Newcastle
FlatClass 51m
Verdict
Verdict
BOWOOD scored comfortably over C&D at the beginning of last week and can make light of a 5 lb penalty. Betty Bassett was runner-up on that same card and is second choice ahead of the thriving Fire Eyes, who escapes a penalty for Tuesday's Redcar success. Al Muqdad also merits respect.
Bowood
Betty Bassett
Fire Eyes
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Al MuqdadJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 00004282- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 15/2, good second of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 14 days ago. Capable in this grade.
2. Theme ParkJ: Faye McManomanT: Nigel TinklerF: 09755496- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. 12/1, bit below form when sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (8f) 15 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces on first time.
3. Volto Di MedusaJ: Jack CallanT: Jack JonesF: 436-81256- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLatest win at Southwell (1m) in August. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 13 days ago, not ideally placed.
4. Its A Love ThingJ: Joe FanningT: Sam EnglandF: 10626004- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 14 runs this year. 66/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (1¼m) 21 days ago. Down in trip.- 5. BowoodJ: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan FurtadoF: 30766341
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict85/40, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner C&D handicap 11 days ago. 2 lb well-in under his 5 lb penalty. Bold bid likely. 
6. Lightning GalaxyJ: S. B. KirraneT: Michael DodsF: 27-29527- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 83
VerdictFair maiden. Second in 1m Thirsk handicap in July. Found to be lame post race when last of 7 at Doncaster (1m, firm) in August. Off since. Makes tapeta debut.
7. JosephJ: Warren FentimanT: John ButlerF: 23560664- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictFair maiden. 40/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 30 days ago, well positioned.
8. EeeteeJ: Paul MulrennanT: John WainwrightF: 51566087- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictTwo turf wins this summer but recent efforts disappointing. Bounce back needed.- 9. Fire EyesJ: Mark WinnT: Roger FellF: 22141221
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
VerdictHas finished out of the first 2 only once in his last 9 starts, improving again with cheekpieces added (retained) to win 14-runner apprentice handicap at Redcar (1m, good) on Tuesday. Escapes a penalty. - 10. Betty BassettJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Ian WilliamsF: 81455572
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictWinner at Wetherby (1¼m) in June. Good neck second of 9 in C&D handicap 11 days ago. Same mark here and Billy Loughnane takes the reins. Should go well. 
11. Powerful ResponseJ: Oisin McSweeneyT: Geoffrey HarkerF: 22-605955- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictCourse winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at this course (1¼m) 11 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces back on.- Unnamed Favourite
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