Racecards
15:55 Hexham
Federation Brewery Handicap Hurdle (Class E)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: None specified

Argento
44- Form 122266
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R Garritty
led, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra close home

- Form P54262
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Frank Kirby
- Jockey Mr L McGrath
tracked leader, ridden and weakened quickly after 2 out

- Form 123030
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey K Renwick
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last

- Form 3131-00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
mid-division, ridden and behind 5th, pulled up before 2 out

- Form 23/3033
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey Jim Crowley
held up, headway 3 out, every chance last, no extra flat

- Form 060642
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Mr T Greenall
towards rear, effort 5th, headway 2 out, ran on well to lead close home

Lord Pierce
83- Form 24-366
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey G Lee
in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, gradually weakened

- Form 4-54630
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last

- Form 54234F
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, weakened approaching last


Gardor (FR)
122- Form 452-050
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer T Fitzgerald
- Jockey Mr A Tinkler
tracked leaders, ridden 5th, soon beaten


- Form 0P600
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey C Sharkey
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened when blundered last

- Form PP-P0F0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Lady Susan Watson
- Jockey N Mulholland
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Another wide open affair in which many can be given chances on there best form, but a chance is taken on Bengal Boy he is well weighted on his best form and he will this lightening quick ground. Sikasso rates the main danger he was a good third behind Temple Dog last time and a reproduction of that effort would see him go close. Noshinannikin was a good second in first time blinkers last time out and if they work again he could go well but he has had breathing problems in the past and for that reason he is over looked. Argento is also worth of consideration despite top weight but he may be in the handicappers grip at present. Hoh Invader could also go well but his best efforts have come with more cut in the ground. Of the remainder Lord Pierce is from a shrewd yard and any market move should be noted.