17:45 Newcastle

Friday 24 November 2017

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Betway Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 1m 12.33s

(11)

Jorvik Prince^b²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P J O'Hanlon⁽⁵⁾| T: K Tutty| OR: 55

14/1

Sole victory came at Chelmsford a year ago and he produced his best run since on penultimate start when dropped to the same mark. Upped 2lb since and that would make him less appealing.

Form: 908024

(9)

Racing Angel^b²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Sanderson| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 55

9/1

First-time blinkers had a positive effect here three weeks ago and coincided with a further significant drop in the weights. All three wins have come over 5f and the extra furlong on this track may find her out.

Form: 247604

(1)

Kyllach Me^v³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Russell⁽⁷⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 55| D

33/1

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.

Form: 012909

(10)

Breathoffreshair²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jack Osborn| T: R C Guest| OR: 53| C

2/1

Strapping son of Bated Breath who has clearly taken time to come to hand. Opened his account here three weeks ago over 7f and a 3lb rise looks undemanding. Shorter trip a slight concern.

Form: 04-0641

(4)

Broughtons Fancy²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Harrison Shaw| T: K Tutty| OR: 53| D

8/1

Wolverhampton specialist who finished behind Breathoffreshair last time and looks held on that form. In contrast to that rival the switch to 6f would appear a plus having raced freely in that contest.

Form: 702645

(7)

Dream Revival^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Sebastian Woods| T: Paul Collins| OR: 50

7/1

Remains a maiden but should not be one for long given some good efforts in defeat over trips between 6f-1m. Well supported over C&D on penultimate start before finding 7f a step too far here last time.

Form: 062623

(3)

Little Kingdom²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Jonathan Fisher| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 50| C

33/1

In good form earlier in the year but hard to fancy on more current form. Her latest here gives her plenty to find with Breathoffreshair and Broughton's Fancy.

Form: 876040

(8)

Wilde Extravagance^h²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Burns| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 50

10/1

Scored off a 17lb higher mark last year but has failed to make the frame since. Supported on AW debut here in June but he again underperformed. Headgear has been experimented with and there are still no signs of a revival.

Form: 649057

(5)

Willbeme^b,t²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: S G West| OR: 49| D

20/1

Finished fourth in a Group Three at her prime when her BHA rating was 98. A three year winless streak has seen that halved with few recent signs of a revival in fortunes.

Form: 837568

(13)

Media World⁵⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Seamus Cronin| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 48

8/1

Has had breathing problems but appeared to be on the way back when mid-division at Chelmsford in September. Well-handicapped on his best form and the drop in trip should suit given how keen he can be.

Form: 36/5005

(12)

Vecheka^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Aled Beech| T: Kenny Johnson| OR: 46

28/1

Inconsistent 25-race maiden who was no match for an easy winner last time. The extra furlong helps but still hard to see him winning.

Form: 005062

(2)

Jessie Allan²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Sean Mooney| T: J S Goldie| OR: 46

16/1

29-race maiden whose best efforts here have come over a mile. Held by a few of these on latest running and she makes little appeal.

Form: 349249

(6)

Guiding Star^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Russell Harris⁽⁵⁾| T: P J McKenna| OR: 45| D

16/1

Fairyhouse winner this summer but poor since. Has been placed at Dundalk and the market should be informative with cheekpieces reapplied.

Form: 000008

Non-Runners

(14)

Spoken Words¹²²

Weight: 8-12| Age: 8

T: J Riches J: Toby Eley

Forecasts

Breathoffreshair (2/1), Dream Revival (7/1), Broughtons Fancy (8/1), Media World (8/1), Racing Angel (9/1), Wilde Extravagance (10/1), Jorvik Prince (14/1), Jessie Allan (16/1), Guiding Star (16/1), Willbeme (20/1), Vecheka (28/1), Kyllach Me (33/1), Little Kingdom (33/1), Spoken Words (33/1)

BREATHOFFRESHAIR had a few of these behind when scoring here over 7f last time. He travelled well into the race and the drop to 6f should not inconvenience him. Broughton's Fancy should finish closer this time having race a little too keenly, but Little Kingdom and Jessie Allan have a lot to find. Media World has had his issues but appeared to have put his breathing problems with a fair effort last time and he has claims on his best form. Irish raider Guiding Star has lost her way since scoring during the summer and a market move would be intriguing now that cheekpieces are refitted. Dream Revival has been running well lately and is up to winning a small race like this before long