Newbury Racecourse Resident DJ, Moonraker Disco Handicap

Off time: 19:40 | Winning time: 3m 36.58s

(4)

Golden Flame¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Zoe Lewis⁽⁷⁾| T: T Faulkner| OR: 66| BF| D

5/1

Ended a losing run stretching back almost 5 yrs in 7-runner event at Ffos Las (2m) last month, travelling strongly. Backed that up when second of 4 at Doncaster (14.5f, firm) a fortnight ago, ideally needing a stronger gallop. Lack of pace and another small field tempers enthusiasm.

Form: 8653-12

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(2)

Diamond Bay^b³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: K Shoemark| T: T Ward| OR: 66| D

8/1

Given a chance by the handicapper and ran better than for a while dropped into a 0-70 when fifth of 7 at Nottingham (1¾m) recently, his lack of finishing speed at the trip in evidence. Had looked worth another try at 2m but disappointed at Lingfield 5 weeks ago. Eased another 2 lb.

Form: 3-06754

(3)

Campeona^p1⁸^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 61

2/7

Took a huge step forward upped markedly in trip for handicap/turf debut when second at Bath (11.6f) on return and landed the odds in 5-runner similar event there (1¾m, firm) last week. First-time cheekpieces go on and there's better still to come as her stamina is further drawn out.

Form: 877-21

Non-Runners

(1)

The Craftymaster¹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 6

T: A W Carroll J: Myla Coppins

Forecasts

Campeona (2/7), Golden Flame (5/1), The Craftymaster (6/1), Diamond Bay (8/1)

CAMPEONA eventually made the most of an ideal opportunity to get off the mark at Bath last week and with more to come as her stamina is further drawn out, Sir Mark Prescott can take this race for a third year in succession with an improving 3-y-o. Another small-field scenario tempers enthusiasm with Golden Flame, but he's put forward as the main threat, nevertheless.