Nicky Richards Seeks to Extend Winning Streak at Hexham

Following an impressive eight consecutive victories, Nicky Richards is set to send three horses to Hexham for Monday's National Hunt racing. Jamesieconn will be competing in the Mick Walsh Open Ditch Handicap Chase, pursuing a fourth consecutive win for the in-form Richards team. Having previously demonstrated a preference for the three-mile distance and good ground at Carlisle, Jamesieconn has been assigned a new mark of 100 after a 5lb increase. Despite the added weight, it would not be surprising to see Danny McMenamin's mount rise to the challenge once again. Streamsforth Lad, who has placed in various events but is yet to secure a win, will also be competing. Stuart Coltherd, with a +298 level-stakes profit over the past two weeks, will be fielding Rightbackatyou, who previously finished behind Scottish King over the same course and distance. Nicky Richards will also be entering Young Getaway in the Anthony Woods Electrical Lightning Bolt Handicap Chase, as the team attempts to maintain its remarkable winning streak. That One, who will be making his debut over fences, will be facing Young Getaway. The Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore partnership will be represented by Heads Or Harps and Choose A Copper, with the former having shown consistent results in recent starts. Grant Wood, trained by Paul Midgley, will be returning to Gosforth Park, a course where he has enjoyed significant success. Wicket Keeper, having secured two victories over six furlongs, will be competing, while Paddy's Day will be wearing a tongue-tie for the first time under Nigel Tinkler. Albasheer, a past winner of the Constantine Handicap, will be ridden by Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle. Gardener, who won his previous event at Hexham, will be returning for the Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle.