17:15 Newcastle

Wednesday 24 October 2018

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Betway Casino Handicap

Off time: 17:15 | Winning time: 3m 41.08s

(6)

Dominating^b¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 82| D

5/1

No win in 11 starts, pair of runner-up finishes preceded slightly disappointing York effort this month. Competitive, though might just want a shorter journey.

Form: 775228

(5)

Monjeni^p³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: P Hanagan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 79

7/2

In good form on turf this year, latest being third in a Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket last month. Major player if transferring form to this surface and 2-7 on AW previously.

Form: 13-7443

(9)

Airton^p³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: P J McDonald| T: J D Bethell| OR: 77| C| D

7/1

Has won around here before and remains in decent form having finished third over C&D last month and run well on turf since. 3lb claim is a help.

Form: 414593

(4)

Mambo Dancer²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: A Mullen| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 76| CD

16/1

C&D winner, settled for second spot over track and trip three weeks' ago, tough campaigner that is likely to run well again.

Form: 056252

(3)

Glan Y Gors⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Hart| T: D Thompson| OR: 75

50/1

Hasn't been sighted on the Flat for 571 days, modest form over hurdles lately. Market may reveal more on first start for new trainer, tough ask.

Form: 087/832-

(8)

Loud And Clear²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Phil Dennis⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 72| CD

15/2

Last time out C&D winner, showing improved form in doing so. Had Mambo Dancer in second and fair claims of going well again despite 2lb rise.

Form: 5-8591

(7)

Praeceps^b³²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 75| BF

20/1

Canford Cliffs gelding has done his winning on turf at up to 1m6f, was poor on latest AW outing and 0-7 on artificial surfaces. Stays 2m but something to find.

Form: 121345

(1)

Up Ten Down Two²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 8-13| J: Josh Quinn⁽⁷⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 67| CD

20/1

C&D winner in March 2017, fair bit higher in the ratings now and recent turf form not convincing but chance return to this Tapeta surfrace can spark a revival.

Form: 3-74157

(10)

Grecian Spirit³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: D Allan| T: J Tate| OR: 74| BF

15/8

Lightly-raced maiden, has improved with racing and looks well worth a try over this longer trip on second start after a wind operation. Entitled to claims.

Form: 33-243

Non-Runners

(2)

New Society²¹

Weight: 10-0| Age: 4

T: J D Bethell J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Grecian Spirit (15/8), Monjeni (7/2), Dominating (5/1), Airton (7/1), New Society (7/1), Loud And Clear (15/2), Mambo Dancer (16/1), Praeceps (20/1), Up Ten Down Two (20/1), Glan Y Gors (50/1)

LOUD AND CLEAR was a rank outsider over C&D 21 days ago but he produced a fine run from the back of the field to break his duck. The manner in which he made that progress suggests a 2lb higher mark isn't going to prove his undoing. Grecian Spirit is capable of further improvement and should get involved while Mambo Dancer and Airton are also on the shortlist. Up Ten Down Two could bounce back to form on this surface.