GB - Newcastle - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

20.3f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

DALY BOY made a promising start over hurdles when second at Sedgefield on his return and that form looks the best on offer. Lewisham Grove continues to get better and rates the main threat ahead of Shinealight. who offered something to work on at Wetherby on Boxing Day.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	£60,000 purchase after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and showed promise when third in an Ayr bumper in March. Decent start in this sphere when second at Sedgefield on return and he sets the standard. 1st Pick 6 Daly Boy (Fr) Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J: Craig Nichol T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis £60,000 purchase after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and showed promise when third in an Ayr bumper in March. Decent start in this sphere when second at Sedgefield on return and he sets the standard.
8	Going the right way over hurdles, runner-up at Newcastle last time. Should make his presence felt once again. 2nd Pick 8 Lewisham Grove (Ire) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Sean Quinlan T: Jennie Candlish	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Going the right way over hurdles, runner-up at Newcastle last time. Should make his presence felt once again.
15	Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (finished alone, May 2025) but last of 12 pitched into a listed bumper last month. Offered something to work on when fifth of 14 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 20 days ago, finishing with running left. Likely to improve. 3rd Pick 15 Shinealight (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: John Dawson J: Charlie Maggs T: John Dawson	97	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (finished alone, May 2025) but last of 12 pitched into a listed bumper last month. Offered something to work on when fifth of 14 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 20 days ago, finishing with running left. Likely to improve.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Superfecta

A wager involving choosing the first, second, third, and fourth horses in one race in the exact order. A superfecta box involves paying more to ensure they can finish in any order in the top four spots.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.