GB - Newcastle - Race 8

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

61.5K

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Verdict

APIARIST, a consistent performer with previous C&D success, shaped better than his Ascot third suggests when last seen and should relish returning to the all-weather. Talis Evolvere bounced back to winning form at Southwell recently and remains with scope from a reduced mark. Storm Star, a three-time C&D winner early last year, shaped encouragingly on his comeback and will appreciate this trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	C&D winner. Good third of 15 in handicap (11/2) at Ascot (7f, soft), going well when short of room 2f out. Off 104 days. Expected to be bang there. 1st Pick 3 Apiarist (Ire) Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis C&D winner. Good third of 15 in handicap (11/2) at Ascot (7f, soft), going well when short of room 2f out. Off 104 days. Expected to be bang there.
6	C&D winner. 9/4, took advantage of reduced mark to win 8-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2nd Pick 6 Talis Evolvere (Ire) Jockey: Alec Voikhansky Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Alec Voikhansky T: Richard Hannon	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis C&D winner. 9/4, took advantage of reduced mark to win 8-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
2	3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 4 runs last year. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/4) 34 days ago after 8 months off. Entitled to come on for that and player. 3rd Pick 2 Storm Star Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	96	-	-	-	46%
Analysis 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 4 runs last year. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/4) 34 days ago after 8 months off. Entitled to come on for that and player.

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