Gevrey Chambertin looking solid for Betfair Mobile For Best Prices Bumper at Newbury
Betfair Mobile For Best Prices Bumper, is the highlight of Newbury’s Friday card, as it has a star-studded line-up. Out of total 12 contestants, eight are stepping in with a win to their credit. Thus, the audience is going to have a lot of drama tonight.
Following are the entries for the mega event, starting at 15:30.
Gevrey Chambertin
Village Vic
Hold Court
Shutthefrontdoor
Chancery
Vrai Vert
Coneygree
Decimus
Horatio Hornblower
Piano Concerto
The Jugopolist
Digger´s Mate
With such a talented and in-form brigade, it is extremely tough to choose a favourite.
However, by analysing shortlisted contenders’ recent performances, let’s find out the one whom the punters can put their money on.
Gevrey Chambertin, made his debut on December 21, starting off his career with a huge bang.
The gelding demonstrated a dominating show right through the oddschecker.mobi "Newcomers" Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race at Ffos las.
His error free run earned him a comprehensive 30-length win over Ubique.
By displaying a great show first up, the four-year-old French colt collected lots of praises, and the bookies have no option but to rate him highly for this clash.
He has an ability to sustain the lead, and that will be a mega plus for David Pipe’s trainee.
Gevrey Chambertin has obvious chances, but he can't take anything for granted. He will be up against Village Vic, who is coming into the clash with a couple of back to back wins.
By the end of last year, the spectators at Chepstow saw him performing brilliantly in the Coral Backing "Macmillan Cancer Support" Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race.
Philip Hobbs’ novice horse defeated the race favourite, Tiger Maguire, to enroll for his second career victory.
The five-year-old is well capable of setting an early pace, and that might help him inflict some pressure on the likes of, Gevrey Chambertin.
Hold Court, is also geared up for this mega race. The five-year-old gelding, who took second slot in his debut race, has sealed two wins so far in his career.
With two back to back wins to his credit, Hold Court’s confidence would be sky high today.
In his last outing on January 19, he faced slightly less talented rivals, but that does not take anything away from him. Yet, a slight mistake on his part will eliminate his chances.
Prediction
Without a doubt, there are many fascinating contenders, but the trio of Gevrey Chambertin, Village Vic, and Hold Court is likely to dominate the proceedings.
It will be a lot tougher competition than the one, Gevrey Chambertin, faced at Ffos Las.
However, being the youngest of the favourites, he will enjoy a weight-for-age advantage.
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