16:30 Newcastle

Saturday 12 January 2019

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Follow Top Tipster Templegate At Sunracing Handicap

Off time: 16:31 | Winning time: 1m 42.65s

(3)

Molten Lava^p⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: S Gollings| OR: 55| D

7/2

Southwell winner last month and narrowly failed to follow up off 3lb higher at Kempton a week ago. Up another 2lb, but cannot be ruled out in his current mood.

Form: 52351-2

(8)

Glorious Rocket^h⁷²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: D C Costello| T: J Hodge| OR: 54

80/1

Well beaten in two starts for current trainer after leaving David Barron's stable. Best watched until showing more despite lower handicap rating.

Form: 07/0000-

(9)

Top Offer^p³³

Age: 10| Weight: 9-6| J: G Lee| T: P Morris| OR: 54| CD

16/1

Scored over C&D in September and hinted at a return to form at Wolverhampton last time. Down to last winning mark and is one to note given his positive jockey booking.

Form: 216875-

(1)

I Am Dandy^t³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Robinson⁽³⁾| T: J Ewart| OR: 52| C

17/2

Successful over 7f at this track last month, having previously run two solid races to be placed over C&D. Remains feasibly treated and is much respected.

Form: 520231-

(12)

Benaras²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Sanderson⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 52

100/1

First run for current handler after leaving Tim Easterby's yard when sixth of 10 over 7f at Southwell. Still early days for her and trainer does well with similar types.

Form: 6/4706-

(4)

Deolali²⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: P Mathers| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 52

125/1

Promise on debut for David Loughnane, but two subsequent efforts were disappointing. Tries his luck in handicap company for a new stable, but others are more appealing.

Form: 380-

(13)

Highwayman^h²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: D Thompson| OR: 51| CD

5/1

Has looked short of stamina on last two starts over 1m4½f at this track. Previous third of 13 over 1m reads better and he competes off 1lb lower.

Form: 204397-

(6)

Totally Magic^b1²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Barry McHugh| T: R M Whitaker| OR: 49| CD

11/2

On a lengthy losing run despite a handicap mark which continues to fall. Handles this surface, however, and it will be interesting to see how she reacts to the fitting of blinkers.

Form: 204477-

(11)

Kavora²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Aaron Jones⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 48

20/1

Two solid runs at this venue before disappointing at Southwell last time. Still a maiden after 12 starts, however, so it is difficult to be too enthusiastic about her.

Form: 005250-

(10)

Betty Grable²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Nathan Evans| T: W Storey| OR: 46

10/1

Has been running with plenty of credit at this venue, but the bottom line is her lack of a win in 17 starts. Could well be placed again.

Form: 882364-

(7)

Golden Guide¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 46

10/1

Not disgraced in last three starts at Southwell, but is 0-8 on the AW and 0-16 in total. Continues to inch down the handicap.

Form: 63743-6

(14)

Cardaw Lily³²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 46

40/1

Without a win after 17 starts, six of them on AW surfaces. Interesting to see how she fares upped in trip after running over sprint distances.

Form: 633509-

(5)

Thecornishbarron²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Cam Hardie| T: B Ellison| OR: 45

11/2

Stepped up to 1m4½f when fifth of nine at this venue last time. Reverts to 1m off 1lb lower, but his profile suggests others will have his measure.

Form: 430455-

Non-Runners

(2)

Twiggy⁷⁰

Weight: 8-12| Age: 5

T: Karen McLintock J: Jason Hart

Forecasts

Molten Lava (7/2), Highwayman (5/1), Thecornishbarron (11/2), Totally Magic (11/2), Twiggy (8/1), I Am Dandy (17/2), Betty Grable (10/1), Golden Guide (10/1), Top Offer (16/1), Kavora (20/1), Cardaw Lily (40/1), Glorious Rocket (80/1), Benaras (100/1), Deolali (125/1)

I Am Dandy looks sure to make a bold bid and the likes of Twiggy and Betty Grable have place claims, but a chance is taken with the veteran TOP OFFER, who shaped as though returning to form last time and whose last win was achieved off this mark. Others entering calculations include Molten Lava, Highwayman and the unexposed Benaras.