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12:50 – Boot n Shoe
With no form to go on, plenty of guesswork is needed. The suggestion is BOOT ‘N’ SHOE, who is from a very good family and receives weight from most of his rivals. Second choice is Top Ville Bobby, ahead of Bingoo, Syltezar and Miss Maple. Check the market signals to complete the picture.
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13:25 – North Parade
Some caution is advised with regards to Kihavah, who spoiled his finishing effort by hanging at Wetherby, but he has a perfectly good chance if proving more straightforward this time. NORTH PARADE looks a likely improver and he gets the vote over fellow handicap debutant Twoshotsoftequila.
13:55 – Gallic Geordie
Back down in grade GALLIC GEORDIE (nap) could well continue his great run of form and complete a four-timer, possibly at the main expense of Catterick scorer Da Vinci Hand. Time Leader is third choice, ahead of Rollerruler.
14:25 – Deeper Blue
Back at maiden level DEEPER BLUE has leading claims, provided he repeats the form of his Chepstow effort two starts back. Onward Route looks the biggest threat on the figures, followed by Mount Melleray and Lord Roco.
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14:55 – Uncle Alastair
In an interesting novices’ handicap the suggestion is UNCLE ALASTAIR, who is lightly raced for his age and made up good ground in the home straight to press an in-form rival at Carlisle last month. Come On Teddy made a pleasing start to his chasing career over 2m4f last month and might be seen to better effect over today’s longer trip, while Omar Maretti remains unexposed under rules and also made a very promising chasing debut in December.
15:25 – Return Fire
Getalead has made good progress for his new stable this season and ought to find this race a bit easier than the Taunton contest in which he came fourth last month. However, he would appeal more on genuinely good ground and preference is for RETURN FIRE, who is well handicapped if judged on his Kelso novice run in November. Bullion Boss, Kauto D’Amour and Stoney Rover are others for the shortlist.
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15:55 – Lady Adare
It’s hard to get away from LADY ADARE, who beat a now-useful opponent in good style on her hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in October. Dual bumper winner Martha Willow looks the most obvious danger but Irish point winner Rae Des Champs has potential. Ripplet may provide some each-way value.
Newcastle betting tips:
12:50 – Boot n Shoe
13:25 – North Parade
13:55 – Gallic Geordie
14:25 – Deeper Blue
14:55 – Uncle Alastair
15:25 – Return Fire
15:55 – Lady Adare
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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