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15:00 Newcastle

Nitex Computer Fairs Handicap (Class E)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f 93y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 44.70s
  • 5 Ran
1(4)
Silk - Red and Yellow (halved), White cap
  • Form 0030
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7

led 2f, stayed prominent, headway and effort over 2f out, no chance with winner

2(2)
Silk - Red, Yellow armlets, Yellow cap, Red star
4/9
  • Form 006-311
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-12

held up in touch, headway to lead over 6f out, pushed clear over 1f out, eased towards finish

3(3)
Silk - LIGHT BLUE and ORANGE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star

Borora

9
5/1
  • Form 0-406
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, effort and chased winner over 1f out, one pace final furlong

4(1)
Silk - Orange, Emerald Green armlets
  • Form 0-00602
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-12

tracked leaders, lost place halfway, ridden and outpaced 3f out, kept on under pressure final furlong

5(5)
Silk - Red, White hoop, Black sleeves, White armlets, Red and White quartered cap
50/1
  • Form 000-005
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-12

raced keenly, led after 2f, headed over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

In depth

Verdict

Coalition has been campaigned with typical skill by his astute handler and this late maturing stayer has taken full advanatge of a lenient rating to pick up minor events at Lingfield and Beverley. There should be plenty of improvement to come from this unexposed type who remains on a fair mark and can complete a hat-trick. Kristal Forest ran below expectations on his handicap bow last time and should be given another chance to confirm previous maiden form but may struggle to concede 9lb to the selection.