15:35 Newcastle

Saturday 27 June 2020

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Betfair Northumberland Plate Handicap

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 3m 33.21s

(3)

Magic Circle³⁷³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 108| D

40/1

Spreadeagled the field in the 2018 Chester Cup (2m2½f, good), before taking the Group 3 Henry II Stakes (Sandown) in an equally striking manner; has left the care of Ian Williams since finishing down the field in the 2019 Ascot Gold Cup.

Form: 0110/39-

(15)

Rainbow Dreamer^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A King| OR: 107| D

15/2

Ran well, despite losing his unbeaten AW record (now 5-6) when finishing 5L fourth to Nayef Road in the Group 3 Sagaro Stakes over C&D three weeks ago; steps back into handicap company from an elevated mark (a career high).

Form: 21-1114

(8)

King's Advice¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P J McDonald| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 106| BF

11/1

Sixth in last year's Northumberland Plate; found the opposition too hot to handle when occupying that same position (40-1) in the Group 3 Sagaro Stakes; runner-up to Red Vernon in the Listed Grand Cup at Doncaster (1m6½f, good) subsequently.

Form: 2-33062

(19)

Collide^t¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: H Palmer| OR: 105

12/1

Turned out swiftly after finishing in midfield in the Class 2 Copper Horse at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good); must definitively prove his stamina beyond 1m6f, and that coupled with a very wide draw makes him vulnerable; stablemate of Caravan Of Hope.

Form: 504-117

(14)

Glencadam Glory^h¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 100

40/1

With John Gosden when fifth of 16 in the Queen Alexandra Stakes (2m5½f) of 2018; sold for 8,500gns (Oct 2018); absent until finishing 5¾L fourth to Red Vernon (King's Advice second) at Doncaster 13 days ago; 1-1 on Tapeta (Wolverhampton).

Form: 51565/4

(13)

Carnwennan¹²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes| OR: 96| CD

8/1

Enjoyed his day in the limelight when an emphatic 3½L winner of last year's Northumberland Vase (7-2f) - now 9lb higher; consistent in defeat since, 4lb better off than when beaten ½L by Smart Champion over C&D in February.

Form: 1058-22

(2)

Reshoun^p²²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: David Probert| T: Ian Williams| OR: 96| D

40/1

Placed in the 2018 November Handicap (Doncaster, 1m4f soft); unfortunately didn't make the cut for Royal Ascot (first reserve), so has been absent since winning a 2m Class 2 handicap on the Polytrack at Kempton last November; sits 2lb higher.

Form: 398831-

(11)

Sevenna Star²¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 94

100/1

Edged out Ipsolini when taking the Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, gd/soft) in April 2018; finished tenth of 12 in the Derby on his next start; badly out of sorts since leaving John Gosden for 32,000gns (Oct 2018); look elsewhere.

Form: 77/7044-

(7)

Smart Champion^h¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: Callum Shepherd| T: D M Simcock| OR: 89| CD

9/1

Broke his AW duck when running down the reopposing Carnwennan over C&D in February; bettered that with a never nearer fourth to Coeur De Lion in the Ascot Stakes (2m4f, good); stamina is seemingly his forte; solid chance, yet the value is long gone.

Form: 26-4314

(17)

Caravan Of Hope¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: Harry Bentley| T: H Palmer| OR: 89| BF

9/2

Both wins on soft/heavy ground; continued on an upward curve, despite coming off second best to Australis at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; meets that rival on 1lb better terms, as he tackles this 2m½f trip for the very first time.

Form: 23211-2

(4)

Just Hubert¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: M Dwyer| T: W R Muir| OR: 89| D

14/1

Repelled Anyonecanhaveitall when justifying favouritism in the Edinburgh Cup (Musselburgh, 2m gd/fm) last September; should strip fitter for his comeback run at Haydock (finished last of six to Moon King); first start on Tapeta (0-2 AW).

Form: 15156-6

(16)

Cosmelli^v¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-4| J: George Rooke⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 88| CD

14/1

33-1 winner of the 2018 Northumberland Vase (Denmead third); edged right late on when a close fifth to Who Dares Wins in last year's Northumberland Plate; suitable 'prep-run' when a staying on third to Collide at Chelmsford (1m6f).

Form: 215343

(5)

Financial Conduct^p1,t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-4| J: S De Sousa| T: C J Mann| OR: 88

66/1

Three-time Dundalk winner (1m4f) in 2017/18; with David Simcock when sixth (of 19) to Cosmelli in the 2018 Northumberland Vase; has failed to sparkle over hurdles since joining Charlie Mann for 37,000gns (Oct 2018); cheekpieces are introduced.

Form: 12167/B

(1)

Hiroshima²⁴⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-3| J: J Quinn| T: J Ryan| OR: 87

80/1

Lightly-raced Nathaniel gelding; finished down the field (11th of 13) in the Derby at Epsom in 2019; modest in two subsequent starts, and is essentially very difficult to fancy on his seasonal reappearance; stablemate of Sevenna Star.

Form: 7/18003-

(12)

Australis¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 86

5/1

Prominent-racer; has raised his game since switching to the AW (2-3); kept on well when beating Caravan Of Hope by ½L at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; interesting to see how he negotiates the combination of a step up in grade and a longer trip.

Form: 24212-1

(9)

Rajinsky¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Jane Elliott| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 86

12/1

Posted a career best when introduced to a test of stamina at Wolverhampton (1m6f), beating Battle Of Marathon by ½L; keeping on late, when third to Laafy on Newbury (1m4f) seasonal reappearance a fortnight ago; low-mileage, and of some interest.

Form: 33/141-3

(18)

Anyonecanhaveitall¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-0| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 84| CD

10/1

Feasibly weighted, C&D winner; has Musselburgh previous with Just Hubert; often vulnerable to a late finisher (given his positive run style), as was the case at Pontefract (2m1½f, good) recently when mugged close home by the progressive Oleg.

Form: 41212-2

(10)

Denmead^t¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-0| J: Jamie Gormley| T: D Skelton| OR: 84| D

50/1

Dual purpose campaigner; finished third (beaten 3½L) to Cosmelli in the 2018 Northumberland Vase; should improve for his recent Pontefract comeback run (behind Anyonecanhaveitall), but in truth this is probably an overambitious assignment.

Form: 21304/4

Non-Runners

(20)

Mukha Magic⁷

Weight: 8-8| Age: 4

T: Miss Gay Kelleway J: Jason Watson

(6)

Technological³⁹⁷

Weight: 8-0| Age: 5

T: M F Harris J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Caravan Of Hope (9/2), Australis (5/1), Rainbow Dreamer (15/2), Carnwennan (8/1), Smart Champion (9/1), Anyonecanhaveitall (10/1), King's Advice (11/1), Collide (12/1), Rajinsky (12/1), Cosmelli (14/1), Just Hubert (14/1), Mukha Magic (25/1), Technological (33/1), Reshoun (40/1), Magic Circle (40/1), Glencadam Glory (40/1), Denmead (50/1), Financial Conduct (66/1), Hiroshima (80/1), Sevenna Star (100/1)

The 2020 Northumberland Plate features past Vase winners Cosmelli (2018) and Carnwennan (2019), while the record breaking Middleham-handler Mark Johnston is doubly-represented with King's Advice and Anyonecanhaveitall, the latter of whom could make a bold bid from the front. Stamina is an asset for the popular ante-post pick Smart Champion, while Wolverhampton foes Australis and Caravan Of Hope continue on upward curves. However, at appealing odds, we'll plump for the lightly-raced Tom Dascombe-trained RAJINSKY. He caught the eye when finishing a keeping on third to Laafy in a Class 2 handicap at Newbury (1m4f) earlier this month.