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17:40 Hexham

Monday 2 September 2019

All16:3517:1017:4018:1018:4019:1019:40

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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 4f 28y  |   Good  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:40  |   Winning time: 5m 2.1s
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1
Horse silk
Melody Of Scotlandv11
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: R P McLernon| T: B Haslam| OR:  120| CD
5/2
Unbeaten in two starts at this picturesque Northumberland venue; 7lb higher than when keeping on strongly to repel Morraman by 2¼L over C&D in June; runner-up off this mark at Fontwell recently.
2
Horse silk
Applausp19
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-2| J: Alain Cawley| T: Micky Hammond| OR:  110| C
16/1
Promising over hurdles earlier in his career (course winner as a novice); has raced over fences in the main during the past 18 months or so, keeping only moderate form; very risky, yet is on a fair mark if rejuvenated.
3
Horse silk
Something Brewingp31
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-1| J: Ross Chapman| T: I Jardine| OR:  109| C| D
7/2
Sprang a surprise when scoring by 1L from Ormesher at Bangor (2m3½f, good) last month; 3lb higher; his overall profile suggests that he's far from guaranteed to back up with another similar effort.
4
Horse silk
Transpennine Starb156
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-1| J: R Johnson| T: J & A O'Neill| OR:  109| BF
9/4
Still seeking his first win over hurdles (0-11); firmly in the mix at the finish (third) when last in competitive action in a 2m7f handicap at Uttoxeter (good) in March; 1lb higher, dropped in trip off a 156-day absence.
5
Horse silk
Craig Star14
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-13| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  107| D
10/1
No win since January 2018 (Kelso; 2m2f, heavy); kept on out of the pack when a clear second best to Murphy's Law at Bangor (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher, but should strip fitter for that reappearance; Brian Hughes now aboard.
6
Horse silk
Placedela Concordet4
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: Sam Coltherd(3)| T: M A Barnes| OR:  103
6/1
Yet to win a handicap (both wins came as a novice); weakened quickly after forcing the pace at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last week and needs to improve significantly on that effort.
7
Horse silk
Oldtimer165
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: R D Day| T: M Todhunter| OR:  102
20/1
Didn't show an abundance of promise in four starts over hurdles as a novice (2m-2m1f); up in trip for handicap debut on return from a 165-day absence; has stamina in his pedigree - half-brother to point winner Milan Express.

Forecasts

Transpennine Star (9/4), Melody Of Scotland (5/2), Something Brewing (7/2), Placedela Concorde (6/1), Craig Star (10/1), Applaus (16/1), Oldtimer (20/1)

17:40 Hexham - 2 September 2019 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Melody Of Scotland carries a welter burden of 11st 12lbs, but is unbeaten in two starts at this picturesque Northumberland track while the Iain Jardine-trained Something Brewing was a winner at Bangor last month. However, in an open contest we'll take a chance on the McCain and Hughes partnership. Their representative CRAIG STAR caught the eye on seasonal reappearance at Bangor when staying on out of the pack to finish a never nearer second to Murphy's Law. With improvement anticipated, this nine-year-old can hopefully overcome the attentions of the handicapper (2lb rise).
  1. Craig Star
  2. Transpennine Star
  3. Melody Of Scotland

Previous Winners

2018
Vivant
Weight: 12-5  |Age: 5
J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien  |  T: T Lacey
13/8

Prize Money

1st: £6,108.002nd: £1,794.003rd: £897.004th: £448.005th: £350.006th: £350.007th: £350.008th: £350.00

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