Newcastle

Tomorrow, October 4, 2025FlatClass 41m

Verdict

There was plenty to like about the way BE THE STANDARD ground things out from the front at Thirsk and he's selected to follow up on nursery debut, perhaps at the expense of Sovereign View.

Be The Standard
Sovereign View
Dryburgh

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places

1. Be The Standard
J: Joe FanningT: Hugo Palmer
F: 321
Price History:
3.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Progressive form, placing twice before making all in determined fashion at Thirsk (1m) 5 weeks. That good attitude should hold him in good stead now handicapping.
3. Sovereign View
J: P. J. McDonaldT: James Tate
F: 4423
Price History:
3.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fair form. Creditable third of 10 in nursery (8/1) at Newbury (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Respected
5. Dryburgh
J: Alexandra EganT: Jane Chapple-Hyam
F: 463
Price History:
5.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, third of 7 in novice at Chester (7.6f, firm) 35 days ago. Potential improver in nurseries.
4. Likeness
J: Jason HartT: George Boughey
F: 336
Price History:
7.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Promise when third on first 2 outings. 7/4, ran poorly sixth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7f) 32 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut.
2. Champion Island
J: Andrew MullenT: Charlie Johnston
F: 541230
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Winner at Chelmsford (7f) in June. Placed in turf nurseries next 2 starts and although latest York run was poor it did come in a big-field event at the Ebor meeting. Cheekpieces are added now back on AW.
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