Brighterdaysahead misses the Mares' Hurdle so this 33/1 shot could be the play
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NEWCASTLE
3 March 2025
Monday 3rd March
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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 190y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Russian Virtue
Selected at:
20/1
Russian Virtue has won six times over hurdles and scored off this mark in a better race at Carlisle back in October 2023 and off a 4lb higher rating after that. He wasn’t disgraced when fourth last time out and should get even closer here, having been dropped 2lb since.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
It was another good run behind one in form at Catterick three weeks ago
241212
Age: 5
Weight: 12-0
OR: 110
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-13 | 2/7 | Haarar (1¼L) | 11/2 | 108 | 109 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-11 | 1/12 | Far Away West (3¾L) | 11/2 | 100 | 108 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 4HcH | 10-13 | 2/8 | Gentleman Bill (4L) | 100/30 | 98 | 98 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 5HcH | 11-9 | 1/13 | National Question (13L) | 5/1 | 93 | 98 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 19.5f Gd | 5HcH | 11-4 | 4/10 | Dalileo (7¼L) | 9/4F | 94 | 91 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 19.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-0 | 2/14 | Adveram (½L) | 8/1 | 91 | 91 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Has finished runner-up in all three handicaps, the latest at Bangor after a wind operation
-34222
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 108
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-12 ht | 2/11 | New Found Fame (1¾L) | 5/2F | 108 | 109 |
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-7 ht | 2/5 | For Pleasure (1¼L) | 2/1 | 106 | 109 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 ht | 2/8 | Lightningupourdays (2¾L) | 7/1 | 104 | 108 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 3NvH | 11-0 ht | 4/6 | Roadlesstravelled (15½L) | 6/1 | - | 91 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 ht1 | 3/12 | Nowmelad (9¾L) | 18/1 | - | 101 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-7 h | 4/11 | Off To Alabama (12L) | 16/1 | - | 94 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Won off 13lb higher just over a year ago but has been finding it tough going of late
843860
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 107
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 2HcH | 10-3 | 11/12 | Welsh Charger (16½L) | 22/1 | 110 | 96 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-13 | 6/8 | Bertie's Ballet (20L) | 66/1 | 115 | 100 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Hy | 3HcH | 11-9 | 8/8 | Milldam (33L) | 14/1 | 120 | 94 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 3HcH | 11-2 | 3/8 | To Chase A Dream (16½L) | 50/1 | 122 | 110 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 3HcH | 11-4 | 4/6 | Old Gregorian (21L) | 14/1 | 124 | 110 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Plu Plumpton | 16f GS | 3HcH | 11-4 | 8/8 | Enthused (16½L) | 13/2 | 125 | 113 |
Has come up against some useful horses in novices and now goes handicapping
2444
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 105
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 2NvH | 11-2 | 4/7 | Tripoli Flyer (16½L) | 80/1 | - | 107 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-1 | 4/5 | How About No (9L) | 9/1 | - | 104 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 22f Gd | 2NvH | 10-13 | 4/6 | Skyjack Hijack (40L) | 66/1 | - | 91 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Gd | 5MdNHF | 11-3 | 2/8 | Masterpiece (3½L) | 15/8F | - | 84 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Capable Flat stayer but last month's return to hurdling was forgettable
165-60
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 105
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 tb | 13/15 | Bashful (36L) | 33/1 | 109 | 84 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-7 tb | 6/8 | Classic Maestro (17L) | 22/1 | 113 | 101 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 12.5f GS | 5Hc | 9-2 tb | 4/8 | Savrola (4¼L) | 4/1 | 58 | 60 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 16f GS | 5Hc | 9-5 tb | 5/7 | Reel Her In (4L) | 100/30 | 59 | 59 |
| 2 Oct 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 14f Gd | 6Hc | 9-10 tb | 2/7 | Reel Her In (nk) | 11/4 | 59 | 64 |
| 28 Aug 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 18f Gd | 4Hc | 8-8 tb | 6/8 | Trojan Sun (6½L) | 7/1 | 59 | 56 |
0-10 under both codes since leaving Ben Pauling; something to prove after last time
767-34
Age: 8
Weight: 11-8
OR: 104
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 4/10 | Punxsutawney Phil (20L) | 16/1 | 105 | 101 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5HcH | 12-0 | 3/11 | Gwennie May Star (9¼L) | 15/2 | 105 | 102 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 6Hc | 10-0 | 5/9 | Swinging London (8¾L) | 5/1 | 63 | 59 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 6Hc | 9-13 | 3/12 | Fast Fred (3¼L) | 16/1 | 63 | 66 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St | 6Hc | 9-13 h | 4/6 | Val Bassett (4¼L) | 12/1 | 65 | 67 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 13f Gd | 5Hc | 9-13 h | 9/13 | Caballo De Mar (6L) | 80/1 | 67 | 66 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Had a wind op during a long absence before returning with a 7l third at Musselburgh
34/2-3
Age: 11
Weight: 11-8
OR: 104
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-2 t | 3/15 | Bashful (7L) | 40/1 | 104 | 107 |
| 17 May 23 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 11-7 t1 | 2/6 | Lively Citizen (¾L) | 7/1 | 108 | 112 |
| 6 Feb 23 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 | 4/13 | Applaus (6¾L) | 9/1 | 110 | 104 |
| 29 Dec 22 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 h | 3/11 | Restitution (15½L) | 12/1 | 112 | 106 |
| 21 Nov 22 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-10 | 2/8 | Sonning (3L) | 6/1 | 110 | 112 |
| 28 Nov 20 | Ncs Newcastle | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 10-9 h | 1/10 | Fearless Fracas (4¼L) | 4/1 | - | 108 |
1
CD
D
Russian Virtue
J: Joshua Thompson 7
T: David Thompson
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
3116-4
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 110
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 10-13 | 4/8 | Golden Maverick (13½L) | 40/1 | 112 | 101 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-8 | 9/9 | Annandale (21L) | 17/2 | 61 | 27 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 4/8 | Humble Spark (2¼L) | 25/1 | 62 | 66 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-12 | 7/9 | Alpine Sierra (7½L) | 40/1 | 64 | 57 |
| 5 Apr 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 17.5f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 | 6/13 | Mack The Man (15½L) | 18/1 | 114 | 109 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-8 p | 4/10 | Prince Achille (2L) | 18/1 | 64 | 68 |
9
Old But Gold
J: Henry Brooke
T: Martin Todhunter
005
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: 94
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 4MdH | 11-7 | 5/10 | Young Getaway (16½L) | 200/1 | - | 89 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 13/14 | Lud'or (102L) | 125/1 | - | 10 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 12/12 | Wellington Arch (77L) | 8/1 | - | 28 |
Verdict
Travis Wheatley and Old But Gold are interesting, while RUSSIAN VIRTUE, Bathgate and The Grafter are all running well.
Russian Virtue
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Bathgate,
9/4 The Grafter,
5/1 Travis Wheatley,
13/2 Fostered Phil,
10/1 Old But Gold,
12/1 Rory The Cat,
16/1 Rewired,
Galahad Threepwood,
20/1 Russian Virtue
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