Racecards
14:30 Newcastle
Saltwell Signs Conditionals' Mares Only Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
- Form 2/37P11
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer G A Charlton
- Jockey Jakub Kocman
close up on inside, headway to lead before 3 out, ridden clear last, eased near finish
- Form 5P-7312
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer D W Whillans
- Jockey G Whillans
held up, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
Jontys'lass
33- Form 0U064-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A Crook
- Jockey B S Hughes
with leader, led 8th, ridden and headed before 3 out, kept on same pace from next
- Form 2361C6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer C W Thornton
- Jockey F Davis
with leaders, every chance 4 out, outpaced next, soon beaten
Mini Minster
13- Form 0P3461
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P G Atkinson
- Jockey P Kinsella
in touch, ridden 3 out, chased winner before next, kept on
More Equity
15- Form 76-6551
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Mrs A F Tullie
- Jockey Paul Benson
mid-division, ridden 3 out, stayed on from next, no impression
- Form 4/75222
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J R Bewley
- Jockey Ryan Mania
led, headed 8th, soon lost place, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
- Form PFP464
- Age 7
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey M O'connell
held up behind, mistake 8th, outpaced before 4 out, never dangerous
- Form 70-45F7
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey James Reveley
held up in rear, blundered 9th, lost touch 4 out
- Form 964P92
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey James Halliday
in touch, headway on outside 4 out, outpaced next, no impression after
- Form 65867P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer Paul Murphy
- Jockey E Whillans
prominent, ridden and outpaced approaching 4 out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
Nothing comes here in better form than Bonnie Rock but a further rise in the weights makes her look vulnerable and so preference is for Polly Whitefoot who runs this track well, with More Equity and Mini Minster rated as dangers. The selection has never run a bad race at this track and despite now being on a career high mark, she still looks to be competitive judging by his recent second over course and distance. Her jockey knows her well and with the ground to suit she should run another big race. Bonnie Rock steps out of novice company and is to be respected but this race is tougher and the fact that her pilot has only had one ride in public doesn't exactly instill confidence. Aberdare is very consistent but tends to find one too good, whilst Its Teescomponents let down backers last time out and hasn't quite produced over hurdles as of yet. Mini Minster and More Equity both come here on the back of recent wins and with confidence high each may play a major part, however we like the look of Polly Whitefoot at her favourite track.
Formwatch
Bonnie Rock (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Mid-division, lost place 7th, headway 4 out, led before last, ridden clear flat, won at Newcastle 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Film Festival (11-4) by 12l, 14 ran.
Polly Whitefoot 11-2 (10-8) Always prominent, led 2 out,headed flat, hung left, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3l behind My Arch (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Jontys'lass 50-1 (10-13) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, gradually weakened, 10th of 18, 35l behind Pagano (11-12) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Feb.
Sprinkler 12-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, headway 7th, lost place next, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Boing Boing (10-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Mini Minster 7-1 (11-0) Led to 1st, with leader, driven 2 out, challenged last, ridden and kept on to lead again flat, won at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) sft beating Bollin Ruth (11-3) by a shd, 5 ran.
More Equity 25-1 (10-11) Held up and keen, headway approaching 3 out, ridden last, stayed on to lead close home, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf beating Bob's Dream (11-6) by a nk, 8 ran.
Aberdare 5-2fav (9-12) Prominent to 7th, soon outpaced, stayed on to chase winner from 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 7, 12l behind Paddy The Piper (11-12) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
Hello My Lovely 20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, outpaced after 2 out, 4th of 5, 12l behind Mini Minster (11-0) at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) sft.
Its Teescomponents (IRE) 5-1fav (10-13) In touch, outpaced after 4 out, weakened next, 7th of 14, 50l behind Bonnie Rock (11-9) at Newcastle 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Another Jameson (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Led, headed after 3rd, led again 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Double Mead (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Meteoric Rise (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, ridden and lost place 8th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Princess Flame (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 14 ran.