15:15 Newcastle

Saturday 3 March 2018

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188Bet 10% Back At Cheltenham Tuesday 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 56y  |   Standard  |   5 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:15  |   Winning time: 3m 50.17s
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Horse A-Z
Seemingly up against it over hurdles now from his current mark (137), so in many respects, this race represents a suitable winning opportunity; albeit yet to score over less than 2m4f. Locally trained.
2
Horse silk
Arizona Boundp127
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Henry Brooke| T: J S Goldie| D
25/1
Hacked up in an uncompetitive Uttoxeter bumper for previous trainer Gordon Elliott in July 2017 (good), but hasn't convinced over differing trips over hurdles for this stable. Wears cheek-pieces for the first time, but looks more of a handicap type.
3
Horse silk
Azert De Coeurb134
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-4| J: B S Hughes| T: R Menzies
16/1
Not shown any worthwhile form in three starts for this trainer (formerly with Venetia Williams). Has tried both chasing and hurdling, and now has the blinkers added for the switch back to a bumper.
Veteran who has managed to win just once in 51 career starts, often racing from well out of the handicap. No chance of winning a bumper, especially on these terms.
5
Horse silk
Nautical Nitwit23
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-4| J: A Nicol| T: P A Kirby
15/8
Useful handicap hurdler, best around 3m, but pretty much handicapped to the hilt in that sphere. Also declared to race at Southwell on Friday (2.45pm).
Been with a few trainers, and was scoring for Richard Ford (debut) when a ready 10L winner at Cartmel in August (3m1½f good to soft). Didn't stay the marathon 4m trip at Hexham in November, and now tackles a 2m bumper.
7
Horse silk
Western Rules36
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-4| J: Craig Nichol| T: N G Richards| D
4/1
Arguably hasn't fulfilled his early career promise, but looked a useful sort when landing a couple of course bumpers (turf) in late 2014. Something to find with Ahead Of The Curve on hurdles ratings, but of definite interest nevertheless.

Forecasts

Nautical Nitwit (15/8), Ahead of The Curve (9/4), Western Rules (4/1), Shake It Up (9/2), Azert De Coeur (16/1), Arizona Bound (25/1), Exit To Freedom (66/1)

15:15 Newcastle - 3 March 2018 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Susan Corbett saddles another likely leading contender in the shape of the 137-rated hurdles winner Ahead Of The Curve. Strictly speaking on ratings, he has plenty in hand of WESTERN RULES at the weights. However, it might be worth chancing that the Nicky Richards trained runner will appreciate a return to Gosforth Park (2 from 2 in 2m turf bumpers at the track), and have the better tactical speed for this AW contest. Of the others, we'll need to wait and see if Nautical Nitwit races for the second day in succession - also entered at Southwell on Friday.
  1. Western Rules
  2. Ahead of The Curve
  3. Nautical Nitwit

Prize Money

1st: £3,249.002nd: £954.003rd: £477.004th: £238.00

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