Hexham Race 1 - Carpetgallop.co.uk Where Performance Begins 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
BLUES SINGER (1) Made a mess of them when winning by a margin of 4 3/4L last run in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Can go through the gears. Going well this campaign. Winning claims. RED OAK (4) Finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Newbury. Looking past the last run. Finishes off strongly. Producing consistent results since returning from a spell. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (2) First up and controlled the pace to win by a margin of 1L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Hexham. Showing consistent performance in races. Goes close. PIMMSOCLOCK (3) Back from a 26 week spell. Chimed in with a win by 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Fontainebleau and having second career run. Has plenty of early speed. Must respect in this event.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a comfortable win by 4 3/4L last run in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Going well this preparation. Will be trying to topple them late. Should go close.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 11/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $1.91 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 72.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 32L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 24L | $126.00 |
| 12/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | 9-9-9-10-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 57.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.05L | $2.50 |
| 1/15 | 16/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $11.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and went to the front and never looked back when winning by 1L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Hexham. Shows good early pace. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 4563m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 31.55L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 71kg | - | 2-2-6-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 47.45L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Jack Power | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.38 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 73kg | - | 4-4-6-7-6-5-3 | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 26 weeks. Did a good job when winning by 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Fontainebleau and having second race start. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 181 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 | 13/10/2025 | - | 4Y CL4 HURDLE | $20,055.00 | Fontainebleau | 3549m | SOFT7 | James Reveley | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $10.00 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Newbury. Looking past the last run. Has very good finishing speed. Well respected contender.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Newbury | 3788m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $10.00 |
| 99/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | - | 3-4-3-4-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.91 |
| 2/3 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 3161m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3913m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $10,502.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 7/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $301.00 and ran 7th last time in a hurdle at Wetherby. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $301.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Ben Smith | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $10.00 and came in 6th last time in a hurdle at Hexham and dropping in distance. Appears tested.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4048m | SOFT | Gregor Walkingshaw | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Megan Davies | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Megan Davies | 71kg | - | 8-8-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $126.00 and average performance when 6th last time in a hurdle at Carlisle. In a lot of trouble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | William Maggs | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.75L | $126.00 |
| 10/15 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.25L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Hexham and down in distance. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4048m | SOFT | Peter Kavanagh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | HEAVY | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | - | 9-8-7-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 49L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-2-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 86L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home into 2nd beaten by 7L last time at Haydock. Sean W Quinlan and Jedd Okeeffe deserve respect together. Has some claims.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | Conditional & Amateurs | $7,377.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | William Maggs | 72kg | - | 3-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | 9-10-10-8-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.50 and looked outclassed when 5th last start in a chase at Musselburgh and down in trip. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | SOFT | Nathan Moscrop | 65kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | Charlie Maggs | 65.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4-3-3-5 | 0 |
| 15.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | Nathan Moscrop | 64.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5-4-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/8 | 20/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,952.00 | Hexham | 4684m | GOOD | Conor Rabbitt | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,952.00 | Hexham | 4684m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 67kg | - | 9-8-9-9-9-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,395.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3-3-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.35L | $34.00 |
| 99/15 | 26/08/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Ballinrobe | 4507m | SOFT | James Osullivan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 10/15 | 05/07/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Cork | 3392m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.55L | $22.00 |
| 15/18 | 08/06/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Punchestown | 3913m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/12/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 18/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 36.7L | $151.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | HEAVY | Jamie Hamilton | 69.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 999L | $151.00 |
| 7/14 | 06/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hexham | 3262m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 67.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 25.75L | $23.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Wetherby on Mar 27th. Might have to make up considerable ground. Hard to see this being competitive today.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 27/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | HEAVY | Jonathan England | 73kg | - | 8-9-9-8-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.45L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Odds of $29.00 and disappointing outing when 6th last run at Carlisle but dropping weight. Entitled to be a big price.
Last Starts 68 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 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 65.25L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |