16:05 Newcastle

Thursday 21 November 2019

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Betway Handicap

Off time: 16:06 | Winning time: 57.95s

(7)

Good Effort^p⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: B A Curtis| T: I Mohammed| OR: 97

10/3

Little less exposed than some of his main rivals, and he would have to hold major claims on the form of his fifth in the Group 3 Bengough Stakes at Ascot (6f; soft) when last seen. Must shoulder top-weight as a result.

Form: 901805

(9)

Princes Des Sables⁷⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 95

20/1

Largely in good form prior to finding the demands of a 'Listed' contest at York (6f; good) too much when last seen. Given a short break since then, but is high enough in the weights and a couple look open to more improvement.

Form: 2-76148

(10)

Red Impression^t1⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Watson| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 93

9/4

Disappointed when last seen in 'Listed' company at Ayr (5f; good). This represents a drop in class for her, and she has only had just the five starts so retains plenty of potential. Fascinating contender for powerful connections.

Form: 11-359

(6)

Watchable^p¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Shane Gray| T: D O'Meara| OR: 92| D

22/1

More encouraging signs when runner-up at Wolverhampton (5f; standard) in this grade. Mark has been steadily falling down since he won at Epsom in June, and he could be ready to strike again.

Form: 350652

(11)

Harry's Bar⁵⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 91| BF| D

3/1

Unexposed sort who has enjoyed a productive campaign this year. Only narrowly beaten when runner-up at Chelmsford (6f; standard) in a higher grade than this. Major claims off an unchanged mark. All three career wins have came on the AW.

Form: 511132

(4)

Jumira Bridge^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 88| D

14/1

Contested some hot sprint handicaps this season, including when fourth at Kempton (6f; standard to slow) last month. Back down to last winning mark and looks the main stable hope (two runners in this contest). Claims.

Form: 045564

(1)

Savalas⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Sean Davis⁽³⁾| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 86| D

33/1

Not won since May 2018, but he would hold place claims on the form of his fifth at York (5f; soft) last month. 7lb below last winning mark, and he is 1-1 on the AW.

Form: 020505

(5)

Fendale¹²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 84| CD

14/1

C&D winner who does go well at this track, but hasn't been seen since July. Goes well fresh and wasn't disgraced when fourth of five in a competitive handicap at Pontefract (5f; good) most recently. Only 1lb above last winning mark.

Form: 0-12854

(2)

Abel Handy^t⁴⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: J P Sullivan| T: D Carroll| OR: 83| D

28/1

Mark is beginning to steadily fall, but he is showing no signs of taking advantage of that at the moment, as shown by his effort at Wolverhampton (7f; standard) last month when 12th of 12. Comfortably ruled out.

Form: 620990

(12)

Primo's Comet¹¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Phil Dennis| T: J S Goldie| OR: 80| CD

14/1

Posted a highly respectable effort when fourth at Goodwood (6f; good to firm) in August. Off since then, and would have major claims if able to reproduce that form. In consistent form recently without winning, but latest success did come over C&D.

Form: 462534

(8)

Secretinthepark^b³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 8-7| J: A Mullen| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 79| CD

100/1

C&D winner two starts back when successful by a neck. Disappointed over 6f here last time out though, so drop back to this trip looks the right move. 3lb above last winning mark.

Form: 730019

Non-Runners

(3)

Alsvinder⁵⁶

Weight: 9-6| Age: 6

T: P A Kirby J: K Stott

Forecasts

Red Impression (9/4), Harry's Bar (3/1), Good Effort (10/3), Fendale (14/1), Primo's Comet (14/1), Jumira Bridge (14/1), Princes Des Sables (20/1), Alsvinder (20/1), Watchable (22/1), Abel Handy (28/1), Savalas (33/1), Secretinthepark (100/1)

A fascinating sprint handicap with a select group of runners with realistic claims. Fendale hasn't been seen since July, but he has shown he goes well fresh in the past, including when winning over C&D at the start of the year. On form, Good Effort should be bang there off the back of his excellent fourth in a Group 3 at Ascot when last seen, but top-weight makes life tougher. He was only narrowly denied recently, and it is unlikely Harry's Bar has reached his ceiling just yet. However, the most intriguing contender is definitely the lightly raced RED IMPRESSION. She can be forgiven her latest effort and appeals as one who can take advantage of this drop in class.