Hexham racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 13

We start off with some details on our selected horses at Hexham. Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

12:15 (Hexham) Lunar Discovery

LUNAR DISCOVERY (1) made a winning return over course and distance after a seven month absence. Bold bid anticipated with apprentice claim to help.

MARCH WIND (3) finished second in a Newcastle jumpers flat end of the previous prep. Makes hurdling debut holding chances.

SMURFETTE (5) was a fair fourth in a novice hurdle at Warwick on seasonal reappearance. Capable. PRINCESS OF MERCIA (4) is a first race starter. Market watch required.

12:45 (Hexham) Artic Mann

ARTIC MANN (3) could take advantage of an apprentice claim. Placed both starts since a break when hurdling. Switches to fences. Leading chance.

BREEZE OF WIND (5) improved from a reappearance third to finish second at Sedgefield. Can continue to progress. Firmly in the mix.

BEBSIDE BANTER (7) started the new campaign with a 2.75L success attempting a Sedgefield novice handicap chase. Entitled to improve for the run. CARRIGEEN CASTLE (2) ran eighth resuming.

13:15 (Hexham) Juge Et Parti

JUGE ET PARTI (5) returned after a seven month absence with a good second over course and distance.

ZWICKY (4) missed on a hat-trick when third in a fifteen runner Doncaster handicap hurdle. Still only denied 1L and could be competitive off current mark.

APPLAUS (2) brings the advantage of race fitness. Steps up in distance following a well-beaten last of five at this track. BEAUMESNIL (6) rates each way on seasonal reappearance. Holds some fair form from previous campaign.

13:45 (Hexham) Gibberwell

GIBBERWELL (7) holds form in these conditions. Finished runner-up over course and distance in latest. Leading chance carrying a low weight compared to main rivals.

BALLYLINCH (3) started the new season producing a 2L success at Sedgefield. Followed up with a good second and drops back in journey. Proven stayer.

Top weight FAITH LOVING (1) scored by a nose at Fairyhouse two starts back. Interestingly this gelding is travelling from Ireland. EVENT OF SIVOLA (2) was a useful fourth at Newcastle in latest.

14:15 (Hexham) The Village Way

THE VILLAGE WAY (6) was a good second on sole point-to-point outing. Made a promising start to rules career when runner-up at Wetherby. Leading chance where apprentice claim to assist.

ROWDY ROMEO (4) was a useful third at Sligo two starts back. Not disgraced finishing fifth against a seventeen runner field at Navan subsequently. Contender.

ROCK DANSE (3) improved from a reappearance eighth to finish runner-up at Uttoxeter. Progressing with every experience. BOY DE LA VIS (1) holds each way claims based on a jumpers flat win in December 2022. Not seen since.

14:45 (Hexham) Doyouknowwhatimean

DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (2) improved from a reappearance fourth at Chepstow to finish third at Uttoxeter. Progressing every outing. Leading chance.

CUDGEL (5) started the new campaign with a good third at this track. Only denied 3L when fourth at Carlisle subsequently. In the mix.

TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE (1) scored by 0.5L at Carlisle after a seven month absence. Entitled to come forward for the run. Apprentice claim offers further assistance. AUGHARUE (4) holds each way chances providing a clean round of jumping.

15:20 (Hexham) Cowboy Cooper

COWBOY COOPER (6) returned after a seven month absence with a third over course and distance. Enjoys these conditions. Improvement possible.

VELASCO (2) ended last season with a win. Third on reappearance attempting a Newcastle handicap hurdle. Contender with progression to come.

YOU SAY ITS OVER (7) bounced back to form finishing a good second tackling track and trip. Worth considering. MY LAST OSCAR (1) holds each way claims based on a third resuming at Warwick.