3:40 Hexham
The 3:40 at Hexham is a Class 3 handicap hurdle over 2m4f28y on good ground, featuring a compact field of eight runners where the KTB Fit Scores are tightly bunched between 76 and 55. Several horses boast strong course records at Hexham, with the principals bringing a blend of recent wins, placed form and proven ability at the trip. The KTB numbers highlight Miss Maverick as the top-rated on 76, followed closely by Passing Diamond on 68, Johnson's Blue on 66 and Cannock Park on 63, painting a picture of a competitive renewal where course form and trip suitability will be decisive.
How the race shapes up
With a mix of run-styles in the field, including confirmed front-runners and prominent racers, the pace shape suggests a truly-run contest with enough early speed to ensure a strong gallop. Miss Maverick and Passing Diamond are both likely to be forward, while Johnson's Blue and Well Educated can also take a hand early. The key question is whether the leaders can dictate matters or if the race will be won from mid-division or off the pace, particularly with several horses stepping up or dropping in trip and class.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Miss Maverick KTB Selection76/100Miss Maverick is a high-class performer with solid recent form including a win here last time out.
- 2Passing Diamond68/100Smart performer who has won both starts at Hexham and arrives in excellent order after two recent victories.
- 3Johnson's Blue66/100Johnson's Blue is a high-class performer with a strong record at Hexham where he has won four from six starts.
- 4Cannock Park63/100Cannock Park is a high-class performer on his best days but has looked out of sorts since returning from a long absence.
- 5Perseus Way60/100Smart performer who has already won over this trip and showed his liking for Hexham when scoring here last time.
- 6Imperial Data59/100Imperial Data remains a high-class performer on his day but has been below his best on his last two starts.
- 7Sunset Hill56/100Sunset Hill is a smart performer who has been competitive on his last two starts and has a solid record around this track with five placings from seven runs.
- 8Well Educated55/100Well Educated is a useful performer with a solid record here, winning four of his 15 starts at Hexham.
The contenders
Miss Maverick KTB Fit 76/100
Miss Maverick arrives as the KTB Selection with a Fit Score of 76 and is a high-class performer who showed solid recent form by winning here last time out. She has won five times from twelve starts at this trip and three from six on good ground, fitting the conditions perfectly. Her record at Hexham reads one win from two runs, underlining her liking for the track. The trainer holds a 12% strike rate at the track from 26 runs while the jockey is operating at a 24% strike rate from 17 rides here. Dropping in class looks a positive move for this 9-year-old who has the ability to take a hand up front.
Passing Diamond KTB Fit 68/100
Passing Diamond is rated at a KTB Fit of 68 and is a smart performer who has won both starts at Hexham while arriving in excellent order after two recent victories. The good ground looks ideal with two wins from five runs on it and the step back up to this trip also plays to his strengths. He has a course record of two wins from two runs, which stands out in this field. The trainer and jockey both have strong records at the track, the yard at 18% strike rate and the rider at 19%. Stepping up in class is the only slight concern for this 6-year-old who should go well prominently.
Johnson's Blue KTB Fit 66/100
Johnson's Blue carries a KTB Fit Score of 66 and is a high-class performer with a strong record at Hexham where he has won four from six starts. He has shown solid placed form on his last two completed starts and acts well on good ground with three wins from seven runs. The yard has a respectable 17% strike rate here while the jockey's 11% rate is in line with market expectations. This 9-year-old's recent form of 733P-3 suggests he remains competitive at this level despite a poor run when pulled up. His course expertise makes him a major player once again.
Cannock Park KTB Fit 63/100
Cannock Park is assessed at a KTB Fit of 63 and is a high-class performer on his best days but has looked out of sorts since returning from a long absence. He has failed to place in two runs at this trip and showed little on good ground in his only previous visit to Hexham when fifth. The yard’s modest strike rate here and the jockey’s low strike rate add to the negatives for this 8-year-old. Recent form of 445/0- does not inspire confidence despite his ability on his day. Connections will hope for a revival but the balance of supplied evidence suggests he faces a stiff task.
The rest of the field
Perseus WayKTB Fit 60/100
Perseus Way is a smart performer with a KTB Fit of 60 who has already won over this trip and showed his liking for Hexham when scoring here last time. He steps back up from 1m5f which asks a fresh question but the balance of his form suggests the extra distance will suit. The trainer holds a solid record at the track while the jockey's strike rate is more modest.
Imperial DataKTB Fit 59/100
Imperial Data remains a high-class performer on his day with a KTB Fit of 59 but has been below his best on his last two starts. He has decent placed form here without winning in seven runs and drops back in trip today having scored three times over this distance in the past. The yard's modest record at Hexham is a negative though his solid record on good ground is a plus.
Sunset HillKTB Fit 56/100
Sunset Hill is a smart performer with a KTB Fit of 56 who has been competitive on his last two starts and has a solid record around this track with five placings from seven runs. He has won at today's trip though his strike rate is modest overall and he has yet to score on good ground. The trainer and jockey both have below-average records here.
Well EducatedKTB Fit 55/100
Well Educated is a useful performer with a KTB Fit of 55 and a solid record here, winning four of his 15 starts at Hexham. He has shown decent form on his last two starts after a lengthy break and handles good ground well with five wins from 26 runs. Stepping back up to 2m4f is an interesting move as he has won at the trip before though his recent runs have been over shorter.
KTB verdict
Miss Maverick stands out as the KTB Selection with the highest Fit Score of 76 and a profile that ties together recent course success, a strong record at the trip and suitable good ground. Her win here last time out, combined with the trainer and jockey's respectable Hexham figures, gives her a clear edge in a race where course form carries significant weight. The main dangers are headed by Passing Diamond, who boasts a perfect record at the track and arrives in excellent order, alongside Johnson's Blue whose four wins from six at Hexham cannot be ignored. Cannock Park has the ability if he can recapture his best but looks to face an uphill task on current evidence.
KTB Selection Miss Maverick
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Maverick | 11/1 | 7Bet |
| Passing Diamond | 10/3 | 7Bet |
| Johnson's Blue | 13/2 | Bet365 |
| Cannock Park | 20/1 | Bet365 |
| Perseus Way | 5/2 | Bet365 |
| Imperial Data | 14/1 | 7Bet |
| Sunset Hill | 11/2 | Bet365 |
| Well Educated | 9/2 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 3:40 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 the strongest recent course record at Hexham?
Passing Diamond has won both starts at Hexham.
How many wins has Johnson's Blue recorded at this track?
Johnson's Blue has won four from six starts at Hexham.
What is Miss Maverick's record at this trip and on good ground?
Miss Maverick has won five times from twelve starts at this trip and three from six on good ground.
Which runners are stepping up in class?
Passing Diamond, Perseus Way, Sunset Hill and Well Educated are all stepping up in class.
Who has the best strike rate at Hexham between the trainer and jockey combinations shown?
The jockey on Miss Maverick has a 24% strike rate at Hexham from 17 rides.
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