Racecards
15:50 Newcastle
Tote Northern National (Showcase Handicap Chase) (Class B)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 4m 1f
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
Edmond (FR)
52- Form 12P-033
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
mistake 1st, chased leaders, hit 5th, ridden 16th, tailed off when pulled up before 20th
- Form 1B-2F21
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey A Thornton
in touch, ridden 15th, still in touch when pulled up before 16th
- Form 21-2121
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey A Maguire
led after 3rd, mistake 5th, headed 2 out, led again last, stayed on well
- Form U2/5451
- Age 12
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey P Niven
held up, headway 16th, ridden 17th, kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form 35/2-004
- Age 11
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
soon struggling and no danger
- Form 2-1221F
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey G Tormey
in touch, mistake 3rd, ridden 6th, blundered 7th, soon behind, tailed off
- Form 6/21P2-4
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey A Dempsey
mid-division until fell 16th
- Form 1-P1F03
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer R Buckler
- Jockey Mr B Hitchcott
in touch, mistake 11th, led briefly 15th, ridden 17th, weakened 20th
- Form 0-2FP52
- Age 10
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up until headway 16th, every chance 4 out, led 2 out, headed last, no extra
Saxon Duke
380- Form 13234B-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey P Flynn
led until 3rd, ridden 15th, behind when fell 18th
- Form P1P-105
- Age 11
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey A S Smith
mid-division, ridden and lost place 8th, pulled up before 17th
- Form 112P/2P
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey R Wakley
mid-division until pulled up before 12th
In depth
Formwatch
Edmond (FR) Another fine effort latest when third in Welsh National and sure to give a good account of himself once again despite topweight.
Murt's Man (IRE) In good form at present and being prepared for the Scottish Grand National. Trying this trip for the first time and would be expected to run well to justify a trip further north.
Narrow Water (IRE) National Hunt Chase entry who stays well and goes on the ground; sure to put up a bold show.
Seven Towers (IRE) Quirky sort with loads of ability. Came back to something approaching his best last time and not without a chance if repeating that effort.
Him of Praise (IRE) Hard to believe he's recovered from gruelling run in desperate ground at Uttoxeter latest and as such is overlooked today.
Lady of Gortmerron (IRE) Fell in race won by Him of Praise at Uttoxeter, but has claims on previous performances; stays well and not without a chance here.
Campaign Trying this trip for the first time and although lightly-raced this term is hard to get excited about.
Royal Tommy (IRE) Relentless stayer who plodded on gamely at Bangor last week in horrendous conditions and this may come too soon for him.
Scotton Green Won this race last year and is running off a similar mark today; looks to have been trained with this race in mind and expect him to give supporters a big run for their money.
Saxon Duke Appears to be in the handicapper's grip at present and likely to struggle again.
Mister Muddypaws Pulled up in this event 12 months ago and hard to see him doing much better today.
Riot Leader (IRE) Difficult to enthuse about his chances and looks to be making up the numbers.