Handicappers’ nap
Grand Geste (12.15 Newcastle)
A maiden over hurdles, but looked an improved performer when chasing home the promising The Jukebox Kid in a deep-looking handicap on his Carlisle chasing debut and should make a bold bid to get off the mark.
Steve Mason
Jky: Callum Bewley Tnr: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
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Kocktail Bleu (1.05 Newbury)
Off the mark on his hurdling debut, this step up in trip may unlock further improvement in the Chris Gordon-trained Kocktail Bleu. The form of his reappearance has already been boosted and he can go close to doubling his tally.
Henry Thorner
Jky: Freddie Gordon Tnr: Chris Gordon
The Punt nap
Indeevar Bleu (2.15 Newbury)
Sean Bowen’s mount comfortably beat a subsequent winner on his handicap debut in April, despite being wayward under pressure. He goes well fresh and a 6lb higher mark may well underestimate him.
Harry Wilson
Jky: Sean Bowen Tnr: Olly Murphy
Speed figures
Indemnity (2.15 Newbury)
Good speed figure clocked when second at Ascot last time. The form of that race is working out, as the winner was last seen winning the Greatwood Hurdle comfortably. There should be more to come.
Liam Watson
Jky: Gavin Sheehan Tnr: Emma Lavelle
West Country
French Ship (1.40 Newbury)
Impressive winner at Cheltenham and this progressive type should have more to offer.
James Stevens
Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Dark horse
Brave Kingdom (12.30 Newbury)
Not had many outings recently but shaped well at Newbury a couple of starts back, travelling well for a long way before tiring late on to finish third. Returns from another long absence but has a good record fresh.
Tom Gibbings
Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls
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