Newcastle
Today, February 27, 2025FlatClass 56fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
BRIAN THE SNAIL may be 11 but his latest Wolverhampton near miss shows there's still plenty of life in his legs and he can add to his 5f course win in December. C&D specialist Tomorrow Day is feared most ahead of Call Glory and Just Ten High.
Brian The Snail
Tomorrow Day
Call Glory
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
9. Just Ten HighJ: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Dylan CunhaF: 72301-212- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictFourth AW win since September when seeing off 8 rivals at Wolverhampton at the start of this month. 3/1, creditable second of 8 over C&D since. Respected off the same mark.- 4. Tomorrow DayJ: Harry BurnsT: Mark UsherF: 415-21323
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictHas an excellent course record, winning 5 times since September. Creditable placed efforts over C&D on his last 3 outings and there's no reason why he won't give another good account. - 3. Brian The SnailJ: Warren FentimanT: Patrick MorrisF: 6451-6342
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCourse win in December. 7/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 10 days ago. Has good chance on form. 
6. Too MuchJ: Kaiya FraserT: David ThompsonF: 914433-96- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictC&D winner. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 11 in C&D handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, racing too freely without his usual hood (back on now). Not discounted.- 7. Call GloryJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Ian WilliamsF: 946628-42
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictEighteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (6f) 27 days ago. One to consider. 
1. Royal PleasureJ: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 70/488-766- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUnreliable sort. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 9/1) 15 days ago, nearest finish.
10. TicketsJ: Andrew MullenT: Ben HaslamF: 71226-318- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictC&D winner in January but not in the same form when only eighth of 11 back here 13 days ago.
5. Bellagio ManJ: Alex JaryT: Antony BrittainF: 731-25826- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictThree-time C&D winner, the latest in December. Also twice runner-up over C&D this year but another slow start scuppered him here last week. Comes with risks.
2. MerseaJ: Sam JamesT: Grant TuerF: 6/6210455-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 272
VerdictWon on AW at Southwell last April. Found life tougher on turf in 4 subsequent outings last year but is back on a good mark if fully primed after 9 months off.
11. AsadjumeirahJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 37-817145- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictTwo C&D wins already this year but only a respectable fifth of 7 here last Thursday.
8. InannaJ: Amie WaughT: Jim GoldieF: 121273U-8- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictTwo turf wins last autumn but has had issues at the start on both AW outings this winter, unseating leaving the stalls on the first occasion and losing many lengths when last of 8 here 7 days ago. Risky.- Unnamed Favourite
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