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13:00 Newcastle

Betfred Sprint Series Final Handicap (Class B) (Class B)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 14.06s
  • 15 Ran
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1
Silk -

Fantasy Believer

7/1

    2
    Silk -

    Fair Shake (IRE)

    33/1

      3
      Silk -

      Snow Bunting

      12/1

        1(15)
        Silk - Red and White (halved), White sleeves, Red stars, White cap, Red star

        Fantasy Believer

        15
        7/1
        • Form 000410
        • Age 6
        • Weight 10-0

        tracked leaders stand side, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead inside final furlong, held on

        2(6)
        Silk - Turquoise, Burgundy hooped sleeves, Gold cap

        Pinchbeck

        13
        9/2
        • Form 3-04101
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-10

        towards rear stand side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, nearest finish

        3(14)
        Silk - Yellow, Emerald Green seams, check cap

        Mr Malarkey (IRE)

        17 b
        11/1
        • Form 046330
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1

        led stand side, headed over 1f out, not quicken final furlong

        4(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Orange inverted triangle

        Ulysees (IRE)

        21
        10/1
        • Form 103105
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-11

        chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

        5(12)
        Silk - White, Red star, Red sleeves, White stars, Red cap, White star

        Glencoe Solas (IRE)

        13
        12/1
        • Form 215326
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-11

        disputed lead stand side, ridden over 2f out, lost place 1f out, soon weakened

        6(11)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White spots, Yellow sleeves, Emerald Green and White striped cap

        Highland Warrior

        5
        8/1
        • Form 004663
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-9

        missed break, soon chased stand side leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened

        7(5)
        Silk - Maroon and Light Blue stripes, Maroon sleeves, Light Blue armlets, Maroon cap

        Tally (IRE)

        8
        12/1
        • Form 024430
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-3

        chased leaders far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong

        8(9)
        Silk - White, White and Royal Blue hooped sleeves, Red cap

        Fair Shake (IRE)

        28 v
        33/1
        • Form 0-00350
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-2

        slowly into stride and behind stand side, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, just failed

        9(13)
        Silk - Purple and Yellow stripes, hooped sleeves

        Yomalo (IRE)

        24
        11/2
        • Form 0-00562
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-1

        held up stand side, switched left and headway 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish

        10(4)
        Silk - PINK, BLACK cross belts and cap

        Gone'n'dunnett (IRE)

        20 v
        11/1
        • Form 661031
        • Age 5
        • Weight 7-12

        led far side group to over 1f out, weakened final furlong

        11(3)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White triple diamond

        Legal Set (IRE)

        9
        20/1
        • Form 140240
        • Age 8
        • Weight 7-12

        tracked far side leader, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

        12(1)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), RED sleeves and cap

        Snow Bunting

        35
        12/1
        • Form 030205
        • Age 6
        • Weight 7-12

        held up and behind far side, headway 2f out, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra

        13(7)
        Silk - Red, Royal Blue star, halved sleeves and star on cap

        William's Well

        23 b
        16/1
        • Form 20-0005
        • Age 10
        • Weight 7-12

        chased leaders stand side to over 1f out, weakened final furlong

        14(8)
        Silk - YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE stars, chevrons on sleeves and star on cap

        A Teen

        9
        33/1
        • Form 600600
        • Age 6
        • Weight 7-12

        towards rear stand side, switched left 2f out, soon ridden and no impression

        15(10)
        Silk - Red, White triple diamond, halved sleeves and diamond on cap

        Friar Tuck

        25
        50/1
        • Form 640004
        • Age 9
        • Weight 7-12

        chased stand side leader to over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

        In depth

        Verdict

        The better horses are drawn high so, with that in mind, another chance is taken with Highland Warrior, who edges a narrow verdict over Fantasy Believer, who is obviously respected but has fair bit to do at the weights. Pinchbeck and Yamolo are others that come into the argument on the pick of their form and are worth watching in the betting. Whereas Glencoe Solas is a game filly that has shown no signs of losing her enthusiasm after being kept busy of late. She too has to be respected and could go well at a track that should suit. A word also has to be passed on about Gone 'N' Dunnett as he has hit form again at the right time for this. He is a prime candidate to tow them along and should not be too far away at the finish. However, as our selection has a tendency to miss the kick wherever he races, his position four off the stands rail will make very little difference to his chance today. Highland Warrior loves to weave his way through as things unfold and, although he is frustrating to follow, he has the ability to see off this lot if he does not leave himself with too much to do. Fantasy Believer goes well here and is the obvious alternative for those not willing to give the selection another chance to come good.