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15:00 Newcastle

Betway Marathon Handicap (Class 4)

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 56y
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: AllWeather
  • £9,000 added
  • Winner: £5,822
  • 2nd: £1,732
  • 3rd: £866
  • 4th: £433
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 39.13s
  • Off Time: 15:00:32
  • 9 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Isharah (USA)

10/11

    2
    Silk -

    Zakatal

    12/1

      3
      Silk -

      River Dart (IRE)

      10/1

        1(7)
        Silk - Maroon, light green chevron

        Zakatal

        27
        12/1
        • Form 241252-
        • Age 11
        • Weight 10-5
        • Official Rating 82

        held up in 5th place, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace inside final furlong

        2(2)
        Silk - Emerald green, yellow cross belts, emerald green sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap

        River Dart (IRE)

        8
        10/1
        • Form 85562-8
        • Age 5
        • Weight 10-0
        • Official Rating 77

        took keen hold, held up in last trio, headway into 3rd over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong

        3(8)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Pink star and star on cap

        Mister Fizz

        302 p
        40/1
        • Form U5740/4-
        • Age 9
        • Weight 10-0
        • Official Rating 77

        led, pushed along and joined 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out, soon behind

        4(1)
        Silk - Dark blue and yellow (quartered), dark blue sleeves, yellow armlets, dark blue cap

        Grand Meister

        27
        40/1
        • Form 4/42569-
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-13
        • Official Rating 76

        disputed close 3rd until 4f out, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, soon behind

        5(4)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White spots and sleeves, Scarlet cap

        Mister Bob (GER)

        27 p DCD
        6/1
        • Form 411616-
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-13
        • Official Rating 76

        steadied start, held up in last pair, no impression when hung left from well over 1f out, plugged on battling for modest 4th inside final furlong

        6(6)
        Silk - Yellow, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, dark blue star

        Isharah (USA)

        13 C
        10/11
        • Form 363221-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-12
        • Official Rating 82

        disputed close 3rd until definite 3rd 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led inside final 3f, pushed along and stayed on well to come clear inside final furlong

        7(3)
        Silk - Black, red spots, black cap, white spots

        Wrap Star (IRE)

        20 vt
        6/1
        • Form 667653-
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 70

        held up in 6th, headway into modest 4th over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

        8(5)
        Silk - Pink, black chevron, pink sleeves, black spots, pink cap, black diamond

        Wordiness

        9 p D
        14/1
        • Form 80084-0
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 68

        raced keenly, tracked leader, ran wide entering straight, lost 2nd 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon behind

        9(9)
        Silk - Orange, dark blue seams, white sleeves and cap

        Royal Flag

        13 p
        22/1
        • Form 974790-
        • Age 7
        • Weight 8-12
        • Official Rating 61

        steadied start, held up in rear and keen, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, plugged on battling for modest 4th inside final furlong

        In depth

        Verdict

        Isharah finally won a handicap when successful over 1m4f here. He has claims if staying but the Irish raider Wrap Star remains without a win in 22 attempts. A rejuvenated ZAKATAL won three times last year and went close over track and trip last month carrying top weight. The veteran finished ahead of previous course and distance winner Mister Bob with Grand Meister well beaten and should make another bold bid. River Dart is not badly treated but attempts 2m for the first time having only won twice over 1m2f so far.

        Formwatch

        Zakatal 25-1 (10-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Stamford Raffles (9-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) pol in Dec.

        River Dart (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In rear, never on terms, 8th of 11, 8l behind Petite Jack (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jan.

        Mister Fizz 100-1 (10-12) Towards rear of mid-division, outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 21st of 26, 36 3/4l behind Diamond King (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Mar.

        Grand Meister 50-1 (9-11) Held up, never dangerous, last of 9, 13 1/2l behind Stamford Raffles (9-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) pol in Dec.

        Mister Bob (GER) 16-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Stamford Raffles (9-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) pol in Dec.

        Isharah (USA) 2-1fav (9-3) Soon tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, held on well towards finish, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Dec beating Masterpaver (10-0) by nk, 7 ran.

        Wrap Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along and some progress on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind The Paris Shrug (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.

        Wordiness 7-1 (10-0) Led, clear 10f out, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Jan Smuts (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) pol in Jan.

        Royal Flag 12-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Galilee Chapel (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.