Newcastle
Friday, August 29, 2025FlatClass 61m2f
Verdict
Verdict
RAVENSWELL returned to form when second at Carlisle 9 days ago and is fancied to build on that improved showing with victory here. Daring Leader can go well again after his Hamilton success. Falaise Blanc isn't without a chance back at Newcastle.
Ravenswell
Daring Leader
Falaise Blanc
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Russian VirtueJ: Dylan HoganT: David ThompsonF: 0474-9490- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictRan fourth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (9/1) 112 days ago before finishing 11th of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11/1) 74 days ago, never featuring. Has won here previously.- 2. RavenswellJ: Cam HardieT: Paul RobsonF: 3U8-08782
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictFinished second of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (7/1) over 11f 9 days ago, suited by increased stamina test. Looks capable of building on that improved showing. 
3. Wait And HopeJ: William PyleT: Ruth CarrF: 71860457- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 49
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictInconsistent performer finished last of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (66/1) 14 days ago, beaten a long way out. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
4. IrvJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky HammondF: 68-088256- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictBelow form when 6th of 7 in handicap at Catterick (10/1) 24 days ago, never involved after being shuffled back on the home turn. Significant drop in trip.
5. RampantJ: David NolanT: Patrick MorrisF: 4-4335436- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
VerdictBetter form on all-weather including third over C&D in March, but finished sixth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton Park (7/1) 72 days ago. Seeking a first win.- 6. Daring LeaderJ: Andrew MullenT: Christopher KellettF: 59372831
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWon a 5-runner handicap at Hamilton (8f) at 6/1 17 days ago, showing good attitude to repel a challenger. Longer trip fine and can go well again. 
7. Wath CourtJ: Joanna MasonT: Brian RothwellF: 04078668- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictMaiden struggling in recent starts, finished eighth of 9 at Redcar (66/1) 30 days ago when slowly into stride and always behind. Returns to AW with blinkers back on and up in trip.
8. WeegeebearJ: Kaiya FraserT: Rebecca MenziesF: 03704726- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictRan well when 2nd of 7 on yard debut (Pontefract) but regressed when 6th of 7 at Ripon (18/1) 25 days ago, outpaced and little impression. Unproven over this trip.- 9. Falaise BlancJ: Rowan ScottT: Katie ScottF: 24-760373
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictYet to win in 12 starts but third of 10 in conditions race at Ayr (50/1) 20 days ago in first-time blinkers. Gone well here previously. - Unnamed Favourite
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