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14:10 Newcastle

Pimms Apprentice Claiming Stakes (Class G) (Class G)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 28.44s
  • 15 Ran
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1
Silk -

Mehmaas

25/1

    2
    Silk -

    Killala (IRE)

    11/4

      3
      Silk -

      Noble Pursuit

      14/1

        1(8)
        Silk - Emerald Green, large Black spots and sleeves

        Tre Colline

        7
        5/1
        • Form 151461
        • Age 5
        • Weight 10-1

        prominent stand side to over 2f out, weakened final furlong

        2(11)
        Silk - LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

        Bailieborough (IRE)

        12 v
        9/2
        • Form 013016
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-10

        in touch stand side, headway to lead group 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong

        3(9)
        Silk - Maroon, Orange sleeves and cap

        Donna's Double

        8
        9/2
        • Form 555-563
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-3

        behind stand side, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, drifted left, kept on, never troubled leaders

        4(14)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White epaulets, checked sleeves and cap

        Stormville (IRE)

        117
        40/1
        • Form 1500/0-0
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-3

        led stand side group 1f, remained in touch, ridden 3f out, soon lost place

        5(4)
        Silk - Black and White diabolo, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

        Finger of Fate

        12 b
        14/1
        • Form 646003
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        with far side leader to 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

        6(3)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White sash and armlets, Red cap

        Killala (IRE)

        26
        11/4
        • Form 436-355
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        tracked leaders far side, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, held final 75 yards

        7(15)
        Silk - Purple and White stripes, Purple sleeves, White stars

        Give Him Credit (USA)

        10
        33/1
        • Form 00-5000
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1

        chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        8(2)
        Silk - Orange, Black epaulets and armlets, White cap

        Mount Pekan (IRE)

        4
        25/1
        • Form 030605
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1

        dwelt, always behind far side

        9(10)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White spots on sleeves, White cap

        Summer Special

        19
        20/1
        • Form 050330
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1

        chased leaders stand side until ridden and lost place over 2f out

        10(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow star, Light Green sleeves, Yellow stars, White cap, Red spots

        Mehmaas

        18 v
        25/1
        • Form 000400
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-0

        prominent far side, led overall 3f out, ridden over 1f out, held on well under pressure

        11(1)
        Silk - Emerald Green and Yellow diabolo, diamonds on sleeves, Yellow cap, Emerald Green diamond

        Noble Pursuit

        18
        14/1
        • Form 500240
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-0

        held up far side, headway and hung right 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression

        12(12)
        Silk - White, Light Blue epaulets, White and Light Blue striped cap

        Countrywide Girl (IRE)

        18
        20/1
        • Form 321534
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-11

        always behind stand side

        13(13)
        Silk - Tan, Red sleeves, Cream cap, Red spots

        Tancred Arms

        37
        22/1
        • Form 060-040
        • Age 8
        • Weight 8-8

        led stand side group after 1f, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out

        14(7)
        Silk - Light blue, white hoop and armlets

        Leopard Creek

        11 v
        14/1
        • Form 020200
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-6

        slowly into stride, switched stand side rail soon after start, always behind

        15(5)
        Silk - Royal Blue and Yellow (quartered), chevrons on sleeves

        Niteowl Express (IRE)

        14
        66/1
        • Form 0-06540
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-5

        led overall far side, headed 3f out, soon behind

        In depth

        Verdict

        There was a lot to like about the effort put in by Donna's Double in a better race than this at Hamilton last week and he is selected as the value call over Tre Colline and Bailieborough, who have done well at this level this season but now look vulnerable at the weights. Another to consider is Killala, who is respected on this drop back to claiming company and has sound each-way chances if he runs anywhere near his best. The four-year-old ran a blinder the last time he raced in this grade and money for him can be considered significant. However, going with the horses for courses theory, Donna's Double could have the measure of this lot if he can stay out of trouble today. Twice a winner over longer distances here in the past, the Don Eddy-trained gelding is a versatile performer regarding his best trip. Which will stand him in good stead as things unfold. Summer Special could also go well out of those likely to be available at longer odds but is a long standing maiden that cannot be relied upon as a win only selection.