Irish raider Nick Lost could be the one to give them all to think about in the Join Our Bet Club At Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase (3.20) at Hexham on Thursday.
Twoshotsoftequila will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Join Our Bet Club At Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase (3.20) at Hexham.
The Rebecca Menzies-trained gelding has been a consistent type this season with fourth, third, second places at Newcastle and Sedgfield before winning last time out over 3m at Doncaster.
He stepped up to the longer distance in Yorkshire at the start of the month and beat Everyday Champagne by 5 lengths, despite being bumped three out. He has been hiked 7lb for that win but he looks capable of overcoming the handicapper and more testing conditions should suit.
Taste The Fear shaded a tight finish over fences at Doncaster in January. But, carrying 12st he was third to Twoshotsoftequila (11-8) there last time and merits respect again, but whether he can reverse the deficit which was over 8 lengths remains to be seen.
Nick Lost could be the one to give them all something to think about after travelling across from Ireland.
John McConnell's veteran has not been in great form. He was seventh in a big field Cross Country chase over an extended 3 miles at Punchestown 17 days ago. He briefly went second in that Cross Country Chase but could not see it out and soon weakened. But he is on handy mark and with a tongue strap now applied he could be the one to be on.
Chance The Robin looks to be the main runner from McConnell's yard and he should be good enough ro win the Free Daily Tips On attheraces.com Open National Hunt Flat Race.
McConnell's charge finished second on his only start in the point-to-point field and again found just one too good on his bumper debut at Ayr in early January.
He was unfortunate to bump into a smart one day that in Esprit Du Potier, who has won again since, and there does not appear to be anything of his calibre in this field.
Hexham selections
1.35 Hot As Pepper
2.10 Cudgel
2.45 I Doubt That
3.20 Nick Lost
3.55 Lissen To The Lady
4.30 Pileup
5.05 Chance The Robin
