3:40 Hexham Tips

Dual-purpose gelding who has won his last two races, including on the flat nine days ago. He should be in with a good chance of completing a hat-trick from this revised mark.

Has been in good form of late. Either won in the last two races here. Enters handicap company and, if able to claim an early lead and dictate the pace, may be difficult to catch.

7yo irish mare Sunset Hill knocked at the door in her last two runs when 2nd and 3rd both times over C&D just beaten by 1 1/2 and 4 1/2 lengths. Is on a handy mark and ground and trip suit, so should be in the mix here.

This seasoned handicap hurdler is significantly ahead of the handicapper based on his historical speed figures and raw ability. He is a dedicated hold-up horse who relies entirely on a collapse up front to produce his best work. The tactical shape of this race looks absolutely perfect, with multiple confirmed front-runners guaranteed to set a blistering, end-to-end gallop. This setup will completely drain the stamina of the prominent racers, allowing him to travel smoothly at the back before executing a lethal, late sweeping challenge up the grueling Hexham hill.

I fancy this horse today. Four-time course-and-distance winner and finished just over 8 lengths behind Perseus Way over course and distance 35 days ago. Today he is 6 lb better off and should go very close.

Not been at his best the last few. Has the back form to suggest he can be competitive here and handle the ground. Looks a decent mark and a big price to place.