(Race to re-open) 32red.com Maiden Auction Stakes

Off time: 18:16 | Winning time: 1m 2.60s

1^st

(1)

Intense Romance

39-0

11/2

T: M DodsJ: Connor Beasley

Always prominent, every chance when carried left throughout final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home op 9/2

2^nd

(3)

Alfonso Manana

39-5

2/9f

T: J G GivenJ: P Hanagan

Led, hung left from over 1f out, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages op 3/10

3^rd

4 ½

(4)

Mia Wallace

39-0

12/1

T: D O'MearaJ: Shelley Birkett (3)

Tracked leaders, under pressure halfway, never able to challenge op 11/1 tchd 10/1

4^th

3 ¾

(2)

Spike's Princess

39-0

18/1

T: D NichollsJ: P M Quinn

Slowly into stride, chased leaders, hung left throughout, weakened over 1f out op 20/1 tchd 22/1

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£7.50EX:£8.40Trifecta:£8.60SF:£7.63

Forecasts

Alfonso Manana (2/9), Intense Romance (11/2), Mia Wallace (12/1), Spike's Princess (18/1)

Even allowing for the untapped potential of two fillies making their racecourse debuts, a surefire contender for the worst maiden run on Tapeta at Newcastle to date. Both Intense Romance and Mia Wallace are with respected stables, so in such a weak race it would be no surprise to see either make a winning debut, but it is difficult to know what to expect without some 'inside' knowledge. ALFONSO MANANA has experience of Tapeta, and can make this count, having just about earned his moderate mark of 69 in four starts since December. He should get away with dropping back to the minimum trip at this stiffer track. 1. Alfonso Manana 2. Intense Romance 3. Mia Wallace