GB - Newcastle - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

8.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ENTER SANDMAN has been knocking on the door off this mark in recent weeks (including here) and is preferred to Tim Easterby's O Fortuna, who made a promising start to his handicap career at Catterick 12 days ago. Last autumn's Redcar winner Bella Delizia could go well if ready to roll for her first start since, while Jane of The Jungle is closely matched with the selection on Southwell form from last month and had a possible excuse last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Close third over C&D last month and ran well again when third of 12 at Southwell (5f) a fortnight later. Capable of winning off this mark. 1st Pick 8 Enter Sandman (Ire) Jockey: George Wood Trainer: Richard Spencer J: George Wood T: Richard Spencer	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Close third over C&D last month and ran well again when third of 12 at Southwell (5f) a fortnight later. Capable of winning off this mark.
6	Promise when fourth of 10 on 5f Catterick handicap debut/reappearance 12 days ago. Could have a big say here with further progress likely. 2nd Pick 6 O Fortuna Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Tim Easterby J: Cam Hardie T: Tim Easterby	96	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Promise when fourth of 10 on 5f Catterick handicap debut/reappearance 12 days ago. Could have a big say here with further progress likely.
4	Justified good market support with a 5f Redcar nursery debut success under Alex Jary last October. Only 4 lb higher and could have a big say if fully primed after 6 months off. 3rd Pick 4 Bella Delizia Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: Nigel Tinkler J: Alex Jary T: Nigel Tinkler	99	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Justified good market support with a 5f Redcar nursery debut success under Alex Jary last October. Only 4 lb higher and could have a big say if fully primed after 6 months off.

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