Tipping
premium

Key quotes for the Newbury Hurdle as Harry Derham nominates his 'team captain' from his eight entries

Washington: winner at Fairyhouse under Paul O'Brien
Washington: leads a strong Harry Derham teamCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Trainer quotes looking ahead to the Newbury Hurdle on February 8


Harry Derham, trainer of Washington, Queens GambleBrentford HopeAscending LarkBalhambarCourt In The ActGivemefive and Just Ennemi
Washington is our team captain at this stage. His trip to Ireland went very well and the runner-up Enniskerry franked the form when winning at Leopardstown over Christmas. We have lots entered and the next few days will tell us more, with Ascending Lark, Givemefive, Court In The Act and Brentford Hope all running. Brentford Hope’s first preference after Windsor will likely be the Kingwell Hurdle, while the two-and-a-quarter mile mares’ handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival is first preference for Queens Gamble. We entered her in this though in case the ground is bottomless in Ireland.

Harry Fry, trainer of Beat The Bat and Altobelli
Beat The Bat runs at Windsor on Friday and Altobelli will step up in trip at Ascot on Saturday so those runs will tell us more. Beat The Bat has some good form at around this trip, including when second to Dysart Enos at Cheltenham, while we feel Altobelli will be suited by going over further, but options are open for both.

Access premium tipping

View daily premium tips from the Racing Post’s foremost experts, including the likes of Tom Segal, Paul Kealy and more

Subscribe to unlock
  • Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
  • Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
  • Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
  • Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
  • Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
  • Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Subscribe

Already a subscriber?Log in

Published on inAnte-post Pricewise

Last updated

iconCopy