20:10 Newcastle

Friday 15 March 2024

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Off time: 20:10 | Winning time: 1m 29.34s

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(10)

One More Dream³^{(ex 10)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 68| BF| CD

11/8

Successful over C&D at the beginning of the month and quickly resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1, 10/3f) 3 days ago, well on top finish. Not taken lightly under a double penalty.

Form: 0-93121

(6)

Novak⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: William Pyle⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 68| BF| CD

8/1

C&D winner who scored 3 times on turf last year. Not seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 2/1) a week ago, left with too much to do. Major player from 6 lb below his last winning mark.

Form: 2-36644

(9)

Al Muqdad¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 68

5/1

Upped further in trip, shaped well when 2½ lengths third of 12 to the reopposing One More Dream in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, never nearer having been denied a clear run. Respected.

Form: 5/84453

(8)

Sidney's Son¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 68

25/1

After 6 months off, shaped as if better for the run when tenth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Improvement required as he bids for his first handicap success.

Form: 26217-0

(1)

Rory^p¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 67| C

18/1

Winner here (6f) in February, but not in the same form when 7¼ lengths eighth of 12 to One More Dream in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Capable of getting involved if on a going day.

Form: 223618

(4)

Calder Valley¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 67

16/1

Has run to a fair level both starts this year following a 19-month absence, fourth of 9 in minor event (9/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Could take a step forward as he makes his handicap debut.

Form: 0/34

(7)

Rocket Rod¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: G A Harker| OR: 66| CD

12/1

C&D winner. Back on track when second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 2 weeks ago, despite needing stronger gallop. Needs everything to drop right returned to this shorter trip.

Form: 6253-02

(2)

Mercurius Power^p,t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 65| CD

8/1

C&D winner and latest success here (8f) in December. Again ran well when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) a fortnight ago, so he could be thereabouts despite the return to this higher grade.

Form: 31-0234

(5)

Admiral Nelson^t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: P D Niven| OR: 63| CD

7/1

Made a winning start for current yard at this C&D in December. Has continued in good heart this year, fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Can give his running once more.

Form: 18-5454

(3)

She's Got Bottle²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 61

66/1

After 6 months off, left poorly placed when seventh of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. Has something to find, though, as she goes back up in grade.

Form: 13932-7

Forecasts

One More Dream (11/8), Al Muqdad (5/1), Admiral Nelson (7/1), Mercurius Power (8/1), Novak (8/1), Rocket Rod (12/1), Calder Valley (16/1), Rory (18/1), Sidney's Son (25/1), She's Got Bottle (66/1)

Dropped back in trip, NOVAK had a hopeless task from his position when fourth at this course last week, so he looks ready to take advantage of his current mark returned to 7f. The main danger could be One More Dream, who ran at least as well as ever when scoring at Southwell on Tuesday, while Al Muqdad is also considered.