GB - Newcastle - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

13.5K

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Verdict

A case can be made for a few of these but veteran COPPER KNIGHT has slipped back down to 2 lb below his last winning mark so is fancied to bag another C&D success. Azuinthejungle is feared most in his bid for a four-timer, although Little Mi Mi, Castan and Too Much can all play a prominent role in this competitive sprint too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Admirable veteran who showed an excellent attitude when adding to his tally at Beverley in May. Suffered a poor run when tenth at Chester (5f, good to firm) last time. This C&D scorer is a player off a lenient-looking mark. 1st Pick 7 Copper Knight (Ire) Jockey: James Sullivan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: James Sullivan T: Tim Easterby	100	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Admirable veteran who showed an excellent attitude when adding to his tally at Beverley in May. Suffered a poor run when tenth at Chester (5f, good to firm) last time. This C&D scorer is a player off a lenient-looking mark.
8	Enthusiastic sort who completed a hat-trick last summer and repeated the feat with success in 6-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 13 days ago. Up 4 lb but showed a good attitude there and another bold showing is on the cards. 2nd Pick 8 Azuinthejungle Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: Nigel Tinkler J: Alex Jary T: Nigel Tinkler	96	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Enthusiastic sort who completed a hat-trick last summer and repeated the feat with success in 6-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 13 days ago. Up 4 lb but showed a good attitude there and another bold showing is on the cards.
9	Much improved performer this year, recording her fifth success in 11-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. This 3-time C&D winner merits serious consideration despite 6 lb weights rise. 3rd Pick 9 Little Mi Mi (Ire) Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Iain Jardine J: Jack Nicholls T: Iain Jardine	98	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Much improved performer this year, recording her fifth success in 11-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. This 3-time C&D winner merits serious consideration despite 6 lb weights rise.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bullet

A bullet, or bullet workout, is a workout that was clocked as the best time for a certain distance on a given day.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.