Hexham 1.55
By National Hunt UK (Robin T)
Hexham 1.55 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - Good to Soft - 13 run
A challenging and tight little handicap on an excellent competitive Card.
A pair who have had runs and who are not over-burdened with penalties, like a couple at the top of the market, look decent each way value.
LOUGH DERG JEWEL was all out over 2 and a half miles last time out, that though is on the short side trip wise and will certainly have ensured a good blow and bought the horse on. This is actually a more suitable trip, no Going concerns (Good to Soft to Soft) and a big run expected. By contrast Course and Distance winner RIVABIDOVA would have needed season debut where it blew up a couple of fences from home. Most of Lucinda Russell's need a run or two and this one can be expected to be a lot sharper today. It runs off its Course and Distance winning mark and one to track on after today whatever happens at around 3 miles on Soft Going up North .
TRACKERS - Lough Derg Jewel + Rivabidova