20:15 Newcastle tips
Other Handicapclass 66fstandard13 runners
What we lean towardspreferred
Uncle Sam is our pick, though Ridgemaster is not far behind. It edges it on its record over this course and ground.
Other Handicap over 6f on standard going. Uncle Sam heads our ratings. We have enough recent form to rate all 13 declared.
How we rate the field
1
Uncle Sam
Cian Horgan / Ray Craggs
6/1
- Its price has drifted across its last 5, averaging 26% out, though the drift has been easing each run.
- Placed 3 times from 6 runs here on course and going without winning.
- Quick turnaround at 22 days against its usual 60.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)
2
Ridgemaster
Amie Waugh / Simon Waugh
9/2
- Steady 25% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Has won 1 of 3 here on course and going.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)
3
Turbo Command
David Nolan / Alison Hamilton
13/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 35% drop.
- 3 runs here on course and going without making the frame.
12/1 to 20/1: 5.0% win, 18.9% frame (893 tracked)