Two runners at Hexham on Tuesday evening

Advance going is soft ahead of Hexham's evening jumping card on Tuesday.

With his newly allocated initial BHA mark of 86, Kinerton Hill makes his handicap hurdle debut in the 2 mile Class 5 opener at 5.05.

It may be a modest grade but there are several experienced handicappers in opposition, each capable of winning a contest such as this. If the going is not too testing Stowaway John could go close while an outsider with a chance is Victor Thompson's Deauville Society.
Callum Bewley is in the saddle for Simon & Angela Gillie and good luck to all.

Kinerton Hill

An hour later, and Enemy At The Gate makes his hurdling debut in the novices event over 2m 4f. This is just the start of his jumping career after a couple of promising efforts in bumpers, and we've taken advantage of the soft ground to give him an outing here.

There are a couple in the race with BHA marks of 113 (Grange Ranger and Itsnotyouitsme) and they're not even favourite in the overnight market - that position goes to Justin Landy's Lalochezia.

Our gelding is one to progress next season but we're hoping for a nice introduction here while recognizing we're up against a trio with proven jumping form.
Craig Nichol takes the ride.

Enemy At The Gate (Garry) leads the gallop during a misty April morning