Hi all,
A frustrating day on Wednesday. Get Knotted was a non-runner in the Carlisle Bell but the race preview did at least highlight the first two home. It was even more frustrating in the Cumberland Plate as my two selections Croeso Cymraeg & Ravens Ark finished second and third.
Newcastle’s three-day Northumberland Plate meeting starts today and the feature race is the William Hill Seaton Delaval Handicap (3:10). There’s also a decent looking card at Newmarket’ July course.
Newcastle
3:10 – Chichester won yesterday’s Carlisle Bell. The previous C&D winner is the one to beat under his 5lb penalty if turned out quickly.
Crownthorpe won over C&D in 2019 and was beaten a neck here in December. Back to form when runner-up to the smart Brentford Hope at Nottingham last time. Capable of big run with Ray Dawson taking off a handy 3lb. One of two runners for Richard Fahey. The other being Hartswood. The 4-year-old looked as good as ever when a strong finishing 3rd of 14 at York two starts back. Didn’t have the best of passages when stepped up to 1m 2f at Redcar last time. First run on the all-weather and if he handles the surface, is a player.
Artistic Rifles ran well when third over C&D in February, his only start here. He improved further for a return to turf winning the Spring Mile at Doncaster and at Ripon. However, he ran poorly at York on his hat trick bid. In with a good chance if bouncing back.
Baltic Baron shaped much better, than he had done on his stable debut here at York last time when a 3 ¾ length 7th of 16 over 7f. The return to a mile is a positive for the 6-year-old who is well treated on his best form for previous yard. However, he finds winning hard as his career record is 1-22 shows.
Verdict: A lot depends on whether Chichester takes his place. If he does, he’s worth chancing. It will be interesting to see how Hartswood fares on his all-weather debut. If he handles the surface he could be the pick of the Richard Fahey pair.
2pts win Chichester –
Newmarket
4:10 – Ametist comes into the race seeking the four timer. He’s just 3lb higher than when winning on the Rowley Course 40-days ago. Lightly raced there is likely more to come from the gelding.
Kimifive is on a losing run that goes back just over two years but he’s on a winnable mark when ll the cards fall right a return to quicker ground and 7f will suit the 6-year-old.
Fox Champion bounced back to some approaching his best when a 1 length 3rd of 13 at Haydock two starts back. That was his first start since switching to Ralph Beckett. A combination of soft ground and low draw probably didn’t help him when down the field in the Victoria Cup at Ascot last month. He’s better judged on the promise of his Haydock run.
Verdict: Ametist is the right favourite and most likely winner of the race but at the prices It may pay to go with Kimifive & Fox Champion.
1pt win – Kimifive – 7/1 @ Bet365
1pt win – Fox Champion – 6/1 – Gen
Cheers
John
Hi all,
A frustrating day on Wednesday. Get Knotted was a non-runner in the Carlisle Bell but the race preview did at least highlight the first two home. It was even more frustrating in the Cumberland Plate as my two selections Croeso Cymraeg & Ravens Ark finished second and third.
Newcastle’s three-day Northumberland Plate meeting starts today and the feature race is the William Hill Seaton Delaval Handicap (3:10). There’s also a decent looking card at Newmarket’ July course.
Newcastle
3:10 – Chichester won yesterday’s Carlisle Bell. The previous C&D winner is the one to beat under his 5lb penalty if turned out quickly.
Crownthorpe won over C&D in 2019 and was beaten a neck here in December. Back to form when runner-up to the smart Brentford Hope at Nottingham last time. Capable of big run with Ray Dawson taking off a handy 3lb. One of two runners for Richard Fahey. The other being Hartswood. The 4-year-old looked as good as ever when a strong finishing 3rd of 14 at York two starts back. Didn’t have the best of passages when stepped up to 1m 2f at Redcar last time. First run on the all-weather and if he handles the surface, is a player.
Artistic Rifles ran well when third over C&D in February, his only start here. He improved further for a return to turf winning the Spring Mile at Doncaster and at Ripon. However, he ran poorly at York on his hat trick bid. In with a good chance if bouncing back.
Baltic Baron shaped much better, than he had done on his stable debut here at York last time when a 3 ¾ length 7th of 16 over 7f. The return to a mile is a positive for the 6-year-old who is well treated on his best form for previous yard. However, he finds winning hard as his career record is 1-22 shows.
Verdict: A lot depends on whether Chichester takes his place. If he does, he’s worth chancing. It will be interesting to see how Hartswood fares on his all-weather debut. If he handles the surface he could be the pick of the Richard Fahey pair.
Newmarket
4:10 – Ametist comes into the race seeking the four timer. He’s just 3lb higher than when winning on the Rowley Course 40-days ago. Lightly raced there is likely more to come from the gelding.
Kimifive is on a losing run that goes back just over two years but he’s on a winnable mark when ll the cards fall right a return to quicker ground and 7f will suit the 6-year-old.
Fox Champion bounced back to some approaching his best when a 1 length 3rd of 13 at Haydock two starts back. That was his first start since switching to Ralph Beckett. A combination of soft ground and low draw probably didn’t help him when down the field in the Victoria Cup at Ascot last month. He’s better judged on the promise of his Haydock run.
Verdict: Ametist is the right favourite and most likely winner of the race but at the prices hopefully it will pay to go with Kimifive & Fox Champion.
1pt win – Kimifive – 7/1 @ Bet365
1pt win – Fox Champion – 6/1 – Gen
Cheers
John