Analysis based on the Timewise ratings for Thursday’s card at Newcastle.

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Thu 29th Jun 2023
1.35 Newcastle (7 runners)
JenningsBet In Belmont Handicap
1m4½f

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Maso Bastie – Total: 499.0
  2. True Legend (IRE) – Total: 461.0
  3. Nobody Told Me – Total: 425.4
  4. Oh So Charming – Total: 348.0
  5. Alumnus – Total: 287.7
  6. Military Tycoon (IRE) – Total: 264.3
  7. Dancing Cloud (IRE) – Total: 246.3

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Maso Bastie: Promising individual who won a 7-runner novice event on heavy ground. Up in trip and making a handicap debut. Considered a serious contender.

True Legend (IRE): C&D winner with 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Last race was a sixth-place finish in a handicap, but this race is easier. Noted as one to watch.

Nobody Told Me: Winner at Doncaster earlier this year. Respectable fourth-place finish in a handicap at Chester. Could be a contender.

Oh So Charming: Thrice-raced winner. Finished third in a novice event on heavy ground, but significantly up in trip and making a handicap debut. Unexposed.

Alumnus: Lightly-raced maiden who showed signs of temperament in a previous race. Wearing cheekpieces for the first time and has a visor on for the first time. Considered an outsider.

Military Tycoon (IRE): Lightly-raced maiden who finished fifth in a handicap, unable to sustain effort. Up in trip and wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Dancing Cloud (IRE): Thrice-raced maiden who finished third in a novice race on a different course. Up in distance for handicap debut.

Summarizing their chances:

Maso Bastie has a promising profile and is expected to be a serious contender in this race, considering the win on heavy ground and the step up in trip.

True Legend (IRE) has a good track record, although the previous race was a sixth-place finish. The easier competition in this race makes them worth noting.

Nobody Told Me has a previous win and a respectable fourth-place finish. With consistent performances, they have a chance to be competitive.

Oh So Charming is relatively unexposed, making a significant step up in trip and debut in handicaps. Their chances are uncertain but could surprise.

Alumnus is a lightly-raced maiden with temperament issues and relatively long odds. Their chances are considered lower.

Military Tycoon (IRE) has shown some potential but was unable to sustain effort in the previous race. The step up in trip and the addition of cheekpieces are factors to watch.

Dancing Cloud (IRE) is also lightly raced and has shown potential, but the change in distance for the handicap debut adds uncertainty.

Based on the analysis, Maso Bastie appears to be the best pick given their promising profile, recent win, and step up in trip.

2.10 Newcastle (7 runners)
JenningsBet In Boroughbridge Restricted
Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

7f 

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Chic Colombine (FR) – Total: 399.7
  2. Night Safari (FR) – Total: 309.8
  3. Kaaress (IRE) – Total: 268.1
  4. Chatty – Total: 261.9
  5. Royal Hussar (IRE) – Total: 248.1
  6. Miss Rainbow (IRE) – Total: 242.4
  7. Rich Harry (USA) – Total: 65.3

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Chatty: Showed improvement in the last race, finishing third in a minor event. Makes an all-weather (AW) debut.

Night Safari (FR): Showed improvement in the second race despite still being inexperienced, finishing fourth. Upped in trip for AW debut.

Rich Harry (USA): Well-bred colt with notable siblings. Limited information provided.

Royal Hussar (IRE): Green and finished ninth in debut race. Cheekpieces on for the first time.

Chic Colombine (FR): Ran well in the last race, finishing second. Found vulnerable late but has a good opportunity to perform better in this race.

Kaaress (IRE): Showed improvement in the second race after a break, finishing seventh. Considerable odds.

Miss Rainbow (IRE): Finished third in a maiden race in the last outing.

Summarizing their chances:

Chic Colombine ran well in the last race and has a good chance to improve upon the previous performance, making her a strong contender.

Night Safari has shown progress and the step up in trip could work in their favor. Considered a contender for the race.

Kaaress showed improvement in the second race but has relatively long odds.

Chatty showed improvement in the last race and is making an AW debut. Chances are uncertain but worth considering.

Royal Hussar had a poor debut but now wears cheekpieces, which could lead to better performance.

Miss Rainbow has a previous third-place finish and could be a contender in this race.

Rich Harry has limited information available, making it difficult to assess their chances accurately.

Based on the analysis, Chic Colombine seems to be the best pick as she has shown good form and has a good opportunity to perform even better in this race.

2.45 Newcastle (8 runners)
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Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

6f

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Never Fear (IRE) – Total: 486.4
  2. Biloxi Boy (IRE) – Total: 392.7
  3. Ambushed (IRE) – Total: 302.9
  4. D Point (IRE) – Total: 295.2
  5. Space Ninja (IRE) – Total: 270.8
  6. Ballymount Boy (IRE) – Total: 119.2
  7. Half Moon Rising (IRE) – Total: 48.3
  8. Terrorise – Total: 48.0

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Biloxi Boy (IRE): Impressive win in a 7-runner minor event at Ripon, keeping on well. The step up to 6f on the all-weather (AW) is expected to suit.

Never Fear (IRE): Winning debut in a 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton, followed by a less successful outing at Beverley. Improvement expected this time.

Ambushed (IRE): Well-bred colt with notable siblings. Poor debut performance at Goodwood, in need of experience. Cheekpieces added.

Ballymount Boy (IRE): Well-bred colt with notable siblings. Limited information provided.

D Point (IRE): Well-bred colt with notable siblings. Green and showed little on debut at Newbury.

Half Moon Rising (IRE): Well-bred colt with notable siblings. Limited information provided.

Space Ninja (IRE): Expensive yearling purchase but had an inexperienced debut, finishing sixth at Haydock.

Terrorise: Well-bred gelding with notable siblings. Limited information provided.

Summarizing their chances:

Never Fear showed promise with a winning debut and is expected to bounce back from a less successful outing. Considered a strong contender.

Biloxi Boy impressed with a win in a minor event and the step up to 6f on the AW is expected to suit. Chances are high.

Ambushed had a poor debut and is in need of experience, but the addition of cheekpieces may help. Chances are uncertain.

D Point showed little on debut and lacks experience.

Space Ninja had an inexperienced debut but showed potential. Improvement expected with more experience.

Ballymount Boy and Half Moon Rising have limited information available, making it difficult to assess their chances accurately.

Terrorise also has limited information available.

Based on the analysis, Never Fear appears to be the best pick as he has shown promise with a winning debut and is expected to perform well in this race.

3.20 Newcastle (11 runners)
JenningsBet In Kippax Seaton Delaval Handicap
1m

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Lattam (IRE) – Total: 578.7
  2. Eilean Dubh (IRE) – Total: 551.0
  3. Al Agaila (IRE) – Total: 547.6
  4. Empirestateofmind (IRE) – Total: 499.8
  5. Alrehb (USA) – Total: 497.0
  6. Spirit Catcher (IRE) – Total: 489.1
  7. What’s The Story – Total: 471.0
  8. Brunch – Total: 462.9
  9. Symbol Of Light – Total: 421.5
  10. The Turpinator (IRE) – Total: 409.3
  11. Isla Kai (IRE) – Total: 399.0

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Brunch: C&D winner who made a solid return in listed company but went backwards in a handicap. Still considered the type to bounce back quickly.

Empirestateofmind (IRE): Showed improvement in the second half of 2022 with a series of good runner-up efforts. Left his reappearance run behind with a second-place finish before a below-par effort last time. Expected to get back on track.

Alrehb (USA): Impressive on the all-weather with two wins, followed by a couple of lesser efforts on turf. Ran up to his best on turf last time and could be a contender back on the all-weather.

Symbol Of Light: Progressive horse who completed a hat-trick on tapeta but has a lengthy absence and a wind operation to overcome. Still potential for further improvement.

Isla Kai (IRE): Won a race at Ripon but has been out of form in better company. Went off too hard in the Royal Hunt Cup. Others may be more appealing.

Lattam (IRE): Overcame trouble to win a 27-runner race at the Curragh and confirmed improvement with a runner-up finish at Newbury. Expected to resume winning ways.

Eilean Dubh (IRE): Showed improvement last year with four wins, including at York. Produced his best effort of the current campaign when third at Sandown. Can be a strong contender.

Al Agaila (IRE): Showed solid form on turf and improved on polytrack, completing a hat-trick. Ran below form on return and needs to resume progress on tapeta.

The Turpinator (IRE): Won twice last year and made a decent start for the current yard. Needed the run after a break and may find others stronger.

Spirit Catcher (IRE): Winner on reappearance and ran well after a long break, finishing second. Can give another good performance on tapeta.

What’s The Story: Returned to winning ways and backed it up with a third-place finish in a deeper race. Remains on a workable mark and can perform well.

Summarizing their chances:

Lattam has shown consistent improvement and is expected to resume winning ways. Strong contender.

Eilean Dubh has shown improvement last year and produced a strong effort in the current campaign. Can make his presence felt.

Al Agaila has shown solid form on turf and improved on polytrack. Needs to bounce back from a below-par run.

Empirestateofmind has shown improvement in the past and is expected to get back on track.

Alrehb has performed well on the all-weather and could be a contender back on that surface.

Other runners have mixed form or limited information available, making it difficult to assess their chances accurately.

Based on the analysis, Lattam appears to be the best pick as he

has shown consistent improvement, has a high rating, and is expected to perform well in this race.

3.55 Newcastle (14 runners)
JenningsBet In North Shields Handicap
1m

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Annalee Lass (IRE) – Total: 272.2
  2. Agonyclite – Total: 251.2
  3. Wowshesomthingelse (IRE) – Total: 251.2
  4. Dr Rio (FR) – Total: 244.2
  5. Reclaim Victory (IRE) – Total: 240.6
  6. Our Dickie (IRE) – Total: 235.6
  7. Mr Strutter (IRE) – Total: 234.9
  8. Red Command (IRE) – Total: 220.2
  9. Fanzone (IRE) – Total: 220.0
  10. Mekbat (FR) – Total: 201.0
  11. Dont What Me Boy (IRE) – Total: 200.1
  12. Eva Rosie – Total: 193.3
  13. Distinction (IRE) – Total: 180.4
  14. Nazca – Total: 133.0

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Mekbat (FR): Good fifth of 12 in a handicap at this C&D in his last outing. Well treated on best form and has a chance to build on that effort.

Reclaim Victory (IRE): C&D winner who finished fourth in a handicap at Chelmsford City in his previous race. Worthy of consideration.

Fanzone (IRE): One win from 23 Flat runs. Finished eighth in a handicap at Musselburgh last time. Could bounce back.

Dr Rio (FR): One win from 24 Flat runs. Finished eighth in a handicap at Catterick in his latest outing. On a handy mark.

Agonyclite: C&D winner who also won here in March. Finished tenth in a handicap at Pontefract. Might bounce back after a break.

Distinction (IRE): One win from 39 Flat runs. Finished fourth in a handicap at Wolverhampton. Not to be discounted.

Mr Strutter (IRE): Fourteen runs since his last win in 2022. Finished fifth in a handicap at Catterick. Respected.

Our Dickie (IRE): Latest win at Hamilton in May. Finished second in a minor event at Hamilton last time. Enters calculations.

Red Command (IRE): Respectable fourth in a handicap at Redcar in his previous race. Should give his running once more and is still relatively unexposed.

Nazca: Eighth in a handicap at this course 90 days ago. Up against tough competition.

Wowshesomthingelse (IRE): Fifth of 11 in a minor event at Wetherby. Makes handicap debut and needs improvement to feature.

Eva Rosie: Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in a handicap at Nottingham. Others preferred.

Annalee Lass (IRE): C&D winner. Fourth of seven in a handicap at Wetherby. First run for a new yard and can’t be ruled out.

Don’t What Me Boy (IRE): Last of seven in a handicap at Yarmouth. Back down in trip. Hard to make a solid case for.

Summarizing their chances:

Annalee Lass has shown consistent form this year, with two wins from six runs. With a recent fourth-place finish and a change of yard, she can be a strong contender.

Agonyclite and Wowshesomthingelse have both shown good form in their previous wins and can bounce back after recent less successful outings.

Other runners have mixed form or limited information available, making it difficult to assess their chances accurately.

Based on the analysis, Annalee Lass (IRE) appears to be the strongest pick.

4.30 Newcastle (7 runners)
JenningsBet In Allerdene Handicap
5f

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Beelzebub (IRE) – Total: 449.8
  2. Thankuappreciate – Total: 425.5
  3. Cruise (IRE) – Total: 400.8
  4. Desert Games (IRE) – Total: 349.2
  5. Borough – Total: 330.6
  6. Family Ties (IRE) – Total: 319.1
  7. Mistamac – Total: 301.4

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Thankuappreciate: Posted a creditable second-place finish in a handicap at Windsor in his last outing. Races off the same mark on tapeta debut and should be considered.

Cruise (IRE): Winner at Southwell in May but finished sixth in a handicap at Leicester last time. Others may have stronger claims.

Beelzebub (IRE): Course winner who returned to form with a creditable fourth-place finish in a handicap at Kempton. Wears cheekpieces for the first time and merits consideration.

Desert Games (IRE): Showed improvement with a close second-place finish in a handicap at Beverley. The 3-pound rise seems fair, and he holds strong claims.

Family Ties (IRE): Creditable second-place finish in a handicap at Nottingham, but others may be better treated in this race.

Mistamac: Lightly-raced maiden who finished fifth in a handicap at Haydock. Could be fairly treated if a return to the AW sparks a revival in form.

Borough: Last of five in a handicap at Hamilton, struggling to find a response. Others are preferred.

Summarizing their chances:

Beelzebub has shown recent form and returns to a course where he’s previously won. With the addition of cheekpieces, he should be considered a strong contender.

Desert Games showed improvement in his last outing, finishing close second at Beverley. The 3-pound rise seems fair, and he holds strong claims.

Thankuappreciate and Mistamac have shown some promise in their recent runs and could be considered as outsiders.

Based on the analysis, Beelzebub (IRE) appears to be the best pick, followed closely by Desert Games (IRE).

5.05 Newcastle (11 runners)
JenningsBet In Goole Handicap
7f

Based on the provided ratings, the runners can be ranked as follows:

  1. Run Cmc (IRE) – Total: 316.0
  2. Highfield Viking – Total: 309.1
  3. Original Thinker – Total: 301.4
  4. Malinheadsearovers (IRE) – Total: 269.9
  5. Fortuitous Star (IRE) – Total: 260.3
  6. Powerful Response (IRE) – Total: 230.9
  7. Bowland Prince (IRE) – Total: 227.9
  8. Balmaha (IRE) – Total: 227.0
  9. Starshot (IRE) – Total: 214.2
  10. Dresden Green – Total: 175.4
  11. Techno Lady (IRE) – Total: 157.3

Assessing the comments for each runner:

Starshot (IRE): Showed fair form for George Boughey last season but has since left the yard. Best watched after a 9-month absence.

Run Cmc (IRE): Close second in a handicap at Wetherby and shaped well in a deeper contest at Ayr. Makes tapeta debut with blinkers on for the first time. Not to be ignored.

Bowland Prince (IRE): Finished last in a handicap at Carlisle. Cheekpieces applied for the first time.

Highfield Viking: Scored in a 12-runner handicap at Doncaster but wasn’t in the same form when midfield at Ripon. Still capable from this mark.

Original Thinker: Showed encouragement with a fifth-place finish over the same course and distance. Stamina doubts over 1 mile, but could go closer at 7 furlongs.

Malinheadsearovers (IRE): Showed improvement with a third-place finish in a maiden at Thirsk. Opening mark looks fair, and shouldn’t be overlooked on handicap debut.

Powerful Response (IRE): Failed to meet expectations in a handicap debut at Wetherby, finishing ninth. Worth another market check.

Balmaha (IRE): Showed improvement when fifth in a handicap at Haydock, but didn’t look entirely cooperative. Cheekpieces applied for the first time.

Fortuitous Star (IRE): Consistently in the frame in nurseries last year but may be vulnerable to less-exposed types. Returning after an 8-month break.

Techno Lady (IRE): Showed more promise with a third-place finish in a nursery at Yarmouth, but struggled in heavy ground at Leicester. Worth a market check after a break.

Dresden Green: Best effort this season was a third-place finish in a handicap at Redcar, but ran below form at Carlisle last time. Others are more persuasive.

Summarizing their chances:

Run Cmc has shown good recent form and should not be taken lightly, especially with the addition of blinkers on his tapeta debut.

Highfield Viking has previously won a handicap but needs to recapture that form. Still capable of being competitive.

Original Thinker has shown promise over the course and distance and may improve dropping back to 7 furlongs.

Malinheadsearovers is an interesting contender on handicap debut with a fair opening mark.

Based on the analysis, Run Cmc (IRE) appears to be the best pick, followed by Highfield Viking and Original Thinker.

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