Newcastle
Thursday, January 16, 2025BumperClass 52m
Verdict
Verdict
GEORDIE MACKEM made a bright start at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and could see off penalised Carlisle-winner Blue Carpet. Soldier In Mayo is a newcomer to note.
Geordie Mackem
Blue Carpet
Soldier In Mayo
2m1f NHF
2m1f NHF
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Blue CarpetJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 91
VerdictBlue Bresil brother to 2¼m hurdle winner Yosille, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Miguel Angel. 13/2, did well under circumstances when winning Carlisle bumper 3 months ago, well on top finish having been patiently ridden. Respected under a penalty. - 2. Geordie MackemJ: Craig NicholT: Brian EllisonF: 3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictShaped well behind an Olly Murphy-trained pair of debutants first time up at Wetherby 3 weeks ago after being gambled on. Should come on for that and leading claims. 
3. La TarantaiseJ: Ross ChapmanT: Rebecca Menzies- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictMilan gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mance Rayder, stays 31f. From a good jumps family and one to note. Has had a breathing operation.
4. Little RogerJ: Sam ColtherdT: Ann HamiltonF: 4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictFrom a good family for connections, half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Nuts Well and useful hurdler/smart chaser Runswick Royal. Promise on debut here (15/2) last month and will surely do better when sent jumping.
5. Pillar The PoetJ: Charlie HammondT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictHalf-brother to numerous winners, including fair chaser Elleon. Last of 8 finishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024).- 6. Soldier In MayoJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict£40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner). Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3). Needs keeping a close eye on. 
7. Stride OnJ: Conner McCannT: Lucinda RussellF: 3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 80
Verdict€44,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Kiltealy Park. 12/1, shaped very much like a stayer when third of 7 in Ayr bumper on debut in October. The first 2 then have won since so he can't be overlooked.
8. Syfonic SamJ: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca MenziesF: 7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictBrother to useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock, and closely related to 3 winners. Imposing sort well held behind Geordie Mackem on debut at Wetherby (40/1) 3 weeks ago, looking one for the longer term.
9. Bay EmpressJ: Henry BrookeT: Micky Hammond- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€26,000 3-y-o, Mahler mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Warm In Gorey. Dam, fair hurdler (21f-2¾m winner, stayed 3m), sister to useful staying hurdler Kris Spin.
10. Cosmic JetJ: Richie McLernonT: John S. O'Donoghue, IrelandF: 5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
Verdict10/1, well held in Bangor bumper on debut last month.- Unnamed Favourite
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