Newcastle
Tomorrow, January 23, 2025FlatClass 66f
Verdict
Verdict
WEE FAT MAC has highlighted he could well be ready to capitalise on his reduced mark, finishing a good second in a class 5 C&D handicap 12 days ago, and he edges the vote to go one place better. Bella Kopella and Sir Maxi can provide chief resistance.
Wee Fat Mac
Bella Kopella
Sir Maxi
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. HowzakJ: Billy GarrittyT: Liam BaileyF: 5023310-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLatest win here in November. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 22 days ago, folding tamely. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2. BiplaneJ: Paul MulrennanT: John WainwrightF: 2421868-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Ayr in July. 16/1, stepped up with a recent run under his belt when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, outpaced before staying on final 1f. Respected now operating back on last winning mark.
3. Bellagio ManJ: Alex JaryT: Antony BrittainF: 432731-25- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 7/2) 8 days ago, a very slow start not helping his cause. More than capable of getting involved if putting it all together.- 4. Bella KopellaJ: Rowan ScottT: Nigel TinklerF: 285886-72
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict4-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, bumping into a thriving rival. Handicapped to win. - 5. Wee Fat MacJ: Andrew MullenT: Iain JardineF: 453242-32
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictC&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Continued run of solid efforts when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 12 days ago. In the mix once again back in class 6 company. 
6. Green TaxJ: Harrison ShawT: Adrian NichollsF: 0/0-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLittle promise for 2 previous yards and, following another absence, again offered little when ninth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.1f) on stable debut 21 days ago. Only significant confidence behind her in the betting would make her of interest now handicapping.- 7. Sir MaxiJ: Patrick McGettiganT: Sam EnglandF: 305384-21
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictEased a little in the weights and confirmed promise of previous start when ending long losing run in 9-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, getting on top final 50 yds. Well treated on old form if he can replicate that. 
8. Captain ValloJ: Sam JamesT: Phillip MakinF: 0032133-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLatest win here in December. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Consistency has largely been hard to knock in recent months however, and he's not out of things.
9. Nights Over EgyptJ: Joey HaynesT: Jennie CandlishF: 0031015-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictThree wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Leicester in October. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Something to find on form.
10. Spartan FighterJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 167365-65- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict6-time C&D winner. Bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 9 to Sir Maxi in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, never threatening. Handicapper has given him a chance though, so not one to dismiss out of hand.
11. BlackcurrentJ: Ethan TindallT: Alan BrownF: 4655724-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict6-time course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 11 in minor event at this course (5f, 7/1) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time.- Unnamed Favourite
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