FEEL THE NEED was in excellent form at this venue to end 2024 and with his Newcastle run in a much higher grade than this easy to forgive, he's fancied to bounce back. He's A Gentleman and Golden Strike are a couple of potential threats.
Feel The Need
Hes A Gentleman
Golden Strike
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
9. Federal Envoy
J: Robert HavlinT: Iain Jardine
F: 157051-5
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 11/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 50 days ago.
1. Feel The Need
J: Tom EavesT: Michael Herrington
F: 7455513-0
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in December. 11/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 36 days ago, not clear run. Has to be taken seriously eased markedly in class.
7. Justcallmepete
J: Hollie DoyleT: James Evans
F: 51464020-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Four-time course winner. 6/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 53 days ago.
8. Giorgio M
J: William BuickT: George Boughey
F: 990447-22
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Unreliable type. 8/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 15 days ago, well positioned. Buick takes over.
4. Hes A Gentleman
J: Jason HartT: Hugo Palmer
F: 1029584-1
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 28 days ago, always holding on. Was seen to good effect on that occasion but he can go well again.
11. Abruzzo Mia
J: Clifford LeeT: Michael Dods
F: 7361976-3
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
33/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Can make presence felt.
6. Golden Strike
J: Oisin McSweeneyT: Richard Fahey
F: 31/10-7
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. 22/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and he eases in class.
5. Lir Speciale
J: Ben RobinsonT: Brian Ellison
F: 406476-57
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (13/2) at this course (6.1f) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams and return to 7f in his favour.
3. Narmar
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Jennie Candlish
F: 0/459086-7
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
12/1, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago. Chance he'll step forward with that under his belt.
2. Judgment Call
J: Tommie JakesT: Linda Perratt
F: 726R252-7
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 50 days ago. Bounce back required.
12. Golden Pharaoh
J: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott Dixon
F: 1659450-8
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
80/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 15 days ago, proving too free on return to action.
10. Power Of Zeus
J: Cam HardieT: Harriet Bethell
F: 815/470-
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
280
Verdict
Last of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Doncaster (6f, firm). Off 9 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison and return to 7f will suit.