18:15 Newcastle
Saturday 6 June 2020
All12:5513:3014:0514:4015:1515:5016:3017:0517:4018:15
Betway Live Casino Handicap (Div 2)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  1m 2f 42y  |  Standard  |  10 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:15Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 11.37s
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Show odds
0-2 on AW (run with credit both times at up to 1m4f), may find this trip a little on the short side (needs a good test at 1m2f). Lightly-raced for his age he looks the sort who could improve, greater test of stamina would see him in a better light.
Fair handicapper, consistent enough but the losing run is starting to build despite dropping below his last winning mark. Ran his best race for a while when last seen, limited AW experience, needs to prove himself despite the ease in grade.
Useful Flat form when with Clive Cox despite only winning once over 1m in soft conditions. Progressed without winning after that prior to proving a let-down on his hurdling debut (fell) for this yard; now back on the Flat (hood on); ought to go well.
Both wins have come on AW but at a lower level (generally found wanting in his grade); overall has a meagre strike-rate. Ran well enough when last seen over 1m here (travelled well, just failed), however, his overall record tempers enthusiasm.
Twice a winner at Kempton in late-2019 over 1m4f she flopped when trying to complete a hat-trick over 1m6f at Chelmsford. Fifth on her only start here she gets the assistance of the excellent Ben Curtis; trip may be a little on the short side though.
Successful in a couple of similar turf handicaps last year over 1m2f he ran well subsequently in better races than he needed to contest (shaped well over longer trips). First run on AW (all wins left-handed), respected returning to this grade.
Ex-Irish performer who makes her debut for a new yard having run with little gusto on last two starts in Ireland. No experience on AW surfaces she is at least back on her last and only winning mark; a watching brief is advised on this occasion.
Won a 1m maiden here on final start for Amanda Perrett (didn't need to show any progress); still unexposed. Shaped well when last seen over 1m here, looked on a handy mark (tenderly handled by apprentice); gave the impression there's more to come.
Front-running mare who has done well over hurdles (made all to record a hat-trick last summer) but got rather harshly handicapped in that sphere. Three-time Flat turf winner (last win in a seller) when with Richard Hannon; capable with an easy lead.
Usually seen to best effect at Hamilton, does have a C&D win to his name here off a 4lb lower mark. Consistent for the most part here and on turf since he's flying a little higher than usual and will need a career-best to return to winning form.
Forecasts
Gabrials Boy (7/2), Aegeus (9/2), Sweet Celebration (5/1), Global Art (6/1), Pour Me A Drink (8/1), Jackamundo (17/2), Engles Rock (14/1), Granite City Doc (16/1), Awake My Soul (18/1), See The Sea (66/1)
This looks a slightly better contest than the first division of this 1m2f handicap with a couple that may have potential in a better grade. AEGEUS certainly caught the eye here last time over 1m under an inexperienced apprentice (tenderly handled) and it’s a positive that Graham Lee takes over today with the extra 2f also looking to suit. Jackamudo is another interesting sort who ran well in better company last year, he’ll appreciate the ease in grade although he has to prove himself on the AW dropping in trip (has won at 1m2f on turf). Gabrials Boy and Sweet Sensation both have chances despite the trip looking sharp enough with Pour Me A Drink respected back on the Flat.
- Aegeus
- Jackamundo
- Pour Me A Drink
Prize Money
1st: £4,690.002nd: £1,396.003rd: £697.004th: £349.00
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