Newcastle
Friday, August 29, 2025FlatClass 61m2f
Verdict
Verdict
SPRING FESTIVAL came agonisingly close when only headed in the final strides at Ayr and might go one better stepping back up in trip. 3-y-os Satyress and That Lucas Fella could be a couple of the dangers.
Spring Festival
Satyress
That Lucas Fella
1m2f Hcap
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. StrayaJ: Rhys ElliottT: Katie ScottF: 05568186- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictSole win came at Ayr (10f) in July, but ran below form when sixth of 11 in handicap at same course (10f) 32 days ago, not settling fully before weakening.
2. Shamardal StarJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 76697-606- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictPoor efforts in both turf runs this summer, finishing sixth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (10/1) 74 days. Needs a revival.
3. CrownthorpeJ: Barry McHughT: Alan BrownF: 0-0865825- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictFifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle over this distance (9/1) 34 days ago, took keen hold and weakened approaching final furlong. Cheekpieces removed.- 4. Spring FestivalJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 56873572
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRan well when third in a handicap at Pontefract in June. Bounced back to form when neck second of 7 in conditions race at Ayr (15/2) 18 days ago, making the running and only headed in final strides. Strong contender if he stays this longer trip. 
5. Top BinsJ: Warren FentimanT: Maurice BarnesF: 33266-009- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictModest maiden and was last of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (14/1) 74 days ago. First run for new trainer today.
6. Jazz TalkingJ: Rowan ScottT: Laura HorsfallF: 8-55- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 203
VerdictModest form in three AW starts, last seen pulling too hard when fifth of 5 at Southwell (100/1) 203 days ago. Makes handicap debut with first-time tongue strap.
7. Storm AssetJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky HammondF: 733805-44- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 213
VerdictFourth of 8 at Wolverhampton (3/1) 213 days ago when raced freely and made little impression. First run for new trainer and without a win in 24 races. Needs improvement.- 8. That Lucas FellaJ: Andrew MullenT: Iain JardineF: 47-482249
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictRan well when second in 9f handicap at Carlisle and 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) in May. Ninth of 11 in handicap over 12f at Hamilton (9/1) 17 days ago when struggling and not persevered with. First-time cheekpieces down in trip. Could figure. - 9. SatyressJ: Cam HardieT: Harriet BethellF: 7884
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictShowed little in three novice/maiden runs before finishing fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham over 10f (28/1) 42 days ago. Hood removed for return to AW track and remains unexposed. - Unnamed Favourite
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