Newcastle 17 December 2016

Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
 
 
Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 4.6° - 7.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 8.4 mph SW

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12:05 Newcastle (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Vertem.co.uk Novices' Hurdle

2m 6f

Winner £4,549 - 8 ran

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KIMBERLITE CANDY bolted up at Ascot last month and he must have made a big impression as JP McManus has subsequently purchased the son of Flemensfirth. If he were to disappoint then the likely beneficiary would be Indian Brave, who only found one too good in a novice handicap at doncaster last time from a mark of 117. Chu Chu Percy has been disappointing under Rules to date but it is too soon to be writing him off.

2

12:35 Newcastle (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Vertemam Twitter Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

2m 7f 91y

Winner £6,330 - 4 ran

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BATTLE OF SHILOH remains unbeaten after getting up narrowly at Uttoxeter last time and that form has been boosted with the second winning since. That said, a 10lb rise in the ratings makes life a lot tougher for him today. Final Nudge was an above-average novice hurdler last season and he beat a useful sort on his chasing debut, while Derrintogher Bliss is another who cannot be discounted.

3

13:10 Newcastle (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Investing For The Future Handicap Hurdle

2m 98y

Winner £3,899 - 11 ran

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Annie Alainn would have an obvious chance if taking her place in the line-up but she had a hard enough race at Uttoxeter yesterday, so PING gets the nod. He appeared to benefit from the fitting of blinkers (worn again) when scoring comfortably over 2m2f at Kelso last time and a 6lb rise might not be enough to anchor him if he can reproduce that level of performance. Catchthemoonlight and Rockabilly Riot are others to keep an eye on.

4

13:45 Newcastle (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Vertem Management Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

2m 75y

Winner £6,330 - 6 ran

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PEMBA proved no match for Top Notch when runner-up on her chasing debut at Warwick but she jumped well enough on the whole and will improve now back in handicap company getting the four-year-old weight allowance. Volvalien found a return to 2m4f beyond him at Sandown when third to Pilgrims Bay earlier this month so the drop down to 2m is a positive to his chances, while Turtle Watch is one to consider on chase debut.

5

14:20 Newcastle (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Fresh Approach At Vertem Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 133y

Winner £4,549 - 10 ran

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BELLS ON SUNDAY makes her handicap debut having shown ability on her two outings over timber to date and looks the most likely to find improvement on just her fifth career start. Book At Bedtime finally got off the mark last time over C&D and has to be respected returning to handicap company, while Pretty Miss Mahler and Theatre Act are two others worthy of consideration.

6

14:55 Newcastle (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Protecting Your Wealth Handicap Chase

2m 4f 19y

Winner £9,747 - 7 ran

No.
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Horse
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Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BUN DORAN bounced back to form when third over this trip at Uttoxeter last time and could take a forward step following a 1lb drop in the ratings. Final Assault ran creditably off this mark when second over the extended 2m4f at Ayr in October and could build on his 2m6f Newbury fourth last time now reverting to this shorter trip. The main danger, however, may be No Planning, who fell here latest but is only 1lb higher than when scoring at Ayr in March.

7

15:25 Newcastle (Class 6) (3YO only)

Perfect Partnerships 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race

1m 6f 139y

Winner £1,884 - 14 ran

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There isn't much form to go on here so the market should be monitored closely for clues to ascertain the level of confidence behind the chances of the newcomers. SECRET PASSENGER fetched 27,000 pounds in May and makes some appeal on breeding, being out of a point/hurdles winner, so is the sporting selection. Ibreeq is related to string of winners on the level and is another to consider, likewise, Teescomponents Lad, who is a brother to a bumper/hurdles winner.

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