GB - Newcastle - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

8.0K

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Verdict

Preference is for POCKLEY, who left behind his first 2 efforts of the season when making the frame here 4 days ago. The 10-time course winner is taken to build on that effort to add to his tally, with Spirited Dancer feared most having shaped well in 2 starts for her current yard. Auntie Jo completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Six-time C&D winner with his latest success under David Allan a year ago. Offered little on first 2 starts back this autumn, but returned to form when fourth of 10 here 4 days ago. Now 5 lb below his last winning mark, so he's interesting with cheekpieces back on. 1st Pick 2 Pockley Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Linda Perratt J: David Allan T: Linda Perratt	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Six-time C&D winner with his latest success under David Allan a year ago. Offered little on first 2 starts back this autumn, but returned to form when fourth of 10 here 4 days ago. Now 5 lb below his last winning mark, so he's interesting with cheekpieces back on.
10	Sole success came back in May 2024 but has shaped encouragingly in 2 outings since leaving Daniel & Claire Kubler, denied a clear run when 1¾ lengths fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton 18 days ago. Could be thereabouts from her much-reduced mark. 2nd Pick 10 Spirited Dancer Jockey: Myla Coppins Trainer: Tony Carroll J: Myla Coppins T: Tony Carroll	99	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Sole success came back in May 2024 but has shaped encouragingly in 2 outings since leaving Daniel & Claire Kubler, denied a clear run when 1¾ lengths fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton 18 days ago. Could be thereabouts from her much-reduced mark.
3	Successful twice over C&D when previously trained by David O'Meara this season. Stepped up on stable debut effort when third at Musselburgh in June, before a below-par effort back up to 6f at Wolverhampton next time. Possibilities returned to 5f with blinkers back on. 3rd Pick 3 Auntie Jo Jockey: Sean Dylan Bowen Trainer: Katie Scott J: Sean Dylan Bowen T: Katie Scott	97	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Successful twice over C&D when previously trained by David O'Meara this season. Stepped up on stable debut effort when third at Musselburgh in June, before a below-par effort back up to 6f at Wolverhampton next time. Possibilities returned to 5f with blinkers back on.

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