Racecards
17:30 Newcastle
talkSPORT Powered By Fans Handicap (Class 6)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 1m 5y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: AllWeather
- £8,200 added
- Winner: £4,292
- 2nd: £2,014
- 3rd: £1,006
- 4th: £503
Lady Bianca
19- Form 8-72
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey K Stott
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 07750-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
- Form 6055-12
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
held up in rear, switched right halfway, headway 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ridden close home
- Form 253-368
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer C Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
- Form 060-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Craig Lidster
- Jockey S H James
towards rear, towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong and kept on towards finish
- Form 460-8
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 50
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 6967-4
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Cam Hardie
dwelt, pulled hard in rear, switched to stand side 6f out, soon prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Magicdollar won over track and trip last month but was no match for the winner back here last time. Downtown Dubai looks no nearer winning but Captain Dandy has improved for going handicapping and steps up in trip. But LADY BIANCA will appreciate this extra furlong after staying on well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton recently and she gets the vote making her handicap debut today.
Formwatch
Lady Bianca 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leader 2f, chased leading trio, pushed along 2f out, rallied under pressure over 1f out, stayed on into 2nd towards finish, well held, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Born Ruler (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Direct Hit (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 10 1/4l behind Silky Smooth (9-2) at Southwell 1m (6) pol in Dec.
Magicdollar 5-4fav (9-4) Held up, took keen hold, switched left and closed over 4f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Mint Edition (9-9) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Downtown Dubai (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Led until pushed along and headed home turn, soon ridden and lost 2nd, hung left and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 12 1/4l behind The Pug (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
H Key Lails 200-1 (9-4) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, last of 10, 16l behind Al Dasim (10-4) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (4) pol in Nov.
Carmentis (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Steadied start, pulled hard early, held up and always towards rear, last of 8, 10 1/4l behind The Angelus Belle (9-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Captain Dandy (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Slowly away and lost 10 lengths at start, headway and in touch halfway, ridden 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took fourth final strides, did well under the circumstances, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Comedian Leader (9-8) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.