Hexham
Sunday, May 4, 2025HurdleClass 52m7f
Verdict
Verdict
ROBERT D'ORES proved a disappointment at Catterick on New Year's Day, but is well worth another chance back from a break having hammered a next-time-out winner over C&D on his penultimate outing. Tarbat Ness looks sure to go well again if seeing out the longer trip, while Tees Comp's Clive continues to ease in the weights.
Robert Dores
Tarbat Ness
Tees Comps Clive
2m7f Hcap Hrd
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. Tarbat NessJ: Jack QuinlanT: John BerryF: 65452-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictModest if quirky staying handicapper on Flat, good second at Pontefract latest. Has shown similar form over hurdles, producing best effort to date in this sphere when runner-up to a thriving one at Huntingdon (19.6f) in March. Another good run looks assured if seeing out the longer trip. - 6. Robert DoresJ: Jonathon BewleyT: George BewleyF: U/PP86215-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 122
VerdictProduced a career best when taking 16-runner C&D handicap in December. Up 9 lb and not in the same form at Catterick next time but could easily bounce back to form after a break. 
1. Express RunJ: Ryan ManiaT: Justin LandyF: 6233P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 123
VerdictSteadily progressive first 3 runs over hurdles prior to pulling up under more testing conditions than previously on handicap debut at Uttoxeter in December. Has had a breathing operation since.- 5. Tees Comps CliveJ: Joe WilliamsonT: Gillian BoanasF: 7/076P475-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictModest maiden hurdler who was again below form when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, good) 46 days ago. On the upside, he's been eased a further 2 lb. 
3. Blame RoseJ: Nathan MoscropT: Susan CorbettF: 34151/U0P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner who again ran poorly when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (23.7f, good) 28 days ago, left behind from 4 out.
9. Iturgeon Du BreuilJ: Lorcan MurtaghT: Barry MurtaghF: 058PP0P5-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictPoor maiden who had the run of the race when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (25f, good, 12/1) 25 days ago. Looks set for another struggle from 4 lb out of the weights.
7. MademewhatiamJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Annabelle SowrayF: 7P78/00P6-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 192
VerdictMaiden who showed some promise tried tongue tied when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) in October, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. Had breathing op.
4. King CaseyJ: Brian HughesT: Joanne FosterF: 73/5PP-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 67
VerdictShaped with a bit of promise in Ireland for Eoin Doyle, but has offered little in 3 starts for current yard, tailing off after 3 out at Catterick latest.
8. Dreamings FreeJ: Charlie PriceT: Maurice BarnesF: BU800P64-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictYet to show any worthwhile form since joining present yard, finishing a well-held fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) on most recent outing.- Unnamed Favourite
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