Racecards
14:50 Newcastle
Champagne Lanson Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f 93y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer D Eddy
- Jockey Tony Culhane
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and one pace 2f out, no chance with winner
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey T Williams
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Transit
73- Form 3300-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey T Hamilton
in rear, pushed along over 4f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer D R Loder
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up, steady headway to lead over 2f out, quickened clear over 1f out, comfortably
- Form 0-4
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey K Darley
held up behind leader, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
In depth
Verdict
David Loder and Jamie Spencer have proved a formidable combination of late and the pair can strike once more with newcomer Heisse. A Darshaan half-brother to a very useful French middle distance winner, the selection looks the part on breeding and wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary to land a weak affair. John Dunlop's Rawwah has failed to make much impact in maiden company over shorter distances but may find a little improvement over this longer trip. The son of Nashwan is the obvious choice for forecast backers ahead of Transit, who remians exposed as being only modest.