Racecards
18:15 Newcastle
New Website 'Newcastle-racecourse.co.uk' Handicap (Class E) (Class E)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in Places ( last 4 furlongs watered)
- Form 21240-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey Darren Williams
led far side and overall leader, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 5-02
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T Tate
- Jockey Dale Gibson
tracked leaders stands side, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 4420-00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
started slowly, towards rear far side, ridden halfway, one-paced final furlong
- Form 4000-06
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Tony Culhane
towards rear far side, headway and effort 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra
- Form 366-011
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
missed break, held up in rear stands side, headway halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
- Form 003-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Hetherton
- Jockey D McGaffin
held up far side, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Van de Velde
43- Form 23-50
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer R Wilman
- Jockey Reserve
chased leaders far side, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
- Form 0550-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey O Pears
towards rear far side, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final 2f, never able to challenge
- Form 6563-25
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
led stands side, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Chandris
15- Form 5-30
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J A Glover
- Jockey G Duffield
in touch far side, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 263
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey R Lappin
chased leaders stands side, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 4000-52
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Paul Eddery
chased leaders stands side, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 306-406
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
tracked leader far side, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Abbaleva
18- Form 325
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey P Goode
tracked leaders stands side, ridden to lead group over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to lead overall towards finish
- Form 450-2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer E J O'Neill
- Jockey J F Egan
with leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 4536-30
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Ivory Bay
10- Form 021036
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer J Hetherton
- Jockey J McAuley
close up far side, ridden halfway, weakened entering final furlong
Aconite
138- Form 660-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer C N Allen
- Jockey Gary Bardwell
towards rear, never dangerous stands side
In depth
Verdict
Michael Dodds has his string in good order and sends Smith N Allan Oils out in search of a quick hat trick. However, he is not going to find things easy carrying 6lb extra and for his course and distance success last time, where Night Runner was just a neck away in second. The Tim Easterby-trained colt should strip fitter now that he has got a couple of runs under his belt and is weighted to exact his revenge. His high draw would be a concern though if there were significant rain as the field usually tack across to the far side on soft ground. Cherished Number has been well placed by his handler of late and the step back in trip should not be a problem although his chances would increase considerably in the event of any rain. Getadream and Super Dolphin should also not be underestimated.