June 13 / 16.10 Hexham

16.10

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drainrat.co.uk Rat Entry Diagnosis Specialist Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5888.31
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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drainrat.co.uk Rat Entry Diagnosis Specialist Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 245-36 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on stable debut in August and has shown fair form since, though he needs to be forgiven a below-par effort here last time over 2m4f; possible danger if returning to form now back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Divilabother

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has done well since arriving from Ireland and was delivered late to win handicaps at Hexham (extended 2m7f), Cartmel (2m6f) and here on Friday (2m4f) when he sat last for a long way but won easily in the end; huge chance if turned out quickly with a penalty.

9/2

1st

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Divilabother

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish maiden; thriving for Tristan Davidson and bids for a hat-trick following handicap wins at Hexham (2m7f) and Cartmel (2m6f) last month, getting up late each time; up another 5lb but this likeable sort is a player once more.

6/1

1st

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Divilabother

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Stable is going well at the moment and this 8yo contributed with a clearcut win at Hexham (extended 2m7f, good) 15 days ago; up 5lb today; usually ridden in the last ten months by Harry Reed, who's on stablemate Pyramid Place this time but, on the face of it, this is the yard's stronger option.

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: F5F4-7 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Below par since last June's C&D win off 5lb higher until a better effort when fourth in an Ayr (3m, heavy) Class 2 in April, but a heavy defeat since leaves him with plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's C&D win off 5lb higher until a better effort when fourth in an Ayr (3m, heavy) Class 2 in April, but a heavy defeat since leaves him with plenty to prove.

12/1

7th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though.

8/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Pinot Rouge

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Bang there when falling seven out in the Hexham Marathon over fences last month (4m, soft); she's 1lb below her last winning hurdle mark but Hexham seems to bring out the best in her and this inconsistent mare was pulled up in this race 12 months ago; it might be best to look elsewhere.

20/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 808-11 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble at Newton Abbot (good; cheekpieces added) last month and followed up there 21 days later off a 6lb higher mark; now up to a career-high mark off a further 5lb rise but remains unexposed as a stayer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:43 Bangor-on-Dee

Supreme Yeats

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Back in good form in refitted cheepieces this spring, winning twice at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) before very respectable third at Hexham (2m7f, good); not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip or the switch back to blinkers but still considered.

11/4

3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Supreme Yeats

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble at Newton Abbot (good; cheekpieces added) last month and followed up there 21 days later off a 6lb higher mark; now up to a career-high mark off a further 5lb rise but remains unexposed as a stayer.

7/4

1st

3

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Supreme Yeats

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble with his smooth success over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's still unexposed at this sort of trip; big player.

2/1

Form: 242F-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles and has the stronger form over fences but is accordingly handicapped and didn't run badly back over hurdles last month, where lack of a recent run told late; could be involved with that outing behind him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Uttoxeter

Beny Nahar Road

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Has stronger form over fences and well beaten on return to hurdling for his three starts this May-July; has another career-low jumps mark and his only two races over 2m3f-2m5f were solid, so not entirely ruled out.

20/1

10th

1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Beny Nahar Road

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Has stronger form over fences and uncompetitive in two races on his return to hurdling; reservations for now.

20/1

4th

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

0-9 over hurdles and has the stronger form over fences but is accordingly handicapped and didn't run badly back over hurdles last month, where lack of a recent run told late; could be involved with that outing behind him.

20/1

Form: 243U-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
2m4f maiden hurdle winner at Perth (good) just over a year ago and has held his form respectably in handicaps since without looking especially well treated; faded late on his only previous attempt at 3m under rules, though he was a point winner at the trip on soft ground and has place claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Lets Mingle

11st 4lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won her maiden over C&D on good ground last May (four ran); hasn't looked on that good a mark since sent into handicaps and has been ridden by Jack Power in all bar one of those; cheekpieces added.

12/1

5th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Lets Mingle

11st 9lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2m4f maiden hurdle winner at Perth (good) just over a year ago and has held his form respectably in handicaps since without looking especially well treated; faded late on his only previous attempt at 3m under rules, though he was a point winner at the trip on soft ground and has place claims.

11/2

3rd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Lets Mingle

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Short-odds C&D maiden winner (four ran) this time last year; form figures since introduced to handicapping read 243U, still bang there when unseating her rider at the last over C&D recently; good ground plays to strengths; possibilities despite going up 4lb.

9/2

Form: 73PP-5 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner, most recently at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April last year, but pulled up twice since returning from a break this spring and again ran below form when fifth of six, beaten 21l, at Huntingdon last month; best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Uttoxeter

Billy Boi Blue

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Has some useful form on his CV but has become very disappointing this year, usually weakening quickly; had wind op before penultimate run but it didn't appear to make much difference; others look much safer.

40/1

6th

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:41 Worcester

Billy Boi Blue

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Generally fast-weakening efforts since returning from a winter break, so the recourse to wind surgery is unsurprising; mark never lower, but effectiveness down at 2m4f hasn't been tested since March 2024.

25/1

6th

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Billy Boi Blue

11st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Three-time hurdles winner, most recently at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April last year, but pulled up twice since returning from a break this spring and again ran below form when fifth of six, beaten 21l, at Huntingdon last month; best watched for now.

12/1

Form: /843-1

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each run since returning from a break and stepping up in trip, with cheekpieces added to a tongue-tie; made all at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month and a 6lb rise looks manageable; leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

15:23 Stratford

Campaign Trail

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Flopped badly when favourite at Hexham last month and needs to put that behind him but looked in good nick when making all for clearcut success at Hereford (3m1f, good) two runs ago; dangerous if back at that level.

7/2

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Campaign Trail

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has improved with each run since returning from a break and stepping up in trip, with cheekpieces added to a tongue-tie; made all at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month and a 6lb rise looks manageable; leading contender.

9/4

1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

He's returned from a break in good heart this year, finishing fourth at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) before getting closer to the target when 3l third at Southwell (3m, good); entitled to respect.

3/1

Form: P22-16 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D hurdle winner, including last month, and not disgraced at Cartmel 17 days ago off this mark; return here is a plus, but he is still to win off a mark this high.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Wee Alki

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Dual C&D hurdle winner, including last month, and not disgraced at Cartmel 17 days ago off this mark; return here is a plus, but he is still to win off a mark this high.

16/1

6th

1

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Wee Alki

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Susan Corbett

Doubled his hurdle tally over nearly 3m at Hexham this month and that was on the back of good runs in defeat; raised 6lb but has placed form under the returning Rebekah Duffy who claims 7lb.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.70
Straight Forecast £42.04
Tricast £271.03
Trifecta £264.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Campaign Trail

POSTDATA:

Supreme Yeats

WEST COUNTRY:

Billy Boi Blue

TOPSPEED:

Pinot Rouge

RP RATINGS:

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The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

Campaign Trail

Telegraph:

Supreme Yeats

D Express:

Supreme Yeats

Daily Mirror:

Supreme Yeats

The Star:

Supreme Yeats

Daily Record:

Supreme Yeats