7:13 Hexham Tips

Six runners lining up here in a decent handicap even though it is Class Four. With the wet weather around, the ground might be on the soft side here. This may suit Stylish Recruit, who is by Ask, and who could be enjoying underfoot conditions, getting his hooves into the ground to run a big race.

His two wins under rules have both come at Kelso, where he is unbeaten. That is a similar track to Hexham, so he can continue to run well. He is 6 lbs higher for his win last time out, but it was a comfortable 4-length win and the handicap mark could underestimate him.