An exciting day of National Hunt racing is set to unfold at Hexham Racecourse on Monday, April 13, featuring an eight-race programme packed with competitive fields, testing distances, and a mix of hurdles, chases, and a concluding bumper. With solid prize money on offer throughout the card, the meeting promises quality action and opportunities for both rising stars and seasoned performers.
The opening race at 2:00 pm, the carpetgallop.co.uk “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle Race, brings together 12 runners over 2 miles and 48 yards for a prize of £10,000. This contest is likely to showcase emerging talent, with several runners aiming to build early momentum in their hurdling careers.
The feature race of the day comes at 2:30 pm, the Anthony Woods Electrical Lightning Bolt Handicap Steeple Chase, offering the highest prize money of ÂŁ12,850. A competitive field of 13 runners will take on the sharp trip of 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 133 yards. A Nicky Richards-trained gelding heads the weights with a rating of 110 carrying 12 stone, while That One, trained by James Walton and ridden by Jack Power, also competes off the same mark and weight. Heads Or Harps, representing Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore, brings consistent recent form into the race and is rated 109.
Choose A Copper adds further strength from the same yard, while Rock On Jet arrives with solid recent efforts under George Bewley. Flash du Pistolet, trained by Stuart Coltherd, and Too Cool Forshrule, handled by Jonathan Burke, both look capable of challenging. Forsa Bay and Powerofjet provide additional depth to the field, with the latter showing consistent placed form. Royal Deeside, Kicksaftersix, and Nonbinding bring experience to the contest, while Elusive Warrior completes the lineup at the lower end of the weights, making this one of the most competitive races on the card.
At 3:00 pm, the Horslyx Mares’ Handicap Hurdle sees eight runners competing over 2 miles and 48 yards for £10,900. This race often produces tactical battles, with mares looking to assert their dominance in a competitive division.
The 3:30 pm Mick Walsh Open Ditch Handicap Steeple Chase is one of the toughest tests of the day, with 16 runners tackling 3 miles and 41 yards for a ÂŁ10,000 prize. Stamina and jumping precision will be key factors in this extended-distance contest.
At 4:00 pm, the Happy Retirement Maurice and Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle features 10 runners over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 28 yards, with ÂŁ9,100 at stake. The same race conditions are repeated at 4:30 pm, offering another opportunity for middle-distance hurdlers to make an impact on the card.
The 5:00 pm Pointing Pointers Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase sees eight runners go over 3 miles and 41 yards for £5,500. This race typically highlights experienced runners known for their endurance and jumping reliability.
The meeting concludes at 5:35 pm with the carpetgallop.co.uk Pro Fibre Surface Setting Standards Open National Hunt Flat Race, where nine runners will compete over 2 miles and 48 yards for ÂŁ6,500. This bumper provides a stage for young and unexposed horses to begin their racing journeys.
With a well-balanced schedule and strong fields across all races, Hexham’s Monday meeting is set to deliver an entertaining and competitive day of jump racing.
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