Newcastle
Today, March 4, 2025FlatClass 37fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
None of these can be ruled out but BREWING rates just the pick of the weights and is taken to bag a fourth C&D victory. Andrew Balding's Lady Flora returned from a lay-off with a good Kempton second and rates a big danger though, while course specialist William Dewhirst and Nikovo also warrant plenty of respect.
Brewing
Lady Flora
William Dewhirst
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. BrewingJ: Harry BurnsT: William HaggasF: 150643-51
- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
Verdict9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bagged his third C&D win in 7-runner handicap 38 days ago. Up 2 lb but had a bit in hand there so holds leading claims. 
2. NikovoJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Michael HerringtonF: 465261-57- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Four wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 8/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 25 days ago, needing stronger gallop. One to consider.- 4. William DewhirstJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ben HaslamF: 112-11161
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
Verdict5-time C&D winner, posting a career best in 6-runner handicap here 5 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 5 lb penalty. 
3. Catch The PaddyJ: Oisin James OrrT: P. J. McKenna, IrelandF: 00014-733- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLatest win at Dundalk in December. Good third of 11 in handicap there (8f) 11 days ago. This Irish challenger needs considering.
7. Lir SpecialeJ: Cam HardieT: Brian EllisonF: 06476-574- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, first run since leaving Stuart Williams when creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. Shortlisted.- 5. Lady FloraJ: Nicola CurrieT: Andrew BaldingF: 3434128-2
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictResumed from 6 months off with a good second of 6 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (8f) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Very much one to consider. 
6. Enola GreyJ: Warren FentimanT: Gemma TuttyF: 41-253330- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 23 runs last year. 16/1, last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.- Unnamed Favourite
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