Racecards
16:00 Newcastle
British Gypsum Handicap (Class 6)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm (Round Course Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 0-51600
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Miss S E Hall
- Jockey P Mulrennan
held up in touch stand side, ridden 2f out, no extra
Conjecture
19- Form 523423
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer R Bastiman
- Jockey R Ffrench
led far side group, kept on well inside final furlong, just held by winner stand side group
- Form 909745
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
mid-division far side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
- Form 97R508
- Age 8
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Neil Brown
towards rear far side group, outpaced 2f out
- Form 020009
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Miss J A Camacho
- Jockey T Eaves
behind far side group, headway over 1f out, one pace
- Form 961800
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J O'Reilly
- Jockey J D O'Reilly
behind far side group, ridden on outer over 2f out, soon weakened
Zabeel Tower
11- Form 813503
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
chased leaders stand side group, effort and edged left over 1f out, one pace
- Form 056356
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Dale Gibson
chased leaders far side group, weakened 2f out, soon eased
- Form 90-0045
- Age 13
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey G Bartley
in touch far side group, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 383185
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer T A K Cuthbert
- Jockey Greg Fairley
made all stand side group, held on well towards finish
- Form 242022
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey M Fenton
prominent far side group, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 076219
- Age 7
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey P Makin
in touch stand side group, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 840669
- Age 7
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
behind stand side group, never dangerous
- Form 276603
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey P Hanagan
with winner stand side group, weakened 2f out
- Form 075996
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer D A Nolan
- Jockey P Cosgrave
chased leaders far side group until halfway
- Form 083009
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 48
prominent far side group, chased leader far side group over 2f out, one pace
- Form 760522
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer S R Bowring
- Jockey Paul Eddery
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Conjecture, Zabeel Tower and High Five Society form the shortlist in another competitive handicap and the vote is given to Conjecture. The selection deserves to get his head in front as he has been running consistently well of late, He hasn't won for nearly two and a half years but he has everything in his favour today and we will give him one more chance. His chief rival could be Zabeel Tower who wasn't beaten far in an apprentice handicap last time. However, that was over a mile and the drop back to 6f is not sure to suit. High Five Society was a little way clear of the rest when chasing home Swift Princess last time. However, he is another that is probably better over slightly further. Littledodayno has not really fired so far this season but he is one to note in the market as he did score a couple of times last season when he had been well punted. Conjecture has been running consistently well and he can get his reward for a string of good efforts.
Formwatch
Bold Haze 9-1 (9-0) Always behind, 14th of 15, 11l behind Inca Soldier (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) frm in Aug.
Conjecture 5-1 (10-11) In touch, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Lake Chini (11-0) at Carlisle 6f amt hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Littledodayno (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, nudged along over 2f out, never nearer, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tara Too (9-12) at Yarmouth 7f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Gifted Flame 10-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Linden's Lady (8-6) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Falmassim 8-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 9l behind Throw The Dice (8-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Greek Secret 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 6l behind Plateau (9-8) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Zabeel Tower 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, led after 3f, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, rallied and kept on, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Linden's Lady (8-6) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Compton Plume 10-1 (9-2) With leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Inca Soldier (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) frm in Aug.
Indian Spark 14-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ellens Academy (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Quicks The Word 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Lake Chini (11-0) at Carlisle 6f amt hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Miss Taboo (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Prominent, driven 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Apple Blossom (9-0) at Thirsk 7f mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Oeuf A La Neige 7-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 11, 9l behind No Grouse (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gf.
Hit's Only Money (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, one pace final 2f, 9th of 13, 5l behind Joshua's Gold (9-12) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Princess Cleo 11-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Vondova 40-1 (8-3) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 7l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Frimley's Matterry 50-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 12l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-4) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf.
High Five Society 9-2 (8-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Swift Princess (9-5) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.