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20:00 Newcastle

Northern Rock Gosforth Park Cup (Showcase Handicap) (Class B)

  • 17 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 59.40s
  • 17 Ran
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1
Silk -

Proud Boast

14/1

    2
    Silk -

    Salviati (USA)

    4/1

      3
      Silk -

      Ptarmigan Ridge

      33/1

        4
        Silk -

        Proud Native (IRE)

        25/1

          1(5)
          Silk - Red, White stripe, diamonds on sleeves, Black cap

          Rudi's Pet (IRE)

          14 v
          6/1
          • Form 043013
          • Age 8
          • Weight 10-0

          in touch far side, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

          2(19)
          Silk - Blue, Yellow sash and sleeves, Blue and White quartered cap

          Smart Predator

          20
          12/1
          • Form 312-000
          • Age 6
          • Weight 10-0

          tracked leaders stands' side, effort over 1f out, soon weakened

          3(4)
          Silk - Black and Yellow diamonds, Yellow sleeves, Red cap, Black diamond

          Bali Royal

          14
          10/1
          • Form 203110
          • Age 4
          • Weight 9-10

          chased leaders far side, effort and chance entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong

          4(8)
          Silk - MAROON, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, MAROON diamond

          Proud Native (IRE)

          43
          25/1
          • Form 0040-50
          • Age 8
          • Weight 9-8

          mid-division, pushed along and outpaced halfway, stayed on well inside final furlong

          5(13)
          Silk - Yellow, large Black spots, Black sleeves, Yellow spots, Yellow cap, Black spots

          Henry Hall (IRE)

          14
          14/1
          • Form 10-0406
          • Age 6
          • Weight 9-4

          chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge inside final furlong, kept on

          6(9)
          Silk - Black and White check, Purple sleeves, White armlets

          Senior Minister

          34 b
          25/1
          • Form 212/0-06
          • Age 4
          • Weight 9-2

          towards rear, never dangerous far side

          7(3)
          Silk - LAVENDER, BLACK hoop, armlets and cap

          Salviati (USA)

          24
          4/1
          • Form 010-041
          • Age 5
          • Weight 9-2

          tracked leaders far side, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed close home, no extra

          8(2)
          Silk - White, Light Blue triple diamond and armlets

          Proud Boast

          14
          14/1
          • Form 000201
          • Age 4
          • Weight 9-1

          in touch far side, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead close home

          9(11)
          Silk - Dark Blue and White diamonds

          Boanerges (IRE)

          27
          8/1
          • Form 00-1126
          • Age 5
          • Weight 9-1

          towards rear stands' side, brief effort over 1f out, soon weakened

          10(7)
          Silk - White and Royal Blue (halved), Black sleeves, White spots, Black cap

          Ptarmigan Ridge

          19
          33/1
          • Form 010-036
          • Age 6
          • Weight 8-11

          in touch far side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and effort entering final furlong, kept on

          11(17)
          Silk - YELLOW, WHITE hoop and armlets, WHITE and YELLOW check cap

          Blue Velvet

          9
          11/1
          • Form 023341
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-11

          chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, kept on one-paced final furlong

          13(14)
          Silk - Black, Red chevron, Red sleeves, Black armlets, Red cap

          Maromito (IRE)

          14
          8/1
          • Form 5244-01
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-2

          close up stands' side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong

          14(10)
          Silk - Yellow, light green epaulets and armlets

          Get Stuck In (IRE)

          24
          40/1
          • Form 000-000
          • Age 6
          • Weight 8-2

          in touch until halfway far side

          15(18)
          Silk - Black, White chevron hoop, White cap

          Awake

          8
          13/2
          • Form 0-03602
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-2

          led stands' side, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong

          16(1)
          Silk - BROWN, ORANGE hoop and sleeves

          Soaked

          2 b
          25/1
          • Form 010300
          • Age 9
          • Weight 7-10

          led far side, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened

          17(6)
          Silk - Emerald Green, Orange sash, White sleeves, Emerald Green and Orange quartered cap

          Sir Sandrovitch (IRE)

          24
          25/1
          • Form 0-04500
          • Age 6
          • Weight 7-10

          chased leaders until halfway far side, soon beaten

          18(15)
          Silk - YELLOW, DARK BLUE stars, halved sleeves

          Flint River

          6
          25/1
          • Form 400-000
          • Age 4
          • Weight 7-10

          towards rear stands' side, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong

          12(12)
          NR

          Hawk

          32
          • Form 000410
          • Age 4
          • Weight 8-6

          19(16)
          NR

          Xanadu

          6
          • Form 0-06150
          • Age 6
          • Weight 7-10

          In depth

          Verdict

          A low draw proved to be ideal for Indian Spark in this race last year and he tagged-on to a blistering pace to to nail them all with half a furlong left to run. This year's renewal has a similar feel to it and Rudi's Pet is equally capable of conceding weight to all in his current frame of mind. There is plenty of pace amongst the lower numbers and he can get a good tow from the likes of Soaked, Proud Boast and Ptarmigan Ridge. As is to be expected there are dangers a-plenty and Boanerges, Maromito and Smart Predator all have the capabilities to figure strongly if the unpredictable nature of the course detracts from the advantage of the draw. However, Salviati is also in flying form at present and his finishing speed could pose Rudi's Pet the biggest danger when they both try to pick up inside the final furlong. Whereas the Handicapper may have finally caught up with Bali Royal after she appeared to have few excuses in defeat last time.