GB - Newcastle - Race 7

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

9.5K

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Verdict

Dianne Sayer's SATTAM has returned from a long absence in fine form and is hard to oppose under a 7 lb penalty for his facile Musselburgh victory. Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's handicap debutant Supreme Shot appeals as a likely improver though, so should ensure he doesn't have things all his own way, while Justlikefire appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Low-mileage 7-y-o who confirmed reappearance promise when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Scored easily there so big shout under a 7 lb penalty. 1st Pick 5 Sattam Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Dianne Sayer J: Charlie Maggs T: Dianne Sayer	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Low-mileage 7-y-o who confirmed reappearance promise when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Scored easily there so big shout under a 7 lb penalty.
1	Has been brought along steadily and hooded when an eye-catching sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Looks to have more to offer on his first go in handicap company and is worth a market check. 2nd Pick 1 Supreme Shot Jockey: Ben Smith Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J: Ben Smith T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	98	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Has been brought along steadily and hooded when an eye-catching sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Looks to have more to offer on his first go in handicap company and is worth a market check.
2	Lightly-raced sort who built on earlier promise when a very good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in November. Can't be discounted after a break. 3rd Pick 2 Justlikefire Jockey: William Shanahan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: William Shanahan T: Jennie Candlish	92	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Lightly-raced sort who built on earlier promise when a very good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in November. Can't be discounted after a break.

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