Hexham Race 5 - Follow Attheraces On X 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (Gbb Race)
ROYAL INFANTRY (2) First up from a break of 26 weeks and produced an eye catching run when 3rd beaten by just over 4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Chepstow. Winning chance. JERIKO DU REPONET (1) First up and despite fading at the finish still grabbed 2nd beaten by 12L first up last preparation in a chase at Kempton. First race for a new trainer. Could run a place. WELONLYHAVEDONE (3) First run back from a 28 week spell. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Coming to a new trainer. Might have to make up considerable ground. Market may be the ultimate guide for this runner.

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and couldn't keep the momentum going throughout when 2nd beaten by 12L first up last preparation in a chase at Kempton. Should race on the speed. Slim hope.
Last Starts 192 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/22 | 11/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 12/23 | 12/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $72,187.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | GOOD | D Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | 8-10-13-15-17-17-14-13 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Windsor | 4882m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | - | 4-3-5-5-5-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 13L | $4.50 |
| 2/2 | 16/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,706.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,706.00 | Kempton | 3621m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $2.00 |
| 1/23 | 01/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | James Bowen | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $7.50 |
| 2/24 | 13/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | - | 11-8-7-8-7-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $33,446.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | - | 9-9-9-9-12-7-5-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | Registered As The Gerry Feilden | $54,104.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 9-13-13-9-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |
| 99/4 | 10/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Sandown | 3108m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.73 |
| 99/11 | 12/03/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/01/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | M P Walsh | 71.5kg | - | 3-2-3-3-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $1.67 |
| 1/5 | 30/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | James Bowen | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $1.35 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 26 weeks and good performance to run into 3rd beaten by over 4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Chepstow. Attracts support.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Haydock | 4270m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 76.5kg | - | 5-6-6-2-2-2-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $6.50 |
| 9/13 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-6-8-9 | 0 |
| 16.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GD/SF(SF PL) | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Windsor | 4023m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 4.85L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 49L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $27,051.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4-3-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 7-6-5-5-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.05L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 23/04/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 9-8-9-7-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 3312m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | 8-8-7-7-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 27.25L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | 2-2-3-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $1.32 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.50 |
| 8/19 | 13/03/2024 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2024 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Harry Skelton | 73kg | - | 7-7-6-7-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 10/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.25L | $16.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a 28 week spell. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Racing for a new trainer. Likely to get back in the run. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 197 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 | 06/04/2026 | - | 0-140 | $26,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP HOV HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Thurles | 4113m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HDL | $15,999.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $21.00 |
| 99/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 99/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $14,001.00 | Galway | 4165m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Galway | 3337m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $1.26 |
| 8/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.05L | $4.50 |