GB - Newcastle - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

206.0K

VIEW

Verdict

A fiercely-competitive handicap as it should be for the money on offer. WILTSHIRE has shown he retains plenty of ability since returning to action this winter and is attractively handicapped in a refitted tongue strap on his past exploits, including at this venue, so he could be the way to go. Lakers seems sure to benefit from this bigger field/stronger pace scenario and is undoubtedly interesting, with hat-trick seeker Sir Les Patterson, Sarab Star and Pocklington a trio of others to note.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Lightly raced since 2024 but has shaped as if retaining plenty of ability this winter, including when storming home from a poor position over C&D in January. Left poorly placed at Lingfield since and not one to write off in a refitted tongue strap (also had a breathing operation). 1st Pick 11 Wiltshire Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas J: Cieren Fallon T: William Haggas	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Lightly raced since 2024 but has shaped as if retaining plenty of ability this winter, including when storming home from a poor position over C&D in January. Left poorly placed at Lingfield since and not one to write off in a refitted tongue strap (also had a breathing operation).
12	Making just third start for current yard when scoring readily at Southwell (6.1f) in October and has shaped well both outings since, coming from further back than the other 3 that filled the frame at Lingfield (6f) latest. Bigger field and likely stronger pace will suit and he's shortlisted. 2nd Pick 12 Lakers (Ire) Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy J: Rowan Scott T: Kevin Philippart De Foy	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Making just third start for current yard when scoring readily at Southwell (6.1f) in October and has shaped well both outings since, coming from further back than the other 3 that filled the frame at Lingfield (6f) latest. Bigger field and likely stronger pace will suit and he's shortlisted.
1	Firmly on the upgrade for current yard, landing a pair of Dundalk handicaps in impressive fashion 3 months apart. One to keep on the right side of and has to be taken seriously off top weight. 3rd Pick 1 Sir Les Patterson Jockey: Jack Kearney Trainer: Stephen Thorne, Ireland J: Jack Kearney T: Stephen Thorne, Ireland	97	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Firmly on the upgrade for current yard, landing a pair of Dundalk handicaps in impressive fashion 3 months apart. One to keep on the right side of and has to be taken seriously off top weight.

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