Newcastle
Today, FlatClass 52mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
BILLY BATHGATE had a bit to spare at Wolverhampton recently so a further 3 lb nudge from the handicapper may not prevent him going in again. The thriving Young Endless is an obvious danger, while Educate and Prince Quattro have also been knocking on the door in similar races of late.
Billy Bathgate
Young Endless
Educate
2m Hcap
2m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
8. Prince QuattroJ: Cieren FallonT: James OwenF: 6842432- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictDual hurdle winner since joining James Owen. Has run with credit when reaching the frame in AW Flat handicaps on his last 4 starts (including C&D) and likely to be in the shake-up again.- 6. EducateJ: Lauren YoungT: Jim GoldieF: 12442224
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictRunner-up 3 times here this autumn (including this trip) and latest fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton shows he's still in form. Has to enter calculations. - 5. Young EndlessJ: Alec VoikhanskyT: Kevin FrostF: 34561112
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictCompleted a Southwell hat-trick in November and another good run when second of 5 at Lingfield (2m) last week. Likely to figure prominently again. 
1. HaveyoumissedmeJ: Andrew MullenT: Iain JardineF: 2516-6014- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in November. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.5f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
2. Weddell SeaJ: Cam HardieT: Mike SowersbyF: 15208226- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictDual C&D winner earlier in year. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (16.5f) 26 days ago, not ideally placed.
4. Little PeterJ: Gina ManganT: John BerryF: 671255-56- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 221
VerdictC&D winner. 22/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ascot (2m, firm) in May. Off since so might be best watched this time.
9. Cosmic SoulJ: Paul MulrennanT: Patrick NevilleF: 468-22214- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictLanded a 2m Catterick Flat win in July and ran as well as he's ever done over hurdles when second in 2m Perth handicap in September. Respected back on the level after 12 weeks off.- 10. Billy BathgateJ: Rowan ScottT: Ewan WhillansF: 32313821
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictC&D winner in September and remained in good form since, getting his head back in front at Wolverhampton (2m) 10 days ago. Had a bit in hand so a further 3 lb rise may not stop him. 
3. Atlantic SunsetJ: Jason HartT: Charlie JohnstonF: 42816378- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinner at Newmarket in June. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.5f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Bounce back needed.
7. ZephlynJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Ewan WhillansF: 5-2131180- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner in March and added a pair of 2m Catterick wins in May. Should be sharper for recent return from a break over 12.5f here but Billy Bathgate is probably the stable number one.- Unnamed Favourite
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