Newcastle
FlatClass 41m4f
Verdict
Verdict
Lots with chances but MOLINARI scored twice here last autumn (one over C&D) and signalled he is ready to strike again when a good recent third here so edges the vote off a handy-looking mark. Recent Kempton victor Bahadur heads the list of dangers, while Winter Flower, Moon Sniper and Gibside all command plenty of respect too.
Molinari
Bahadur
Winter Flower
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Imperial SovereignJ: Cam HardieT: Philip KirbyF: 45-800036- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good to soft, 6/1) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2. Midnight LionJ: Paul MulrennanT: Jim GoldieF: 40000015- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictA 6-time course winner. Latest success at Ayr in September. Last of 5 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 17 days ago but the sort to bounce back.
3. GibsideJ: Jake DicksonT: Tim EasterbyF: 13078761- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCapitalised on a falling mark in 8-runner handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft, 11/4) 10 days ago. Carries 5 lb penalty but he's very much one to consider.
4. MacheteJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 49/40705-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fair sixth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly.- 5. BahadurJ: Robert HavlinT: S. P. C. WoodsF: 53331
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLightly-raced sort who posted a career best when winning 9-runner novice at Kempton (12f, 16/5) 23 days ago, just holding on. Makes tapeta/handicap debut and can make his presence felt. 
6. SkycutterJ: Rowan ScottT: Stella BarclayF: 97- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictYet to fire for his new yard after nine months off, seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others are preferred.
7. Love TalkJ: Oliver StammersT: Grant TuerF: 7-3943290- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictLast of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Haydock (14f, good to firm) 62 days ago. Makes her tapeta debut with a bit to prove.- 8. Winter FlowerJ: Jason HartT: William HaggasF: 613
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLanded 1m2f maiden here in September before posting a very good third of 7 in novice at Ascot (12f, good, 25/1) 35 days ago. That form is working out well so she's very much one to consider on her handicap debut. - 9. MolinariJ: Mark WinnT: Martin TodhunterF: 1-2344273
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictC&D winner. 4/1, good third of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. A likely player at these weights. 
10. Moon SniperJ: Lewis EdmundsT: William Muir & Chris GrassickF: 2-0574301- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
Verdict10/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 29 days ago. Up 3 lb but showed a good attitude there so must enter calculations.- Unnamed Favourite
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