Racecards
13:50 Newcastle
W. F. Electrical Sunderland Handicap Chase (Class F )
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form PP-P056
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Miss P Robson
- Jockey A Dobbin
chased leaders, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, dismounted
- Form 35P131
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey F King
chased winner, led 8th, hit 6th out, headed 4 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 600-206
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 84
held up, outpaced 7 out, stayed on from 3 out, never dangerous
- Form F1F5P4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 80
made most, headed 8th, remained close up, led again 4 out, pushed out
- Form 0-06442
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer W Coltherd
- Jockey B P Harding
held up in touch, mistake 4th, weakened 3 out
- Form PP55/P-P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer Miss T Jackson
- Jockey Miss T Jackson
in touch and mistake, weakened 12th, pulled up before 3 out
Mikasa (IRE)
12- Form 3P6064
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer R F Fisher
- Jockey K Mercer
in rear, steady headway approaching 7th, ridden and hit 3 out, kept on to chase winner 2 out, one pace
In depth
Verdict
A tricky little race that could develop into a tactical affair. However, Polar Gunner arrives here with his confidence on a high and is selected in preference to Lantern Lad and The Rile. The selection has been consistent at this sort of level since switching to fences last October. He has been kept busy since then and, with two previous victories already under his belt, he is obviously thriving on his racing. Lantern Lad will handle the ground and can pose a few problems on the way. He can normally be relied upon to give his all and the rest will need to be on their mettle today. The Rile has some useful form to his name from his time with Len Lungo but his last few efforts have been below par and he has a bit to prove from top weight. Likewise Mikasa, who races from 4lb out of the handicap and is not hard to overlook this afternoon. Especially when consideration of Polar Gunner's recent form is taken into account and Malcolm Jefferson's charge is taken as the safest option here.