Tartan Tiger, a major player in Thursday’s Booker Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle
Tartan Tiger’s decent performance last time around prompted the bookmakers to rate him favourite for the Booker Handicap Hurdle, set to take place at Newcastle on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
John Quinn’s trainee alongside twelve fast and furious runners will come out on the course at 17:25 GMT. Among the confirmed entries are: Tartan Tiger, Hotgrove Boy, Oscar Romeo, Alora Money, Heather Glen, Watercolours, Delightfully, No Way Hozay, Trojan
Gift, Dechiper, Milans Man, Folie A Deux and Browneyes Blue.
The ultimate champion will pocket a cash prize of £1,689. The 3-mile event has attracted some powerful runners, but Tartan Tiger looks in good position to do some damage.
After a few poor performances, the six-year-old was under tremendous pressure, when he walked out in the middle on March 15. However, the son of Flemensfirth did a fine job to make an impact.
The SIS Handicap Hurdle at Hexham saw him securing second position by staggering seven lengths. He could have clinched victory, but Cilliseal eventually outpaced him by ½ of a length.
It was a happy moment for his connections, who had been waiting for something decent over the last few months. Although a fine show would have boosted up his confidence significantly, his supporters cannot afford to take things lightly.
Hotgrove Boy is also determined to make his connections jubilant. In both of his previous races, he secured second slot. Hence, the five-year-old needs a lot of luck for something different today.
In his most recent outing, George Foster’s trainee missed top position by three and a quarter lengths in the Watch Races Live At racinguk.com Handicap Hurdle. Although it will be a tough outing for him, an extra effort might help him stun his rivals.
Oscar Romeo has been struggling with his form over the last few weeks. On March 18, he was unable to impress anyone, finishing sixth in the Paramount Legal Costs Ltd 5th Anniversary Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Betfair Jumps Series Qualifier).
It will be a tussle between Tartan Tiger and Hotgrove Boy. According to our prediction, the former of the two is in slightly better position to bag winning prize.
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