GB - Newcastle - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

20.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Heavy

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Verdict

VELVET VULCAN is still low mileage over timber and only narrowly failed to open his account in this sphere at Ayr earlier this month. He makes plenty of appeal. Rock N Roll Champ and Snow Dragon should also go well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Modest 2m Flat winner who posted his best effort yet in this sphere when close second of 19 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 25 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. 1st Pick 6 Velvet Vulcan Jockey: Ben Smith Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: Ben Smith T: R. Mike Smith	100	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Modest 2m Flat winner who posted his best effort yet in this sphere when close second of 19 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 25 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist.
12	Posted best effort this term, in first-time cheekpieces, when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft, 13/2) 44 days ago. 1 lb lower now and can make presence felt. 2nd Pick 12 Rock N Roll Champ (Ire) Jockey: Edward Austin Trainer: Sandy Forster J: Edward Austin T: Sandy Forster	97	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Posted best effort this term, in first-time cheekpieces, when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft, 13/2) 44 days ago. 1 lb lower now and can make presence felt.
4	Consistent sort who made the frame again when creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle (2/1) at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 50 days ago. One of the likelier contenders. 3rd Pick 4 Snow Dragon (Ire) Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Gregor Walkingshaw T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Consistent sort who made the frame again when creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle (2/1) at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 50 days ago. One of the likelier contenders.

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