20:45 Newcastle
Thursday 19 October 2017
All17:1517:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:45
Colonel Porters Emporium Apprentice Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  Class 6  |  6f  |  Standard  |  12 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 20:47Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 11.67s
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Good effort when second to Hackney Road over C&D last autumn but not sighted since another decent run over C&D on Boxing Day. Feasibly-treated if fit enough to do herself justice.
A 1m fibresand winner earlier in her career whose three turf wins have all come over Beverley's extended 7f. Not shown much since winning there in July and this drop to 6f not of obvious benefit with blinkers introduced.
Veteran who has won nine races but is seemingly on the downgrade on the evidence of another lacklustre effort over C&D last time out in August. Opposable despite falling mark.
Has been threatening to shed his maiden tag, finishing a runner-up four times this year. Found the drop to 5f against him last time but respected back over 6f as he makes just a second AW start.
Took advantage of a falling mark when finally obliging at the eighth attempt over 5f here last month, quickening clear inside the final furlong to score decisively. Extra furlong shouldn't be an issue but hit by a 7lb rise.
His only two wins from 30 starts came at Thirsk and it's now over 18 months since he had his head in front. Mark is really beginning to plummet after some poor efforts but doesn't look in love with the game right now.
Long-standing maiden for Mark Johnston but better signs for this Irish yard when just touched off over 6f at Dundalk last time out in March. Fitness query to answer after almost seven months off but of some interest.
Winner of a couple of minor AW handicaps earlier in the year over 6f but hasn't raced with quite the same zest on turf since. Remains feasibly-treated and very much one to consider back on the AW.
Three times a winner on the AW but has lost his way since bagging a first turf win at Thirsk (good to firm) in the spring. Others more persuasive at present.
Has twice won in selling company over 6f at Catterick this year but could only manage third place in a handicap there last time out from this mark. Unplaced in five previous starts on the AW and has a bit to prove.
Still a maiden but hinted there may be a race to be won with him from this sort of mark when third at Thirsk in June. Just one disappointing run since, however, and remains unproven on the AW.
2014 was the scene of her last win and she's had 26 starts since then without ever really looking as though she is going to take advantage of her falling mark. Would need others to falter.
Non-Runners
10
(5)
Quiet Warrior83
Weight: 9-5|Â Â Age: 6
T: M & D Easterby  J: Harrison Shaw
NR
13
(13)
Melaniemillie10
Weight: 9-2|Â Â Age: 3
T: Mrs R Carr  J: David Egan
NR
Forecasts
Canford Bay (5/2), Melaniemillie (6/1), Kommander Kirkup (7/1), Searanger (7/1), Chicago School (7/1), Arcane Dancer (8/1), Kroy (10/1), Vintage Dream (12/1), Compton Park (14/1), Termsnconditions (16/1), Andys Girl (20/1), Willbeme (20/1), Quiet Warrior (25/1), Kyllach Me (40/1)
A competitive finale in which impressive recent course winner Canford Bay, Vintage Dreams and Melaniemillie all hold realistic claims. Quiet Warrior would also be a threat to all if able to put his best foot forward but it may pay to take a chance on Tim Vaughan's sole, long-distance raider on the card - TERMSANDCONDITIONS - as he returns to an artificial surface on a potentially handy mark, considering he scored twice at Lingfield earlier in the year.
- Termsnconditions
- Canford Bay
- Vintage Dream
Prize Money
1st: £2,588.002nd: £770.003rd: £385.004th: £192.00
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