15:55 Newcastle

Saturday 6 April 2019

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Navigating Brexit With Vertem Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 98y  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:56  |   Winning time: 3m 58.5s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Cornerstone Ladp51
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: Billy Garritty(7)| T: Micky Hammond| OR:  139| D
3/1
Again showed liking for testing conditions when scoring at Haydock (heavy) two starts back before chasing home a smart rival at Kelso latest despite good ground. This his highest ever mark handicap wise but seems to still be improving.
2
Horse silk
Keyboard Gangsterh,t70
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-5| J: Callum Whillans(3)| T: D W Whillans| OR:  132| D
6/1
Won twice North of the border late last season on heavy ground, Well behind Cornerstone Lad on belated reappearance at Haydock before sixth at Uttoxeter. Handicap just about within range if returning to best form.
3
Horse silk
Altruism42
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-3| J: Callum Bewley| T: James Moffatt| OR:  130
25/1
Five-time Cartmel winner tailed off on return from 581-day absence latest. May now strip fitter but plenty of risk attached.
4
Horse silk
Aristo Du Plessis14
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-3| J: Steven Fox(5)| T: J Ewart| OR:  130| D
6/1
Beat Cornerstone Lad at Wetherby earlier this season but behind that rival next and form since has been on the whole disappointing. Only 2lb higher than aforementioned win now so can be effective here if near his best.
5
Horse silk
Manamite38
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: Alain Cawley| T: B Haslam| OR:  124| D
7/4
Seems to be improved since moving to this smaller yard and gained second win in four starts when a ready scorer at Musselburgh latest on good (also won on heavy). Handicapper raises the stakes but could be ahead of him at present, big chance.
6
Horse silk
Ninepointsixthreep,t43
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-9| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR:  122
8/1
Upped 10lb by handicapper for make-all success by 24L at Sedgefield two starts back and that saw him struggling even before rider lost his irons in pulled up effort at Catterick. Gets 3lb back here and in good enough order to merit respect.
8
Horse silk
Beyondtemptationh,t11
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J C Haynes| OR:  108| CD
10/1
Admirable front-running Hexham specialist proved hard to catch over 2m there and again ran well here next when second. Struggled next back at Hexham and tough ask here from 5lb out of the handicap.

Non-Runners

7
Horse silk
Will O'The West31
Weight: 10-4|  Age: 8
T: Laura Morgan  J: Ross Chapman
NR

Forecasts

Manamite (7/4), Cornerstone Lad (3/1), Keyboard Gangster (6/1), Aristo Du Plessis (6/1), Ninepointsixthree (8/1), Beyondtemptation (10/1), Altruism (25/1), Will O'The West (33/1)

Verdict

Fast-improving MANAMITE is up 10lb for his recent 6L success at Musselburgh but this lightly-raced six-year-old is one to remain on the right side of at present so worth sticking with here. Progressive Cornerstone Lad remains in good form and despite like the selection tackling a career-high mark today he rates a big danger. Ninepointsixthree has been running well this season and is always a threat when getting his own way upfront.
  1. Manamite
  2. Cornerstone Lad
  3. Ninepointsixthree

Previous Winners

2018
Sakhee's City
Weight: 11-6  |Age: 7
11/4

Prize Money

1st: £6,238.002nd: £1,832.003rd: £916.004th: £458.005th: £350.006th: £350.007th: £350.008th: £350.00

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