3:11 Hexham Tips

Plumpton novice winner and won again on handicap debut at Newbury. Raised 4 lb for that, which can be overcome. My NAP bet.

Point winner Fromheretoeternity started well after arriving at Jennie Candlish's stable. In late 2024 she won three of her first five hurdle races. The last two wins were here at Hexham, and she has not been back to Hexham since winning in December 2024 when rated 114. She returns in a handicap off 114 now a nine-year-old but could retain her unbeaten record at Hexham.

Hes Bresilian was a good bumper horse and has been brought along gradually over hurdles. He is by Blue Bresil and out of a Milan mare, so he has a pedigree that indicates he will improve as he gets more experience. Now he is getting his act together; he could win again despite a rise in the weights.

Stuart Edmunds has a habit of getting his charges handicapped to run well, and racing off 120 is well within his grasp. He unseated his rider, Charlie Hammond, at Haydock when making a good move to be involved at the finish; this occurred two out. With clean hurdling today, Charlie Hammond can be making a serious challenge with twelve stone on his back.

5yo gelding Smart Decision was in great form prior to his last race when only 7th of 8 at Kempton. But this was over 2m5f which definitely didn't suit him and class 2 maybe was a bit too much for him. Steps back into calmer waters with class 4 again today and drop back to shorter distance will also be in his favour. Likes it here at Hexham and should be in the mix.

The 5-year-old has a fair chance here, despite poor recent form. He is a previous winner on similar going and currently holds a competitive mark of 120. Odds of 33/1 look value each-way if he finds his stride.