GB - Newcastle - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

61.5K

VIEW

Verdict

A cracking handicap. COUL ANGEL has arguably been an unlucky loser on his last 2 outings and can show he's still on a favourable mark. Germanic has excelled in his 3 visits here and is second choice ahead of Pocklington and Eminency, who finished ahead of the selection when 1-2 in a similarly strong handicap at Southwell recently.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Very good AW record, including a pair of 6f Kempton wins this autumn. Looked unlucky when 2½ lengths sixth of 13 to Pocklington at Southwell (6f) 15 days ago, hampered twice inside final 1f. Likely to have a big say with a clear passage. 1st Pick 6 Coul Angel (Ire) Jockey: Robert Havlin Trainer: Michael Appleby J: Robert Havlin T: Michael Appleby	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Very good AW record, including a pair of 6f Kempton wins this autumn. Looked unlucky when 2½ lengths sixth of 13 to Pocklington at Southwell (6f) 15 days ago, hampered twice inside final 1f. Likely to have a big say with a clear passage.
7	Disappointed on turf last year but bounced back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D in November, beating the reopposing Heavenly Heather by 1½ lengths and taking his AW record to 2 wins and a second from 3 starts. A must for the shortlist. 2nd Pick 7 Germanic (Ire) Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Julie Camacho J: Rowan Scott T: Julie Camacho	99	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Disappointed on turf last year but bounced back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D in November, beating the reopposing Heavenly Heather by 1½ lengths and taking his AW record to 2 wins and a second from 3 starts. A must for the shortlist.
3	Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Southwell (6f, 7/4) 15 days ago by neck from Eminency, driven out. Visor back on. Can give another good account off 3 lb higher. 3rd Pick 3 Pocklington Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd J: P. J. Mcdonald T: Geoff Oldroyd	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Southwell (6f, 7/4) 15 days ago by neck from Eminency, driven out. Visor back on. Can give another good account off 3 lb higher.

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