Nicky Richards Seeks to Extend Winning Streak at Hexham

Following an impressive eight consecutive wins, Nicky Richards is set to send three horses to Hexham for Monday's National Hunt action. Jamesieconn, part of the in-form Richards team, will be competing in the Mick Walsh Open Ditch Handicap Chase, chasing a fourth straight victory. Having shown a preference for the three-mile distance and good ground at Carlisle, Jamesieconn has been bumped up 5lbs to a rating of 100, which might prove to be a challenge, but he may still rise to the occasion with Danny McMenamin on board. Streamsforth Lad, despite having placed in various races, is yet to secure a win and will be racing off a mark of 97. Meanwhile, Stuart Coltherd, who has seen a significant 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, marking the horse's chasing debut. That One, who will be competing against Young Getaway, will be making his first start over fences after a defeat at Newcastle. The duo of Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore will be represented by Heads Or Harps and Choose A Copper, with the former having shown consistency in recent performances. Grant Wood, trained by Paul Midgley, returns to Gosforth Park, a course where he has enjoyed success in the past. Other notable competitors include Wicket Keeper, Paddy's Day, and Albasheer, with Gardener set to return for the Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle at 4:30 pm.