Newcastle
Tomorrow, March 13, 2025FlatClass 45f
Verdict
Verdict
A further 2 lb nudge from the handicapper doesn't look enough to prevent CASTAN making it 4 in a row since fitted with cheekpieces. Monk's Dream and King's Crown arrive in form and can give Bryan Smart's charge most to do.
Castan
Monks Dream
Kings Crown
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Alligator AlleyJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Ruth CarrF: 86162476-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 142
VerdictC&D winner. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in C&D handicap when last seen in October. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Possibility he'll need the run but Loughnane has been booked.
2. ZarzyniJ: Callum RodriguezT: David & Nicola BarronF: 72757818-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 159
VerdictLatest win at Musselburgh in September but off since a lesser run at Wolverhampton the following month.- 3. Monks DreamJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim EasterbyF: 7/0050-722
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictC&D winner. Good runner-up efforts here in recent weeks and should go well again. - 4. CastanJ: Paul MulrennanT: Bryan SmartF: 0344-6111
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas reacted really well to cheekpieces, completing a front-running hat-trick under Paul Mulrennan when seeing off 9 rivals over C&D 14 days ago. Can defy the handicapper again. 
5. Dark KestrelJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 32435454- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictC&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in C&D handicap 9 days ago.
6. Our Absent FriendsJ: Jason HartT: Tristan DavidsonF: 5843-6437- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. 2 lengths seventh of 10 to Castan over C&D (8/1) 14 days ago. Eased another 2 lb but need to see more.- 7. Kings CrownJ: Rhys ElliottT: Michael DodsF: 50-418321
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictIn good form, including a ready C&D win 12 days ago. Merits consideration. 
8. HeraklesJ: Mark WinnT: Paul MidgleyF: 16696527-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 122
VerdictC&D winner. 9/2, last of 7 over C&D when last seen in November. Might need this after 4 months off.- Unnamed Favourite
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