Hexham Race 5 - Northumberland County Show Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
PASSING DIAMOND (1) sets the standard after leading throughout to win at Hexham over 3262m 17 days ago, and he stays further. BOLD STEP (2) rates a key chance off a debut 2nd at Exeter over 3365m, beaten 2.75L after settling handy. RACHEL LOPEZ (5) was 2nd here over 3262m last time and can be in the mix again.
Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 74kgs
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Comes off a 17‑day turnaround after leading throughout to win at Hexham over 3262m on 2 May by 4L on Good at $2.50, beating Crest Of Arms, with 72kg. Prior run 3rd of 5 at Sedgefield over 3381m on 19 Mar, beaten 66.5L by Desertmore News at $7.50 with 72.5kg. Track record is 1 from 1 and overall this season reads 4:1-0-2. Can feature with a repeat of the last-start effort despite rising to 74kg.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $2.50 |
| 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: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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First-up after 130 days. Last start 2nd of 11 at Exeter over 3365m on 9 Jan, beaten 2.75L by Mortal Coil, with 71kg at $11 after settling handy. Six-year-old gelding for N J Henderson with James Bowen again engaged. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comes off a 10‑day turnaround after finishing 2nd at Hexham over 3262m on 9 May, beaten 17L by Tap Tap Shamie on soft with 67.5kg at $41. Prior run was 8th of 8 at Cork over 3218m on 6 Apr on yielding, beaten 39.25L with 68kg at $15. Seven-year-old mare for W Coltherd with Sean Quinlan stays on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3262m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | YIELDING | L P Barnett | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.25L | $15.00 |