Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 3rd October 2024
There were 52 Races on Thursday 3rd October 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Warwick, 8 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Southwell, 6 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Clonmel, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 3rd October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Moonlit Stage 9/4, Having been gelded ahead of nursery debut, showed much improved form when second of 5 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) 12 days ago, keeping on well. Respected with more still to offer at this distance. Close second on recent nursery debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and firmly in calculations.
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2nd (1) (4/1 +67%) Bebside
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4/1(+67%)
(1) Bebside 4/1, Made the frame at Thirsk in early September, but wasn't in the same form when fifth of 6 in nursery at Ripon (8f, good to soft, 20/1) 5 days ago. Needs to find more as he goes up in distance. Stamina to prove but best finishing position came on sole run here and worth a second look.
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3rd (4) (4/1 -45%) Force Of Honour
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4/1(-45%)
(4) Force Of Honour 4/1, Runner-up here (8f) on penultimate start and took another step forward when winning 10-runner nursery at Redcar (8f, good, 7/2) 8 days ago. Can continue his progress to defy a penalty upped in trip. Won 1m nursery at Redcar last week; every chance he'll stay 1m2f; respected under penalty.
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4th (2) (14/1 -155%) Gretna Dreams
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14/1(-155%)
(2) Gretna Dreams 14/1, Left previous efforts behind switched to a nursery when winning 5-runner contest (40/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 24 days ago, awarded race outright having suffered interference. Enters calculations. Dead-heated on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) and she's a key player up 3lb.
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5th (7) (5/1 +0%) Capricorn King
5
5/1(+0%)
(7) Capricorn King 5/1, With cheekpieces applied for nursery debut, found some progress when 4¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Force of Honour at Redcar (8f, good, 7/1) 8 days ago. Likely to be suited by this further step up in trip. Encouraging fourth (1m) on nursery debut and he could relish today's extra distance.
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6th (3) (11/2 +0%) Corpus Juris
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(3) Corpus Juris 11/2, Upped in trip (had been gelded), ran to similar level as previously when third of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 6/1) 12 days ago, leading until approaching final 1f. Can give a good account back down in grade. 0-5; improvement needed; pedigree provides hope he can take a step forward at some stage.
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7th (9) (28/1 -133%) Owt For Nowt
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28/1(-133%)
(9) Owt For Nowt 28/1, After 7 weeks off and in first-time hood, produced best effort so far when third of 8 in nursery at this course (8f, 33/1) 23 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest run. Doesn't look straightforward but last month's third here has been franked; not ruled out.
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8th (8) (100/1 -525%) Newton Lass
100
100/1(-525%)
(8) Newton Lass 100/1, Fared no better making her first start in a nursery, tried in cheekpieces when fourth of 8 at this course (8f, 33/1) 23 days ago. Has something to find over this even longer distance. Made no impact when 33-1 here on nursery debut; others have more pressing claims.
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9th (11) (33/1 -106%) Dark Rainbow
33
33/1(-106%)
(11) Dark Rainbow 33/1, With cheekpieces added, again wasn't able to make much impact when 8¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Force of Honour in nursery at Redcar (8f, good, 9/1) 8 days ago. Has work to do upped to 10f. Tackling a new trip today but she's hard to fancy on the evidence of her five starts.
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10th (6) (50/1 -100%) Hickton
50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Hickton 50/1, Has gone the wrong way from his fourth at Redcar on debut, in first-time blinkers when ninth of 10 in nursery (17/2) at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not devoid of promise on debut (5f) but he's struggled since, including in two nurseries.
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11th (10) (28/1 -75%) Sun Petal
28
28/1(-75%)
(10) Sun Petal 28/1, Yet to finish better than mid-division, though beaten only 1¼ lengths when last of 5 in nursery at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 18 days ago. Up in trip as she switches to tapeta on first run since leaving Charlie Johnston. Not beaten far on final run for Charlie Johnston but has struggled in the main.
16:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Force Of Honour scored in more comfortable fashion than the length distance suggested over 1m at Redcar eight days ago. A repeat of that effort would see him go close, but a 6lb penalty may leave him susceptible to some better treated rivals. Therefore, a chance is taken on MOONLIT STAGE, who was only beaten a half-length over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month, and raised just 1lb, he can benefit for this slight step up in trip. Gretna Dreams is also worthy of consideration.
FORCE OF HONOUR has shown improved form upped to 1m on his last 2 starts, opening his account at Redcar 8 days ago, and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from scoring again. Moonlit Stage was suited by the longer distance when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and isn't taken lightly, with Gretna Dreams also considered.
The extra yardage could be a firm plus for MOONLIT STAGE on his second nursery start and he earns the vote ahead of Gretna Dreams.
(1) Natzor 15/8, C&D winner who was also a creditable third over C&D in August. Had an excuse (reported to have sustained a small wound to his left fore) when well held at Southwell last time. Capable of bouncing back and playing a prominent role. Poor strike-rate and flopped at Southwell latest, but likes it here and could bounce back.
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2nd (4) (12/1 +70%) Sol Cayo
12
12/1(+70%)
(4) Sol Cayo 12/1, Shaped as if retaining some ability on return from a long absence in August but went backwards from that at York since. The cheekpieces he wore then are left off now. The return to AW may help but he's struggled on two recent outings; others appeal more.
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3rd (5) (10/3 -11%) Royal Dream
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(5) Royal Dream 10/3, Pair of AW wins over this trip in the spring. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (11f) 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well.
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4th (7) (9/2 +25%) Alpen Power
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(7) Alpen Power 9/2, Back to winning ways at Kempton in August but last of 12 at Southwell since. Bounce back needed. Tailed off last time but won at Kempton previously and also effective over this C&D.
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5th (9) (12/1 -33%) Princess Niyla
12
12/1(-33%)
(9) Princess Niyla 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in July. Second at Redcar next time but has found life tougher since. She's gone off the boil the last twice but she's of interest judged on her good July form.
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6th (8) (16/1 -129%) Eagle Eyed Tom
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16/1(-129%)
(8) Eagle Eyed Tom 16/1, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Newbury 48 days ago but had made a positive start for this yard when third at Nottingham prior to that. Sports first-time cheekpieces in a bid to get straight back on track. Well beaten last time but in curious race; close third on stable debut previously.
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7th (6) (10/1 -150%) Highwaygrey
10
10/1(-150%)
(6) Highwaygrey 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Pontefract in July. 12/1, good third of 10 at Redcar 8 days ago. Should be very competitive off 1 lb lower. C&D winner who scored at Pontefract in July and was third at Redcar last week; contender.
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8th (2) (40/1 -100%) Craven
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40/1(-100%)
(2) Craven 40/1, Resumed winning ways at York in July but well held on all 3 outings since. Hasn't done much in his previous AW starts. Return to form needed and he's going into the unknown stamina-wise; has plenty to prove.
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3
|RR| (3) (11/1 +73%) Star Zinc
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11/1(+73%)
(3) Star Zinc 11/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Refused to race at Redcar 8 days ago. Can only watch after that. Out of form on turf and refused to race last week, but last two wins have come here.
16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Having not quite lasted the trip when caught late over 1m3f at Kempton last month, this represents a good opportunity for ROYAL DREAM to go one better. Ed Dunlop's charge scored over this distance off 2lb lower in May and he looks likely to take the beating. The evergreen Highwaygrey is feared most after finishing third at Redcar last time, while Alpen Power is capable of bouncing back from his latest performance.
ROYAL DREAM looks the most solid option on the back of a good effort at Kempton recently. Highwaygrey is a former C&D winner who arrives in from and is feared most ahead of Natzor, who had an excuse last time and is well capable at this class 5 level.
The return to Newcastle may be a sizeable plus for NATZOR and he's the selection ahead of the in-form Highwaygrey.
(7) Damascus Steel 25/1, Won at Kempton in August but it's been surrounded by poor runs. Hard to know what mood he'll turn up in. Two 1m4f wins at Kempton this term; well beaten last time but this race looks easier.
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2nd (5) (9/2 +31%) Thundering
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(5) Thundering 9/2, C&D winner. Creditable third of 7 over C&D 68 days ago, not ideally placed. Should be competitive. Not the best of strike-rates; good third over C&D last time; each-way chance..
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3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Appier
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5/1(-11%)
(3) Appier 5/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 29 starts. Latest win at Lingfield in June. 8/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1½m, AW) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. Last four wins have been on the AW, two here; creditable AW third last time; a possible.
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4th (4) (15/2 -67%) Saratoga Gold
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(4) Saratoga Gold 15/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 7 at Pontefract (1½m, good to firm, 11/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Dual AW winner; in fair form on turf recently; one with a chance on this switch to Tapeta.
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5th (6) (6/5 +47%) Machete Beach
1.2
6/5(+47%)
(6) Machete Beach 6/5, Won first 2 starts (AW on debut) in the spring and made a sound enough start to his handicap career when 4 lengths second at Kempton (11f) on last month's return from a break. Likely more to come from this 3-y-o who can see off these more exposed opponents. Two wins over 1m2f before second over 1m4f on h'cap debut (AW); unexposed; big player.
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6th (2) (18/1 -64%) Haptics
18
18/1(-64%)
(2) Haptics 18/1, Useful 4-time winner in France. Last of 5 on his Thirsk British debut last month but likely to be sharper with that run behind him. Four wins in France (two on the AW); should come on for latest run; quite interesting.
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7th (1) (9/1 +25%) Big Team
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9/1(+25%)
(1) Big Team 9/1, Very useful at his peak. Likely needed a recent Redcar outing after 8 months off and should strip fitter now. Both wins on Tapeta and best recent efforts on the dirt at Meydan; chance.
17:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THUNDERING was unlucky in-running when beaten just more than a length over C&D in July and, with a clear passage on this occasion, he looks the one to beat. Kevin Ryan's charge has survived a hike in the ratings for that effort which can be exploited. The most significant questions to the selection are likely to be posed by Saratoga Gold, who is likely to be running on well at the line after a good second over 1m4f at Pontefract last month, while Appier is also noted.
Sole 3-y-o MACHETE BEACH stands out as an unexposed sort in this line-up and can take his career record to 3-4. The reliable Appier is taken to follow him home ahead of Thundering.
An open race can go to MACHETE BEACH, who has done little wrong and is open to plenty of improvement. Big Team is next best.
(8) Tornado Alert 9/4, Promising type. Third of 9 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW, 4/1) on debut 19 days ago. May well do better and should make his presence felt. Third over 7f on last month's debut and open to improvement now up in trip; high on list.
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2nd (1) (11/8 +45%) Byblos
1.375
11/8(+45%)
(1) Byblos 11/8, Highly promising sort. Fourth of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f, 9/2) on debut 29 days ago, considerately handled. Has an excellent pedigree and caught the eye first time out, so worth a chance to open his account. Frankel half-brother to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Siskin; in excellent hands to improve.
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3rd (6) (11/2 -100%) Reign Of Honour
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(6) Reign Of Honour 11/2, Foaled May 4. Kingman colt. Dam 1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) out of 11f-1½m (British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes) winner (stayed 1¾m) Seal of Approval. Highly respected on debut. First foal; dam Group-placed 1m4f winner; from top yard & could play leading role on debut.
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4th (2) (14/1 -56%) Enrolled
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14/1(-56%)
(2) Enrolled 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. 25/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, firm) 15 days ago. More required. Improvement needed but he could be suited by the switch to the AW; not ruled out.
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5th (11) (50/1 -257%) Camzara
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50/1(-257%)
(11) Camzara 50/1, Foaled April 22. €77,000 yearling, Camelot filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Anchorage and 1¼m winner Vanish. One to note on debut. Half-sister to two winners; takes on males on debut but a market check is advised.
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6th (9) (150/1 -50%) Trojan Soldier
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150/1(-50%)
(9) Trojan Soldier 150/1, Foaled March 3. 10,000 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Ampeson and 5f winner Cahors. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Triple Aspect. 10,000gns yearling; half-brother to 3 winners but others appeal more than this newcomer.
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7th (5) (40/1 -60%) Must Believe
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40/1(-60%)
(5) Must Believe 40/1, Lightly-raced colt. 7/1, last of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Went close on second start (AW); back on AW today but others may have greater potential.
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8th (3) (11/2 -100%) Half Moon Bay
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(3) Half Moon Bay 11/2, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 12 in novice (9/4) at Salisbury (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Remains with potential based on debut effort and shouldn't be completely dismissed. Backward step on his second start but he retains potential and is not discounted.
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9th (10) (250/1 -400%) Arie Gordye
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250/1(-400%)
(10) Arie Gordye 250/1, Foaled March 1. 52,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist filly. Closely related to 1m-1½m winner Fulfilled and half-sister to useful 1m winner Back See Daa and 2-y-o 1m winner Completed. 52,000gns yearling; trainer is among winners but she may be one for further down the line.
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10th (7) (40/1 +39%) Sedate
40
40/1(+39%)
(7) Sedate 40/1, Once-raced gelding. 50/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good) on debut 48 days ago, missing break. 210,000gns yearling but tailed off at 50-1 on debut at Newmarket in August.
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11th (4) (200/1 -100%) Invincible Shadow
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200/1(-100%)
(4) Invincible Shadow 200/1, Foaled January 22. 1,000 gns yearling, Time Test gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to very smart 2-y-o 1m winner At First Sight. 1,000gns yearling; unraced dam close relation to Derby second At First Sight; best watched.
17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The Gosden team may not be in the rudest of form at present, but this appeals as an ideal opportunity for BYBLOS, who was an eye-catcher on debut when keeping on late in the piece over 7f at Kempton. Stepping up to a mile should suit, as a half-brother to a Classic winner in Siskin, and he is narrowly preferred to Tornado Alert, who ran a highly encouraging race first time out at Lingfield last month when not beaten far in third. A well-bred son of Kingman, who has a pedigree that points to being better over further, Reign Of Honour should be monitored for market support.
BYBLOS is well bred and made a pleasing start under considerate handling at Kempton a month ago, so he's worth a chance to improve enough to open his account at the possible expense of Godolphin pair Tornado Alert and Reign of Honour.
The well-bred Kingman colt REIGN OF HONOUR is taken to make a winning debut for Charlie Appleby. Tornado Alert is feared most.
17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Bright 7/2, Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 16 days ago, never nearer. Has to be taken seriously. Completed double with course win in August and has run well again since; on the shortlist.
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2nd (7) (11/2 +39%) True Promise
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(7) True Promise 11/2, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap (50/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 47 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Won here on first two starts; hasn't shone since but could stage a revival now back here.
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3rd (5) (4/1 +0%) Blazing Son
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4/1(+0%)
(5) Blazing Son 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in August. 3/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 29 days ago, just failing. Sure to go well again. In fine form at Southwell lately and also likes it here; can play a leading role once more.
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4th (10) (33/1 +18%) Dark Kestrel
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33/1(+18%)
(10) Dark Kestrel 33/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 33/1, last of 13 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, not much room. Others more persuasive. Persistently denied a clear run over C&D last time and he's not discounted.
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5th (12) (25/1 -56%) Glendown
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25/1(-56%)
(12) Glendown 25/1, Latest win at Pontefract in August. Last of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy, 7/1) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won at Pontefract in August but below par on his three runs since.
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6th (2) (15/2 -25%) Pen Portrait
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(2) Pen Portrait 15/2, 6/1, last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, soft) 40 days ago. Has struggled for consistency lately. Well beaten at Windsor last time but ran well previously and he's effective on Tapeta.
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7th (8) (12/1 -50%) Infinity Blue
12
12/1(-50%)
(8) Infinity Blue 12/1, Winner at Newmarket in August. 11/4, fourth of 5 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Eyeshields on 1st time. Won at Newmarket in August; hasn't kicked on from that but he's not ruled out.
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8th (6) (16/1 -33%) Kit Gabriel
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16/1(-33%)
(6) Kit Gabriel 16/1, 28/1, respectable third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago. Could get involved again. Won off 1lb higher at Wolverhampton last September and fair third at Chelmsford recently.
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9th (4) (9/1 +25%) Secret Bid
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9/1(+25%)
(4) Secret Bid 9/1, Latest win at Lingfield in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Not the most straightforward but he's becoming well handicapped again. Has dropped below his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game.
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10th (11) (16/1 -100%) As If By Chance
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16/1(-100%)
(11) As If By Chance 16/1, Creditable third of 13 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, finishing with running left. Can make presence felt. Back on song when third over C&D last month and he was denied a clear run.
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11th (1) (13/2 -18%) Animate
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(1) Animate 13/2, Course winner. Latest win at Catterick in June. 18/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Return to AW could help. Fair fourth at Thirsk last time and Newcastle has brought out the best in him in the past.
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12th (9) (66/1 -313%) South Shore
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66/1(-313%)
(9) South Shore 66/1, Winner at Windsor in April. 80/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Won at Windsor in April but well beaten on his three starts since (two for this yard).
18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A determined winner here over 5f on his penultimate outing and a respectable fourth over this distance at Redcar last month, the versatile BRIGHT sets the standard on form and he is taken to notch up a fifth career success. Narrowly denied in his attempt to land the double at Southwell, Blazing Son can give him the most to think about, along with As If By Chance, who was unlucky over C&D last time out when not getting a clear run and eventually running on in third.
BLAZING SON has an excellent record on tapeta and put up another bold display when just denied at Southwell last month, so he's fancied to get back to winning ways at the possible expense of the in-form Bright. As If By Chance should also be able to get involved if things drop right.
Newcastle has brought out the very best in ANIMATE in the past and he can come out on top on his first visit here in 2024.
(4) Rayat 16/5, Latest win at Nottingham in July. 10/3, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Unexposed on tapeta and not without hope. Not fully exposed as a sprinter; hasn't been ideally drawn the last twice; new headgear.
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2nd (3) (11/2 +45%) Londoner
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(3) Londoner 11/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twentieth of 22 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 12 days ago. Others preferred. Plummeting down weights; whether he's in the form required to capitalise is a moot point.
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3rd (9) (11/1 +8%) Rough Diamond
11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Rough Diamond 11/1, Latest win at Dundalk in July. 5/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 11 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Has lacked consistency for current yard. 2nd over C&D three weeks ago; travelled well but didn't pick up on turf latest; e-w claims.
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4th (12) (9/1 -13%) Snash
9
9/1(-13%)
(12) Snash 9/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this course (7.1f) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Good record on AW and he comes here in good form (over 7f); return to 6f fine; chance.
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5th (7) (18/1 -125%) Catherine Chroi
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18/1(-125%)
(7) Catherine Chroi 18/1, 3-time C&D winner. 6 wins from 15 runs this year. Respectable second of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 11 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to be on the premises. Six wins this year and runner-up in two of her last three starts; involved once again.
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6th (5) (10/1 0%) Etoile D'alexandre
10
10/1(0%)
(5) Etoile D'alexandre 10/1, Winner at Thirsk in July. 11/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. May well bounce back quickly. Impressed over 6f on stable debut in July; hasn't run at that trip since & still unexposed.
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7th (2) (20/1 -471%) Equiano Springs
20
20/1(-471%)
(2) Equiano Springs 20/1, 5-time course winner. 13/2, good third of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago, finishing well. Leading claims. Veteran; near miss at Newmarket 12 days ago; strong claims off the same mark.
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8th (6) (6/1 +8%) Beattie Is Back
6
6/1(+8%)
(6) Beattie Is Back 6/1, Course winner. Third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 16 days ago. Deserves respect. Confirmed he retained ability when third at Redcar last month; both wins on AW; contender.
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9th (1) (9/2 +0%) Dickieburd
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(1) Dickieburd 9/2, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, shaped as if still in form when fifth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. One to consider. Yet to win this year but comes here in good form and highly likely to give his running.
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10th (8) (16/1 -100%) Ezra Cee
16
16/1(-100%)
(8) Ezra Cee 16/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. First run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when good fifth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 18/1) 12 days ago, never nearer. Worth considering. Promising stable debut (after wind op) at Newmarket 12 days ago but behind Equiano Springs.
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11th (10) (40/1 -60%) Reveiller
40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Reveiller 40/1, Eyeshields on for 1st time hooded for 1st time, sixth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Plenty to find on form. First promising signs this year at Redcar last month; behind Beattie Is Back there though.
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12th (11) (100/1 -203%) Deputy
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100/1(-203%)
(11) Deputy 100/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 66/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Blinkered for 1st time. Ended 2023 quietly and two heavy defeats this year; down in trip and now blinkered.
18:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This can go the way of veteran EQUIANO SPRINGS, who is turned out again quickly, having been given too much to do from the rear when running on late at Newmarket recently. Tom Tate's charge remains 1lb lower than his last success and is taken to get his head back in front. Dickieburd would have strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at York. C&D winner Catherine Chroi is another to consider, as well as Beattie Is Back and Rayat.
DICKIEBURD's last win came here and he ran well in a competitive handicap at York on his penultimate outing, so he gets the marginal vote in an open-looking race. Veteran Equiano Springs looks a threat on the back of a strong finish at Newmarket and Catherine Chroi is likely to add another solid effort to an excellent season.
Competitive fare but the veteran EQUIANO SPRINGS retains plenty of enthusiasm and he could be the answer.
(3) Project Geofin 11/4, Course winner. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 47 days ago. Won his sole AW start and return to 7f in his favour, so one to consider. 1-1 on AW, a 6f novice here last summer; respected at this level.
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2nd (11) (17/2 -13%) King's School
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(11) King's School 17/2, 11/2, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 23 days ago. Shade keen that day so drop to 7f may suit. Stretched by 1m here last month; dropped 1lb and greatly respected back at 7f.
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3rd (7) (5/1 +33%) Beale Street
5
5/1(+33%)
(7) Beale Street 5/1, 5/1, below form seventh of 16 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Hopes pinned on return to 7f. Seven-race maiden; needs to bounce back from a modest effort at Doncaster last month.
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4th (5) (7/2 +0%) Mereside Madness
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(5) Mereside Madness 7/2, C&D winner. 4/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 17 days ago, finding little. Looks competitive on form with return to the AW in his favour. Both wins over C&D; good second at Chelmsford on latest AW run; should be in the mix.
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5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Fletchers Dream
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40/1(-21%)
(6) Fletchers Dream 40/1, Course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Thirsk (7f, good) 17 days ago. Bounce back called for. Generally struggled for current stable and others have more pressing claims.
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6th (12) (28/1 -133%) Korroor
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(12) Korroor 28/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Must improve on this year's form to figure. C&D winner for Archie Watson as a 2yo; found it tough this year and others appeal more.
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7th (4) (3/1 +0%) Profit Street
3
3/1(+0%)
(4) Profit Street 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Thirsk (7f, good) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there returned to this venue. Two wins and a second from three AW runs; still feasibly weighted; strong claims.
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8th (8) (28/1 +15%) Apocalyx
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28/1(+15%)
(8) Apocalyx 28/1, 100/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Not easy to make a case for despite falling mark. Hasn't kicked on from his promising debut; well beaten at 100-1 over C&D last month.
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9th (2) (25/1 -257%) High Violet
25
25/1(-257%)
(2) High Violet 25/1, Winner at Leicester in July. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, firm, 7/2) 15 days ago and isn't really crying out for return to 7f. Form dipped at Yarmouth last time and she still has to prove she stays this trip.
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|U| (1) (22/1 -214%) Oligopoly
22
22/1(-214%)
(1) Oligopoly 22/1, Fourth of 7 in novice at Catterick (6f, good to soft, 6/1) 23 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and this is a slightly easier handicap than he's contested before. Good 2nd at Doncaster in August but less good twice since; AW debut.
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10th (9) (16/1 +20%) Borderline Boss
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Borderline Boss 16/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 16/1) 8 days ago, slowly away. Makes AW debut and has a lot to prove. Has not gone on from handicap debut, including last week on first run after wind surgery.
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11th (10) (125/1 -525%) Lady Masar
125
125/1(-525%)
(10) Lady Masar 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, first run since leaving K. R. Burke when last of 7 in novice at Catterick (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark looks stiff. One good run and two heavy defeats; risky now handicapping.
19:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Having been outpaced over 6f in her latest defeats, the extra furlong could see HIGH VIOLET back in the winner's enclosure. The three-year-old found herself with too much to do when fifth at Yarmouth last month and she should travel more sweetly going a step slower in this contest. Course winner Project Geofin is likely to relish a return to this surface and is feared most, ahead of in-form rival Profit Street.
An open-looking handicap with the vote going to PROFIT STREET given his form figures at Newcastle read 121. The return to the AW should also suit Mereside Madness and Project Geofin so they head the opposition.
Mereside Madness and PROFIT STREET (nap) have four wins and two seconds from their six runs here and can fight this out.
(5) Leodis Dream 11/1, Started 2024 with an AW win. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. On a workable mark. Fourth in a blanket finish at Redcar last month and could be in the mix once more.
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2nd (7) (9/2 0%) Let's Go Hugo
4.5
9/2(0%)
(7) Let's Go Hugo 9/2, C&D winner. Unlucky not to finish closer when sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 6/1) 16 days ago, not clear run final 1f. Has to be taken seriously. Won over C&D in April on last AW start and he was unlucky at Redcar last time.
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3rd (9) (18/1 -64%) Lady Nunthorpe
18
18/1(-64%)
(9) Lady Nunthorpe 18/1, Fair form at 2 but below that level in 2 outings this year, albeit caught wide of where the main action unfolded at Redcar last time. Has cheekpieces added now. Handy mark on 2yo form but soundly beaten 8th on both outings this year; cheekpieces go on.
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4th (10) (40/1 -186%) Northerner
40
40/1(-186%)
(10) Northerner 40/1, Modest form. Tongue strap and cheekpieces on first time, below-form fourth of 8 in novice at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. 3yo; runner-up in a 5f maiden at Musselburgh in May but has been unable to threaten since.
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5th (3) (9/2 +50%) Herakles
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(3) Herakles 9/2, C&D winner in January. Latest win at Ripon in June. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Back on a good mark but need to see more. Won over C&D in January and at Ripon in June but hasn't shone subsequently.
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6th (6) (28/1 -75%) Betweenthesticks
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Betweenthesticks 28/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. First run since leaving Jack Channon when ninth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 16 days ago. In good form on final three runs for Jack Channon but well beaten on recent stable debut.
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7th (4) (8/1 -14%) Taygar
8
8/1(-14%)
(4) Taygar 8/1, Latest win at Ayr in July. 18/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 8 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Merits consideration. Inconsistent but she was a close fourth at Redcar last week despite a stumble; AW debut.
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8th (2) (10/3 +56%) Sound Reason
3.333333
10/3(+56%)
(2) Sound Reason 10/3, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good, 16/1) 8 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account back on AW. His losing run continues but he's run some good races of late and is a C&D winner.
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9th (1) (25/1 -150%) Stone Of Destiny
25
25/1(-150%)
(1) Stone Of Destiny 25/1, Untrustworthy individual. Course winner. Below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 11/1) when last seen in January. Got to be a chance he'll need this. Absent since January but can go well fresh and he's on his last winning mark.
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10th (8) (9/2 -100%) Dc Flyer
4.5
9/2(-100%)
(8) Dc Flyer 9/2, C&D winner in August. Has reached the frame on his 3 outings since and needs considering back from a recent wind op. 3yo who won over C&D in August and has continued in good form; wind op since last time.
19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
TAYGAR's recent close-up fourth at Redcar can be upgraded after stumbling over a furlong from home. A 1lb drop could prove on the lenient side for Michael Dods' filly and she's fancied to make a winning all-weather debut. Dc Flyer has been in decent heart since his C&D triumph in early August and another good account is forecast on the back of a wind procedure. Let's Go Hugo and Leodis Dream are also worth a second look.
LET'S GO HUGO finished with running left in him at Redcar last time and is worth a chance to confirm the promise of that effort. August's C&D scorer Dc Flyer has had his wind tweaked since finishing fourth here 3 weeks ago and will be a big threat if that procedure has had a positive effect. Taygar completes the shortlist.
Having been in predominantly good form on turf since winning over C&D in April, LET'S GO HUGO can make a winning return to the AW.
(10) Mambha 40/1, 8/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 34 days ago, racing off the pace and struggling some way out. Others make greater appeal. Nine-race maiden who was only ninth at Southwell latest and others are more convincing.
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2
2nd (2) (5/2 +29%) Walson's Law
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(2) Walson's Law 5/2, Wootton Bassett gelding who has shaped with definite promise in trio of starts to date, sixth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 34 days ago, not knocked about. Type his yard do well with in handicaps and he's one to note stepping back up in trip. Handicap newcomer and he needs watching in the market on this step up to 1m.
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9
3rd (9) (7/4 +56%) Triple Force
1.75
7/4(+56%)
(9) Triple Force 7/4, Fair maiden who ran best race and was unlucky to bump into a handicap blot when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Lines up here operating from 1 lb lower mark and he's high on the shortlist. Clear second behind major improver at Southwell latest; 3lb well in and he's a big player.
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4th (8) (12/1 -100%) Due Consideration
12
12/1(-100%)
(8) Due Consideration 12/1, Yet to score this term but holding form well with a hood refitted, second of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, headed last ½f. Each-way claims significantly back down in trip. In-form 3yo who is versatile trip-wise and should go well again back at 1m.
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5th (4) (5/1 -11%) Love Warrior
5
5/1(-11%)
(4) Love Warrior 5/1, Still a maiden but not long with this yard and he again ran respectably when fifth of 8 in a C&D handicap 16 days ago, outpaced 2f out before plugging on. Comes here on a workable mark and respected again. 0-10 and he didn't fire when favourite over C&D latest; needs to step up again.
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7
5th (7) (11/2 +45%) Game Management
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(7) Game Management 11/2, Posted a career-best display (following wind op) when landing a C&D handicap on penultimate start. Not disgraced from revised mark when eighth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly. Won over C&D on penultimate run and he's only 3lb higher today; not ruled out back on AW.
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7th (1) (15/2 -25%) Etretat
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(1) Etretat 15/2, Winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in July. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft, 11/1) 9 days ago, caught close home having been ridden close to the strong pace. Likely to give another good account. Record of 1-19 but his win was on Tapeta and he went close on turf last week; respected.
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8th (12) (22/1 +12%) Chillout Charlie
22
22/1(+12%)
(12) Chillout Charlie 22/1, Maiden who has struggled this season but did at least stop the slide having fallen to a basement mark when third of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago. Now his task is to build on that effort. 0-10 but was placed off reduced mark here last time and looks worth a try at this new trip.
9th
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9th (6) (33/1 -32%) Made All
33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Made All 33/1, Last of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 9 days ago, weakening from 3f out. Others more persuasive. Close third at Ripon in May but has been disappointing since and was beaten 26l last week.
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10th (11) (28/1 -75%) Oceanic Wonder
28
28/1(-75%)
(11) Oceanic Wonder 28/1, Winner at Redcar in August. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won at Redcar in August but she's flopped in both subsequent runs and is untried on AW.
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11th (5) (66/1 -65%) Desert Raider
66
66/1(-65%)
(5) Desert Raider 66/1, Last of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 50/1) 38 days ago, folding tamely over 2f out. Needs to bounce back returned to this 1f longer trip. On a workable mark but has a mixed record for current yard and was tailed off last time.
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12th (3) (33/1 -230%) Seahorse Syd
33
33/1(-230%)
(3) Seahorse Syd 33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Carlisle in August. 10/1, last of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) 34 days ago, going off too hard. Others make greater appeal. Clearcut win at Carlisle in August but he was last at Thirsk next time; risks attached.
20:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Having pulled hard on his placed efforts at Ripon (1m2f) and Catterick (1m4f) on his most recent outings, DUE CONSIDERATION is likely to appreciate this return to a mile. Adrian Nicholls' three-year-old looks more than capable of scoring off an unchanged mark and he edges the vote over Triple Force. The Land Force gelding arrives on the back of a solid second at Southwell and another prominent role is expected. Etretat and Love Warrior are unlikely to be far away, either.
TRIPLE FORCE finished miles clear of the remainder when chasing home a blot on the handicap at Southwell 7 days ago and, racing off a 1 lb lower mark, he looks to hold excellent claims of going one place better here. Walson's Law is an interesting handicap debutant for the George Boughey stable and confidence behind him would need to be taken seriously. Love Warrior and Etretat are others worth a second look.
Preference is for TRIPLE FORCE, who was a clear second behind a major improver at Southwell last week and is 3lb well in here.
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