Nicky Richards’ In-Form Racing Team Eyes Victory with Three Hexham Entries
Nicky Richards’ in-form racing team arrives at Hexham with three entries and eyes victory on Monday. The stable has recorded eight winners in succession during a strong spring spell.
Hexham afternoon targets
Jamesieconn heads the trio for the Mick Walsh Open Ditch Handicap Chase at 3.30pm. The seven-year-old is bidding for a fourth consecutive success after a Carlisle win over three miles.
The horse was raised five pounds to a mark of 100 following that victory. Danny McMenamin is expected to ride and supporters believe Jamesieconn handles good ground well.
Streamsforth Lad is also engaged in the same event. He has been placed in hurdles, a bumper and a chase across 18 starts, but is still seeking a first win from a mark of 97.
Rightbackatyou represents Stuart Coltherd in the race. Coltherd has enjoyed a level-stakes profit of +298 in the last two weeks.
2.30pm Anthony Woods Electrical Lightning Bolt Handicap Chase
Young Getaway will make his chasing debut after a second to That One over timber a year ago. That One reopposes and also moves to fences after a heavy defeat at Newcastle.
Jack Power carries a five-pound claim that could reduce a seven-year-old’s effective rating to 105. Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore combine to run Heads Or Harps and Choose A Copper.
Heads Or Harps has been consistent and has placed on his last four starts. Choose A Copper completes that local entry.
4.30pm Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle
Gardener returns to Hexham for the afternoon hurdle. His previous course and distance success may have been more comfortable than the bare winning margin suggested.
Newcastle evening movers
Paul Midgley saddles Grant Wood in the 7.00pm Gosforth Park contest. The seven-year-old returns after a defeat at Wolverhampton.
Grant Wood has won on his two most recent visits to Gosforth Park. He has never finished outside the first three in five visits to that track.
Wicket Keeper has two victories over six furlongs. He finished a close fourth of 14 behind Power Fizz at the same course and distance last month.
Paddy’s Day will race in a tongue-tie for the first time for Nigel Tinkler. Albasheer, a former Constantine Handicap winner, returns in the care of Hollie Doyle.
Notes on form and prospects
Richards’ team arrives in excellent form, carrying the momentum of eight straight winners. Three Hexham entries give the yard multiple chances on the card.
Stuart Coltherd’s recent +298 level-stakes return highlights his current hot streak. Connections and punters will watch the Hexham and Newcastle outcomes closely.
