14:30
Hexham
Odds correct as of 11:27am 12th Apr
The Aintree Grand National might now be behind us but something that many may have missed over the weekend is the form of Nicky Richards, whose last seven runners have all won! They were all quite fancied in the betting with the largest of them going off at an SP of 11/2, but the yard’s three Hexham runners must be worth a second look on Monday given the yard’s form! Let’s take a look at them below.
Young Getaway will take his chance in the 2m handicap chase. The top weight won a Newcastle maiden hurdle last term and has been off the track practically a year since finishing second to the reopposing That One in the opening novice hurdle on this card last season. He now turns his attention to chasing and must be respected on handicap debut for a stable in such incredible form at the moment. The betting should give plenty of clues as all of his winners have been backed of late.
There may be a few ladies having some gin and tonics if Gintime does the business in the following 2m mares’ handicap hurdle. This girl hasn’t had much racing for a 6yo and she showed very little in bumpers but was a huge eyecatcher when fifth of 15 in the Go North Final handicap at Kelso when last seen and this is a much easier race.
Arguably Richards’ best chance of the day is Jamesieconn in the 3m handicap chase and there’s every chance the top weight can round off the four-timer. He won well at Carlisle when last seen and if he can cut out the jumping out to the right issue around here, he will have every chance again.
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