Newcastle
Tomorrow, April 5, 2025ChaseClass 32m4f
Verdict
Verdict
Having won this race last year, CHOOSETHENEWS had been shaping up well this season with a trio of runner-up finishes, before finding the longer trip in the Eider too much last time, so he is well worth another chance back down in distance. He is preferred to Cerendipity, who can confirm the placings with Special Rate from when the pair met here 3 weeks ago.
Choosethenews
Cerendipity
Special Rate
2m4f Hcap Chs
2m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. GenoisJ: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 373164P7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictHaving previously been trained in Ireland, made second start for current yard a winning one in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, good) in November. However, he hasn't gone on from that effort since, last of 7 at Newbury (23.4f, good) 15 days ago.- 2. Special RateJ: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 1138-U752
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictEnjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences last term, winning 7 from 10 starts for Philip Kirby. Best effort for current trainer when second to Cerendipity in handicap chase at this course (23.4f, good) last time, clear of the rest, so he's one to note. - 3. ChoosethenewsJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark WalfordF: 231-22P25
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictPoint/hurdles winner who opened chase account at the third attempt in this corresponding race last year. Runner-up 3 times this season, before unsuited by the step up in distance when fifth of 17 in the Eider (good) here last time. Major player back down in trip/grade. 
4. Flic Ou VoyouJ: Ryan ManiaT: Henry HogarthF: 43P1d2114- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 111
VerdictHas found his form again for present yard, winning over C&D in October before following up in veterans' event at Carlisle. Found it tougher in his hat-trick bid when fourth of 7 back at Carlisle (20.9f, soft) in December, but better ground should suit after a break.- 5. CerendipityJ: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 351-62241
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictHas been holding his form well since his reappearance, capitalising on the drop in grade when landing the odds (following another wind op) in 4-runner handicap at this course (23.4f, good) 3 weeks ago by ¾ length from Special Rate. Respected. 
6. Immortal FameJ: Jordan NailorT: Deborah ColeF: 12-P21113- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictHas thrived given another try over fences for current yard, completing the hat-trick at Southwell (20.4f) in February. Ran well despite jumping left when third at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) last time, so he should be suited by return to left-handed track.
7. Five Dollar FineJ: Conor RabbittT: Ann HamiltonF: P1-13156P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictMade it 3 wins in 4 starts when scoring at Carlisle (15.9f, good to soft) in October. Not in the same form back up in trip next 2 starts, but after 4 months off he ran poorly returned to the shorter distance at Carlisle 13 days ago. Others preferred.- Unnamed Favourite
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