GB - Hexham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

15.0K

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Verdict

Course regular LES'S LEGACY lurks on a dangerous mark and gets the nod over interesting Irish raider Coded Welder, who's likely to be popular in the market with Sean Bowen booked. Glory And Honour also needs to be considered back in calmer waters.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Four-time course winner. Fallen long way in the weights since his most recent (and fortunate) success in a small-field C&D event last June. Ran creditably with usual headgear refitted when 8¼-length fifth at Perth (3m) latest. Lurking on a potentially dangerous mark on return from 13 weeks away. 1st Pick 10 Les's Legacy Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett J: Nathan Moscrop T: Susan Corbett	100	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Four-time course winner. Fallen long way in the weights since his most recent (and fortunate) success in a small-field C&D event last June. Ran creditably with usual headgear refitted when 8¼-length fifth at Perth (3m) latest. Lurking on a potentially dangerous mark on return from 13 weeks away.
1	Strong in the betting all 5 runs for current yard this season. Ran up to his best when 3¾-length third behind a less-exposed pair in Downpatrick maiden latest (2¾m). Shrewd Irish yard has had only one previous Hexham runner (3rd in 2022/23). Has to be on the shortlist with Sean Bowen booked. 2nd Pick 1 Coded Welder (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland J: Sean Bowen T: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland	95	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Strong in the betting all 5 runs for current yard this season. Ran up to his best when 3¾-length third behind a less-exposed pair in Downpatrick maiden latest (2¾m). Shrewd Irish yard has had only one previous Hexham runner (3rd in 2022/23). Has to be on the shortlist with Sean Bowen booked.
2	Veteran who returned to winning ways in small-field handicap here (2m) in June. Partnered by this 10-lb claimer when pipped in a similar event at Sedgefield before beaten 10½ lengths in a better event there latest. Weighted to at least be competitive back down in grade. 3rd Pick 2 Glory And Honour (Ire) Jockey: Rebecca Hitchen Trainer: Sam England J: Rebecca Hitchen T: Sam England	98	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Veteran who returned to winning ways in small-field handicap here (2m) in June. Partnered by this 10-lb claimer when pipped in a similar event at Sedgefield before beaten 10½ lengths in a better event there latest. Weighted to at least be competitive back down in grade.

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