Newcastle 1.15
By UK Flat / AW (Northern)
NORTHERN - Newcastle 1.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run Heavy
At the top end of the market So Many Roads, who is upped 1/2 mile in trip and Solway Promise who won on return after a wind operation and carries a 4lbs penalty, will be tough nuts to crack but a couple look very capable of beating them at decent prices, one a TRACKER and the other from a Yard who finally seems to be turning a corner.
DEQUALL is a long term Tracker that we had to wait patiently for to return from an extended absence. It made a very promising return and provided it doesn't "bounce" would look to have an excellent chance on old form at the trip, off this mark and in the Heavy Going. Sue Smith's horses have all needed a run or two, she has had a place and a winner from her last couple of runners and that's a sure sign they are coming right. JUST JESS needed the seasonal debut, has win and place form at the trip in this sort of ground and is just 1lb above last winning mark. It's a Yard that can hit very hot patches and one I'll be watching VERY closely.
Tips (1) Dequall / (2) Just Jess