Newcastle
Today, February 22, 2025ChaseClass 32m4fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
GENOIS' jumping tempers enthusiasm to a degree but he promises to be sharper for his run at Wetherby 4 weeks ago and earns the vote having eased a little in the weights ahead of this. Prairie Wolf needs to dispel a lesser run at Kelso 8 days ago, yet he'd previously run out a good winner at Haydock and is fancied to bounce back. Irish raider Brucio, on chase debut, is another to consider.
Genois
Prairie Wolf
Brucio
2m4f Hcap Chs
2m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Prairie WolfJ: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 13-64PU14
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 137
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictMuch improved when winning 3 times over fences last season and dispelled pair of non-completions when back on the scoresheet at Haydock (16.3f) in January. Never going well when last of 4 at Kelso (21.6f) 8 days ago but interesting connections turn him out quickly. - 3. GenoisJ: J. HoganT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 5-3373164
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictUseful chaser who opened account in this sphere on second start for current yard in 4-runner handicap at Wetherby (19.4f) in November. Never threatened back from 2 months off when fourth at that venue in January but he's entitled to be sharper here and respected. 
2. JetoileJ: Freddie MitchellT: Ryan PotterF: 14P-40P67- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictSprung a surprise when winning last season's Old Roan Chase at Aintree. Largely struggled thereafter but more encouraging signs when sixth in veterans' company at Market Rasen (21.4f) and seemingly stretched by 3m at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago. Not one to write off from easing mark.
4. Kansas City StarJ: Alice StevensT: Harry DerhamF: 51-0691PP- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 129
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCheekpieces back on when returning to form with a win in 7-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (19f) in November. However, followed that up with pair of non-completions in handicaps at Ascot/Musselburgh in recent months. Tough to predict.
5. MackenbergJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCainF: 627UP-93P- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 129
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictGood strike rate over jumps earlier in his career. Largely struggled in recent seasons though, and having ran creditably on back of a break when third at Doncaster (19f) in November, he again ran poorly when pulled up at Wetherby 30 days ago. Mark has eased further at least.
7. Arthurs QuayJ: Richie McLernonT: Ben HaslamF: 1P-4P6756- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictSuccessful in back-to-back handicaps in 2023 but struggled for form at the end of last year, and no better following a 12-week break when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 30 days ago. Needs to step up plenty on that to figure.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 6. BrucioJ: Ben BromleyT: Stuart Crawford, IrelandF: F11B0-305
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictFairly useful mare who was successful twice over hurdles last season. Better for return without threatening when fifth in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) in December and this Irish raider commands a market check now her attentions switch to the larger obstacles.