GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard / Slow

12.0K

VIEW

Verdict

BASED got off the mark in impressive fashion at Wolverhampton last time (recorded a strong sectional) and looks capable of defying a 6 lb rise. Surgeon Commander and Popty Ping can fight out minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
12	Improved when second on handicap debut at Wolverhampton on return and quickly resumed progress when off the mark there last time, doing well to pick up the better placed favourite. Remains of firm interest. 1st Pick 12 Based (Ire) Jockey: Taylor Fisher Trainer: William Knight J: Taylor Fisher T: William Knight	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Improved when second on handicap debut at Wolverhampton on return and quickly resumed progress when off the mark there last time, doing well to pick up the better placed favourite. Remains of firm interest.
14	Won twice over C&D during the winter and back to best when fourth of 15 at Doncaster 11 days ago. Respected. 2nd Pick 14 Surgeon Commander (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Craig Lidster J: David Allan T: Craig Lidster	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Won twice over C&D during the winter and back to best when fourth of 15 at Doncaster 11 days ago. Respected.
11	Both wins at Southwell with most recent success in March. Mixed record since but was better than bare result at Doncaster latest. 3rd Pick 11 Popty Ping Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'meara J: Mark Winn T: David O'meara	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Both wins at Southwell with most recent success in March. Mixed record since but was better than bare result at Doncaster latest.

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