18:30 Newcastle

Saturday 11 July 2020

All16:5017:2517:5518:3019:0019:3020:0020:3021:00

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap

Off time: 18:32 | Winning time: 1m 13.50s

(12)

Devil's Angel¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Megan Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 63| BF| C

9/2

First try over 6f here, course winner at 7.1f (AW debut), shaped well in three runs since returning from 14-months off. Runner-up last two starts over 6f, just failed to reel in exposed winner last time at Hamilton (6f, good/firm), worth considering.

Form: 6/18-822

(7)

Global Humor¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: P Mathers| T: J S Goldie| OR: 61| CD

7/1

1-8 here with the win coming over this trip (not always a straightforward ride), winner on Fibresand (6.1f) earlier in the year off 1lb lower. Both runs since returning have left something to be desired, never a threat at Hamilton ((6f) last time.

Form: 6-91473

(4)

Rich Approach^p¹²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Jason Hart| T: J D Bethell| OR: 60| BF| C| D

8/1

Losing run has just pushed into double-figures having been a dual winner earlier in his career (includes a 7.1f course win). Shaped as though in decent form in early part of year, failed to meet market expectations last time, still on a fair mark.

Form: 69-2534

(8)

Kaafy⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: P Mulrennan| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 60

4/1

Remains a maiden after 16 starts, has shown some fair form especially on his last two starts over 7f. Went off too quick (ran free) on the first occasion, showed that he was still in good form with a sound third at Catterick recently, reverts to 6f.

Form: 730-643

(2)

Redesdale Rebel¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: S Corbett| OR: 58| CD

7/1

Won a minor event over C&D on first run as 4yo, failed to reach that level since including on handicap debut and initial outing on turf (latest effort). Went with little fluency (behind two of today's rivals) at Hamilton (6f, good/firm), down 3lb.

Form: 25-1674

(5)

Amazing Alba^h¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Barry McHugh| T: A C Whillans| OR: 55

50/1

Modest maiden (0-16), makes AW debut having run poorly off a ten-month break at Hamilton (6f, good/firm) last time (beat one home). Overall profile looks unconvincing having fallen to a career-low mark, still hard to recommend, others appeal more.

Form: 23620-6

(10)

Redzone¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 61| D

9/2

C&D form reads 454; showed improved form off a five-month absence to take a 6f Doncaster handicap on quick ground last time (up 5lb). No surprise to see him win (has a decent sprint pedigree), could build on that success if coping with return to AW.

Form: 475-471

(13)

Come On Linda²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 58

25/1

The second handicap newcomer in the field; produced her best effort over 7f at Redcar last time (stayed on well, finished fifth, 100-1). Ought to be suited by modest handicaps although the drop to 6f back on AW doesn't look to be in her favour.

Form: 8-05

(6)

Sharrabang⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: A Mullen| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 52| CD

25/1

Resumed winning ways with a C&D victory in a bargain basement handicap (0-50) in February (third career win), showed a good attitude. Failed to impress in two Haydock handicaps at up to 7.2f after a break, hopes pinned on a return to this C&D.

Form: 033170

(9)

Jem Scuttle^t⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Zak Wheatley⁽⁷⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 52

14/1

On a losing run that stretches back to November 2018 (won off an 18lb higher mark), clearly regressed since then. Fours starts since racing resumed give little hope that he can make use of a rapidly falling mark, often races freely, limited appeal.

Form: 229048

(14)

Amelia R^p1¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J Quinn| T: R Craggs| OR: 51| D

14/1

Modest handicapper, second over C&D off 1lb lower on first run of the year in 0-50 grade (showed more spark than at end of 2019). Shaped as if better for run on return last time at Thirsk (7f, good), needs others to falter, cheekpieces on first-time.

Form: 5880-26

(1)

Abbaleka¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Shane Gray| T: M Appleby| OR: 56

33/1

Well below form on only C&D run, that outing summing up overall form profile as a modest maiden (0-10). Back down in trip/on turf after a five-month absence last time at Redcar (5f, soft), did little to inspire, hard to endorse even at this level.

Form: 380-364

Non-Runners

(11)

Jems Bond²⁸

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: A D Brown J: D Nolan

(3)

Gypsy Traveller²²⁴

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: K Frost J: Lewis Edmunds

Forecasts

Kaafy (4/1), Devil's Angel (9/2), Redzone (9/2), Global Humor (7/1), Redesdale Rebel (7/1), Rich Approach (8/1), Jem Scuttle (14/1), Amelia R (14/1), Jems Bond (14/1), Gypsy Traveller (16/1), Sharrabang (25/1), Come On Linda (25/1), Abbaleka (33/1), Amazing Alba (50/1)

An unexceptional handicap that lacks any progressive types although it would come as no surprise to see REDZONE follow up his Doncaster win especially as he’s a half-brother to a couple of decent sprinters in Mythmaker (an eight-time winner for this yard) and Tis Marvellous. The slight doubt about his chance being the fact it took him a while to get going last time. Devil’s Angel has run with credit of late and matching either of his two recent starts would see him go close here. Jems Bond has claims on his return run at Doncaster while the handicap newcomer Gypsy Traveller should be monitored for any positive market vibes. The fair maiden Kaafy and Rich Approach two others to enter the mix.