GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

12.5f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

8.5K

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Verdict

NIFFLER fits the bill of a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver, and he appeals most in an ordinary low-grade handicap. Fleur De Mer is feared most off her slipping mark, with Forever Perfect and Jedhi Knight also worth considering.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	By German Derby winner Isfahan and half-brother to a useful one. Sent off at long odds and unsurprisingly achieved little in 3 starts over shorter trips to date. Yard excels with this type, and he's expected to make much more impact over a markedly longer distance on handicap bow. 1st Pick 13 Niffler (Ger) Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	61	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis By German Derby winner Isfahan and half-brother to a useful one. Sent off at long odds and unsurprisingly achieved little in 3 starts over shorter trips to date. Yard excels with this type, and he's expected to make much more impact over a markedly longer distance on handicap bow.
3	Latest success came at this course in September 2023 for previous yard but did go close in a better C&D event last autumn. Made solid start to this year and hasn't enjoyed the run of the race more recently, including in first-time visor at Catterick (2m) last time. One for the shortlist. 2nd Pick 3 Fleur De Mer (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Martin Todhunter J: Paul Mulrennan T: Martin Todhunter	95	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Latest success came at this course in September 2023 for previous yard but did go close in a better C&D event last autumn. Made solid start to this year and hasn't enjoyed the run of the race more recently, including in first-time visor at Catterick (2m) last time. One for the shortlist.
7	Opened her account in a 3-y-o handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) in April. Runner-up twice since (solid form latter of those starts) before a lesser effort following 8 weeks off there last time. She may just be sharper for that and previous form makes her of interest on first start in open company. 3rd Pick 7 Forever Perfect Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Cieren Fallon T: Rebecca Menzies	100	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Opened her account in a 3-y-o handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) in April. Runner-up twice since (solid form latter of those starts) before a lesser effort following 8 weeks off there last time. She may just be sharper for that and previous form makes her of interest on first start in open company.

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