Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Eider Handicap Chase (GBB Race).
Newcastle · Saturday, 21 Feb · 18:43
· 4m 1f 56y
· Class 2
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
14:43
Off time
10
Runners
Good to Soft
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 10 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
5
4/1
02 · 🥈 2nd
5
4/1
03 · 🥉 3rd
6
5/1
04 · —
7.50
13/2
05 · —
8.50
15/2
06 · —
8.50
15/2
07 · —
9.50
17/2
08 · —
19
18/1
09 · —
23
22/1
10 · —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | — |
Mr Vango (G)
[PT]
Thrived last season, landing the London National at Sandown, Peter Marsh at Haydock and Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter. Ran at least as well when beaten only a short head in the Becher at Aintree (25.8f, soft) on return but had a rar…
|
David Bass | S Bradstock | 10 | 76.2 kg |
9.50
17/2
|
| 1st | 2 | — |
Anglers Crag (G)
FAV
[T]
Four wins in excellent 2023/24 campaign, including this race, but didn't reach anything like the same heights last season. However, took advantage of his reduced mark on return for new yard when making all at Carlisle in November and of fi…
|
Danny McMenamin | N G Richards | 11 | 65.3 kg |
5
4/1
|
| 2nd | 3 | — |
Only The Bold (G)
[PT]
Had a disappointing 2023/24 for David Pipe but back on track for his new yard, winning Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Sound return from 4 months off when close third in Sandown but disappointed at Newbury since. No easy ride (can take li…
|
J J Burke | Jamie Snowden | 11 | 64.9 kg |
19
18/1
|
| 4th | 4 | — |
Val Dancer (G)
[P]
Straightforward type who was successful in 2024 Welsh National at Chepstow and seemingly as good as ever when third in the Becher at Aintree. Ran his usual honest race at Lingfield since and this extreme test will play to his strengths.
|
Charlie Hammond | Mrs M Rowley | 9 | 64.9 kg |
8.50
15/2
|
| — | 5 | — |
Dom Of Mary (G)
[P]
Has made a positive start for this yard, building on return when winning here in November. Found the Welsh National at Chepstow too demanding since but he should make more of an impact here.
|
James Davies | James Owen | 10 | 64.4 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| 6th | 6 | — |
Livin On Luco (G)
[B]
Suited by an increased test of stamina when making all in the 3½m Sussex National at Fontwell on return. Acquitted himself well when fourth in the Welsh National since is a definite contender.
|
Callum Pritchard | P Hobbs & J White | 8 | 64.4 kg |
6
5/1
|
| 5th | 7 | — |
Fortunate Man (G)
FAV
[PT]
As good as ever when winning same Aintree race for the second year running on return, beating a subsequent winner. Not quite in same form at Sandown since but worth another chance over a trip he's likely to stay.
|
R P McLernon | J & A O'Neill | 7 | 64.4 kg |
5
4/1
|
| — | 8 | — |
Whistle Stop Tour (G)
[PT1]
Progressed when winning back-to-back handicap chases at Kelso and Ayr (both at around 3m on deep ground) last season. More miss than hit since, however, turning in a lacklustre display at Lingfield last month. Tongue strap on 1st time. 3 l…
|
P W Wadge | L Russell & M Scudamore | 8 | 64.4 kg |
26
25/1
|
| 3rd | 9 | — |
Red Delta (G)
[P]
Generally progressive and added another win to his tally at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. More needed again from out of the handicap/up in trip but he remains unexposed.
|
Charlie Maggs | Fiona Needham | 7 | 64.4 kg |
8.50
15/2
|
| 7th | 10 | — |
Knockanore (G)
[P]
Campaigned over fences last season, posting a career best when a wide-margin winner of this race. He's struggled for form since then, though, including back over hurdles last 3 starts. 10 lb out of the handicap.
|
Freddie Mitchell | R Potter | 9 | 64.4 kg |
23
22/1
|
Betting forecast: Anglers Crag (4/1), Fortunate Man (4/1), Livin On Luco (5/1), Dom Of Mary (13/2), Red Delta (15/2), Val Dancer (15/2), Mr Vango (17/2), Only The Bold (18/1), Knockanore (22/1), Whistle Stop Tour (25/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 41624.0 GBP |
| P2 | 19136.0 GBP |
| P3 | 9568.0 GBP |
| P4 | 4784.0 GBP |
| P5 | 2392.0 GBP |
| P6 | 1192.0 GBP |