Newcastle
Today, March 4, 2025FlatClass 67fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
A few with chances but Gay Kelleway's MANTON ROAD is thriving at present and fancied to defy a 6 lb penalty for his idling Kempton victory. Bantz figures on a handy-looking mark and heads the list of dangers, with in-form pair What What What and Falaise Blanc also well in the mix.
Manton Road
Bantz
What What What
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Manton RoadJ: Luke MorrisT: Gay KellewayF: 3-1d113251
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
Verdict3/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 6 days ago. Carries 6 lb penalty but idled there and still merits serious consideration. 
7. Harry PalmerJ: Shane GrayT: Kevin RyanF: 0865-- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 168
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 4/1, fifth of 7 in nursery at this C&D. Off 168 days with work to do.- 2. BantzJ: Kaiya FraserT: Gemma TuttyF: 985-93173
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictC&D winner. Winner here in January. 9/2, solid third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, given he took a very strong hold. Has to be taken seriously eased 1 lb. 
6. Falaise BlancJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Katie ScottF: 863724-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 88
Verdict7/1, creditable fourth of 11 in nursery at this course (8f) 88 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.- 5. What What WhatJ: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 796804-32
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictCreditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, 6/1) 31 days ago, no match for winner. One to consider. 
3. Sweet CicelyJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 74572-456- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
Verdict11/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
4. Flamborough HeadJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim EasterbyF: 98-8- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 25/1) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more needed.
8. I Can BoogyJ: Faye McManomanT: Nigel TinklerF: 0778-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 207
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 33/1, eighth of 11 in nursery at Thirsk (7f, good to firm). Off 6 months and needs a step forward on her tapeta debut.
9. LilchitaJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 6607-- Price History:
- 81.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at this course (6f) 161 days ago. Others appeal more.
10. Brown GoldJ: Mark WinnT: John NortonF: 90770-8- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictLast of 8 to Manton Road in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 200/1) 43 days ago. Hard to warm to.- Unnamed Favourite
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