GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

23.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

IT'S MAISY has been expensive to follow this year but still appeals most in a thin race. Handicap debutante Pepite de Saphir may give her most to think about.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Remains on her last winning mark following a creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield, and this looks a good opportunity to break her losing run. 1st Pick 3 It's Maisy (Ire) Jockey: Oscar Palmer Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J: Oscar Palmer T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Remains on her last winning mark following a creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield, and this looks a good opportunity to break her losing run.
1	Scorpion mare. Dam 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner. Well-beaten second of 4 at this course on final start for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, though had shown promise prior to that, and may do better upped in trip on handicap/stable debut. 2nd Pick 1 Pepite De Saphir Jockey: Lewis Saunders Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Lewis Saunders T: Rebecca Menzies	98	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Scorpion mare. Dam 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner. Well-beaten second of 4 at this course on final start for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, though had shown promise prior to that, and may do better upped in trip on handicap/stable debut.
2	Dual point winner left previous form behind when runner-up in course maiden last time, and while her opening mark has suffered as a result, the step up to 3m is likely to suit. 3rd Pick 2 Royal Maggs Jockey: Roisin Leech Trainer: Mark Walford J: Roisin Leech T: Mark Walford	92	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Dual point winner left previous form behind when runner-up in course maiden last time, and while her opening mark has suffered as a result, the step up to 3m is likely to suit.

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