GB - Newcastle - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

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Verdict

SAILOR'S RETURN was unlucky last time and can go one better with the forecast strong pace expected to suit her run style. The in-form Espanita should be thereabouts again, with Maria Da Silva taken to see out the places.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Off the mark at fifth attempt for David O'Meara when winning at Southwell in August. Shaped very well when neck second of 10 to Dalamara over C&D 11 days ago, not ideally placed in modestly-run race. Has to be taken seriously in bid to go one better. 1st Pick 5 Sailor's Return Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: David O'meara J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O'meara	100	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Off the mark at fifth attempt for David O'Meara when winning at Southwell in August. Shaped very well when neck second of 10 to Dalamara over C&D 11 days ago, not ideally placed in modestly-run race. Has to be taken seriously in bid to go one better.
2	Successful 3 times this year, twice over 7f at Wolverhampton and adding to her tally at Lingfield (1m) in September. Close runner-up on last 2 starts and should remain competitive. 2nd Pick 2 Espanita (Ire) Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Oliver Stammers T: Charlie Johnston	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Successful 3 times this year, twice over 7f at Wolverhampton and adding to her tally at Lingfield (1m) in September. Close runner-up on last 2 starts and should remain competitive.
1	Much improved when getting off the mark in 7f maiden here in January and followed up on handicap debut over C&D the following month. Shaped well taking on older rivals for the first time when fourth at Windsor last month after 7 months off. One to be interested in. 3rd Pick 1 Maria Da Silva (Ire) Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald Trainer: Andrew Balding J: P. J. Mcdonald T: Andrew Balding	98	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Much improved when getting off the mark in 7f maiden here in January and followed up on handicap debut over C&D the following month. Shaped well taking on older rivals for the first time when fourth at Windsor last month after 7 months off. One to be interested in.

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