15:45 Newcastle (AW)
StandardVirgin Bet November Handicap
- Prize money: £36078
- 1m 4f 98y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Scattered showers
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.70
- Place: £2.50
Form: 497275 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 89
On a near two-year losing spell but has plenty of form at Newcastle, so this race's move away from Doncaster may suit him better than some of these rivals; can't rule out a good run.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 (13) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
On a near two-year losing spell but has plenty of form at Newcastle, so this race's move away from Doncaster may suit him better than some of these rivals; can't rule out a good run. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 4f 99y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Not the easiest to win with but has always been consistent on Tapeta and is back on a competitive mark; will always need some luck, which he didn't get when hitting traffic behind Valsad last time, and ought to go well. |
7/1 |
|
7th 8 (10) |
13th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has a largely consistent record on AW, most recently second in Racing League contest at Newcastle (1m2f) a fortnight ago; losing run is mounting up but last success came at this venue; step back up in distance looks ideal; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
16/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 362044 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 94
Won at Chester in May and ran creditably on four occasions in summer; last few efforts have been less good and he looks more exposed than the other 3yos in this field; chance depends on how well he takes to AW.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 (8) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Chester in May and ran creditably on four occasions in summer; last few efforts have been less good and he looks more exposed than the other 3yos in this field; chance depends on how well he takes to AW. |
16/1 |
|
4th 8 (4) |
13th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
led, headed under 3f out, soon lost third and slightly hampered, weakened gradually from over 1f out |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Chester in May and has shown useful form on occasions since, including twice over C&D (went very close in Shergar Cup Classic two starts ago); never figured at Hamilton latest but the return to this venue looks a plus. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 4/2101 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
Flopped on penultimate outing but otherwise progressive for current stable and that defeat is flanked by turf wins over 1m4f/1m2f, latest at Leicester; dam's side suggests he'll relish this step back up in distance; could well improve further; shortlisted on AW debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (4) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Flopped on penultimate outing but otherwise progressive for current stable and that defeat is flanked by turf wins over 1m4f/1m2f, latest at Leicester; dam's side suggests he'll relish this step back up in distance; could well improve further; shortlisted on AW debut. |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
1m2f winner in France who lasted just two races for Dan Skelton (hurdling); made a bright start for this yard in two visits to Hamilton and his latest run there was too bad to be true; not ruled out, despite being 5lb above last winning mark. |
10/1 |
|
13th 9 (8) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Low-mileage ex-French winner who has taken his form up a level for his current yard, comfortably landing 5-runner handicap over C&D in July; hit with a 5lb rise but has more to offer so he's a player. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 871/30 D
Last run: 144 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Useful for Roger Charlton in 2020/2021 but subsequently failed to score (Flat/hurdles) for Paul Nicholls; may struggle in this major contest on debut for Jack Jones.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (2) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Useful for Roger Charlton in 2020/2021 but subsequently failed to score (Flat/hurdles) for Paul Nicholls; may struggle in this major contest on debut for Jack Jones. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, not fluent 2 out |
9/4 |
|
17th 10 (18) |
20th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; effective at 1m4f/1m6f for Roger Charlton in 2021, including at this track; missed most of last year but runner-up in handicap hurdles (about 2m3f) this February and a creditable, front-running third of 14 in strong 1m6f handicap at Musselburgh in April when back on Flat; needs a career best. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 110445 C
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 101
Mixed results in summer but won well at Kempton (AW) and Newmarket in March/May and was fresh both times; interesting on return from three-month absence, with Callum Hutchinson taking off a useful 3lb; 2-4 on artificial surfaces and 1-1 at Newcastle.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (9) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Mixed results in summer but won well at Kempton (AW) and Newmarket in March/May and was fresh both times; interesting on return from three-month absence, with Callum Hutchinson taking off a useful 3lb; 2-4 on artificial surfaces and 1-1 at Newcastle. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
17th Aug 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Two 1m4f handicap wins in the spring, then disappointing at Royal Ascot; found Group 3s at York (1m6f) and Goodwood far too tough on last two outings; now has his first go at 1m2f since May 2022 and has headgear first time; well handicapped on peak form but now has a fair bit to prove. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 (7) |
4th Aug 2023 Heavy 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Unraced on soft/heavy; couple of useful handicap wins in the spring, then proved disappointing at Royal Ascot; return to 1m6f partly excuses latest defeat (behind Hamish) and this drop back to 1m4f looks a plus. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 11-334 BF
Last run: 120 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
Listed winner as a 2yo; ran well in 1m2f handicaps at Royal Ascot and Newmarket July festival on last two appearances; gelded since; may prove suited by this longer trip and, as a Godolphin runner who has progressive RPRs, commands major respect on AW debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Listed winner as a 2yo; ran well in 1m2f handicaps at Royal Ascot and Newmarket July festival on last two appearances; gelded since; may prove suited by this longer trip and, as a Godolphin runner who has progressive RPRs, commands major respect on AW debut. |
7/2 |
|
4th 1 (9) |
14th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Great Voltigeur entry; won three from four as 2yo; good third this season over about 1m2f in six-runner Listed race at Chester (soft) in May, racing freely long way (up front early on) but keeping on well, and in 15-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from well off the pace; player on that and could still have more to give. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (16) |
24th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Unplaced favourite in a Group 3 but won his other three starts as 2yo, on a wide range of ground and culminating in 1m Listed race at Pontefract in October; good third of six in Listed race at Chester (1m2f, soft) on reappearance, racing freely long way (up front early on) but keeping on well; capable of better. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 55-612
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
In top form having gone close at Newmarket last week and won at Nottingham the time before; respectable fifth in this race 12 months ago but could have done with this renewal staying at Doncaster; revels in the mud.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (3) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
In top form having gone close at Newmarket last week and won at Nottingham the time before; respectable fifth in this race 12 months ago but could have done with this renewal staying at Doncaster; revels in the mud. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
3rd Nov 2023 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway towards near side over 2f out, led over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed final strides |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
18th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 50y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Ran respectably at Ayr last month on belated reappearance, while leaving the impression he'll prove sharper for the outing; won this race off just 2lb lower (on soft) last year and looks interesting back here. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 863235 D
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
Some useful efforts on turf during the summer; 3-7 on AW but current mark may prove beyond him in this field on return from three-month break, unless first-time headgear prompts a career-best performance.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (1) |
23rd Nov 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on to lead towards finish |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Some useful efforts on turf during the summer; 3-7 on AW but current mark may prove beyond him in this field on return from three-month break, unless first-time headgear prompts a career-best performance. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 (4) |
12th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
No turf win this season but he's never been better than in recent starts for his placed efforts at Haydock (1m4f), Ayr (1m5f) and Newmarket (1m6f); has a career-high mark too, plus another step up in trip but it's not out of the question that he'll stay. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-1424 D BF
Last run: 78 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 98
Has a solid record and retains low mileage; ran well on sole AW attempt; creditable fourth in valuable event at Hamilton last time out; tongue-tie now added; won when fresh in the spring and has clear possibilities on return from 11-week layoff.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
23rd Nov 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
prominent, led over 7f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish |
4/1 |
|
9th 3 (14) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Has a solid record and retains low mileage; ran well on sole AW attempt; creditable fourth in valuable event at Hamilton last time out; tongue-tie now added; won when fresh in the spring and has clear possibilities on return from 11-week layoff. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (12) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive son of Ulysses who scored at Thirsk on his return and went down by only a head in 1m4f Ripon handicap 34 days ago; up 2lb but this low-mileage sort is very much one to consider. |
9/2 |
11/1
Form: -11742 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Useful 1m2f handicapper on turf; scored twice at Newbury in the spring and ran well at Doncaster most recently; has the ability to get involved, provided he stays this new trip and is effective back on AW.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (7) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Useful 1m2f handicapper on turf; scored twice at Newbury in the spring and ran well at Doncaster most recently; has the ability to get involved, provided he stays this new trip and is effective back on AW. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
28th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won in the spring on first two starts for this yard (1m2f, soft/good) and did very well to finish fourth of eight at Newbury (1m2f, heavy) last month having blown the start; looked reluctant in the early stages at Newbury, which sounds alarm bells, but he's run really well on both visits to Doncaster and is capable if in the right mood. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 340244 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 97
Retains a useful level of ability aged ten and went close at Ayr three starts back; however, on a long losing sequence and looks unlikely to regain the winning thread in this major handicap.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (12) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Retains a useful level of ability aged ten and went close at Ayr three starts back; however, on a long losing sequence and looks unlikely to regain the winning thread in this major handicap. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
28th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
10yo who is without a win since July 2021 but, having dropped down the weights, he went very close at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last month; respectable run in Ascot Group 3 since and he handles heavy ground; contender. |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 (8) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Held up; won this race in 2020 when it was held at York (sixth in it here last year); no win since July 2021 and, aged 10, he does not look the force of old; still managed fourth in the Ebor at York three starts ago and beaten a head at Ayr on latest, but that handicap form falls some way short of what should be required to win this again. |
50/1 |
15/2
Form: -40361
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
Won on heavy ground at Newmarket (1m2f) last week on the same card that fellow mudlark Mr Alan finished second; not fully exposed but he's another contender who could have done with this race staying at Doncaster.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (10) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won on heavy ground at Newmarket (1m2f) last week on the same card that fellow mudlark Mr Alan finished second; not fully exposed but he's another contender who could have done with this race staying at Doncaster. |
15/2 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
3rd Nov 2023 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
made virtually all, pushed along 2f out, clear when hung left and ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 350335 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
Productive career includes five wins on AW and six on turf; however, he's a well exposed 8yo and it's a long time since he scored in this sphere; looks vulnerable at this level.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (5) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Productive career includes five wins on AW and six on turf; however, he's a well exposed 8yo and it's a long time since he scored in this sphere; looks vulnerable at this level. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (10) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
towards rear |
11/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won two in a row at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last autumn, latterly off same mark as today; two creditable thirds from his four starts this season, including from the rear behind Vaynor at Thirsk last time; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts) but this is only an extra 1f and he's worth a second look. |
6/1 |
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