GB - Newcastle - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

STATE OF MADNESS has flourished since joining his current yard with two wins and a narrow second from three starts and looks well placed to resume winning ways after a 42-day break. Brazilian Rose, a three-time course and distance winner, should appreciate returning to 6f. Kirkdale, twice runner-up here recently, needs delivering late and can strike again soon if everything falls right. The thriving Thunderstorm Katie must be considered also.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Has flourished since stable switch with two wins and a narrow second from three starts. Runner-up in 16-runner handicap at Yarmouth (4/7) 42 days ago, led most of the way and just failed close home. Thriving and looks well placed to resume winning ways. 1st Pick 8 State Of Madness Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: Charlie Clover J: Darragh Keenan T: Charlie Clover	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Has flourished since stable switch with two wins and a narrow second from three starts. Runner-up in 16-runner handicap at Yarmouth (4/7) 42 days ago, led most of the way and just failed close home. Thriving and looks well placed to resume winning ways.
5	Three-time course and distance winner who has run well since being fitted with a hood. Third of 8 in a Newcastle handicap over 7f (11/2) 12 days ago, moved well through the race but found little off the bridle. Return to 6f looks a good move. 2nd Pick 5 Brazilian Rose (Ire) Jockey: T. Kiely-Marshall Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: T. Kiely-Marshall T: Rebecca Menzies	99	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Three-time course and distance winner who has run well since being fitted with a hood. Third of 8 in a Newcastle handicap over 7f (11/2) 12 days ago, moved well through the race but found little off the bridle. Return to 6f looks a good move.
2	Second of 7 (11/2) 10 days ago, just failing. Appears poised for another win soon if things fall right. 3rd Pick 2 Kirkdale (Ire) Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Kevin Stott T: Edward Bethell	97	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Second of 7 (11/2) 10 days ago, just failing. Appears poised for another win soon if things fall right.

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