Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (GBB Race).
Newcastle · Tuesday, 27 Jan · 19:35
· 2m 7f 91y
· Class 3
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
15:35
Off time
7
Runners
Heavy
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 8 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
2.80
9/5
02 · 🥈 2nd
5
4/1
03 · 🥉 3rd
5.50
9/2
04 · —
6
5/1
05 · —
9
8/1
06 · —
11
10/1
07 · —
15
14/1
08 · —
26
25/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 1 | — |
Young Jack (G)
Mixed record over hurdles last season but managed to win twice and he pulled clear of the rest when second on return/chase debut at Kelso (23.4f, soft). Made a serious mistake early doors at Ayr since so is worth another chance.
|
Danny McMenamin | C Grant | 8 | 76.2 kg |
5
4/1
|
| — | 2 | — |
Marown (G)
[P]
Winless since 2021 and pulled up in Aintree veterans' event on reappearance. Something to prove at present.
|
Sean Quinlan | N G Richards | 12 | 75.3 kg |
26
25/1
|
| — | 3 | — |
Rattling Road (G)
[T]
Pair of 2½m handicap chase wins last winter but failed to meet expectations at Hexham on return and reported to have made a noise when pulled up at Carlisle 8 weeks ago. Has had a breathing operation since.
|
Jack Power | L Russell & M Scudamore | 9 | 74.4 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 1st | 4 | — |
Theformismighty (G)
[PT]
Seems to have lost his way and not one to be interested in until showing more.
|
Tristan Durrell | D Skelton | 9 | 74.4 kg |
9
8/1
|
| 3rd | 5 | — |
If Not For Dylan (G)
[T]
Veteran chaser who got off the mark at second attempt for present yard in this race 12 months ago. Best effort this season when fourth at Wetherby last time and is back on a winning mark.
|
D R Fox | L Russell & M Scudamore | 11 | 73.9 kg |
6
5/1
|
| 4th | 6 | — |
Fenland Tiger (G)
A three-time chase winner (at up to 3m2f) in 2023/24. Proved he retains ability when runner-up at Carlisle on second start back from a long absence. Struggled from out of the handicap next time but can make his presence felt back at a more…
|
Jonathan England | S England | 10 | 73 kg |
5.50
9/2
|
| 6th | 7 | — |
Shighness (M)
[B]
Second over 4m at Hexham in March but that was her only creditable effort from 5 outings last season and failed to make an impact both starts this term.
|
B S Hughes | Micky Hammond | 9 | 71.2 kg |
15
14/1
|
| 5th | 8 | — |
The Big Breac (G)
FAV
Back-to-back winner of Wetherby handicap hurdles last winter and lots to like about chase debut success at that course on return. Good third over a marathon trip here soon after but disappointed at Market Rasen since. Worth another chance.
|
Callum Bewley | J Parkinson & S Smith | 9 | 68.9 kg |
2.80
9/5
|
Betting forecast: The Big Breac (9/5), Young Jack (4/1), Fenland Tiger (9/2), If Not For Dylan (5/1), Theformismighty (8/1), Rattling Road (10/1), Shighness (14/1), Marown (25/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 6179.0 GBP |
| P2 | 2843.0 GBP |
| P3 | 1422.0 GBP |
| P4 | 711.0 GBP |
| P5 | 355.0 GBP |