Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
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NEWCASTLE (AW)
29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
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- Distance: 1m 2f 42y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Outside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
Record of 14442311123 since December features two C&D wins; solid contender
311123
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 78
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Hc | 9-7 v | 3/10 | Paradoxical (1½L) | 8/1 | 76 | 81 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Hc | 9-3 v | 2/6 | Bravo Zulu (½L) | 15/2 | 76 | 83 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Hc | 11-1 v | 1/9 | Northern Cracksman (1¾L) | 7/2F | 70 | 81 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 10-12 v | 1/10 | Show Biz Kid (½L) | 100/30 | 68 | 77 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 11-2 v | 1/7 | Busby (1L) | 7/4F | 66 | 75 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 9-9 v | 3/9 | Joolianoss (4L) | 4/1 | 67 | 68 |
CD
5 x C&D Winner - Won 5 times before on this course at this distance
Has form figures of 11143231, all at Newcastle, for current yard; major claims
143231
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St/Slw | 4Hc | 8-5 | 1/11 | Lord Protector (1¼L) | 15/2 | 74 | 84 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 8-13 | 3/7 | Jujubella (2½L) | 11/4F | 75 | 78 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-1 | 2/7 | Plage De Havre (4½L) | 6/1 | 75 | 80 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 16.5f St | 4Hc | 9-12 | 3/6 | Scotland The Brave (4L) | 6/5F | 75 | 80 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 7-13 | 4/9 | Old Harrovian (5¾L) | 10/1 | 75 | 79 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 1/8 | Urban Road (1¼L) | 3/1 | 70 | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Lacks recent match practice and is still seeking first win in this grade
28178-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 75
Days: 107
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 8/8 | Asgard's Captain (6¾L) | 8/1 | 76 | 71 |
| 19 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 8-12 | 7/9 | Epsom Faithfull (3¾L) | 12/1 | 74 | 74 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 1/11 | Charlie's Choice (½L) | 8/1 | 74 | 81 |
| 15 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 8/12 | Celtic Warrior (3½L) | 13/2 | 72 | 73 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 10f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/12 | Inappropriate (½L) | 8/1 | 72 | 80 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Red Redcar | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 | 3/10 | Ey Up Its The Boss (2L) | 9/1 | 72 | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has far better strike-rate on turf than on AW
15215-
Age: 9
Weight: 9-5
OR: 74
Days: 178
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 12f Sft | 5Hc | 9-8 p | 5/8 | Bittalemon (10½L) | 10/1 | 74 | 66 |
| 10 Sep 24 | Cat Catterick | 14f Sft | 5Hc | 10-6 p | 1/7 | Kitsune Power (3½L) | 2/1F | 70 | 78 |
| 19 Aug 24 | Cat Catterick | 12f GF | 5Hc | 10-13 p | 2/11 | She's A Novelty (1¼L) | 16/1 | 70 | 77 |
| 27 Jun 24 | Ham Hamilton | 13f GF | 6Hc | 11-1 p | 5/9 | Tafsir (8¾L) | 6/1 | 69 | 63 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Cat Catterick | 12f GS | 6NvHc | 11-2 p | 1/9 | Natchez Trace (2¼L) | 85/40F | 65 | 75 |
| 18 May 24 | Don Doncaster | 12f GF | 5Hc | 9-6 p | 5/8 | Baltic (5½L) | 9/1 | 65 | 64 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Has been shaping well at Southwell for new yard; one to consider
00-334
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 74
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5Hc | 9-8 | 4/9 | Overnight Oats (1½L) | 7/4F | 74 | 78 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 3/11 | Cephalus (1½L) | 4/1 | 75 | 79 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 3/10 | Joolianoss (1¾L) | 40/1 | 75 | 80 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Wet Wetherby | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | PU/9 | Lawrenny () | 50/1 | - | - |
| 15 Jul 24 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GS | 4Hc | 9-6 | 12/12 | God Of Fire (45L) | 12/1 | 77 | 2 |
| 26 Jun 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-2 v1 | 10/13 | Desfondado (11L) | 15/2 | 80 | 64 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Record of 1121 since upped to middle distances; open to further progress
9112-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 73
Days: 65
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 5Hc | 9-8 | 1/6 | Humble Spark (4½L) | 11/10F | 65 | 77 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Midnight Lion (hd) | 5/6F | 62 | 70 |
| 22 May 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-7 | 1/10 | Beau Vintage (1¼L) | 15/8F | 58 | 67 |
| 16 Apr 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-6 | 1/12 | Humble Spark (hd) | 4/1F | 55 | 64 |
| 6 Mar 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-5 | 9/9 | Freetodream (11L) | 33/1 | 57 | 31 |
| 14 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 9-13 | 7/8 | Native Approach (18L) | 150/1 | - | 47 |
The only maiden (0-8) in this field but has largely consistent form
326463
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 71
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 5Hc | 9-7 | 3/8 | Bulldog Spirit (1¼L) | 10/1 | 71 | 76 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 4Hc | 9-0 | 6/8 | Humble Spark (11L) | 12/1 | 71 | 61 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 8-10 | 4/7 | Jujubella (2¾L) | 13/2 | 72 | 75 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 5Hc | 9-12 | 6/11 | Trojan Storm (3¼L) | 4/1C | 72 | 75 |
| 20 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Md | 10-1 | 2/8 | Chartwell Jock (1L) | 11/2 | 72 | 73 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 5Nv | 9-4 | 3/9 | Bragbor (3L) | 20/1 | - | 73 |
Verdict
Being open to further improvement over middle distances, FEDERATED (nap) could well win again. Midnight Lion is second choice.
Federated
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Federated,
11/4 Midnight Lion,
4/1 Mr Mistoffelees,
9/2 Urban Road,
12/1 Without Compromise,
16/1 Up The Jazz,
20/1 The Dancing Poet
Relevant Tips
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