GB - Newcastle - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

20.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

8.0K

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Verdict

SUGAR ROAD was capable of fairly-useful form on the level and appeals as the type to do better now sent handicapping in this sphere. He gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Drop Kick, Cher Monsieur and Junkyard Dog make up the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Fairly-useful maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding. No impact in a trio of starts over timber but fared best of those held up when fifth in novice at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 80/1) 20 days ago and likely has more to offer on handicap hurdle debut. 1st Pick 3 Sugar Road Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	90	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Fairly-useful maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding. No impact in a trio of starts over timber but fared best of those held up when fifth in novice at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 80/1) 20 days ago and likely has more to offer on handicap hurdle debut.
5	Left his 3 qualifying runs behind when making a successful handicap debut at Carlisle (19.3f) in November and made the frame in both starts over same C&D since. Likely contender. 2nd Pick 5 Drop Kick (Ire) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford J: Jamie Hamilton T: Mark Walford	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Left his 3 qualifying runs behind when making a successful handicap debut at Carlisle (19.3f) in November and made the frame in both starts over same C&D since. Likely contender.
16	Modest maiden who ran creditably, back from 6-month absence, when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago. 1 lb lower now and could be a player. 3rd Pick 16 Cher Monsieur (Fr) Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Conor O'farrell T: Neil Mulholland	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Modest maiden who ran creditably, back from 6-month absence, when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago. 1 lb lower now and could be a player.

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