17:00 Newcastle

Thursday 10 April 2025

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30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap (GBB Plus Race)

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 2m 10.34s

(8)

King Chaos¹⁰³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Kaiya Fraser⁽³⁾| T: R Menzies| OR: 81

13/8

Kingman gelding who confirmed promise of his stable when getting off the mark with plenty to spare in 7-runner novice at Southwell (11.1f) in December. Had plenty to spare despite still showing signs of greenness and likely capable of better again now handicapping.

Form: 3331-

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(4)

Creatif¹⁹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 80WS

16/5

Fairly useful 12f winner in France last summer. Acquired for no less than €140,000 thereafter but failed to justify sustained support when fifth of 6 in novice at Ripon (12f, good to soft) in September. Gelded/had wind op since and he's surely worth another chance on return/handicap bow.

Form: 135-

(2)

Cougar²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 80| D

100/1

Had been operating well below best over hurdles and fared no better starting out for new yard when ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Something to find on form.

Form: 3210/0-9

(5)

Sea Legend⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 78| CD

4/1

C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 40/1) 61 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Donald McCain and interesting if market vibes proved positive.

Form: 14825-6

(3)

Ninth Life^h³⁸⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: K Shoemark| T: Dr R Newland| OR: 78| D

10/1

5-y-o who settled better under a more positive ride when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) last spring, displaying a good attitude in the process. Out of action since but he returns with yard going nicely.

Form: 21/9661-

(7)

Molinari¹⁵³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: D Nolan| T: M Todhunter| OR: 74| CD

5/1

Eased in the weights and ended last season in good heart, resuming winning ways over 12.5f here in October before following up in 10-runner C&D handicap a month later. Player in hat-trick bid if returning from a break in same form.

Form: 872311-

(1)

Cusack^p¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Sean Kirrane| T: D Thompson| OR: 70| CD

14/1

9-time course winner at the top of his game, suited by the strong pace as he added another 7f victory to his tally here 12 days ago. Versatile as regards trip and 3 lb rise should see him competitive again in hat-trick bid.

Form: 572511

Non-Runners

(6)

Cadarn¹¹⁹

Weight: 9-10| Age: 4

T: G Boughey J: Billy Loughnane

Forecasts

King Chaos (13/8), Creatif (16/5), Sea Legend (4/1), Cadarn (4/1), Molinari (5/1), Ninth Life (10/1), Cusack (14/1), Cougar (100/1)

A fairly useful 1½m winner in France, CREATIF couldn't justify strong support starting out for new connections (changed hands for €140,000) at Ripon in September. Having been gelded/had wind surgery, that support shouldn't be forgotten now handicapping on return and he's afforded another chance. Handicap debutant King Chaos and the hat-trick seeking Cusack are others to consider. Cadarn commands a second look, too.