Hexham Race 4 - Paxtons Heart Of All England Maiden Hunters' Chase
WHATUDOING (11) brings the clearest recent chase form, placed 3rd at Cartmel over 4255m before a 4th here at Hexham over 4048m, and looks the one to beat. PEACEINTHEVALLEY (7) rates a key chance on his Naas 3758m 2nd three starts back. BENTLEY ROAD (1) was 5th at Kelso over 4714m last start and can figure. SECOND SUBALTERN (9) stuck on for 7th over 5094m at Catterick and has place claims.

Jockey: Mr Freddie Robson
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround from Kelso. Last start 5th of 8 at Kelso over 4714m on 20 Apr, beaten 29.75L on Good, with 69.5kg at $26 behind Boley Bob. Prior Kelso run in Apr 2024 was pulled up/tailed off on Soft at $6. Up to 76.5kg here with cheekpieces on; needs to lift but can improve with fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $6,737.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | Freddie Robson | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.75L | $26.00 |
| 99/10 | 15/04/2024 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $0.00 | Kelso | 4714m | SOFT | Tony Hamilton | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 999L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Mr Nick Orpwood
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 364 days. Last start at Hexham over 4684m on 10 May (GOOD) was beaten a long way at $51 carrying 72.5kg behind Pike Road. Prior Hexham run on 11 May 2024 also saw a wide defeat at $41 with 67.5kg. Carries 76.5kg here; needs to lift but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4684m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 99/6 | 11/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4684m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 67.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Miss Ellie Callwood
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 1827 days. Last start 9th of 14 at Cork over 4873m on 8 May 2021, beaten 36L on good going with 70kg behind Meticulous. Prior run 6th of 15 at Cork over 4901m on 5 Apr 2021, beaten 19.6L on good, carrying 75.5kg. Veteran gelding with tongue tie on; can improve but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 1828 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 08/05/2021 | - | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4873m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 6/15 | 05/04/2021 | - | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4901m | GOOD | P J Carberry | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 20/03/2021 | - | $8,000.00 | Wexford | 3621m | SOFT | Jordan Colin Gainford | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mr D Peters
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Seven-year-old gelding trained and ridden by D Peters, representing Sawtry. Carries 76.5kg and wears a Tongue Tie. Irish-bred by Diamond Boy out of Milan Dee. Can improve.

Jockey: Mr Henry Bailey
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Second at Naas over 3758m on 25 Jan on heavy at $7, beaten 6.5L by Matt Connor with 69kg. Followed with 8th of 16 at Naas over 3118m on 22 Feb, beaten 19L on heavy at $4.50. Last start pulled up/tailed off at Limerick over 3589m on 12 Mar on heavy at $5.50. Carries 76.5kg here with a tongue tie; can feature with a cleaner round.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3589m | HEAVY | Patrick M Obrien | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 8/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 25/01/2026 | - | CL1 | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 27/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Mike Oconnor | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 27/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4069m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26L | $26.00 |
| 7/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/22 | 02/05/2025 | - | 5-7yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/15 | 08/02/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3713m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Miss Pippa Brown
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 97 days. Last start 5th of 5 at Market Rasen over 4801m on 1 Feb, beaten 46.25L on soft with 75.5kg at $34, after leading early behind Grandad's Cap. Prior run pulled up/failed to finish at Leicester on 28 Dec in Class 5 at $67. Nine-year-old gelding for A C Wilson with 76.5kg; can improve with the break.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | SOFT | Aimee Jones | 75.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-2-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 46.25L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 28/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 4046m | SOFT | David Bass | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | David Bass | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-7-9-9-10 | 0 |
| 72.55L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 71.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 58.75L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | David Bass | 72.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-8-9 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $201.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 4220m | HEAVY | S E Orourke | 76kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Miss Venetia Thompson
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 144 days. Last start 7th of 12 at Catterick over 5094m on 16 Dec, beaten 13.25L on good going at $67 after leading mid-race with 73kg. Prior Irish runs included a 4th at Sligo over 4171m, beaten 10.25L at $11. Carries 76.5kg with a tongue tie on; has place claims if holding that Sligo form.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,738.00 | Catterick | 5094m | GOOD | Venetia Thompson | 73kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-2-3-7 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $67.00 |
| 7/15 | 30/08/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,000.00 | Wexford | 5029m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $16.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/07/2024 | - | 0-102 | $10,501.00 | Tipperary | 3483m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 11/06/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Sligo | 4171m | GOOD | J B Foley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 15/05/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Tipperary | 4828m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $5.50 |
| 5/16 | 24/04/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,501.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GOOD | B G Crawford | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.25L | $11.00 |
| 6/16 | 08/09/2023 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | GOOD | B G Crawford | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 75.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2023 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3219m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 22.25L | $4.00 |
| 11/14 | 12/05/2023 | - | 80-109 | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3219m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 71kg | - | - | 12 |
| 21.15L | $9.50 |
| 9/14 | 20/04/2023 | - | 80-109 | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3018m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 12 |
| 18.55L | $11.00 |
| 8/20 | 11/10/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 4160m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/09/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $12,001.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | John Reddington | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $8.00 |
| 7/15 | 02/09/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | John Reddington | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 17/20 | 28/07/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $17,001.00 | Galway | 3675m | GOOD | John Reddington | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/14 | 15/06/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Wexford | 3219m | GOOD | John Reddington | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $4.40 | |
| 6/15 | 28/05/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Punchestown | 3264m | GOOD | John Reddington | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.35L | $12.00 | |
| 5/21 | 29/04/2022 | - | $14,999.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | GOOD | John Reddington | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $61.00 | |
| 10/16 | 08/04/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3550m | GOOD | John Reddington | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.35L | $34.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/03/2022 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $301.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/03/2022 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.75L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 1147 days. Last start 11th of 12 at Chepstow over 3228m on 19 Mar 2023, beaten 66.75L on soft, with 72.5kg at $15 behind Gidleigh Park. Carries 76.5kg here and sports a Tongue Tie. Needs to lift but can improve with racing.
Last Starts 1148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 66.75L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Miss J Walton
Weight: 76.5kgs
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First-up after 321 days. Last start 4th of 10 at Hexham over 4048m on 22 Jun, beaten 34.5L on good going at $8.50 after settling midfield. Prior run placed 3rd at Cartmel over 4255m on 26 May, beaten 18.75L with 76.5kg at $15. Carries 76.5kg and reunites with Miss J Walton for Mrs D Walton; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 322 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | J Walton | 70kg | - | 1-3-3-5-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,930.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | J Walton | 76.5kg | - | 3-5-4-5-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $6,737.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | J Walton | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-6-6-5-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 10L | $4.50 |