Newcastle
Today, March 12, 2025FlatClass 51mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
VOLENTI looked unlucky not to record a fifth C&D success at the beginning of the month, just failing having been denied a clear run, so he is taken to gain compensation this time around. Stablemate Code Purple proved as good as ever on the Flat last year and could be the main danger back in this sphere, with Westernesse also considered.
Volenti
Code Purple
Westernesse
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
5. TaseverJ: Rhys ElliottT: Patrick MorrisF: 3-1412232- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictFour-time course winner, scoring twice here in January. Again ran creditably when second of 7 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7.1f) 5 days ago, though no match for the winner. Can give another good account.- 1. WesternesseJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 13/34430-5
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictAfter 8 months off, shaped as if needing the run when fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 28/1) 32 days ago. Is now below his last winning mark, so he's one to note as he drops back down in grade. - 7. VolentiJ: Andrew MullenT: Ben HaslamF: 116-63142
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictFour-time C&D winner with latest success in January. Continued in good heart when second of 7 in handicap here (7/2) 11 days ago, denied a clear run over 1f out. Could be ready to resume winning ways. 
2. StockpyleJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Sam EnglandF: 11755969-- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 142
VerdictWon back-to-back races last summer but ended the year on a low-key note, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) when last seen in October. First run for yard after leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick.
8. Trais FluorsJ: Kaiya FraserT: Linda PerrattF: 4601517-7- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictAll 3 wins last year at this course, including in December. Not seen to best effect last 2 outings, meeting trouble final 100 yds when seventh of 8 in handicap here (7.1f, 9/2) 60 days ago, so he's not one to write off.
3. ChillhiJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 62580057-- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictWon twice at this course in 2022 but without a victory since. Below form here final 2 starts last year and, back over hurdles, well-beaten eighth of 11 in handicap at this venue (16.9f, good, 16/1) 18 days ago. Others preferred.
4. Lincoln LegacyJ: Joey HaynesT: Ivan FurtadoF: 1085/8819-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 99
VerdictReturned to form when winning at this course (7.1f) in November, but failed to back that up when last of 9 in handicap here (9/1) the following month. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston (has had wind op).- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 6. Code PurpleJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ben HaslamF: 89131722-
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictFair on the Flat, successful twice at Musselburgh last summer. Raced too freely tried over hurdles last 2 starts, pulled up in maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft, 66/1) 45 days ago. Interesting back on the level.