Result · Hexham · Monday 13 April 2026
4:30 Hexham result: Gardener wins the Happy Retirement Maurice & Anne Barnes Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
Gardener won the 4:30 at Hexham on Monday 13 April 2026, beating My Boy Christy by ½ length. Ridden by Charlie Maggs for trainer Mike Sowersby, the ten-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 2m4f28y on good ground in 5m 10.55s. Highbury Hill was a further 14 lengths back in third at 4/1. Non-finishers: Eric Carmen (pulled up), Wise Move (pulled up), Tantivy Vavoom (pulled up). Be The Difference (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
4:30 Hexham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gardener (FR) 10yo · 11-9 · t · claim 3lb |
Charlie Maggs Mike Sowersby | — | 9/2 | 102 |
| 2 |
My Boy Christy (IRE) 6yo · 10-7 · p |
Peter Kavanagh Ewan Whillans | ½ l | 22/1 | 83 |
| 3 |
Highbury Hill (GB) 5yo · 11-3 · claim 7lb |
Murray Dodd Nigel Hawke | 14 l | 4/1 | 100 |
| 4 |
Our Laura B (IRE) 8yo · 11-5 |
Richie McLernon Ben Haslam | 1¼ l | 7/2FAV | 95 |
| 5 |
Kool Raoul (FR) 6yo · 11-4 · p · claim 10lb |
Gregor Walkingshaw Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 12 l | 4/1 | 104 |
| 6 |
Blended Stealth (GB) 9yo · 10-2 · b |
James Best Lizzie Quinlan | 9½ l | 40/1 | 71 |
| PU |
Eric Carmen (IRE) 10yo · 10-8 · tp · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Benjamin Macey Gary Hanmer | — | 11/1 | 89 |
| PU |
Wise Move (IRE) 8yo · 11-2 · h · Pulled up |
Jonathon Bewley George Bewley | — | 17/2 | 92 |
| PU |
Tantivy Vavoom (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 · Pulled up |
Theo Gillard Ruth Jefferson | — | 8/1 | 97 |
Non-runner: Be The Difference (unsuitable ground)
Hexham 4:30 returns
4:30 Hexham result: FAQs
Who won the 4:30 at Hexham on Monday 13 April 2026?
Gardener, ridden by Charlie Maggs and trained by Mike Sowersby, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Our Laura B, the 7/2 favourite, finished fourth, 15¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 10.55s over 2m4f28y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Be The Difference (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
