Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Saturday 25th February 2023
There were 45 Races on Saturday 25th February 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 25th February 2023
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(1) Ici La Reine 1.88/1, Won 9-runner bumper (2/1) at this C&D (standard) on NH debut 49 days ago. Open to improvement and expected to go well under a penalty.
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2nd (5) (1.88/1 +44%) Mavis Pike
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1.88/1(+44%)
(5) Mavis Pike 1.88/1, Improved from debut when fourth at Huntingdon last time and another step forward would give her an excellent chance in this lesser event.
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3rd (6) (14/1 -17%) Storm Spirit
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14/1(-17%)
(6) Storm Spirit 14/1, Passing Glance filly. Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper.
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4th (7) (8/1 -23%) Woogrey
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8/1(-23%)
(7) Woogrey 8/1, Showed some ability when third of 9 in bumper (22/1) at Newcastle (16.2f, standard) but failed to back it up at Market Rasen 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
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5th (2) (200/1 -300%) Forceta
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200/1(-300%)
(2) Forceta 200/1, Life Force mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Billable Grant. Dam unraced. Unlikely to feature.
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6th (3) (9/1 -38%) Ivoire D'avril
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9/1(-38%)
(3) Ivoire D'avril 9/1, Magadino mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Ganapathi and French hurdler/chaser East of The Valley. Worth a market check.
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|PU| (4) (6.5/1 +19%) Miss Arabella
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6.5/1(+19%)
(4) Miss Arabella 6.5/1, Related to winners and hinted at ability at Newcastle first time out. Not seen for 100 days and needs to step up markedly.
LTO Selection:
13:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(1) Endless Escape 0.73/1, Has completed a rare novice hurdle hat-trick, striking at Ffos Las 33 days ago, refusing to lie down in the dash for home as she successfully conceded 5 lb to an odds-on favourite who'd tried graded company the time before. Step up in trip here sure to suit and another win beckons.
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2nd (5) (1.75/1 +42%) Leading Force
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1.75/1(+42%)
(5) Leading Force 1.75/1, Irish point winner who has made a fairly good start over hurdles, not always fluent and left behind by easy winner soon after last here on Boxing Day. This step up in trip will suit.
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3rd (4) (11/1 +21%) City Roller
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11/1(+21%)
(4) City Roller 11/1, Improved with each start in bumpers. Pulled up on hurdles debut and while he showed a bit more at Huntingdon 6 weeks ago he looked hard work. Step up in trip looks a good move.
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4th (6) (40/1 +39%) Bowland Belle
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40/1(+39%)
(6) Bowland Belle 40/1, Mid-field sole outing in bumpers and well held completed start in mares' novice hurdles.
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|PU| (8) (16/1 +36%) Mollyslittleangel
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16/1(+36%)
(8) Mollyslittleangel 16/1, Schiaparelli filly. Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles.
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|PU| (3) (20/1 -25%) Bryden
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20/1(-25%)
(3) Bryden 20/1, Pulled up on his sole outing in points and never a factor on recent Rules debut at Ayr.
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|PU| (2) (66/1 +18%) Barley Breeze
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66/1(+18%)
(2) Barley Breeze 66/1, Modest in bumpers and went with no promise sent hurdling at Doncaster 8 weeks ago. Has had a wind operation since.
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|PU| (7) (100/1 +0%) Ellistrin Star
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100/1(+0%)
(7) Ellistrin Star 100/1, No show in bumpers/2 novice hurdles.
LTO Selection:
13:43 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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(1) Baron De Midleton 4/1, Back to form in refitted blinkers, gaining a belated first success over fences over 20f here in November. Solid runners-up efforts both starts since and not discounted arriving here on back of a wind op.
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2nd (2) (1.38/1 +15%) Heroique De Maulde
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(2) Heroique De Maulde 1.38/1, Dual chase winner in France last autumn who cmeneted positive start for new yard when off the mark following a wind op at Doncaster (20.5f) 16 days ago, idling run-in and always holding on. Big player from 2 lb higher mark again partnered by Brian Hughes. Cheekpieces enlisted.
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3rd (3) (3.5/1 +0%) Chanceux
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3.5/1(+0%)
(3) Chanceux 3.5/1, Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2m) last winter. Improved at first attempt over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in December but failed to jump with same fluency when falling back at that venue last month. Drops back in trip now and it remains early days with him.
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4th (4) (3.33/1 +52%) Oscars Leader
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3.33/1(+52%)
(4) Oscars Leader 3.33/1, Doubled chase tally from 6 lb higher on this card 12 months ago. Not scaled same heights since but his latest midfield Hereford effort over this trip was a step back in the right direction. Cheekpieces replace the visor now.
LTO Selection:
14:18 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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(1) Blue Fin 2/1, Placed twice in points and best effort yet under Rules when third in 15-runner Catterick novice (19.3f, soft) last month, pulling clear with a couple of previous winners. Drop back on trip shouldn't be an issue and he just about sets the standard on that form.
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2nd (6) (12/1 -200%) Si Elegant
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12/1(-200%)
(6) Si Elegant 12/1, Bought for €155,000 after finishing second in a 3-y-o hurdle on sole start in France back in September 2021. Ran out at around the half-way point on British debut at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft), though, and looks risky on the back of that inauspicious display.
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3rd (7) (4/1 -33%) Hashtag Boum
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4/1(-33%)
(7) Hashtag Boum 4/1, Irish point winner who left her low-key Rules debut effort over 19.3f at Catterick well behind when runner-up dropped to 2m in a 11-runner Wetherby novice 3 weeks ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better here.
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4th (2) (4/1 +38%) Caithness
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(2) Caithness 4/1, Decent pedigree and shaped with plenty of encouragement when third behind a couple of useful types on debut in a C&D novice, leaving the impression that he'd be all the better for the experience. Improvement should be forthcoming.
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5th (4) (5/1 +23%) Long Symphony
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(4) Long Symphony 5/1, Signs of ability in a couple of bumpers in 2021 and improved in a first-time tongue strap following almost 2 years off when winning one at Wetherby (2m, good to soft). That probably wasn't a particularly strong race, though, and more will be needed now switched to hurdles.
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6th (8) (7/1 -17%) Lenebane
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7/1(-17%)
(8) Lenebane 7/1, Displayed a fair level of ability in Irish maiden hurdles for Ross O'Sullivan and shaped as though in need of the run on stable debut in December. Better expected now tongue tied on back of a breathing op.
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7th (5) (14/1 +58%) Shuil Ceoil
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14/1(+58%)
(5) Shuil Ceoil 14/1, Minor promise on Rules debut in a Wincanton bumper on Boxing Day but was well held when falling 2 out at the same course (hurdles debut) earlier this month.
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|U| (3) (150/1 +0%) Captain Nelson
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(3) Captain Nelson 150/1, Showed nothing in an Ayr bumper on debut last spring and fared no better on return/hurdles bow at the same course in December.
LTO Selection:
14:53 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(4) Kitty's Light 1.75/1, Very useful stayer who posted fine runner-up effort in Scottish National at Ayr last spring. Yet to hit top form this term kept to around 3m but has slipped to a very attractive mark and rates a big player now back over a marathon trip for last year's winning yard.
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2nd (2) (10/1 +9%) The Galloping Bear
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10/1(+9%)
(2) The Galloping Bear 10/1, Very useful staying chaser who was running with credit in first-time cheekpieces when falling 4 out in Welsh National at Chepstow in December. Not taken lightly with headgear retained.
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3rd (15) (5.5/1 +54%) No Cruise Yet
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5.5/1(+54%)
(15) No Cruise Yet 5.5/1, Really likeable staying chaser who dug deep to take 3m4f Haydock handicap in November. Good second in North Wales National at Bangor last time so he merits serious consideration despite being 2 lb out of the handicap.
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4th (1) (20/1 -25%) Eva's Oskar
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20/1(-25%)
(1) Eva's Oskar 20/1, Likeable chaser who has improved since the visor went on, scoring at Cheltenham and solid sixth in 3m Sandown handicap last time. Should continue to give a good account.
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5th (13) (14/1 +22%) Rath An Iuir
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14/1(+22%)
(13) Rath An Iuir 14/1, Useful chaser at his best who capitalised on a much-reduced mark to land 3m2f Kelso handicap in December. More is required here though back up 4 lb in a deeper contest.
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6th (5) (33/1 +0%) Mighty Thunder
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33/1(+0%)
(5) Mighty Thunder 33/1, Won the 2021 Scottish Grand National but he doesn't look the force of old nowadays, only seventh in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh three weeks ago. Has plenty to prove at present.
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7th (14) (8.5/1 +39%) Houston Texas
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8.5/1(+39%)
(14) Houston Texas 8.5/1, Completed a hat-trick over fences at Carlisle in October and not disgraced off a higher mark since, fourth of 7 over 23f here last time. Respected.
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|PU| (12) (7.5/1 +25%) In Rem
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7.5/1(+25%)
(12) In Rem 7.5/1, Big improver in handicap hurdles last season and further progress switched to fences, scoring at Exeter on New Year's Day. Hindered by blunder 4 out when good Chepstow third last time and he can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.
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|PU| (3) (14/1 -65%) Bavington Bob
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14/1(-65%)
(3) Bavington Bob 14/1, Four-time winner last season (including twice here) and he took a step back in the right direction when second of 4 in 23f Kelso handicap last month. Blinkers go on now and he can't be dismissed.
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|PU| (8) (14/1 -17%) Sam's Adventure
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14/1(-17%)
(8) Sam's Adventure 14/1, Smart chaser at his peak who took this contest in 2021. Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when gaining his first win since in 25f Cartmel handicap last month. Back up 5 lb now but he's still no forlorn hope.
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|PU| (11) (18/1 +0%) Amateur
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18/1(+0%)
(11) Amateur 18/1, Landed West Wales National for second successive year at Ffos Las (28f) last spring. Not disgraced after 7-month absence when sixth in 3m1f Hereford handicap last month but this demands another big step forward.
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|PU| (6) (25/1 -39%) Shanty Alley
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(6) Shanty Alley 25/1, Useful stayer who came in a close second at Newbury (26t) in December. On back foot after bad error 1st when seventh at Doncaster last time and no surprise to see him bounce back here.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 +0%) One More Fleurie
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50/1(+0%)
(9) One More Fleurie 50/1, Four-time winner (at up to 3m) as a novice in 2021 but he has largely struggled since, beaten in a match at Catterick 12 days ago. He's very hard to make a case for.
LTO Selection:
15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 2) 33f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(2) Easy As That 3.5/1, Dual bumper winner who made winning handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow (19.4f) 2 years ago. Jumped sketchily when beaten in match on chase bow at Ffos Las after a long absence but much sharper when winning handicap chase at Haydock (21.6f, soft) 57 days ago by 7½ lengths from Ubetya. More to come.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +14%) Five Star Getaway
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3/1(+14%)
(4) Five Star Getaway 3/1, Not disgraced first 2 starts this term but ran poorly at Kempton over Christmas, a race that he won last year. However, has dropped to a tempting mark so no surprise if he bounces back after a break with headgear applied.
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3rd (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Dubai Days
3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(6) Dubai Days 3.5/1, Won trio of small-field handicap chases last term and best effort this season when close second at Ayr 24 days ago. This harder but not taken lightly.
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4th (1) (5.5/1 +21%) Dreams Of Home
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5.5/1(+21%)
(1) Dreams Of Home 5.5/1, Ended last season on a winning note at Perth and picked up where he left off by landing a 17f Kelso handicap on return in December. Not so good next 2 starts, however. Back up in trip.
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5th (3) (6.5/1 +13%) Ubetya
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6.5/1(+13%)
(3) Ubetya 6.5/1, Gained first success over fences when making all at Perth in April on final start for Paul Nicholls. Better for return when excellent second in handicaps at Bangor and Haydock (behind Easy As That) but needs to shrug off a poor run at Wetherby.
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6th (7) (10/1 +17%) The King Of May
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10/1(+17%)
(7) The King Of May 10/1, Fairly useful chaser but fell heavily at this track last month and next effort at Wetherby was poor. Others preferred.
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|PU| (5) (14/1 +13%) Chinwag
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14/1(+13%)
(5) Chinwag 14/1, Did well over fences last season, scoring at Ffos Las and Plumpton. However, well held both starts this term so has something to prove.
LTO Selection:
16:03 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
(2) Stainsby Girl 6/1, Made a winning debut for this yard at Haydock in November but has found life much tougher off higher marks twice since. Bounce back needed.
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2nd (1) (1.38/1 +0%) Jungle Jack
1.38
1.38/1(+0%)
(1) Jungle Jack 1.38/1, Yet to finish outside of the first 2 across 6 starts over hurdles, backing up November's success at Haydock with a creditable second there in December. Straightforward sort who holds solid claims here.
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3rd (3) (2.25/1 +44%) Voix Du Reve
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2.25/1(+44%)
(3) Voix Du Reve 2.25/1, Won over C&D off 5 lb higher last March. Mixed record so far this season but he's very well treated if staging a revival. Might be worth chancing.
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4th (6) (3.5/1 +56%) Chapel Green
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3.5/1(+56%)
(6) Chapel Green 3.5/1, Confirmed promise of hurdle debut second when winning at Kelso (2m) in November. Better than the result in what has turned out to be a warm Wetherby handicap on Boxing Day. Retains potential.
LTO Selection:
16:38 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(3) Moonlight Glory 5.5/1, Twice a winner over hurdles in Ireland and runner-up for the third time since joining this yard when dropped to claiming company at Leicester last month. Bit more on plate back in a handicap, though.
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2nd (1) (7/1 -75%) Crack Du Ninian
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7/1(-75%)
(1) Crack Du Ninian 7/1, Dual hurdle/chase scorer. Has struggled over fences lately but he was third over hurdles off 10 lb higher on his reappearance in October so is dangerously well treated if a return to the smaller obstacles sparks a revival.
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3rd (9) (14/1 -27%) Yellow Jacket
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14/1(-27%)
(9) Yellow Jacket 14/1, Poor form when fourth in maiden/novice hurdles last spring and fared no better for a switch to handicap company on his reappearance 24 days ago. May strip fitter for the outing, though, and it's still early in his career.
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4th (10) (3.5/1 +0%) Tonto Foley
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3.5/1(+0%)
(10) Tonto Foley 3.5/1, From a good family. Every chance when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points. Well beaten in 3 novice hurdles in the autumn but no surprise were he to prove a diferent proposition now handicapping after a break. One to keep a close eye on in the betting.
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5th (11) (33/1 -65%) Hapy La Vie
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33/1(-65%)
(11) Hapy La Vie 33/1, Made frame both starts in Irish points but he's offered very little in 3 hurdle starts this winter. Now goes handicapping off a basement mark with cheekpieces added. Worth a precautionary betting check.
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6th (7) (6/1 -9%) Largy Reach
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6/1(-9%)
(7) Largy Reach 6/1, Still to get his head in front. Some creditable efforts in the autumn but last month's Wetherby run was underwhelming.
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7th (4) (100/1 -456%) Couldntgivamonkeys
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100/1(-456%)
(4) Couldntgivamonkeys 100/1, Well held in a brace of bumpers/completed starts in novice hurdles but he ws in the process of showing a bit more when falling at the last at Wetherby last time. Handicap debut.
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8th (5) (3/1 +79%) Edmond Dantes
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3/1(+79%)
(5) Edmond Dantes 3/1, Essentially disappointing over hurdles and absent since unseating at Limerick in November 2021 (final start for Gavin Cromwell). A watching brief is advised.
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9th (6) (8/1 +56%) El Jefe
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8/1(+56%)
(6) El Jefe 8/1, Sedgefield winner last winter but has offered little in his 2 outings this season. Needs to bounce back.
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10th (8) (25/1 -150%) Wilhelm Vonvenster
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25/1(-150%)
(8) Wilhelm Vonvenster 25/1, Gained his breakthrough win at Sedgefield in November 2021 but has largely found life tough since, including back hurdling at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Mark continues to fall but need to see more.
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|PU| (2) (18/1 -140%) Ten Ten Twenty
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18/1(-140%)
(2) Ten Ten Twenty 18/1, Fair Flat winner for John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Has been finding his way over hurdles for current yard, progressing again to win a Worcester maiden in August. Respectable fourth in 2m Kelso handicap in October. Claims if ready to roll back from a 4-month break.
LTO Selection:
17:15 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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