17:35 Newcastle

Monday 8 May 2023

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  • 3YO only  |   Class 6  |   1m 4f 98y  |   Standard  |   5 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:35  |   Winning time: 2m 44.15s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(3)
Horse silk
True Legend201
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR:  63
1/1
Not much impact in a trio of minor events last year, tenth of 12 at Kempton (7f, 125/1) when last seen in October. However, bred for longer trips so can leave those efforts well behind now handicapping.
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Timeform
2
(5)
Horse silk
Damascus Steel27
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: R Havlin| T: E A L Dunlop| OR:  60| BF
5/2
After 6 months off (gelded), improved when second of 6 on all-weather/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/5) 27 days ago. Can make his presence felt.
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Timeform
3
(1)
Horse silk
Star Startp188
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: P Hanagan| T: R Menzies| OR:  58
66/1
Again beaten a long way out when last of 10 in nursery at Redcar (1m, heavy, 15/1) in November. Has enough to prove after 6 months off (has been gelded) as he goes up in trip.
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Timeform
4
(4)
Horse silk
Book Of Tales12
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: F Norton| T: C Johnston| OR:  58| BF
11/4
After 3 months off (gelded), didn't manage to live up to market expectations when third of 5 on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m4f, AW, 11/8) 12 days ago. It still remains early days, though.
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5
(2)
Horse silk
A Day To Dream34
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: G Lee| T: Ollie Pears| OR:  52| D
12/1
Took a step forward after 8 months off when winning 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (1m4f, soft, 6/1) 34 days ago, finding extra. Task is now to build on that effort.
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Timeform

Forecasts

True Legend (1/1), Damascus Steel (5/2), Book Of Tales (11/4), A Day To Dream (12/1), Star Start (66/1)

Verdict

TRUE LEGEND didn't make much of an impact in his 3 outings last year, but he appeals as the type that his trainer does so well with now handicapping up in trip. The son of Camelot can leave his previous form behind to get off the mark, with Damascus Steel the main danger on his second start in a handicap. Book of Tales is the pick of the remainder.

  1. True Legend1/1
  2. Damascus Steel5/2
  3. Book Of Tales11/4

Prize Money

1st: £3,245.002nd: £1,523.003rd: £761.004th: £381.005th: £190.00

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