Newcastle

Sunday, February 2, 2025FlatClass 57f

Verdict

SWISS ACE has steadily fallen in the weights on the back of a winless 2024 and confirmed he could well be ready to capitalise when finding only a thriving, subsequent winner too strong over C&D 18 days ago. He earns the vote to end the drought with first-time cheekpieces fitted. Quandary was just touched off by Tasever when the pair met here recently, and that pair can prove the chief dangers.

Swiss Ace
Quandary
Tasever

7f Hcap

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Swiss Ace
J: Paul MulrennanT: Ruth Carr
F: 2774954-2
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
3-time C&D winner who again ran well from his reduced mark when second of 7 in a C&D handicap 18 days ago, finding only a thriving rival too strong (the pair clear). One to be interested in at this level with cheekpieces on 1st time.
2. Quandary
J: Callum RodriguezT: Edward Bethell
F: 3223600-2
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Didn't kick on from a solid start last year but down in weights as a result and bounced back to form after 6 months off when neck second of 10 to Tasever in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. She's worth considering on the back of that display.
3. Novak
J: Archie YoungT: Iain Jardine
F: 21988-142
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 11/2) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account of himself.
4. Outrun The Storm
J: David NolanT: Richard Fahey
F: 6/135145-5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 18 days ago, weakening when headed under 2f out. Should be sharper with that under his belt.
5. Royal Pleasure
J: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 6770/488-7
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Unreliable individual. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 28 days ago, very slowly away but finishing with running left at the line. Tongue strap back on but he's worth taking on for win purposes.
6. Barnaby
J: Tom EavesT: Kevin Ryan
F: 6111130-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Rattled of a smashing C&D 4-timer during the second half of last year. Creditable efforts on 2 of his 3 starts subsequently, though his present mark does demand that little bit more.
7. Roaring Ralph
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Michael Dods
F: 71915657-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
100
Verdict
Latest win at Southwell in September. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap back at that venue (7.1f, 16/1). in October. Absent since and blinkers worn for all 4 previous victories, replaced by cheekpieces here.
8. Tasever
J: Warren FentimanT: Patrick Morris
F: 11773-141
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Has done well upon joining present yard, his latest C&D victory 11 days ago his fourth success since November. Knuckled down well to see off re-opposing Quandary on that occasion and respected for nudged up 2 lb.
9. Bowman
J: Cam HardieT: Patrick Morris
F: 83323608-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 34 days ago, always behind. Has switched yards ahead of this but Tasever looks a much stronger candidate for the stable judged on recent evidence.
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