Munster National: Big race preview, key recent trends and a free 16/1 tip
2 days ago
HEXHAM
20 October 2026
Tuesday 20th October
Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 28y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
No myracing analysis available for this race
-
Get £40 + Money Back On Saturday 1.45 At Newmarket
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 18+. IRE/UK online only. Max free bet (FB) £/€10 on losing bets. Applies to 1st bet on 1.45pm Newmarket (2/5/26) from 2.00pm 30/4/26 on win single & win part of e/w single (outright). Antepost/combined odds/multis/free/void/cashed-out bets excluded. FB expires in 7 days. One per customer. Account/payment restrictions. T&Cs apply. -
Bet £10, Get £30 In Free Bets
Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required. 18+. Gambleaware.com. #ad
Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Four chase wins this summer; solid return and 10lb lower back hurdling; respected.
114112
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 108
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Kel Kelso | 17f GF | 3HcCh | 11-7 t | 2/3 | Duke Of Luckley (2¾L) | EvensF | 118 | 123 |
| 12 Jul 26 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-12 t | 1/6 | Garde Des Champs (10L) | 13/8F | 110 | 121 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Hex Hexham | 15.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 10-5 t | 1/7 | Parisencore (7L) | 15/8F | 102 | 117 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 5HcCh | 11-12 t | 4/9 | Passengerontheship (8¼L) | 3/1 | 102 | 105 |
| 19 May 26 | Hex Hexham | 15.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 10-9 t | 1/5 | Diamond Mix (17L) | 4/6F | 89 | 112 |
| 9 May 26 | Hex Hexham | 15.5f GS | 5HcCh | 10-10 t | 1/9 | Ghasham (6½L) | 11/10F | 81 | 99 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Improved 2nd in tongue-tie at Clonmel three weeks ago; 3rd in Sedgefield maiden on Sunday.
606923
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: 104
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 3/8 | Hay Max (5¼L) | 2/1F | 104 | - |
| 1 Oct 26 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Gd | NvHcH | 11-10 t1 | 2/16 | Bobby Kirova (4L) | 7/1 | 96 | 98 |
| 7 Sep 26 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Y | HcH | 11-4 | 9/20 | Inthenickoftime (17½L) | 16/1 | 98 | 87 |
| 26 Aug 26 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-12 | 6/15 | Crypto Crash (9L) | 25/1 | 98 | 93 |
| 3 Aug 26 | Cor Cork | 17f Gd | HcH | 12-0 p | 12/16 | Ina Mina (27L) | 18/1 | 100 | 80 |
| 10 Jul 26 | Klb Kilbeggan | 18.5f Gd | MdH | 11-4 p1 | 6/8 | Imarajan (54L) | 10/1 | 100 | 56 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
Novice promise but little impact in handicaps; break may help and could go well on return.
35785-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 101
Days: 190
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 11-4 p1 | 5/9 | Gardener (28L) | 4/1 | 104 | 84 |
| 20 Mar 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 2NvHcH | 10-12 | 8/10 | Sanilam (15L) | 14/1 | 106 | 97 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 10-5 | 7/11 | Diamond Geezer (13L) | 5/1 | 107 | 100 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 24f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 5/8 | Snowrocco (9¼L) | 9/1 | 108 | 105 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f Hy | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/8 | Tashkhan (9L) | 5/1 | 108 | 102 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f GS | 4MdH | 10-8 | 2/11 | Out Of The Woods (6½L) | 9/4C | - | 102 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Dual C&D winner; below par in March but on a good mark and respected back from a break.
23250-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 100
Days: 207
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 26 | Wet Wetherby | 21.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-7 p | 12/16 | Daylatedollarshort (43L) | 14/1 | 102 | 64 |
| 6 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 v | 5/10 | Red Cadillac (22L) | 13/2 | 103 | 88 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 v1 | 2/13 | Eric Carmen (¾L) | 15/8F | 100 | 103 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 p | 3/19 | So Many Roads (6¼L) | 6/1 | 100 | 100 |
| 1 Dec 25 | Ayr Ayr | 19.5f Hy | 5HcH | 11-13 p1 | 2/8 | Beat The Retreat (1L) | 7/2 | 99 | 102 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Hex Hexham | 23.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-13 | 5/10 | Wee Alki (16L) | 5/2F | 100 | 95 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Close hurdle second at Ayr in February; respected off 2lb higher but may need the run.
4U432-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 99
Days: 239
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 10-12 p | 2/11 | Eloi Du Puy (¾L) | 7/2 | 97 | 101 |
| 10 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 | 3/9 | The Coffey Boy (2½L) | 17/2 | 96 | 100 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 19.5f GS | 5HcCh | 11-7 p | 4/5 | Largy Train (7L) | 12/1 | 93 | 90 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 10-10 p | UR/4 | Ballyfort () | 9/4 | 94 | 90 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f Hy | 4HcCh | 10-12 p1 | 4/8 | Heeztheboy (26L) | 22/1 | 97 | 86 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20f GS | 5NvHcCh | 11-9 | 8/10 | Fat Harry (30L) | 20/1 | 100 | 84 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
Four-time course winner; solid C&D second last time and looks set for another bold bid.
222402
Age: 10
Weight: 11-2
OR: 96
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 10-13 | 2/6 | Ballynoe Boy (1¼L) | 10/1 | 95 | 99 |
| 18 Jul 26 | Crt Cartmel | 17f Gd | 3HcH | 10-2 | 10/11 | Secret Force (30L) | 25/1 | 99 | 79 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 10-5 | 4/5 | High Dancer (25L) | 9/2 | 98 | 77 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 3HcH | 10-2 | 2/8 | Perseus Way (9L) | 11/2 | 98 | 100 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 4HcH | 10-13 | 2/6 | Glory And Honour (hd) | 9/4 | 98 | 101 |
| 19 May 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 10-12 | 2/10 | Banderas (4¼L) | 40/1 | 97 | 97 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Bumper winner; better in handicaps and fair fourth at Kelso latest; holds place claims.
0454-4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: 95
Days: 167
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 26 | Kel Kelso | 21f Gd | 5HcH | 11-10 | 4/8 | Abbey Scope (7¼L) | 11/4F | 96 | 93 |
| 20 Apr 26 | Kel Kelso | 18f Gd | 5HcH | 11-10 | 4/9 | Rememberthename (12½L) | 100/30 | 98 | 92 |
| 15 Feb 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-7 | 5/11 | Gallivanted (27L) | 25/1 | - | 89 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/11 | They Want Me (15½L) | 20/1 | - | 97 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-3 | 11/14 | Smoke Trail (44L) | 8/1 | - | 73 |
| 7 Apr 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 4NHF | 10-9 | 1/5 | Port Station (1L) | 6/5F | - | 90 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Four-time course winner; C&D third after a break and could figure if backing it up.
0-4853
Age: 9
Weight: 10-12
OR: 92
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 10-10 tp | 3/6 | Ballynoe Boy (2L) | 14/1 | 92 | 96 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Per Perth | 24f Gd | 5HcH | 11-11 tp | 5/10 | Dalileo (8¼L) | 18/1 | 95 | 92 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 5HcH | 11-7 tb | 8/10 | Snapaudaciaheros (36L) | 11/2 | 98 | 69 |
| 24 May 26 | Kel Kelso | 21f Gd | 5HcH | 11-8 tb1 | 4/12 | Heart Above (4½L) | 11/1 | 98 | 99 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Sft | 5HcH | 11-12 tp | 10/14 | Gardener (29L) | 6/1 | 100 | 75 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 20f Sft | 5HcH | 11-11 tp | 8/12 | Thank You Blue (32L) | 66/1 | 102 | 83 |
Encouraging fourth on handicap debut over 2m6f; may have more to offer after a break.
/P/734
Age: 8
Weight: 10-4
OR: 84
Days: 148
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Crt Cartmel | 22f Gd | 5HcH | 10-11 | 4/10 | Path Of Stars (2½L) | 28/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 9 May 26 | Hex Hexham | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-2 | 3/6 | Tap Tap Shamie (23L) | 25/1 | - | 81 |
| 2 May 26 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 7/9 | Passing Diamond (41L) | 50/1 | - | 65 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Y/Sft | MdHntCh | 11-7 | PU/14 | Milan Forth () | 50/1 | - | - |
| 1 Apr 24 | Cor Cork | 19f Sft | NHF | 11-7 | 12/12 | Backmersackme (151L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Verdict
Well Educated and Codger's Rock are worth considering, but CONQUER THE BREEZE (nap) can capitalise on his lower hurdles mark.
Conquer The Breeze
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Conquer The Breeze,
4/1 Codger's Rock,
11/2 Well Educated,
7/1 The Jeweller's Pet,
8/1 Kool Raoul,
Les's Legacy,
10/1 Lester Mail,
Mickthesoldier,
16/1 Forest Blaze
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
Top News
Champions Day 2026: Outsiders, horses for courses and Irish raiders to watch
3 days ago
Friday's racing: Follow Dan Skelton at Uttoxeter and heavy ground horses at Haydock
4 days ago
Thursday's racing: Fergal O'Brien's Perth runners and an ante-post Champions Day tip
5 days ago
Wednesday racing: Race of the day, Sean Bowen at Ffos Las and a Kempton stat
6 days ago
