13:20 Newcastle
Thursday 22 November 2018
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Play 4Toscore At Betway Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  Class 2  |  1m 4f 98y  |  Standard  |  9 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 13:20Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 46.97s
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In fine form at Wolverhampton last winter and after a summer break, showed a return to something like his best on second start back at Chelmsford recently. More on here, but not without a chance.
Overcame trouble in running to score at Leicester on penultimate start prior to creditable seventh in November Handicap. First go now on the AW for two years but was highly tried when last seen on it.
Disqualified after narrow win in a valuable C&D contest over Easter and although not in the same form on turf since, he returns to this venue on the same mark and this surface clearly brings out the best in him.
Lightly raced for Aidan O'Brien for whom he won a Dundalk maiden over 1m prior to finishing close up third of seven in 1m1f Conditions event at Tipperary in August. First run since changing yards and up in trip for handicap debut.
Has ran well in ultra competitive handicaps on turf of late and has won twice at this track last winter,though is now 19lb higher than the last time he was seen here.
Well behind in the first time blinkers in November Handicap but they are retained here. Still chasing first win since August 2017 and others preferred in this grade.
A/W debut. Has been in fine form this autumn and ran well in defeat when chasing a four-timer at York last month but all wins gained at 1m2f and stamina to prove at this extra distance.
Right back to best and clear of the remainder when chasing home an in-form rival at Kempton last week. Due to go 3lb at the weekend a repeat of that will certainly put him in the mix.
Hacked up by 12L on handicap debut at Southwell last week and although this is a much stronger contest is lightly raced and clearly improving fast. Still 6lb well in under her penalty and if taking to his different surface has to be a big player.
Forecasts
Victoria Drummond (5/2), Grand Inquisitor (4/1), Restorer (9/2), Stargazer (7/1), Theglasgowwarrior (10/1), Mount Tahan (11/1), Seafarer (12/1), Daawy (12/1), Indianapolis (28/1)
A strong handicap and while Victoria Drummond commands plenty of respect after her emphatic Southwell win, GRAND INQUISITOR is narrowly preferred after looking back to his best on latest. Stargazer seems to reserve his best for this track and makes up the short list.
- Grand Inquisitor
- Victoria Drummond
- Stargazer
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £16,172.002nd: £4,812.003rd: £2,405.004th: £1,202.00
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