Racecards
15:30 Newcastle
Cantorspreadfair.com Handicap (Class 6)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f 93y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 923208
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Miss J A Camacho
- Jockey T Eaves
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway but not much room over 2f out, stayed on strongly under pressure final furlong
- Form 44426/
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey James Reveley
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
- Form 8-90079
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer E Tyrrell
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway and effort over 1f out, staying on one paced when hampered inside final furlong
Yashin (IRE)
24- Form 076400
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer P A Blockley
- Jockey K Darley
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 3f out to 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 853829
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer C W Thornton
- Jockey N Callan
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on strongly
- Form 666132
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Ronald Thompson
- Jockey Greg Fairley
missed break towards rear, never dangerous
Super King
25- Form 006659
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
towards rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden and effort, one pace when not much room entering final furlong
- Form 014005
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Darren Williams
in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
- Form 313230
- Age 10
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Karen McLintock
- Jockey T Hamilton
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
- Form 730915
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey P Mulrennan
mid-division, headway when not clear run from over 2f to over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 118060
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Mrs N Macauley
- Jockey P Makin
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression final 2f
- Form 685607
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey D Holland
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 274782
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer D Thompson
- Jockey Saleem Golam
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 6/0-2600
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey Katie Hales
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 035-373
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer W Storey
- Jockey R Kennemore
in touch, pushed along when not much room over 2f out, soon switched right and effort, kept on one pace
Scurra
28- Form 275838
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey P Mathers
tracked leaders, weakened 3f out
In depth
Verdict
Royal Melbourne is nominated at big odds to see off Extra Cover and Etching. Julie Camacho's charge does not win often but he has solid course-and-distance form around Gosforth Park and can leave behind some uninspiring form figures. Extra Cover is likely to be favourite after a series of consistent efforts. He did not do a lot wrong at Pontefract on his most recent start but the handicapper still keeps adding more weight. Etching was fifth in that race but that did at least represent her best effort for some time. Ninth placed Invatac Boy was making his first step up to twelve furlongs but this track is probably one he will appreciate. Donna's Double continues to run well during the twilight of his career and can have place claims. The frustrating Come What July looks best of the rest. We will take a speculative punt about Royal Melbourne in a tricky race.
Formwatch
Royal Melbourne (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Started slowly, behind, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 11l behind Kindling (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Sun King 15-2 (8-8) Dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression final 2f, 6th of 8, 12l behind Treculiar (8-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-90 (C) gf in Sept '03.
Intavac Boy 8-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 18, 10l behind Platinum Charmer (8-5) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Extra Cover (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Dwelt and behind, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Platinum Charmer (8-5) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Regency Red (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-5) In rear, driven on outer over 2f out, some headway final furlong, no danger, 5th of 13, 12l behind Icannshift (9-7) at Brighton 1m 4f stk (7) gd.
Sovereign State (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Tojoneski (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
The Wizard Mul 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, smooth headway and every chance 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Tetragon (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 3f clm (5) gd in Jun.
Turn Of Phrase (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Bartra Rock (9-12) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) gf in Sept.