Racecards
14:45 Newcastle
Tote Top Of The North Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final Bonus (Class B)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Form 113
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up, headway approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on well
- Form 0-41143
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey R Wakley
held up, headway 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
- Form 4-51410
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer A Whillans
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up, headway 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on well to take 2nd flat
- Form 053
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer R Baker
- Jockey Mr G Shenkin
chased leader, mistake 4th, ridden 4 out, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
- Form F41230
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A Thornton
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, weakened after last
- Form 60-3232
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey A S Smith
led, ridden 3 out, headed after 2 out, one-paced
- Form 20-4253
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Dempsey
in touch, mistake 4 out, every chance and mistake 2 out, kept on
In depth
Formwatch
Dark'n Sharp (GER) Two wins from three hurdles starts so far and clearly is a useful sort but has a lot of weight and might be found out in testing ground.
Hors La Loi (FR) Has been in good form throughout this term but looks to have something to find with Dark 'n Sharp on November running.
Eastern Tribute (USA) Poor show last time out, but had previously acquitted himself well and has each-way claims if back to his best.
Magical Bailiwick (IRE) Looks out of his depth in this company and is hard to fancy.
Bold Investor Probably needed the run last time and has major claims on his previous third to Dibea Times (levels) in a race that has worked out very well;could prove hard to beat at the weights.
Case of Poteen (IRE) Genuine mare who has run well of late and can't be completely ruled out; place claims.
Bergamo Chased home hotpot Ebinzayd last time and has run well all starts; another interesting contender in a tough race.
Oath of Allegiance (IRE) Looks one-paced in a finish and this is his toughest task to date; hard to fancy.