Hexham Race 2 - Bobby Roberts Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)
PASSING DIAMOND (4) brings consistent recent form, placing 3rd at Sedgefield over 3381m and 3rd at Carlisle over 3877m in his last two starts. CRACKALACKIN (6) is also a key chance, coming off a 3rd at Fakenham over 3221m and a win at Lingfield three runs back. LIPSTICK TRACES (10) has placed twice from his last five, including a 3rd at Newcastle over 4080m and a 2nd at Kelso over a similar trip last season. These three look best suited on recent evidence.

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 116 days, having finished 11th of 11 at Southwell over 2234m on 6 Jan, beaten 31.09L with 61.5kg at $26. Previous run was a 4th at Newcastle over 2503m, beaten 4.7L at $51. Has not won in 25 starts but did place at Carlisle five runs back. Needs to lift on recent form but can improve fresh.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 06/01/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 6 STAKES (DIV 1) | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 2234m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-7 | 6 |
| 31.09L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,081.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 7-4-5-5-7-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 59kg | - | 6-7-6-6-7-6-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.25L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 58kg | - | 4-5-4-4-4-5-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Redcar | 1810m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 61.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-7-9-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | David Egan | 62.5kg | - | 13-13-12-12-12-12-12-11 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.9L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1671m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-9-10 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ayr | 2011m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/02/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59kg | - | 3-3-4-3-3-3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.55L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Brandon Wilkie | 58kg | - | 6-7-8-8-8-8-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.85L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 60kg | - | 4-5-6-6-6-5-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2024 | - | Div 2 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 59kg | - | 8-6-8-9-8-6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Haydock | 2050m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61kg | - | 7-9-8-9-7-7-7-10 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 1842m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 31.75L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.75L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th of 10 at Carlisle over 3877m on 4 Apr, beaten 30.55L by Dream On Mick with 73kg at $34. Previous run was 9th of 12 at Newcastle over 3392m, beaten 25.4L at $13. Drops 1kg and back 615m in trip. Needs to lift but can improve with the distance drop.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.55L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.4L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 472-day break. Last seen at Clonmel in January 2025, finishing well back over 4023m on soft ground at big odds. Has yet to place from two career starts. Needs to show more but resumes with a lighter weight.
Last Starts 473 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 15/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN CHASE | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | SOFT | M J Kenneally | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | M J Kenneally | 76kg | - | - | 7 |
| 150.55L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in three of five career starts, including a last-start 3rd of 5 at Sedgefield over 3381m on 19 Mar, beaten 66.5L at $7.50 behind Desertmore News. Also finished 3rd at Carlisle two runs back, beaten 26.5L at $41. Has been consistent in placing but yet to break through. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 66.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72kg | - | 3-4-3-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 51.75L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2025 | - | 4UP | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3771m | GOOD | B Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | B Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 9th of 11 at Southwell over 3183m on 25 Nov, beaten 40.3L with 72kg at $41. Previous run was 7th at Hexham over 4048m, beaten 26L at $26. Returns after a 158-day break. Needs to show improvement off recent efforts.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 6-8-9-10-11-10-9 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 10-9-10-9-9-7-6-7 | 0 |
| 26L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 4 at Fakenham over 3221m on 13 Apr, beaten 5.49L with 66kg at $8.50 behind Jamada. Steps up 41m in trip and rises 3kg in weight. Won five starts ago at Lingfield over 2414m. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.49L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 2816m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | - | 2-1-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.45L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-6-5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-7-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $21,641.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.45L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.25L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Gina Mangan | 55kg | - | 3-5-3-5-4-4-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.45L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Pulled up last start at Taunton over 3313m when well in the market at $2.38. Prior to that, finished 7th at Cheltenham in Listed company and 7th at Wincanton, both over similar trips. Yet to place from three starts. Needs to lift on recent efforts but not without hope if finding best.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.38 |
| 7/16 | 01/01/2026 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 16-16-15-13-5-5-7 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | - | 1-2-2-7-9-8-7 | 0 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 13 at Stratford over 3282m on 19 Apr, beaten 21.26L with 69kg at $51 behind Hornica. Previous run was 4th of 7 at Bangor over 3351m, beaten 40L at $29. Drops 0.5kg and comes back slightly in trip. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.26L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at Newcastle over 4080m on 31 Mar, beaten 10.5L with 72.5kg at $3.10 behind I C U In My Dreams. Drops 4kg in weight and comes back 818m in trip. Placed at both previous runs over this distance. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Callum Bewley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Callum Bewley | 69kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.75L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $3.75 |
| 4/15 | 20/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 5-6-6-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 67kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 68kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 65kg | - | 5-6-5-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 11L | $23.00 |