GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10.2f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ALPINE SIERRA has solid credentials at this venue with previous course and distance success and wasn't disgraced in a better race 12 days ago. The 3lb drop and return to 10f should suit ideally. Hackney Diamonds won at Southwell recently and should also appreciate returning to a longer trip. Time Turner switches to visor but attitude remains questionable.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Consistent performer at Newcastle who has won over course and distance previously. Finished 5th of 12 in a handicap over 8f at this course (5/1) 12 days ago, wasn't disgraced in a much better race than normally required. Down 3lbs in the handicap and back up in trip to 10f which could suit. 1st Pick 7 Alpine Sierra (Ire) Jockey: Mr Eireann Cagney Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Mr Eireann Cagney T: Jim Goldie	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Consistent performer at Newcastle who has won over course and distance previously. Finished 5th of 12 in a handicap over 8f at this course (5/1) 12 days ago, wasn't disgraced in a much better race than normally required. Down 3lbs in the handicap and back up in trip to 10f which could suit.
2	Inconsistent performer who was runner-up at Wolverhampton (12f) before winning at Southwell (11f, 10/1). Finished 7th at Wolverhampton (5/2) when carrying penalty. Should do better back at longer distance without penalty today. 2nd Pick 2 Hackney Diamonds Jockey: Mr Jack Lander Trainer: Ian Williams J: Mr Jack Lander T: Ian Williams	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Inconsistent performer who was runner-up at Wolverhampton (12f) before winning at Southwell (11f, 10/1). Finished 7th at Wolverhampton (5/2) when carrying penalty. Should do better back at longer distance without penalty today.
3	Fourth at Lingfield 39 days ago before finishing fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (3/1) 8 days ago, not impressing with attitude under pressure. Switches to a visor from cheekpieces for today's race. 3rd Pick 3 Time Turner Jockey: Mr Simon Walker Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Mr Simon Walker T: Edward Bethell	95	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Fourth at Lingfield 39 days ago before finishing fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (3/1) 8 days ago, not impressing with attitude under pressure. Switches to a visor from cheekpieces for today's race.

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