Newcastle
Today, October 18, 2024FlatClass 62mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
CATALAN KING left previous efforts behind switched to a handicap when finding just one too good at Ayr earlier this month and, with first-time blinkers applied to eke out that bit extra, Ed Bethell's charge is fancied to go a place better on all-weather debut at the expense of Unique Spirit, who opened his account over C&D recently and remains of interest from just 2 lb higher. Val Bassett looks best of the remainder.
Catalan King
Unique Spirit
Val Bassett
2m Hcap
2m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 5. Unique SpiritJ: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'MearaF: 28947321
- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictConfirmed promise of previous run when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D (13/8) 17 days ago, overcoming pace bias to edge ahead final 50 yds. Remains of interest. - 6. Catalan KingJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Edward BethellF: 5882
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictShowed improved form and looked a proper stayer when second of 6 on handicap debut at Ayr (15f, good, 9/4) 17 days ago. Makes all-weather debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously. - 4. Val BassettJ: Alistair RawlinsonT: Rebecca MenziesF: 7648-6443
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
VerdictUnreliable sort. 12/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 3 days ago, late headway. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 
1. Galahad ThreepwoodJ: Rowan ScottT: Ewan WhillansF: 70599- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2021. Hood on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm, 80/1) 4 weeks ago, having hopeless task from position. Up in trip. Mark has eased further but would need to see market support to make him of interest.
3. ZivaniyaJ: Paul MulrennanT: Hugo PalmerF: 13171687- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict3 wins from 9 runs this year, latest over C&D in August. 8/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) just over 3 weeks ago, dropping away entering final 1f. Needs to get back on track.
2. Grand SchemeJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Sam EnglandF: 540/70-058- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict20/1, hinted at temperament when eighth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (14f, firm) 10 weeks ago, carrying head awkwardly straight. Makes tapeta debut. Plenty to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
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