Hexham
Today, June 14, 2025HurdleClass 42m7f
Verdict
Verdict
None of these can be ruled out but Rebecca Menzies' MY FRIEND YEATS rates just the pick of the weights on the back of his breakthrough victory at Cartmel so edges the vote from hat-trick seeking Matchless. Both Robert d'Ores and Belvedere Blast can have a say too.
My Friend Yeats
Matchless
Robert Dores
2m7f Hcap Hrd
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 2. MatchlessJ: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie CandlishF: 144643-11
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictCourse winner who advanced his form when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Very much one to consider in his hat-trick bid. 
1. Belvedere BlastJ: Henry BrookeT: Adrian KeatleyF: 3315245-2- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictScored at Market Rasen in January. Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. This course winner needs considering.- 3. My Friend YeatsJ: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca MenziesF: 557249-61
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictRefitted with cheekpieces when getting off the mark in 8-runner novice hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good) 21 days ago, just holding on. Can go well again back in handicap company with headgear again sported. - 4. Robert DoresJ: Jonathon BewleyT: George BewleyF: P86215-14
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictC&D winner in May. Fair fourth of 8 in handicap chase (14/1) at this course (24.2f, good) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly back over hurdles. 
5. Topkapi StarJ: Peter KavanaghT: Ewan WhillansF: 914P107-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictScored at Ayr in January. 20/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Not discounted.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite