Racecards
17:10 Newcastle
Alexandra Cars Handicap (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £2,250 added
- Winner: £1,419
- 2nd: £425
- 3rd: £212
- 4th: £106
- Form 933927
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey P Makin
mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, kept on, never troubled winner
- Form 494628
- Age 9
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Miss A Stokell
- Jockey Ann Stokell
in touch towards far side, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 57-9004
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Bruce Hellier
- Jockey P Mathers
went left and bumped start, towards rear, driven over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 595021
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey P McDonald
made all, driven over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, comfortably
- Form 256514
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 60
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
- Form 189-897
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 57
in touch towards far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
- Form 8-00021
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer Miss Tracy Waggott
- Jockey A Mullen
in touch towards far side, ridden and effort inside final 2f, one pace approaching final furlong
- Form 407410
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer T D Walford
- Jockey D Fentiman
early reminders, in touch towards stands side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 857993
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey P Mulrennan
mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon behind
- Form 005534
- Age 9
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 53
in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 605777
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 47
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression when lost place entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
- Form 9-77978
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R E Barr
- Jockey Neil Farley
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Verdict
A chance is taken with DANUM DANCER, who was just ahead of Captain Royale the last time they met in competitive action. Cayman Fox is a speedy individual that has thrived since a recent switch in training regimes and rates as the biggest danger this afternoon. He is at the top of his game but, as is the case with Captain Royale, Linda Perrett's charge faces a tough assignment under a 6lb penalty this afternoon. A case can also be made for Drumpellier, who has enjoyed a revival in fortunes of late. It's noteworthy that both her previous wins have been at Ripon but, as she does act on a galloping surface, it would be dangerous to leave out of the equation. However, in the search for a value option, it's Danum Dancer, who gets the nod. The mount of Danny Tudhope has dropped to a favourable mark and, as he is sure to be suited by the ground, the likelihood of generous odds makes this fellow a very appealing betting proposition in a wide open handicap.
Formwatch
Dispol Kylie (IRE) 15-2 (8-1) Dwelt, outpaced in center, last of 7, 6l behind Favourite Girl (9-11) at Doncaster 5f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
First Order 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders 3f, soon faded, 8th of 10, 10l behind Grudge (9-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Chased winner until ridden just inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Cayman Fox (8-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Cayman Fox 5-4fav (8-10) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Angelo Poliziano (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Drumpellier (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, short of room soon after, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Red River Boy (8-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Danum Dancer 14-1 (9-0) Chased leader until 2f out, weakend over 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Feeling Fresh (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Captain Royale (IRE) 9-2fav (8-11) Made all, stayed on well to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gs beating Embra (8-7) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Braille 14-1 (9-2) Dwelt, in rear, ridden along after 2f, 13th of 14, 17l behind Red River Boy (8-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Spirit of Coniston 14-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Red River Boy (8-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Divine Spirit 17-2 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Captain Royale (8-11) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Future Gem 16-1 (8-7) Chased leading pair until 1f out, no extra, 7th of 10, 7l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-9) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gd.
Thunder Bay 16-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind Yungaburra (10-0) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jul.