GB - Newcastle - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

A few of these bring potential, not least FAT HARRY who seemed all set to go 3-3 this term until losing valuable momentum on landing two out at Haydock last time. He can quickly resume winning ways off a still lenient-looking mark at the chief expense of the improving duo Powerofjet (second choice) and Moon Phases. Joecooker and Glen Road also need factoring into this intriguing contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Has taken really well to chasing this season, winning at Sedgefield/Newcastle in November. Would have completed hat-trick at Haydock last month but for crumpling on landing 2 out and weighted to make amends. 1st Pick 6 Fat Harry Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J: Theo Gillard T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	100	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Has taken really well to chasing this season, winning at Sedgefield/Newcastle in November. Would have completed hat-trick at Haydock last month but for crumpling on landing 2 out and weighted to make amends.
8	Fair hurdles winner last spring who had clearly learnt from his chase debut experience when getting off the mark in 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (2m) in November. Impressed with how he went through that race and not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise. 2nd Pick 8 Powerofjet (Ire) Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Martin Todhunter J: Callum Bewley T: Martin Todhunter	95	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Fair hurdles winner last spring who had clearly learnt from his chase debut experience when getting off the mark in 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (2m) in November. Impressed with how he went through that race and not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise.
5	Showed promise on both starts over hurdles at Ayr, making the frame each time. Further improvement when just denied in 17f handicap at Kelso on chase bow 58 days ago and should have more to offer in this sphere stepping up in trip. 3rd Pick 5 Moon Phases (Ire) Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Derek Fox T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	96	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Showed promise on both starts over hurdles at Ayr, making the frame each time. Further improvement when just denied in 17f handicap at Kelso on chase bow 58 days ago and should have more to offer in this sphere stepping up in trip.

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