Newcastle
Tomorrow, March 15, 2025HurdleClass 52m4f
Verdict
Verdict
KNACKER TRAPPER needs to get back on track following a run of low-key efforts but he has edged down to an attractive mark as a consequence and is worth chancing in a race devoid of a standout contender. Last-time-out winners Luminaries and Rioja Alta rate the main dangers.
Knacker Trapper
Luminaries
Rioja Alta
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Rioja AltaJ: Brian HughesT: Micky HammondF: 33-791
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictShowed next to nothing on first couple of handicaps in this sphere but it was all change in first-time blinkers last month at Sedgefield where he made all for a thoroughly decisive success. Gone up 8 lb for that and couldn't be sure that he'll back that up but he'll be danger to all if he does. 
2. Bo CruzJ: William MaggsT: Donald McCainF: 654- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictRunner-up on completed start in Irish points and showed a bit more than on first 2 starts in this sphere when fourth of 9 in a Carlisle novice (17f, soft) last time. Possible that moving up in trip for this handicap debut will help bring about improvement but it will certainly be needed.
3. Tommy JohnsonJ: Tom MidgleyT: Mark WalfordF: 2P55-05- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictShowed signs of promise on 3 of 4 starts last term but there has been no progress in handicaps at Catterick and Wetherby since returning from a 12-month absence in January. Hopes pinned on the addition of a tongue strap helping him to get back on track.
4. Athair MorJ: Ryan ManiaT: James EwartF: 346- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictDidn't shape badly on first of his 2 starts in maiden hurdles and respectable mid-field finish on handicap debut back here (17f, good to soft) in January. Still appears to be on a stiff mark eased 2 lb and others make more appeal.- 5. Knacker TrapperJ: Joe WilliamsonT: Andrew CrookF: 7-1523577
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictOff the mark at Southwell last spring and placed in handicaps at Sedgefield and Wetherby on first 2 starts of present campaign. Form has dipped since but mark has also gone downwards, so there is cause for optimism. 
6. Prince NinoJ: Peter KavanaghT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 8P03P226- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictLosing run mounting and while he went close over C&D on penultimate start, his subsequent display at Wetherby where he never got into any sort of rhythm was disappointing. Looks vulnerable.
7. DartmhorJ: Danny McMenaminT: Chris GrantF: 86688- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictDown the field in a pair of bumpers and will need to leave his poor maiden/novice form a long way behind now pitched into a handicap if he's to make any sort of impact.- 8. LuminariesJ: Sean QuinlanT: Ewan WhillansF: PP-697871
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictThe combination of refitted cheekpieces and livelier ground seemingly aided him when opening his account at the thirteenth attempt over C&D 12 days ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and will be a danger to all if able to build on that breakthrough success. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite