Hexham Race 3 - Port Of Blyth Novices' Handicap Chase
SCAIRP DUBH (1) sets the standard after winning here over 4037m 17 days ago, up 2kg but already a Hexham/distance winner this spring and earlier scored at Carlisle over 3877m. OUT ON HER OWN (4) is a key danger dropping back into Class 5 after a close 3rd here over 3262m and prior 2nd at Carlisle over 3877m. PASSENGERONTHESHIP (3) can feature at this trip after midfield Newcastle efforts and last year’s narrow seconds at Newcastle and Carlisle suggest the ability is there if he rebounds.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Hexham win over 4037m on 2 May by 0.75L on good ground at $21, carrying 74.5kg. Earlier this prep won at Carlisle over 3877m by 2.25L and placed 2nd at Doncaster over 4904m. Now up 2kg to 76.5kg and fitted with cheek pieces, with Danny McMenamin riding for J Parkinson & S Smith. Track and trip winner with solid recent form; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $21.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/03/2026 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $39,348.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Jack Power | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 92.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Jack Power | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Jack Power | 75.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-1-3-4 | 0 |
| 2.05L | $9.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,363.00 | Catterick | 3882m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | - | 9-10-11-12-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Peter Kavanagh | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-4-6-7-5 | 0 |
| 19L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | - | 2-2-4-4-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | - | 5-6-5-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 17-day turnaround after pulling up/tailed off at Hexham over 4037m on 2 May at $29 on good ground. Prior Irish runs included 10th at Ballinrobe over 4325m and 11th at Punchestown over 3399m. Eight-year-old gelding for Micky Hammond with C O'Farrell up, carries 74.5kg. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
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 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 99/15 | 08/05/2025 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Ballinrobe | 4325m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50L | $41.00 |
| 11/21 | 12/01/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Punchestown | 3399m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.1L | $251.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 4224m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $126.00 |
| 99/9 | 25/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Sligo | 5171m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 99/18 | 22/09/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $13,499.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/09/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4919m | SOFT | Jack G Gilligan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 828m and drops 2kg after a pulled-up/tailed-off effort at Hexham over 4865m on 2 May at $9.50. Prior Newcastle runs were fair: 6th of 10 over 4040m on 31 Mar beaten 16.3L at $4.33, and 8th of 15 over 4080m on 14 Mar. Best recent form last season with two narrow 2nds at Newcastle (Div 2, 4080m) and Carlisle (5029m), both on good ground. Can feature with the right run under R P Mclernon for S England.
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 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4040m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $4.33 |
| 8/15 | 14/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | - | 11-11-10-12-11-11-10-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 73kg | - | 5-6-5-6-6-6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2025 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 72kg | - | 4-4-3-4-3-2-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 17/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 70kg | - | 3-5-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $7.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $5,903.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 69kg | - | 4-4-6-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/8 | 03/12/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Jonathan England | 70kg | - | - | 6 | - | $29.00 | ||
| 9/15 | 24/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Catterick | 3883m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 69.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 46.75L | $81.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 32.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark this prep with 2nd at Carlisle over 3877m on 4 Apr at $3.25, beaten 0.75L with 67kg. Last start 3rd of 8 at Hexham over 3262m on 13 Apr, beaten 0.95L on Good at $6. Carries 67.5kg here and adds a first-time hood; Ryan Mania rides for Dianne Sayer. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 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 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,722.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.95L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Div 2 | $7,133.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Ryan Mania | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,345.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4UP CL5 MARES HCP HURDLE DIV 1 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4255m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.66L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 70.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.75L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,280.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 67.5kg | - | 9-8-9-7-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.75L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 67.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 75.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/17 | 16/05/2025 | - | Amateur Jockeys | $8,362.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | John Dawson | 72.5kg | - | 10-13-13-12-10-7-4 | 0 |
| 3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip by 776m and drops 2kg. Last start 9th of 14 at Perth over 3261m on 23 Apr, beaten 34.6L on good going at $67. Prior three runs included two non-completions after a 4th of 6 at Carlisle over 3877m when 6L off the winner. Cheek pieces go on; can improve but has place claims at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Joe Williamson | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.6L | $67.00 |
| 99/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | Div 1 | $7,133.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Joe Williamson | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 99/10 | 14/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 99/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3922m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
| 9/13 | 13/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,952.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 75kg | - | 4-8-9-12-10-9-9 | 0 |
| 23.55L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/12 | 28/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | 2-3-4-6-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 70L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | - | 6-6-7-7-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 15L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 9th of 14 at Hexham over 4865m on 13 Apr, beaten 92.85L on good ground at $34 with 63.5kg. Prior run pulled up/tailed off (99) at Hexham over 4865m on 25 Mar on soft at $29 with 68.5kg. Tongue tie goes on and carries 64.5kg under Callum Bewley for A Wilson. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 37 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 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 92.85L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4865m | SOFT | Callum Bewley | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 15/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | William Maggs | 68.5kg | - | 13-11-14-12-15-15-15-15 | 0 |
| 81.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | SOFT | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | - | 10-12-11-12-11-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.55L | $201.00 |
| 9/14 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 3219m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 70kg | - | 11-11-11-11-10-9-9 | 0 |
| 49L | $301.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Callum Bewley | 71.5kg | - | 6-6-7-4-4-7-7 | 0 |
| 43.05L | $151.00 |
| 20/22 | 25/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | SOFT | Barry Oneill | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.35L | $15.00 |