Newcastle

Tomorrow, April 5, 2025HurdleClass 52m7f

Preference is for HEATHER HONEY, who made more impact than previously sent handicapping when fourth at Southwell last month and this further step up in trip may well unlock further improvement. Heading up the threats is Maura Jeanne, who ran one of this season's poorer races last time but was in good order prior. Noble Affair can edge out Joanna I'm Fine for the bronze medal.

  • Heather Honey
  • Maura Jeanne
  • Noble Affair
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Ballyhiho
    J: Fern O'BrienT: D. J. Jeffreys
    F: 008
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    134
    Verdict
    Placed on 2 of 4 starts in Irish points but she's made an unpromising start to career under Rules, showing nothing in a trio of hurdle outings. Needs to find plenty of improvement on return/handicap debut upped markedly in trip but that's not ruled out.
  • 6. Heather Honey
    J: Jack PowerT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
    F: 4-59854
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Upped in trip and made more impact than previously sent handicapping when fourth of 11 at Southwell (20.4f) 19 days ago, despite not getting home as strongly as might have been expected. Handicapper drops her 2 lb and she has more compelling claims than most upped further in trip.
  • 1. Maura Jeanne
    J: Ellis CollierT: Ian Duncan
    F: 4F514715
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Finally off the mark at Kelso in October and proved better than ever after 11 weeks off when doubling her tally in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (24.3f) in February. Ran one of this season's poorer races at Sedgefield (27f, good to soft) 16 days ago but can bounce back quickly.
  • 7. Noble Affair
    J: Murray DoddT: Jane Walton
    F: 4P0-0P647
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Just the one win to her name from 21 appearances overall and failed to justify the support having been subject of a significant late gamble at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces applied and interesting to see if her supporters return.
  • 9. Lady Hamilton
    J: Lewis DobbT: Wilf Storey
    F: 54333858
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    127
    Verdict
    Long-standing maiden who was below form with cheekpieces back on at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) when last seen 4 months ago. Headgear discarded for return and handicapper has dropped her another 3 lb.
  • 8. Joanna Im Fine
    J: Joshua ThompsonT: Jackie Stephen
    F: 031P/58-92
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    300
    Verdict
    Did manage a win at Ayr in February 2023 but has been in-and-out since, last seen finding just one too strong at Perth (23.9f, good to firm) 10 months ago. Seemingly hard to get to the track but capable if ready to roll.
  • 2. Blame Rose
    J: Ben SmithT: Susan Corbett
    F: P34151-U0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Ended last term with success at Hexham (2m4f) but no impact on both outings this season (unseated on reappearance). Returns from a short break with stable in good form so could have more to offer (has had a wind op).
  • 5. Somebodys Fortune
    J: Conner McCannT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 55F5-17P0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    159
    Verdict
    Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Kelso last May but not in anything like the same form on all 3 subsequent starts (including over fences). Watching brief advised returning from 5 months off.
  • 3. Flighttothestars
    J: Cameron IlesT: Laura Horsfall
    F: 0-6535PP6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    Still a maiden and is one to leave well alone judged on recent efforts.
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