The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson's three horse racing tips from Newcastle on Good Friday
Three horses to include in a treble on Friday . . .
Sommelier (2.25 Newcastle)
Hasn't looked back since being gelded and stepped up to 6f, looking a smart prospect when beating two subsequent scorers at Chelmsford in November – the runner-up, who was more than three lengths behind, is now rated 86 – and running away with a Kempton novice. That wasn't the strongest race and he was sent off at 1-6, but he gave the third, who was rated 73, 12lb and a eight-and-half-length beating, confirming himself as smart. He was keen in the early stages and too close to the pace when finding only Blue Prince half a length too good on his handicap debut over course and distance, but he gets a 4lb pull in the weights with that rival here and surely has plenty more to come, especially when learns to settle better.
Oh So Grand (4.10 Newcastle)
Has taken her form to a new level since getting back on the all-weather, winning all three starts, including when running out a stylish victor of the Winter Oaks at Lingfield in January. She showed a devastating turn of foot on that occasion, putting the race to bed in a matter of strides, and her trainer believes she's up to winning Group races. An 8lb rise for that latest success is more than fair, she's won over course and distance and could just be a class above her opposition here.
Tropez Power (4.45 Newcastle)
Hasn't had a lot of luck this year since returning from a break, with a luckless effort over course and distance, when finishing on the bridle having been denied a clear run on numerous occasions, followed by two more runs that can be excused - there was no pace on at Lingfield and he had to switch for a run at Southwell latest. Was progressive on the all-weather last year, posting his career-best RPR over this course and distance, and looks ready to strike for the John and Sean Quinn combination, especially if the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect.
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Published on 28 March 2024inFree tips
Last updated 09:26, 29 March 2024
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