15:28 Newcastle tips
Novice Stakesclass 31m2fstandard7 runners
What we lean towardspreferred
Maneater is our pick, though Rajawail is not far behind. It edges it on its record over this course and ground.
Novice Stakes over 1m2f on standard going. Maneater heads our ratings. We rate 6 of the 7 declared; the other 1 lack enough recent form for us to judge.
How we rate the field
1
Maneater
George Wood / Richard Spencer
5/1
- Averages a 24% price drop, though on limited recent form.
- Back after 351 days, well beyond its usual 24-day gap.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)
2
Rajawail
Faye McManoman / Brian Rothwell
501/1
- Steady 43% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- 2 runs here on course and going without making the frame.
50/1 and above: 0.7% win, -58% return over 959 tracked. Our weakest band.
3
Lilac Dandy
Tom Eaves / Alan Brown
501/1
- Its price has drifted across its last 4, averaging 87% out, though the drift has been easing each run.
- Quick turnaround at 44 days against its usual 106.
50/1 and above: 0.7% win, -58% return over 959 tracked. Our weakest band.
Not rated: Endless Quest — too little recent form to judge.