Racecards
15:45 Newcastle
Itps Cellular Solutions Maiden Open Nh Flat Race (Class 6)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey D J Condon
held up mid-division, headway on outer over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 52
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey G Lee
held up mid-division, one pace over 3f out
- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer G A Charlton
- Jockey Mr A J Findlay
held up in touch, went 2nd over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
Flag Hill
248- Form 9-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P Atkinson
- Jockey K Mercer
behind 6f out, no impression
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C Grant
- Jockey Mr John Dawson
held up, headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 08
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey A P McCoy
tracked leaders, chased winner over 3f out until lost 2nd over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
with winner, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened
Pekin (FR)
237- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P Beaumont
- Jockey P Aspell
always towards rear
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
held up towards rear, headway halfway, weakened over 4f out
Quwetwo
222- Form 4-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey H Oliver
made all, clear 3f out, ran on strongly
- Form 7-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey R McGrath
held up mid-division, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, no impression
- Form 8-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T J Pitt
- Jockey Oliver Williams
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
held up mid-division, lost place over 5f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Mrs A F Tullie
- Jockey Ryan Mania
held up towards rear, effort 6f out, never dangerous
Kopylova
274- Form 58-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer E Jamieson
- Jockey Harry Haynes
held up towards rear, stayed on from over 3f out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
SITTING TENNANT wasn't fancied to run as well as he did last time and is fancied to win this on a more demanding track; Alan's Legacy and Bardelot make it to the shortlist. Having made a good start to his career at Wetherby when third behind Lady Bluesky, the selection then ran Mcmurrough close at Kelso on his reappearance. Newcomer Alan's Legacy looks interesting as the stable are in top form and his sales price has increased at every ring he has passed through, whilst Bardelot showed much improved form when second over this course and distance last time. Kosta Brava is another interesting newcomer; he is related to some decent performers and it would be no surprise to see him run well if the money comes for him. Of the others Quwetwo and Kopylova may be capable of hitting a place as both return to the track; however it is Sitting Tennant who can lead them home.
Formwatch
Alan's Legacy (IRE) Presenting gelding out of winning hurdler Dedham Gale.
Bardolet (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Karmadice (10-8) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Bishops Ploy (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, effort into mid-division over 5f out, no further progress, 12th of 18, 49l behind Cloudy Times (10-11) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Mar.
Flag Hill 33-1 (11-1) Held up, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, well behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (10-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Mar.
Glen Vale Karinga Bay gelding out of Furryvale.
Hurricane Jack 40-1 (11-0) Held up, some headway 5f out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 33l behind McMurrough (11-7) at Kelso 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Kosta Brava (FR) Nikos gelding out of Tamana.
Lookin Daggers (IRE) Daggers Drawn gelding out of Shefoog.
Pekin (FR) 40-1 (10-13) Mid-divison, headway halfway, weakened over 6f out, last of 18, well behind Cloudy Times (10-11) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Mar.
Prince Tam Terimon gelding out of Princess Maxine.
Quwetwo 16-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, lost place 6f out, rallied 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Duke of Burgundy (11-11) at Southwell 2m nhf (5) gf in Apr.
Sitting Tennant 33-1 (11-0) Always prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind McMurrough (11-7) at Kelso 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct.
The Fabricator (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led halfway, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 14, 26l behind Striking Article (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) gs.
Timber Dealer (IRE) Charnwood Forest gelding, half-brother to winners from 5f-1m1f.
Hathamore Classic Cliche filly out of Sillymore.
Kopylova 33-1 (10-9) Held up, effort over 4f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 13l behind Primrose Time (11-2) at Kelso 2m mrs nhf (5) sft in Feb.