Viyanni Tipped for Gerry Feilden Glory at Newbury
This Saturday's racing action sees a fascinating day of jumps action, with the spotlight falling on Newbury's competitive Gerry Feilden Hurdle at 2.15pm. Following the recent Betfair Chase, which kicked off the Grade One season, attention now turns to a handicap featuring several promising, unexposed hurdlers.
Derham's Charge Carries a Featherweight
One of the most intriguing runners is Viyanni, trained by Harry Derham. The gelding is set to carry just 10st 9lbs, receiving plenty of weight from his rivals. With only three runs over hurdles to his name, he remains largely unexposed and open to significant improvement.
His form is already eye-catching, having won twice and finished a commendable third behind top-class performers Lulamba and Mondo Man at Ascot last season. Off his current mark of 124, there is a strong belief that he has more to offer.
Ground Conditions and Opposition
The forecast suggests reasonable conditions, which should suit Viyanni perfectly. Should the weather take a turn for the worse and the ground become testing, Christian Williams' Last Rodeo would enter the calculations. However, for this particular contest, the focus remains firmly on the Derham runner.
With the Harry Derham yard in good form, Viyanni presents a solid each-way betting proposition. At current odds of 6/1, he represents one of the better punting opportunities of the day, especially when compared to the short-priced favourites in other feature races.
Saturday Pointer: Viyanni each-way, 2.15pm Newbury.
