19:00 Newcastle

Tuesday 7 November 2023

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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap

Off time: 19:02 | Winning time: 1m 40.78s

(3)

Panama City^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Garritty| T: I W McInnes| OR: 54

14/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 18 days ago, slowly away and struggling long way out. Best watched.

Form: 573480

(5)

Pop Favorite^b⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: L Morris| T: S Dixon| OR: 53| CD

4/1

Multiple winner here who posted another creditable effort when second of 11 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 8 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Should continue in form with her record around here a solid one (4-time C&D winner).

Form: 184142

(6)

Keeponbelieving⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: L Bailey| OR: 54

40/1

Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 7 days ago, always behind. Headgear quickly discarded now but recent exploits hardly inspire confidence in any case.

Form: 377500

(4)

Prince Hector^v⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Paula Muir⁽³⁾| T: J Bedi| OR: 52

9/1

Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Very good 3½ lengths fourth of 11 to Ledger in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, beaten only by a trio played later. Visor back on. Shortlist material.

Form: 697-784

(11)

Retirement Beckons²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: P Mathers| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 51| D

22/1

3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Carlisle (7.8f) in August. 16/1, below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Ayr (8f, heavy) 26 days ago, fading from 2f out.

Form: 514655

(12)

Ledger^t⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: O J Orr| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 47| CD

7/4

First run since leaving Paul Traynor, 13/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Unexposed as a miler and of interest again under a penalty now he's back on track.

Form: 0-00701

(10)

Royal Prospect^p,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: G Lee| T: S Corbett| OR: 50| CD

9/1

C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 850627

(9)

Annalee Lass^p⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: P Mulrennan| T: P D Niven| OR: 52| BF| CD

5/1

C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in May. Good 2¾ lengths third of 11 to Ledger in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 7 days ago. Can give a good account again.

Form: 149233

(1)

Two Rivers⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 48

12/1

Unreliable maiden. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others make more appeal for win purposes on balance.

Form: 365034

(8)

Techno Lady¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 45

25/1

Good fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago, driven under 4f out and keeping on. That may not prove her limit at this sort of trip.

Form: 030-874

(2)

Selby's Joy¹⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: T Eaves| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 45

100/1

80/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good) in July, racing off the pace and never on terms. Much more needed if she's to figure back from a break.

Form: 797058

Non-Runners

(7)

Child Of Lir⁴

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: R Menzies J: Jason Hart

Forecasts

Ledger (7/4), Pop Favorite (4/1), Annalee Lass (5/1), Royal Prospect (9/1), Prince Hector (9/1), Two Rivers (12/1), Panama City (14/1), Retirement Beckons (22/1), Techno Lady (25/1), Child Of Lir (25/1), Keeponbelieving (40/1), Selby's Joy (100/1)

PRINCE HECTOR has fallen to a career-low mark and fared best of those ridden prominently when finishing fourth behind Ledger in a C&D event 7 days ago. With a visor back on, he could be worth chancing to come out on top on this occasion, with the aforementioned Ledger, Annalee Lass and 4-time C&D winner Pop Favorite heading up the dangers.