19:55 Newcastle

Saturday 1 February 2025

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Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap (Div 2)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 6  |   6f  |   Standard  |   10 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 19:55  |   Winning time: 1m 12.94s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(6)
Horse silk
Hurstwood11
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-9| J: Aiden Brookes(3)| T: P D Niven| OR:  52| CD
13/2
C&D winner who got back on track when second of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 11 days ago. Is now 2 lb below his last winning mark and he could be ready to take advantage.
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2
(3)
Horse silk
Athollblair Boy11
Age: 12|  Weight: 9-8| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler| OR:  51| CD
6/1
Nine-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last success in 2024 but there have been better signs last 2 starts, never nearer when 1¼ lengths fifth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Not ruled out.
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3
(9)
Horse silk
Pinpoint49
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Ewan Whillans| OR:  50
11/1
Off the mark at Ayr in April last year but form went the wrong way towards the end of the campaign, again finishing well held when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 50/1) 49 days ago. Enough to prove at present.
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4
(2)
Horse silk
My Boy Jack17
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-6| J: Joanna Mason| T: K Frost| OR:  49| BF| D
5/1
Fourteen runs since last win in 2024 but placed all 3 starts this year, second of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 11/4) 17 days ago. Could be thereabouts despite his tendency to start slowly.
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5
(10)
Horse silk
Blackcurrentv9
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-3| J: T Eaves| T: A D Brown| OR:  45| CD
10/3
Six-time course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023, but in first-time visor he wasn't discredited when fifth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Capable of making a bold bid.
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6
(4)
Horse silk
Rockley Pointv7
Age: 12|  Weight: 9-3| J: Darragh Keenan| T: K Scott| OR:  45| CD
22/1
Four-time course winner. Thirty-four runs since last win in 2023. Fared better than on last couple of starts when fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 40/1) a week ago, but others still look stronger.
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7
(7)
Horse silk
Pockleyb11
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-3| J: P Mulrennan| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR:  45| CD
5/2
Six-time course winner but 24 runs since last win back in 2023. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, denied clear run under 2f out. Lurks on a dangerous mark.
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Timeform
8
(1)
Horse silk
Parson's Meadowp1,t22
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Cam Hardie| T: P A Kirby| OR:  45
33/1
Remains a maiden after 14 starts. After 4 months off, below form when seventh of 8 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Tongue strap reapplied with cheekpieces on 1st time.
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9
(8)
Horse silk
Sacred Melodyh11
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Mark Winn| T: Mrs R Carr| OR:  45
28/1
Finished closer then on previous outings this year when 5½ lengths seventh of 10 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Others preferred as she looks for her first victory.
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10
(5)
Horse silk
Queen For Adaayv9
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: D Shaw| OR:  45
40/1
Has yet to finish better than mid-division in varied events, always behind after 5 months off when last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 150/1) 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
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Forecasts

Pockley (5/2), Blackcurrent (10/3), My Boy Jack (5/1), Athollblair Boy (6/1), Hurstwood (13/2), Pinpoint (11/1), Rockley Point (22/1), Sacred Melody (28/1), Parson's Meadow (33/1), Queen For Adaay (40/1)

Verdict

Having been dropped in grade, HURSTWOOOD returned to form when runner-up to one who had dropped in the weights at this C&D 11 days ago, so he is taken to get his head back in front this time around. He can see off the challenge of My Boy Jack, who has been in good heart this year, while Blackcurrent could also go well from below his last winning mark.

  1. Hurstwood13/2
  2. My Boy Jack5/1
  3. Blackcurrent10/3

Prize Money

1st: £4,711.002nd: £2,210.003rd: £1,104.004th: £553.005th: £275.00

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