Flat (AW)6fTAPETA: STANDARD TO SLOWClass 13yo+ · Group 311 runners
Solid readDiligent Harry is our pick, with Symbol Of Honour the main danger.
Field updated — 1 non-runner removed.
Noble Champion and Poet Master should ensure an even gallop. On recent form Marvelman sets the standard (RPR 119). By our composite read Diligent Harry shapes as the one they all have to beat — goes well on the standard, has won at the track, is proven at the trip. Note Heathcliff for an in-form yard.
How it played out: Paborus won. Our top composite read Diligent Harry finished 8th.
The key questions
How will the race be run?
Noble Champion and Poet Master should ensure an even gallop.
Does the draw matter?
Low draws are favoured over sprint at Newcastle (AW) (impact value 1.16, beating 49% of rivals on average).
Who's the main danger?
Symbol Of Honour is the chief threat to Diligent Harry, with the form figures climbing.
Pace map — who goes forward, who waits
Leads 2
5Noble Champion
11Poet Master
Prominent 6
10Diligent Harry
7Symbol Of Honour
6Ferrous
4Marvelman
8Heathcliff
12Bloodsweatandtyres
Mid-pack 1
1Paborus
Held up 2
3Wiltshire
2Zoum Zoum
Pace confidence: 100%
Draw & pace bias — impact value >1.0 = favoured
Low draws are favoured over sprint at Newcastle (AW) (impact value 1.16, beating 49% of rivals on average).
Low draw
IV 1.16
49% rivals beaten · n=645
Mid draw
IV 0.91
48% rivals beaten · n=727
High draw
IV 1.11
52% rivals beaten · n=871
What the data likes (our composite read — not tips)
Holds solid claims on these figures. First-time cheekpieces could sharpen him up.
Ability rating
116 steady
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 12% · Jockey 9%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 111
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
5141144last time ←
GroundProven on standard — won 10 of 17
DistanceEffective at the trip — won 7 of 29 around 6f
CourseCourse winner — 1 from 2 here
FitnessFreshened up — 45 days since his last run
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 12%, jockey 9%
DrawDrawn 10 (high third) — a fair draw (impact value 1.11)
First-time cheekpieces
Kept on last time — a stronger gallop or longer trip may suit
2Symbol Of HonourRaces prominentlyFinished 3
Stall 7 · Trainer Charlie Appleby · Jockey William Buick
Reliable and on the up — placed in 3 of his last 6, with the form figures climbing. The stable is in good heart at the track.
Ability rating
113 improving
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 29% · Jockey 25%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 111
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
246118last time ←
DistanceEffective at the trip — won 3 of 5 around 6f
FitnessReturns from 119 days off the track
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 29%, jockey 25%
DrawDrawn 7 (mid third) — a fair draw (impact value 0.91)
Fresh (119d)
Weakened in the closing stages last time
3Noble ChampionLikely to leadFinished 9
Stall 5 · Trainer Ed Walker · Jockey Paul Mulrennan
Reliable and on the up — placed in 3 of his last 6, with the form figures climbing. First-time tongue-tie could sharpen him up.
Ability rating
114 improving
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 14% · Jockey 12%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 114
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
17371PUlast time ←
DistanceUnproven at 6f (0 from 1)
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 14%, jockey 12%
DrawDrawn 5 (mid third) — a fair draw (impact value 0.91)
First-time tongue-tie
4PaborusSettles midfieldFinished 1
Stall 1 · Trainer Edward Bethell · Jockey Callum Rodriguez
Reliable and on the up — placed in 5 of his last 6, with the form figures climbing.
Ability rating
117 improving
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 11% · Jockey 16%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 111
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
117113last time ←
FitnessBack from a long absence — 364 days off, fitness to prove
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 11%, jockey 16%
DrawDrawn 1 (low third) — favoured here (impact value 1.16)
Long layoff (364d)
5Poet MasterLikely to leadFinished 7
Stall 11 · Trainer K R Burke · Jockey Sam James
Reliable and on the up — placed in 3 of his last 6, with the form figures climbing.
Ability rating
112 improving
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 13% · Jockey 8%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 110
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
592253last time ←
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 13%, jockey 8%
DrawDrawn 11 (high third) — a fair draw (impact value 1.11)
Weakened in the closing stages last time
6FerrousRaces prominentlyFinished 6
Stall 6 · Trainer Jack Channon · Jockey Connor Beasley
Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back.
Ability rating
111 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 17% · Jockey 9%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 94
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
364265last time ←
GroundProven on standard — won 5 of 12
DistanceEffective at the trip — won 6 of 21 around 6f
CourseCourse winner — 1 from 3 here
FitnessFreshened up — 85 days since his last run
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 17%, jockey 9%
DrawDrawn 6 (mid third) — a fair draw (impact value 0.91)
Fresh (85d)
Weakened in the closing stages last time
7MarvelmanRaces prominentlyFinished 2
Stall 4 · Trainer Andrew Balding · Jockey P J McDonald
A model of consistency — placed in 4 of his last 6.
Ability rating
119 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 15% · Jockey 14%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 96
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
2933114last time ←
DistanceUnproven at 6f (0 from 2)
FitnessReturns from 133 days off the track
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 15%, jockey 14%
DrawDrawn 4 (mid third) — a fair draw (impact value 0.91)
Long layoff (133d)
Weakened in the closing stages last time
8WiltshireHeld up, comes lateFinished 11
Stall 3 · Trainer William Haggas · Jockey Cieren Fallon
Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back. Met trouble in running last time, so he's better than that result looks; first-time tongue-tie could sharpen him up.
Ability rating
106 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 19% · Jockey 14%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 90
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
71165111last time ←
GroundProven on standard — won 4 of 9
DistanceEffective at the trip — won 4 of 13 around 6f
CourseCourse winner — 1 from 2 here
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 19%, jockey 14%
DrawDrawn 3 (low third) — favoured here (impact value 1.16)
First-time tongue-tie
Met trouble in running last time — better than the bare result
9HeathcliffRaces prominentlyFinished 4
Stall 8 · Trainer James Fanshawe · Jockey Daniel Muscutt
A model of consistency — placed in 3 of his last 6. The stable is in good heart at the track.
Ability rating
108 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 16% · Jockey 13%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 94
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
3124721last time ←
GroundProven on standard — won 5 of 20
DistanceHas won around 6f — 1 from 13
Course3 runs at the track without winning
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 16%, jockey 13%
DrawDrawn 8 (high third) — a fair draw (impact value 1.11)
Stable hot (5/22, 23%)
10Zoum ZoumHeld up, comes lateFinished 5
Stall 2 · Trainer Ralph Beckett · Jockey Hector Crouch
Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back. First-time tongue-tie could sharpen him up.
Ability rating
109 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 16% · Jockey 12%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 50
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
1374229last time ←
DistanceHas won around 6f — 1 from 7
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 16%, jockey 12%
DrawDrawn 2 (low third) — favoured here (impact value 1.16)
First-time tongue-tie
Weakened in the closing stages last time
11BloodsweatandtyresRaces prominentlyFinished 10
Stall 12 · Trainer Brian Ellison · Jockey Mikey Sheehy
Form has dipped a little of late, so needs to bounce back.
Ability rating
74 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 9% · Jockey 10%
strike rate at Newcastle (AW)
Last time out
RPR 27
most recent run
Last 3 starts — oldest to most recent
3122last time ←
CourseCourse winner — 1 from 2 here
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 9%, jockey 10%
DrawDrawn 12 (high third) — a fair draw (impact value 1.11)
Weakened in the closing stages last time
Figures from results history (RPR/TS), pace from running-style history, connections from trainer/jockey stats, breeding from sire aptitude. Shrunk for small samples. Information only, not betting advice. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.
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