NewcastleSat, February 22, 2025

13:354 runners
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15:207 runners
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17:0512 runners

14:10 Newcastle

Virgin Bet Eider Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

C2 | 5+

Winner GBP £41,624 - 18 runners

4m1f56y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

O'CONNELL (2) bids for a four-timer after victories at Carlisle and Market Rasen along with Sandown. The latter of those wins came in the Masters Handicap Chase at Sandown winning by 2.75L. Rises sharply in trip to the marathon 4m1 1/2f trip. Leading contender. COLLECTORS ITEM (1) is racing consistently with one place and two successes this season including a win in the Somerset National Handicap Chase at Wincanton by 3L. Main danger. ANGLERS CRAG (5) was triumphant last year in this contest. Yet to find a top-three finish in five attempt since. Finished fourth contesting the Edinburgh National Handicap Chase. Claims. PASSING WELL (7) missed by a head when runner-up in the Surrey National Handicap Chase at Lingfield. May go one better.