Hexham
Monday, 13 April 2026 · 2m · Good To Soft · hurdle · Class Class 4 · £5,756
Race Assessment
A competitive Class 4 mares' handicap hurdle where several fillies have legitimate winning chances. The form looks solid with most runners having shown ability at this level recently.
Key Factors
- •Equipment changes
- •Ground conditions
- •Course form
- •Distance suitability
- •Trainer form
Going
Good to Soft conditions should suit most runners, though some may prefer softer (She's Notjoeking) while others won't mind if it dries further (Dee's Getaway)
Pace
Likely to be a steady pace with She's Notjoeking and potentially Dee's Getaway looking to make the running. This should set up well for hold-up horses with finishing speed
Recommendations (1)
Dee's Getaway
eachway8/10Confidence: 6/10Excellent value at 8.5 given her outstanding course and distance record (67% strike rate, A/E 10.42). Won over C&D at 50-1 last time and the statistical edge at this distance is compelling. While consistency is a concern, the price offers significant value for a horse with proven ability at this track and trip.
Suggested stake: 2.5% of bank
Runner Analysis
Dee's Getaway
Caused a 50-1 shock over course and distance last time in soft ground. The mare has an excellent record at this distance (2 wins from 3 runs) with strong statistical backing, though consistency remains a concern.
- + Excellent course and distance form
- + Strong statistical edge at this distance (A/E 10.42)
- + Won't mind ground drying
- - Inconsistent attitude
- - Trainer and jockey combination struggling for form
- - Hard to predict mood
Gintime
Creditable fifth in a valuable series final at Kelso last time, showing improvement from her handicap debut. Strong trainer with excellent recent form and solid course record.
- + Trainer in excellent form (89% strike rate)
- + Strong trainer course record (23%)
- + Improving profile
- - No wins at this distance
- - Market favourite with limited upside
- - Rising in grade
Rose's Dart
Showed significant improvement when fitted with tongue-tie for the first time at Market Rasen, beating the odds-on favourite. The combination of better ground and equipment change worked well.
- + Strong recent improvement with tongue-tie
- + Good ground suits
- + Further progress possible
- - Trainer struggling for winners
- - Poor trainer distance record
- - Limited experience at this level
She's Notjoeking
Consistent performer who won at Newcastle in February and was third at Ayr last time. Has a good record at this distance but may not want the ground to dry out from current conditions.
- + Recent win in similar conditions
- + Good distance record
- + Consistent performer
- - May prefer softer ground
- - Trainer struggling for winners recently
- - Long break since last run
Theirshegoes
Returned from a break with a good fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso. The drop back in trip could be beneficial and trainer has excellent strike rate at this distance.
- + Good trainer distance record (14%, A/E 1.14)
- + First-time cheekpieces showed improvement
- + Drop back in trip may suit
- - Out of form end of last year
- - 9-year-old veteran
- - Needs to prove stamina doubts
My My My Delilah
Winless over hurdles this season despite showing promise in bumpers. The drop back in trip after a poor effort over 2m4f may help but needs significant improvement.
- + Trainer has good course record
- + Drop back in trip
- + Tongue-tie fitted
- - 0-6 over hurdles this season
- - Poor recent form
- - Needs major improvement
Out On Her Own
Twice runner-up at Carlisle recently showing improved form since returning from a break. Has been competitive at this level despite being winless over hurdles.
- + Recent improvement
- + Twice placed at similar level
- + Trainer 6yo record reasonable
- - 0-7 over hurdles
- - Inconsistent form
- - Shorter odds than recent performances suggest
Snapaudaciaheros
Yet to be placed in eight hurdle starts but has been running consistently at this level. Drop back in trip with cheekpieces added for the first time could spark improvement.
- + First-time cheekpieces
- + Drop back in trip
- + Not disgraced recently
- - 0-8 over hurdles
- - Poor course record for trainer
- - Needs major improvement
No Value
Likely to be competitive as the improving market favourite but odds of 3.5 offer no edge given her limited course form and distance inexperience
Consistent performer who should be involved but odds of 4.33 are too short for a horse yet to win over hurdles despite recent placed efforts
Avoid
0-6 over hurdles this season with poor recent form including 37-length defeat last time, needs major improvement to be competitive
0-8 over hurdles with trainer having poor course record (8% strike rate, A/E 0.57), limited evidence of improvement despite equipment changes
Runners (8)
| Pos | Draw | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | OR | Weight | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Dee's Getaway | Edward Austin(5) | George Bewley | 105 | 168lbs | 8.5 | 8/10 |
| - | - | Gintime | Danny McMenamin | Nicky Richards | 104 | 167lbs | 3.5 | 4/10 |
| - | - | Rose's Dart | Jamie Hamilton | Michael & David Easterby | 101 | 164lbs | 5.5 | 5/10 |
| - | - | She's Notjoeking | Conner McCann(7) | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 100 | 163lbs | 6.0 | 5/10 |
| - | - | Theirshegoes | Patrick Wadge | Sandy Thomson | 95 | 158lbs | 10.0 | 6/10 |
| - | - | My My My Delilah | Sean Quinlan | Stuart Coltherd | 87 | 150lbs | 19.0 | 3/10 |
| - | - | Out On Her Own | Peter Kavanagh | Dianne Sayer | 79 | 142lbs | 4.3 | 4/10 |
| - | - | Snapaudaciaheros | Charlie Maggs(3) | Rebecca Menzies | 79 | 142lbs | 15.0 | 3/10 |