Racecards
13:50 Newcastle
Federation Brewery Novices' Hurdle (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Soft
- Form F243-11
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey P Whelan
led, ridden approaching 3 out, headed between last 2, no chance with winner
- Form 4FU000
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer K Thomas
- Jockey Mr G Thomas
held up in rear, pushed along 8th, soon last touch, never on terms
- Form 00-4
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
prominent in chasing group, outpaced halfway, never on terms
- Form 00-2
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
prominent in chasing group, lost touch halfway, never on terms
- Form 0-00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey N Hannity
towards rear, lost touch halfway, never on terms
Tees Components
338- Form 211/11-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Dempsey
tracked leader, led on bit between last 2, canter
In depth
Verdict
With Malakand only plating class, there are only two to consider here. Royal Emperor has looked a different horse this year, since stepping up in trip, but he looks to face an impossible task trying to give weight to Tees Components. Mary Reveley's imposing individual, ended up a useful handicapper on the flat this term, having shown plenty of ability in bumpers, where after losing out in a photo with Southern Star on his debut, he remained unbeaten in four subsequent starts. He has the potential to go to the top over hurdles and shouldn't be off the bridle in this.