GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

12.5f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

12.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ROYAL BLAZE has been consistent at Newcastle, winning over 10f and placing twice over today's 12f trip, so shades the vote over Cardinal Point, who brings reliable all-weather form with a good runner-up effort at Chelmsford last week. King Chaos is yet to win a handicap but could put that right soon.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Won over 10f at Newcastle last September and has since placed twice over this 12f trip. Finished third of 9 in handicap at this course and distance (13/2) 11 days ago, running creditably but not at strongest in closing stages. Strong chance based on recent form at this venue. 1st Pick 7 Royal Blaze Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Ewan Whillans J: Shane Gray T: Ewan Whillans	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Won over 10f at Newcastle last September and has since placed twice over this 12f trip. Finished third of 9 in handicap at this course and distance (13/2) 11 days ago, running creditably but not at strongest in closing stages. Strong chance based on recent form at this venue.
4	Reliable AW performer with 1 win and 3 runner-up spots in last 5 starts. Finished 2nd in 14f handicap at Chelmsford City (7/4) last week, well clear of all but winner. In good form and should handle this slightly shorter distance well. 2nd Pick 4 Cardinal Point Jockey: Joe Bradnam Trainer: Michael Bell J: Joe Bradnam T: Michael Bell	99	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Reliable AW performer with 1 win and 3 runner-up spots in last 5 starts. Finished 2nd in 14f handicap at Chelmsford City (7/4) last week, well clear of all but winner. In good form and should handle this slightly shorter distance well.
5	Winless in 16 handicap starts but promising second at Newcastle (10f). Finished 4th at Southwell recently, making late progress. Could win under similar conditions to Newcastle performance. 3rd Pick 5 King Chaos (Ire) Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Kaiya Fraser T: Rebecca Menzies	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Winless in 16 handicap starts but promising second at Newcastle (10f). Finished 4th at Southwell recently, making late progress. Could win under similar conditions to Newcastle performance.

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