayr on February 23 over 4800m, slow track; 14 len behind Blakey Boy carrying 64.5kg at $4. Race before finished fourth of 14 starters at Carlisle on February 3 over 4900m, 9 len behind Orkney Blue with 66.5kg at $6.50. Continues to make headway. Key contender.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/02/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 64.5kg | 7:00.66 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/14 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 66.5kg | 6:38.58 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 73 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,820.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | 7:04.94 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 140 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,820.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 6:35.11 | 8-10-7 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 6:45.87 | 5-9-8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 7:08.16 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 6:53.62 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 0/13 | 13/02/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/01/2025 | 235 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Lewis Dobb | 72.5kg | 5:51.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2024 | 61 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 69kg | 5:03.28 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Heavy | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:27.75 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at Kelso on February 13 over 5200m. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished eighth of 12 runners at Carlisle on November 30 over 5200m, slow track; 33 len behind Super Citizen with 67.5kg at $13. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 13/02/2026 | 75 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 64.5kg | 7:37.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 67.5kg | 7:14.63 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/11 | 07/11/2025 | 239 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 70.5kg | 6:55.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Hexham | 6418m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 65kg | 9:03.80 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 0/8 | 24/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 6:44.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 03/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 6:41.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 0/11 | 22/01/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5078m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 67kg | 6:32.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/16 | 11/12/2024 | 10 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 68kg | 6:39.72 | 10-8-6 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/13 | 01/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 66.5kg | 7:20.93 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/11/2024 | 211 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:40.12 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/04/2024 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,880.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Heavy | William Maggs | 66.5kg | 7:20.10 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $11.00 |