GB - Newcastle - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

23.4f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

96.0K

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Verdict

There should be better to come from JASMIN DE GRUGY, who capped a promising first season over fences with a creditable effort at Punchestown during the spring and he clearly goes well fresh (made a winning reappearance on the back of a similar absence last term). Deafening Silence remains of interest, despite bombing out when last seen in March, and he is second choice ahead of Cruz Control and Konfusion.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Multiple hurdles winner who bagged handicaps at Southwell and Newbury on first 2 starts in this sphere last season. Last seen finishing second in a pretty valuable Punchestown handicap chase (24.5f, good to soft) in May and he remains open to improvement over fences. 1st Pick 6 Jasmin De Grugy (Fr) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Anthony Honeyball J: Richie Mclernon T: Anthony Honeyball	99	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Multiple hurdles winner who bagged handicaps at Southwell and Newbury on first 2 starts in this sphere last season. Last seen finishing second in a pretty valuable Punchestown handicap chase (24.5f, good to soft) in May and he remains open to improvement over fences.
3	Grade 2 hurdles winner who opened chase account in first-time cheekpieces when taking a 3-runner novice at Warwick (3m, soft) in February. Suffered a heavy defeat back in handicap company at Uttoxeter the following month, but he remains one to be positive about and a bold show could be on the way. 2nd Pick 3 Deafening Silence (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Grade 2 hurdles winner who opened chase account in first-time cheekpieces when taking a 3-runner novice at Warwick (3m, soft) in February. Suffered a heavy defeat back in handicap company at Uttoxeter the following month, but he remains one to be positive about and a bold show could be on the way.
2	Wasn't disgraced when fifth in 2024 Eider Chase here and otherwise unbeaten at this course (3-4 overall at Newcastle). Well below par first 2 starts last term, but looked better than ever when landing a major Aintree handicap during the spring and 4 lb rise fair. One to consider for in-form yard. 3rd Pick 2 Cruz Control (Fr) Jockey: Stan Sheppard Trainer: Tom Lacey J: Stan Sheppard T: Tom Lacey	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Wasn't disgraced when fifth in 2024 Eider Chase here and otherwise unbeaten at this course (3-4 overall at Newcastle). Well below par first 2 starts last term, but looked better than ever when landing a major Aintree handicap during the spring and 4 lb rise fair. One to consider for in-form yard.

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