George Boughey is looking to kick off 2023 with his all-season star Pocket The Packet aiming for his fifth all-season win at Gosforth Park.
2.20 Newcastle – Packs attempt to grab another prize
Bag the package Disappointed as favorite last time out but wouldn’t be shocking if he rallied in talkSPORT Download Handicap App (2:20) in Newcastle.
Kevin Stott takes the lead, having won in his previous two starts before finishing only sixth last time out for the George Boughey team.
Two handicap rookies in Tantalus (Ben Haslam) and Deepdale (Ed Bethell) should also be considered.
2.30am Hereford – Saint Segal wants to continue
Jane Williams seems to have a decent rookie hunter Holy Ryewho will attempt to challenge a penalty in the Vickers.Bet Hunt of Newbies (2:30) near Hereford.
The five-year-old won well in his Chase debut at Chepstow, although this time he may have a more difficult task of putting weight on two top-level competitors.
It’s Christopher Wood and Dans Le Vent as Brian Hughes rides Gray Skies who disappointed last time out but was in decent shape before.
3.30 Hereford – Loup aims to maintain excellent form
Mauld Wolf he’s away from his beloved Huntingdon but still has a good chance of improving his record to three wins in his last four games in the USA Cazoo Handicap Hurdle (3:30).
Rider apprentice Toby Wynne continues to ride the Robbie Llewellyn-trained six-year-old, who arguably had the best ride of his career last time out.
He has 11 rivals to contend with and tackles softer ground than would be ideal, which could put Mountain Leopard in the picture for Venetia Williams, with terrain and travel likely to suit.
Watch all the Newcastle and Hereford races live on Sky Sports Racing on Wednesday 4th January.
