Newbury races tips, racecard, declarations and preview for the Challow Hurdle meeting live on ITV and Racing TV this Saturday, December 29
Newbury hosts a cracking card on Saturday and we've got everything you need whether you're at the track or on your sofa
THE GRADE 1 action continues this weekend at Newbury.
The Challow Hurdle has attracted a cracking field of seven on a competitive card.
Race 1 - 12.05pm Betway 'Farewell To Richard Osgood' Juvenile Hurdle
SONG FOR SOMEONE sets a solid standard on his hurdling form to date.
James Nixon's 7lb claim negates his penalty and this looks a good opening.
Praeceps was useful on the Flat and is feared most ahead of Legal History.
VERDICT - 1. Song For Someone 2. Praeceps 3. Legal History
Race 2 - 12.40pm Betway 'Introductory' Hurdle
Reverend Jacobs is a fascinating recruit to hurdling for his powerful yard.
But preference is for CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM, who created a big impression when winning at Newcastle earlier this month.
Western Duke is another runner to note in an interesting race.
VERDICT - 1. Champagne Platinum 2. Reverend Jacobs 3. Western Duke
Race 3 - 1.15pm Betway Chase
It could pay to side with CRUISEAWEIGH on his return to action.
He has been off the track for over 600 days, but he looks nicely weighted in a first-time tongue tie on handicap debut.
Swift Crusador and Another Crick are the pick of the opposition.
VERDICT - 1. Cruiseaweigh 2. Swift Crusador 3. Another Crick
Race 4 - 1.50pm Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Hurdle
COEUR BLIMEY has been hit with a 7lb rise for his Hereford victory.
But he was a comfortable winner that day and is still open to a certain amount of progress.
Dragon D'Estruval was well-backed when flopping last time so could bounce back, while I'm A Game Changer holds solid place claims.
VERDICT - 1. Coeur Blimey 2. Dragon D'Estruval 3. I'm A Game Changer
Race 5 - 2.25pm Betway Mandarin Handicap Chase
The talented BALLYDINE shaped as though he would improve for the run when fifth on his return at Newcastle.
This is a drop in class and he looks sure to go well with conditions to suit.
Reikers Island is the main danger ahead of Sandy Beach.
VERDICT - 1. Ballydine 2. Reikers Island 3. Sandy Beach
Race 6 - 3.00pm Betway Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
A cracking renewal of this Grade 1 can go the way of CHAMP.
He was a ready winner at this course last time out and is already favourite for the Ballymore at Cheltenham.
He can land the odds at the chief expense of Kateson, while Alsa Mix won't give up her unbeaten record without a fight.
VERDICT - 1. Champ 2. Kateson 3. Alsa Mix
Race 7 - 3.35pm Betway Novices' Handicap Chase
The form of WENYERREADYFREDDIE'S latest win at Ascot has been well-advertised.
He is progressing well and can defy top weight to land the hat-trick.
Polydora and Onefitzall are next best.
VERDICT - 1. Wenyerreadyfreddie 2. Polydora 3. Onefitzall