Grayland at Newton Abbot 14:18 tips, betting and prediction

Horse	Jockey	Trainer
Grayland	James Best	Mrs D A Hamer

Heading into the 'Race 1 Katie Stevens Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot, Grayland, the 6-year-old mare, is ready to make her mark at a distance of 2m 167y on a track with going described as Good-good to firm in places. Under the guidance of jockey James Best and trainer Mrs D A Hamer, Grayland enters the race with a challenging live price of 151, definitely in the long shot territory. Grayland's recent performances do not paint the most reassuring picture, with no wins out of her last four races over the previous 18 months. This mare hasn't shown a liking for either course or distance in prior starts, raising questions about her adaptability and current form. Her trainers and jockey have not had significant success recently, indicated by Mrs D A Hamer's lack of winners in the last 30 and 180 days, and James Best's low strike rate over the past 14 days. With no recent noteworthy accomplishments, her form remains a concern. Nonetheless, the stars could align for Grayland with the potential for an upset. The combination of James Best and Mrs D A Hamer has had some success over a longer term which sometimes indicates potential overlooked factors that could favor their entries. In this race, hope may lean heavily on strategic race planning and any edge that trainer and jockey insights could integrate based on their historic cooperation. As longshots go, Grayland might just be a speculative pick for those looking for massive returns on a day filled with unpredictable racing fun. Remember to keep your wagers sensible and enjoy the thrill of the race! Good luck!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 28th May 2025

Pos	#	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
4^th	1	Grayland★	0⁰	4⁰	2³	22²	43¹
3^rd	3	Last Note	0⁰	4¹	3¹	15⁸	30⁸
5^th	4	Miss Jaffa Cake	0⁰	4⁷	3³	17²	30⁸
1^st	5	Sharp Glance	0⁰	5⁴	3⁴	17³	30⁸
U	6	And She Was	0⁰	5⁴	5⁵	16⁷	28⁸
2^nd	2	Jack N Jones	0⁰	8⁹	5⁴	15⁹	21⁰