Keith Melrose with a Hexham hope who should be favourite

It can be a long way home at Hexham, which is worth bearing in mindCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Alrightjack
2.20 Hexham
1pt win at 11-4 generally

The top two in the betting for this novices' handicap chase are both likely to be best suited by longer trips, but heavy ground and Hexham's galloping nature offsets that to a degree.

Slanelough is favourite based presumably on some recent form at around two miles. But he looked to slow in showing that form and he is much more exposed than Alrightjack.

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Keith MelroseBetting editor

Published on 6 November 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:57, 6 November 2020

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