18:30 Newcastle

Sunday 3 March 2024

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Off time: 18:33 | Winning time: 1m 12.71s

(10)

Pockley^b¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 76| CD

6/1

All 6 career victories at this course, with latest win in November. With blinkers back on, creditable third of 8 in handicap here (5f, 22/1) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Capable of going well again if on a going day.

Form: 555-563

(12)

Fortamour⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Joanna Mason| T: B Haslam| OR: 76| C| D

20/1

Course winner whose latest success came at Ripon in September. After 10 weeks off, possibly needed the run when sixth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 47 days ago. Others still more persuasive.

Form: 71049-6

(3)

Illusionist¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 75| D

9/1

Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. However, he took a step back in the right direction when third of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, nearest finish. Task is now to build on his latest effort.

Form: 04338-3

(5)

William Dewhirst¹⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: B Haslam| OR: 75| D

28/1

Doubled his tally when scoring at Carlisle in September and wasn't discredited at a higher level when sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft, 8/1) next time. Back down in grade on his return from 5 months off.

Form: 663316-

(7)

Manigordo^p²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mathers| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 75| D

33/1

After 13 weeks off, shaped as if better for the run when tenth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Had shown promise on his stable debut previously, so he's not written off with cheekpieces back on.

Form: 74834-0

(4)

Gis A Sub²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: D Nolan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 74| D

22/1

Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. After 5 months off (had wind op), not disgraced on first outing since leaving Kevin Ryan when eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Lurks on dangerous mark.

Form: 40797-8

(1)

Bellagio Man^p²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 74| CD

20/1

Latest win over C&D in September. In first-time blinkers, below form seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, though not ideally positioned. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied.

Form: 485-457

(8)

Bonito Cavalo²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 74| CD

5/2

Has been thriving this year, completing a 5-timer at this course when winning 12-runner handicap (5f, 4/5) 28 days ago. Up in class but he's a leading contender in his current mood.

Form: 0-11111

(6)

Sibyl Charm¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 72| BF| C

7/2

Opened her account here (7f) in January and has continued in good form since, second of 12 in handicap (3/1) over C&D 19 days ago. Could be thereabouts once again.

Form: 02-2122

(2)

Boafo Boy^t¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 72| C| D

7/2

Course winner. Not long with current yard and made it back-to-back wins when battling well to score in 5-runner handicap (11/4) at Chelmsford City (7f) 10 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 888-211

(9)

Broken Spear^p¹²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Loughnane| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 72| D

25/1

Ended last season with a couple of lesser efforts, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 6/1) when last seen in October. May just be better for this first run back of the year.

Form: 186358-

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to board prices only - deduction 35p in the pound

Result Amended

Pockley - Original Position 3rd. Amended Position 2nd.

Bonito Cavalo - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 3rd.

Non-Runners

(11)

He's An Angel¹⁵

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: P D Niven J: D Tudhope

Forecasts

Bonito Cavalo (5/2), Sibyl Charm (7/2), Boafo Boy (7/2), Pockley (6/1), He's An Angel (6/1), Illusionist (9/1), Fortamour (20/1), Bellagio Man (20/1), Gis A Sub (22/1), Broken Spear (25/1), William Dewhirst (28/1), Manigordo (33/1)

Several in-form contenders, with preference for BONITO CAVALO who has racked up a 5-timer at this course already in 2024. He can go on to extend his winning sequence, though He's An Angel is also unbeaten so far this year and isn't taken lightly. Sibyl Charm is another who arrives in good heart and she completes the shortlist.