Racecards
13:40 Newcastle
Betway Sprint Handicap (Class 4)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: AllWeather
- £11,600 added
- Winner: £6,728
- 2nd: £2,002
- 3rd: £1,000
- 4th: £500
- Form 171114
- Age 9
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer A Watson
- Jockey Edward Greatrex
led, headed over 1f out, weakened towards finish
- Form 651257
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 84
towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on to lead towards finish
- Form 001496-
- Age 8
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey L Morris
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra
- Form 589066-
- Age 10
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey David Probert
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
- Form 161255-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer R Menzies
- Jockey P J McDonald
always towards rear
- Form 44936-8
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey Connor Murtagh
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 83-1115
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Phil Dennis
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Tanasoq (IRE)
214- Form 427/236-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey K Stott
prominent, pushed along and weakened inside final furlong
- Form 2/12227-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Miss J A Camacho
- Jockey P Mulrennan
behind, pushed along and kept on from over 1f out, no impression
- Form 0620D9-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
- Form 441689-
- Age 8
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey J Garritty
towards rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
- Form 121724
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey David Egan
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 24616-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J F Egan
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish
Verdict
It was inevitable that having been hoisted 15lb by the handicapper for three wins over this track that ORIENTAL LILLY would be left on an unchanged mark after her winning run came to an end here latest. She wasn't beaten far though and could still prove more than good enough to go close here under regular partner Phil Dennis. The main concern is that she must be held up as late as possible and getting a clear run may not prove straightforward in this size of field. Stable companion Lord Of The Glen has also enjoyed a fine winter on the tapeta and could also play a part alongside fellow three-year-old Knockout Blow. Captain Lars has been mopping up claimers and sellers in recent months but ran well enough in Class 2 company over the weekend to suggest he can play a role. Landing Night and Lexington Place appeal most of the older, more established brigade.
Formwatch
Fendale 28-1 (9-7) Raced stands side, outpaced in rear, hung right over 1f out, never dangerous, 18th of 20, 25 1/4l behind Teruntum Star (9-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Captain Lars (SAF) 9-1 (8-13) Prominent 2f, lost place towards rear, ridden and edged left over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Tomily (10-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Dynamo Walt (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tropics (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Tylery Wonder (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind You're Cool (8-11) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Move In Time 8-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Tahoo (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Landing Night (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Close up, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on same, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Union Rose (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Orient Class 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 8th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Tropics (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Oriental Lilly 5-2fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Glorious Politics (8-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Tanasoq (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Keen and led, hung badly left over 1f out, soon headed, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Baron Bolt (9-10) at Chepstow 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Marseille (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders centre, faded final furlong, last of 7, 10 1/4l behind Thafeera (9-7) at Nottingham 6f hcp fll (4) gs in Aug.
Requinto Dawn (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 23, 5 1/4l behind Darkanna (8-11) at Redcar 6f lst (1) gs in Oct.
Lexington Place 12-1 (9-0) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Paddy Power (9-3) at Pontefract 5f hcp (4) hvy in Sep.
Lord Of The Glen 18-1 (8-5) Held up, switched left 3f out, headway over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Myboyhenry (8-8) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Knockout Blow 9-2 (9-4) Soon led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, no extra in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Grandfather Tom (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) pol in Mar.