GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

16.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

8.0K

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Verdict

RULER LEGEND was very much in contention at the third-last at Southwell recently before his stamina started to ebb away and he eventually came down at the final flight. Provided that he is none the worse for that tumble, the 6-y-o could be the answer back in trip here off a 1 lb lower mark. Expelliarmus is entitled to come on for her reappearance spin at Sedgefield and is next on the list, though She's Notjoeking is also firmly in calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland and opened hurdles account on handicap debut in this sphere at Huntingdon in March 2024. Hit-and-miss since, but ran well for a long way before running out of petrol in 24.3f Southwell handicap (held when falling at the last) and he's interesting back down in trip. 1st Pick 6 Ruler Legend (Ire) Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Declan Carroll J: Peter Kavanagh T: Declan Carroll	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland and opened hurdles account on handicap debut in this sphere at Huntingdon in March 2024. Hit-and-miss since, but ran well for a long way before running out of petrol in 24.3f Southwell handicap (held when falling at the last) and he's interesting back down in trip.
1	Fair maiden on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien and bettered previous efforts for this yard when fifth of 10 back from a break at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) where she was considerately handled. One to consider off this 3 lb lower mark. 2nd Pick 1 Expelliarmus (Ire) Jockey: Benjamin Macey Trainer: Ben Haslam J: Benjamin Macey T: Ben Haslam	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Fair maiden on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien and bettered previous efforts for this yard when fifth of 10 back from a break at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) where she was considerately handled. One to consider off this 3 lb lower mark.
2	Ended last season on a bit of a downer but has made the frame all 3 starts in handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at Ayr (19.5f, soft) last month. Should benefit from this drop back in trip and has to enter calculations. 3rd Pick 2 She's Notjoeking Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Gregor Walkingshaw T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	98	-	-	-	24%	Scratched
Analysis Ended last season on a bit of a downer but has made the frame all 3 starts in handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at Ayr (19.5f, soft) last month. Should benefit from this drop back in trip and has to enter calculations.

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