Newcastle 4.35
By UK Flat / AW (Northern)
NORTHERN - Newcastle 4.35 - Handicap Hurdle - class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Heavy (Inspection at 8am)
At the head of the market I prefer FOLLOW CHARLIE to Yealand and North Parade, Yealand has yet to encounter heavy Going and North Parade may just now be in the grip of the handicapper after a couple of workmanlike wins. FOLLOW CHARLIE gets a 7lbs penalty for a very impressive 10 length win in very deep ground at Ayr.
The likes of Forged Well, and Midnight Shuffle may run decent races and Juge Et Parti won on its penultimate run but was poor here last time.
George bewley runs a couple at big prices and whilst Star Vantage fell when coming to win here last April it hasn't shown that form in a few runs since whilst PADDY THE HORSE usually needs a couple of runs to get fit and has now had them and has decent form at the trip and in heavy ground as is on a very appealing mark of 107 for some shrapnel.
TIPS - (1) Follow Charlie / (2s) Paddy The Horse