2:17 Hexham
This Class 3 Clean Sweep Novices' Hurdle over 2m48y at Hexham on good ground features a compact field of nine. The KTB numbers highlight a clear top end with Obsessedwithyou heading the Fit ratings on 66, closely followed by Scopic, Nobotheratall and All About Moi all in the mid-50s. Several runners step up in class while a couple drop in grade, and with limited course form on show the race asks questions about who will handle the Hexham quirks best.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape suggests a fairly even tempo with no obvious front-runner dominating. Obsessedwithyou and Nobotheratall are likely to track the pace while Scopic and All About Moi may settle further back. The key question is whether the race will be decided by those with proven form at the trip on good ground or if any of the less exposed types can improve past them in what looks an ordinary renewal.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Obsessedwithyou KTB Selection66/100Smart performer who arrives in excellent order after finishing second in a stronger race last time.
- 2Scopic58/100Scopic has shown little in two starts at this trip, finishing well beaten on both occasions.
- 3Nobotheratall57/100Smart performer who arrives in excellent order after a clear-cut win at this track and trip last month.
- 4All About Moi57/100All About Moi has shown little in three starts to date and remains hard to fancy on what is known.
- 5Colinski49/100Colinski has shown some ability at this trip with a placing from five runs and has handled good ground with a win and a place from six attempts.
- 6Ribble River42/100Ribble River has shown little spark in three starts since returning from a break and his recent pulled-up effort suggests he is struggling to recapture his best…
- 7Steps In Time41/100Steps In Time has shown only modest form in ten starts and was well held on his most recent outing.
- 8Mr Ramoon41/100Mr Ramoon has shown little in two completed starts and was pulled up on his most recent outing.
- 9Autumn Getaway39/100Autumn Getaway has shown little so far with two modest efforts here and two more on other tracks.
The contenders
Obsessedwithyou KTB Fit 66/100
Obsessedwithyou is a smart performer who arrives in excellent order after finishing second in a stronger race last time. He has won five times over today's trip and boasts a solid record on good ground with four wins from 14 starts. The seven-year-old drops in class here which should suit. Jamie Snowden and Gavin Sheehan both hold strong records at Hexham with respective strike rates of 28% and 27%. His recent form figures of 2121-2 underline his consistency and he looks the one to beat.
Scopic KTB Fit 58/100
Scopic has shown little in two starts at this trip, finishing well beaten on both occasions. The five-year-old steps up in class and his recent form figures of 6-8 offer little encouragement. Ben Haslam and Richie McLernon both have solid records here with strike rates around 18-19 per cent from decent-sized samples. With so few runs on the board any firm conclusions would be unwise and he remains hard to fancy on what he has shown so far.
Nobotheratall KTB Fit 57/100
Nobotheratall is a smart performer who arrives in excellent order after a clear-cut win at this track and trip last month. He has won twice on good ground from only five attempts and his Hexham record reads well given the small sample. The six-year-old steps up in class but his recent form figures of 3179-1 show plenty of promise. Tristan Davidson and Harry Reed both hold their own here without setting the place alight, and he is sure to be popular.
All About Moi KTB Fit 57/100
All About Moi has shown little in three starts to date and remains hard to fancy on what is known. The six-year-old steps up in class having not troubled the judge at the trip so far. Gary Hanmer records a 12% strike rate at Hexham while James Davies has a strong 24% strike rate from his 17 rides here. Lightly raced with a small sample overall, this remains a cautious read though the market read of 13/2 in a field of 9 suggests some interest.
The rest of the field
ColinskiKTB Fit 49/100
Colinski has shown some ability at this trip with a placing from five runs and has handled good ground with a win and a place from six attempts. He was only fourth here on his sole visit to Hexham and his recent 4U form leaves him with something to prove at this level.
Ribble RiverKTB Fit 42/100
Ribble River has shown little spark in three starts since returning from a break and his recent pulled-up effort suggests he is struggling to recapture his best. He has two wins from nine runs on good ground but remains winless in three attempts at this trip and makes his first visit to Hexham.
Steps In TimeKTB Fit 41/100
Steps In Time has shown only modest form in ten starts and was well held on his most recent outing. He has no experience of this track and has failed to place in three runs on good ground while looking stretched by this trip on his one attempt.
Mr RamoonKTB Fit 41/100
Mr Ramoon has shown little in two completed starts and was pulled up on his most recent outing. He drops back in trip today to a distance he has never tried which asks a fresh question of him.
Autumn GetawayKTB Fit 39/100
Autumn Getaway has shown little so far with two modest efforts here and two more on other tracks. The yard’s 3% strike rate at Hexham from 58 runs and the conditional’s 4% from 51 rides add little encouragement.
KTB verdict
Obsessedwithyou stands out as the KTB Selection. He brings smart form, excellent recent order, five wins at the trip and a strong record on good ground, backed by trainer and jockey stats that read well at Hexham. Nobotheratall, who won here last month, is the obvious danger and arrives in similarly good heart. The remainder of the field look to have plenty to find on the figures and recent performances.
KTB Selection Obsessedwithyou
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:02 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Obsessedwithyou | 8/15 | Bet365 |
| Scopic | 100/1 | Bet Victor |
| Nobotheratall | 9/4 | Bet365 |
| All About Moi | 15/2 | William Hill |
| Colinski | 28/1 | Bet365 |
| Ribble River | 40/1 | Bet Victor |
| Steps In Time | 80/1 | William Hill |
| Mr Ramoon | 33/1 | Bet Victor |
| Autumn Getaway | 100/1 | Bet Victor |
This is the narrative read of the 2:17 Hexham. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Hexham racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has won the most times over today's distance?
Obsessedwithyou has won five times over today's trip.
Who has the strongest jockey record at Hexham among the principals?
James Davies has a 24% strike rate at Hexham from 17 rides.
Which runner has course form at Hexham but no wins there?
Colinski was fourth on his sole visit to Hexham and Autumn Getaway has two placed efforts of seventh and eighth.
How many of the field are stepping up in class?
Six runners are stepping up in class: Scopic, Nobotheratall, All About Moi, Colinski, Ribble River and Steps In Time.
Which horse is dropping in class and has the highest KTB Fit rating?
Obsessedwithyou is dropping in class and has the highest KTB Fit rating of 66.
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