Newcastle
Today, February 22, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f
Verdict
Verdict
SURREY BELLE pushed the promising Gibbs Island close at Sedgefield prior to opening her hurdling account at Uttoxeter and, with the longer trip likely to be within range, she's taken to defy a penalty. Drusilla is an obvious threat in receipt of plenty of weight, though Pepite de Saphir shouldn't be overlooked, either.
Surrey Belle
Drusilla
Pepite De Saphir
2m4f Nov Hrd
2m4f Nov Hrd
- 1. Surrey BelleJ: Brian HughesT: Adrian KeatleyF: 221
- Price History:
- 1.91
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFairly useful winner at 2m on Flat who didn't need to improve to open her hurdle account in 9-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Should stay this longer trip and has excellent claims under a penalty. - 4. DrusillaJ: Alex HarveyT: Cian Michael Collins, IrelandF: 0741
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFair on Flat and improved to open her account in this sphere in 14-runner maiden hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 14/1) 19 days ago. Big chance in receipt of plenty of weight from main market rival Surrey Belle. - 2. Pepite De SaphirJ: Oliver BoydenT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 8-46
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictHas shown some promise in bumper/pair of maiden hurdles so can't be ruled out in this small-field affair. 
3. Vienna PearlJ: Joe WilliamsonT: Andrew CrookF: 834- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictModest at best in 3 bumpers runs so has plenty to find now stepping up in trip on hurdle debut.- Unnamed Favourite
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