19:15 Newcastle

Friday 19 January 2024

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Off time: 19:17 | Winning time: 1m 14.35s

(3)

Thaki^t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: William Pyle⁽⁵⁾| T: K Scott| OR: 65| CD

9/1

Dual C&D winner, including this corresponding event in 2022. Below form last 2 starts, tenth of 12 in handicap here (33/1) 22 days ago. However, he's now back below his last winning mark with the cheekpieces left off.

Form: 025890-

(5)

Yesterday's Hero²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 65| D

11/1

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford a year ago but hasn't gone on from that effort since, sixth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago. Has work to do.

Form: 176966-

(9)

Captain Vallo^p¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 63| CD

6/1

C&D winner. Stepped up on recent run when fourth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago, despite having again been slowly away. Task is now to build on his latest effort.

Form: 26007-4

(1)

Nazca¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Tommie Jakes⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 63| CD

7/2

Racked up a 4-timer last year and produced a career best when also winning 12-runner handicap (17/2) at this C&D 15 days ago by ½ length from Athollblair Boy. Not taken lightly.

Form: 11195-1

(8)

Athollblair Boy¹⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 9-6| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler| OR: 62| CD

7/1

Seven-time C&D winner and, with the headgear left off, bounced back to form when ½-length second of 12 to the reopposing Nazca in handicap here (10/1) 15 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 90687-2

(2)

Kath's Toyboy^b¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: P Mulrennan| T: K Frost| OR: 62| CD

11/1

C&D winner. Failed to come on for his recent outing when seventh of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago. Remains 3 lb above his last winning mark, but he's capable of getting involved if he's on a going day.

Form: 20303-7

(12)

Asadjumeirah^t,v⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 62| CD

10/1

C&D winner. Thirty-one runs since last success in 2022. Not in the same form as previous outing when seventh of 11 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 65 days ago. Has eased further in the weights, but others more persuasive at present.

Form: 640757-

(11)

Jems Bond^p¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Rowan Scott| T: A D Brown| OR: 61| CD

11/1

Five-time course winner, including 3 victories last year. With a run behind him, took a step back in the right direction when second of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. One to consider.

Form: 37470-2

(6)

Warminster¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Phil Dennis| T: K Scott| OR: 61| D

12/1

Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. After only 6 days off, below form when fourth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 2 weeks ago. Bounce back called for returned to this shorter trip.

Form: 30247-4

(4)

Mr Stanley⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: A Mullen| T: P A Kirby| OR: 60

80/1

Has failed to beat a rival last 2 starts, again finishing well held in 16-runner handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 100/1) 81 days ago. Makes tapeta debut on first run for yard after leaving Leanne Breen.

Form: 3/05300-

(10)

Giogiobbo^p¹⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 9-4| J: D Swift| T: S Dixon| OR: 60| D

50/1

Form went the wrong way last year and fared no better when eighth of 9 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 2 weeks ago. Best watched.

Form: 4/8000-8

(7)

El Hibri^p¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: K T O'Neill| T: Ian Williams| OR: 59| D

9/2

With cheekpieces reapplied, justified support (9/4) when doubling his tally in 11-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, sticking to the task well. Remains well treated on old form and he can follow up.

Form: 14644-1

Forecasts

Nazca (7/2), El Hibri (9/2), Captain Vallo (6/1), Athollblair Boy (7/1), Thaki (9/1), Asadjumeirah (10/1), Yesterday's Hero (11/1), Kath's Toyboy (11/1), Jems Bond (11/1), Warminster (12/1), Giogiobbo (50/1), Mr Stanley (80/1)

EL HIBRI recorded a second career success (both wins for current trainer) when scoring at Southwell 13 days ago and he still remains on a good mark based on his old form. He is taken to see off the challenge of Nazca, who is respected on the back of his recent C&D win, while Athollblair Boy returned to form last time and could go well again.