17:00 Newcastle

Saturday 28 June 2025

All13:4014:1014:4015:1515:4516:2517:0017:30

Pertemps Network Education Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 2m 44.23s

(10)

Lenny's Spirit^b,t⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: D P Quinn| OR: 71| D

10/1

Has won both starts since joining new yard, looking rejuvenated, overcoming a 10 lb rise in weights in 4-runner handicap at Lingfield (11.6f) latest. More needed to complete the hat-trick but can't be taken lightly.

Form: 9655-11

(6)

Pralognan^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: A J Martin| OR: 68

7/4

Struggled in flat handicaps this season with unplaced efforts at Leopardstown. Won a hurdle race at Downpatrick (11/2) 13 days ago, capitalising on a comparatively low mark in that sphere. Worth considering on return to flat racing following confidence-boosting success over obstacles.

Form: 234-099

(4)

Fleur De Mer¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Mark Winn| T: M Todhunter| OR: 67| C

12/1

Ran close 2nd at Thirsk (14/1) over this trip in April 2024 but below form both starts this season. Enough to prove at present.

Form: 2230-57

(3)

Golden Flame^v1¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: S De Sousa| T: T Faulkner| OR: 67| D

6/1

Has shown good form in recent handicaps, including a second and two third-place finishes. Finished sixth of 11 over 14f at Goodwood (10/1) 15 days ago, outpaced soon after having every chance 2f out. First-time visor tried now but the drop in trip may be a concern. Has not won for 22 races.

Form: 942336

(1)

Haliphon^p²²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: Ian Williams| OR: 65| D

28/1

Turned in another creditable effort when third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f) 22 days ago, patiently ridden and found wanting for finishing speed. Should remain competitive.

Form: 3-87523

(11)

Gastronomy^p²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: P A Kirby| OR: 64| CD

16/1

C&D winner who finished 5th of 6 in handicap at Catterick (17/2, 13.9f) 29 days ago, held up and never involved. Now 2 lb below last winning mark.

Form: 336-345

(2)

Paper Doll¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Marco Ghiani| T: T Davidson| OR: 64| BF

10/1

Third of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (2/1) 10 days ago, making headway late but not suited by shorter trip. Should appreciate return to 12f.

Form: 7042-33

(8)

Cascade Hall¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 61

25/1

Showed promise when 2nd at Ayr (16/5) in May. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (33/1) 13 days ago, making little impression after running at York just 2 days earlier. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 625600

(9)

Stand Strong^b,t²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: P J McDonald| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 57

8/1

Modest handicapper who is yet to win in 11 starts but finished second of 6 in a 13f 192y handicap at Catterick (11/2) 29 days ago, keeping on but headed near line with blinkers reapplied. Could be competitive back down in trip at a track with previous C&D experience.

Form: 856-042

(7)

Young Lucy^t³²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-6| J: Jamie Powell⁽³⁾| T: A J Martin| OR: 53| BF

9/2

Mainly campaigned over hurdles recently with creditable form. Finished 4th of 12 in flat handicap at Tipperary (11/4) 32 days ago, running on but finding the 12.5f trip barely enough of a test. Makes all-weather debut.

Form: 00845-4

(12)

Mass Consumption⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-4| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 48

33/1

Winless in 15 starts with poor recent form. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (14/1) 9 days ago without usual visor. Hard to fancy on current evidence from 3 lb out of the weights.

Form: 436-705

Non-Runners

(5)

Chillhi²

Weight: 9-0| Age: 5

T: James Owen J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Pralognan (7/4), Young Lucy (9/2), Golden Flame (6/1), Chillhi (6/1), Stand Strong (8/1), Paper Doll (10/1), Lenny's Spirit (10/1), Fleur De Mer (12/1), Gastronomy (16/1), Cascade Hall (25/1), Haliphon (28/1), Mass Consumption (33/1)

PRALOGNAN, a recent winner over hurdles, is potentially well treated back on all-weather in this code, so he's put forward as the answer. Lenny's Spirit has been rejuvenated since joining a new yard, making it 2-2 for present connections at Lingfield last week, while Paper Doll should appreciate this return to further and is also considered.