Newcastle
Saturday, December 14, 2024HurdleClass 52m
Verdict
Verdict
BALRANALD was unable to land the hat-trick last time out but he still ran with credit, and he is taken to resume winning ways at a course where he has previously tasted victory. The main danger could be Blow A Fortune who looks unexposed with cheekpieces applied for her handicap debut. Jet Patrol was in the process of running an encouraging race at Newcastle before falling at the last, and he's interesting with Ryan Mania back in the plate.
Balranald
Blow A Fortune
Jet Patrol
2m1f Hcap Hrd
2m1f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Kally Des BruyeresJ: Theo GillardT: David DennisF: 6P-71- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictShowed little in a bumper and 2 hurdle runs before causing major upset (200/1) when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 41 days ago. Lightly raced and entitled to build on that.- 2. Jet PatrolJ: Ryan ManiaT: Sandy ThomsonF: 344-F0F
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictHeadstrong sort who made the frame in a maiden/novice last winter. Offered little on return from 4-month break at Kelso in October but was in the process of running a much better race when falling at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 15/2) 15 days ago. Regular jockey back in saddle and chances here. - 3. Blow A FortuneJ: Charlie MaggsT: Iain JardineF: 484
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictBred to stay well and delivered career best performance on third hurdles start at Ayr 31 days ago (16f, good to soft), Cheekpieces applied for handicap bow and should be able to make an impact in this sphere. 
4. La QuariteJ: William MaggsT: Chris GrantF: F5526-866- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRemains winless but made an encouraging start for his new yard after 6 months off (formerly with Iain Jardine) when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in October. Failed to build on that when too keen at Sedgefield 18 days ago.
5. Mr MahlerJ: Tom MidgleyT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 666P0-00- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictShowed ability on hurdles debut over C&D but has proved disappointing switched to handicaps, latest effort when well beaten at Southwell 11 days ago following 7-month break. Needs to improve markedly on that but does return to the scene of his best run so far.
6. Shes A RoccaJ: Conor RabbittT: Nicky RichardsF: 76/81-PP70- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 119
VerdictC&D winner. Better effort when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 119 days ago. Disappointed at same venue in August and something to prove now returning off 119 day absence.
7. BravethewavesJ: Ben SmithT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 430/99- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictDisappointing maiden. Failed to land a blow when well beaten at Carlisle over this trip last month, Represents a good yard but needs to improve on bare form shown.- 8. BalranaldJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Alison HamiltonF: 386-07113
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictLanded a brace of 2m handicap wins in October, the latter over C&D. Up 4 lb for that effort when far from disgraced upped in trip at Ayr 31 days ago. Back down in distance today and a big player back at the scene of his most recent victory. 
9. Kingston RockJ: Edward AustinT: Gary RutherfordF: 48526P-65- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictMaiden (previously with Susan Corbett yard) who shaped with some promise on debut for new connections, finishing fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 13 days ago. Chance if able to build on that.
10. Mister SmartyJ: Alan DoyleT: Tina JacksonF: 870/6094-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 294
VerdictShowed little in bumpers/novice hurdles and finished last on handicap debut in January. Caught the eye with a much improved effort over C&D (heavy) in February. Off since then, but capable of being involved if ready to go on his return.
11. FoshanJ: Lorcan MurtaghT: Adam NicolF: P8-7B- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictMaiden but ran career best over hurdles when racing from out of the weights at Sedgefield 18 days ago (brought down at last when in fourth and held). Tackles the same trip today but wrong at the weights again and needs to improve to win this.
12. Solway StareeJ: Peter KavanaghT: Lisa HarrisonF: 33P7P-005- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictDisappointing sort who continues to show little, passed beaten horses when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good, 66/1) 30 days ago but faces an uphill task here from out of the weights.- Unnamed Favourite
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