Newcastle
Today, January 31, 2025FlatClass 55f
Verdict
Verdict
BUZZ BOX didn't get much room to work with over C&D last time and gets another chance to show he's on a good mark with Billy Loughnane in the saddle for the first time. Darlo Pride and Strong Johnson have been in good heart this winter and head the dangers.
Buzz Box
Darlo Pride
Strong Johnson
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. Strong JohnsonJ: David NolanT: Paul MidgleyF: 4318544-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictC&D winner in November. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 23 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. - 4. Buzz BoxJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Bryan SmartF: 6/1245325-
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictCourse winner. Shaped better than the result when fifth of 9 over C&D (16/5) 34 days ago, not clear run. Shortlist material. - 6. Darlo PrideJ: Paul MulrennanT: Michael DodsF: 223113-46
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictThree wins from 17 runs last year, including C&D last month. Badly hampered and can have latest C&D run ignored. One to consider. 
1. Our Absent FriendsJ: Callum RodriguezT: Tristan DavidsonF: 315843-64- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictC&D winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in C&D handicap 6 days ago. Tongue strap back on.
8. Show Me Show MeJ: Ethan TindallT: Richard FaheyF: 4464-1425- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictC&D winner on New Year's Day. 4/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago, just failing. Engaged 12.12 Southwell Thursday. Respected if turning out.
3. Winter CrownJ: Ryan SextonT: Julie CamachoF: 5/622660-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictC&D winner. Eighth of 10 on C&D reappearance 6 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot in a short time.
5. Cast No ShadowJ: Cieren FallonT: Hugo PalmerF: 1771800-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictC&D winner. Visored first time, third of 6 in C&D handicap 17 days ago. Blinkers on now.
10. Ramon Di LoriaJ: Rhys ElliottT: Ewan WhillansF: 6132346-5- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. 25/1, fifth of 8 in C&D handicap C&D 21 days ago. Could strip fitter for that first outing in over 3 months. Hood back on.
7. Wrestling RevenueJ: Andrew MullenT: Ben HaslamF: 5413222-7- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
Verdict17/2, first run since leaving Tony Carroll when last of 7 in C&D handicap 29 days ago. Needs to leave that behind.
9. Sugar BabyJ: Cam HardieT: Peter NivenF: 2638786/8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner but last of 8 on recent return from a 14-month absence. Can only be watched after that.- Unnamed Favourite
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