UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

RED OAK's fourth at Newbury last time reads particularly well as the winner of that contest landed a Grade 1 at Aintree on Friday and the return to novice company can see him back to winning ways. Blues Singer looks the strongest threat based on his Huntingdon victory last month but his jumping can be a bit haphazard at times. Imperfectlyperfect heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Red Oak 2nd Blues Singer 3rd Imperfectlyperfect

It seems significant that Nicky Richards sends YOUNG GETAWAY over fences this late in the season as the seven-year-old's last appearance came at this meeting 12 months ago. He was a consistent type over hurdles and gave the impression that going chasing would bring out the best in him. The drop back in trip appears to be the right move for Heads Or Harps, while Royal Deeside completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Young Getaway 2nd Heads Or Harps 3rd Royal Deeside

Gintime ran with plenty of credit in a series final at Kelso last time and is expected to be in the mix, despite there being a concern about her finishing effort, while Rose's Dart has to be considered after scoring at Market Rasen. That said, OUT ON HER OWN may have her day in the sun after a string of runner-up efforts at Carlisle.
Prediction : 1st Out On Her Own 2nd Gintime 3rd Roses Dart

JAMESIECONN is currently in the form of his life and the seven-year-old may prove a tough nut to crack in his attempt to make it four wins on the bounce. Streamsforth Lad comes with risks attached but got round when runner-up at Bangor at the end of last month and would be a threat if his jumping stands up. Others to note are Dr Shirocco and Redeeming Love.
Prediction : 1st Jamesieconn 2nd Streamsforth Lad 3rd Dr Shirocco

DIVILABOTHER is a model of consistency and gets the nod on that basis. A smooth C&D winner last summer, the eight-year-old has held his form well since and comes in here fresh. Asa has race-fitness on her side and is interesting reverting to timber for this assignment, while it would be no surprise if Party In The Park went well.
Prediction : 1st Divilabother 2nd Asa 3rd Party In The Park

GARDENER looks the obvious place to start in division two of this handicap hurdle as he probably won more cosily over C&D last month than the winning distance suggests. This slightly sounder surface shouldn't be a problem for him and the veteran gets the nod ahead of Kool Raoul and Our Laura B, who is expected to get a bit closer to the selection this time.
Prediction : 1st Gardener 2nd Kool Raoul 3rd Our Laura B

WHATDEAWANT has been performing well in the point-to-point sphere and makes plenty of appeal back under Rules for this assignment in hunter chase company. He represents a top yard and is taken to very close. Nassalam won the Welsh Grand National in 2023 and has to be taken seriously, while Potters Party and Brandy Mcqueen also need considering for this.
Prediction : 1st Whatdeawant 2nd Nassalam 3rd Brandy Mcqueen

Nicky Henderson rarely has runners at this venue so SEE ME SOON must be of considerable interest for the trainer with Nico de Boinville also making the journey north for the ride. A big performance on his debut is anticipated and he can get the better of point-to-point second Ar Ais Aris and Gaelic Heather, who boasts a similar profile.
Prediction : 1st See Me Soon 2nd Ar Ais Aris 3rd Gaelic Heather