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  3. Sat, 2nd Dec, 2023
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  5. 11.35
Going - Soft-good to soft in places (prec inspection 2.30pm friday). 
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Formscan  - This looks a good opportunity for INSANITY - Alan King's only runner on the card - to make a winning start over hurdles. The son of Nathaniel earned a Flat rating of 84 after a bloodless win on soft ground at Ffos Las in September and could have too much for these rivals. French recruit Ellerton shaped better than the bare result suggests at Cheltenham recently and shouldn't be dismissed lightly, while Midnight Lion is another to note.

1
8475
Captain Potter (GB) b g 11-0

Almanzor (FR)-Astroglia(Montjeu)

WS1(97) (Brian Ellison Racing Club)

2
37
Ellerton (FR) ch g 11-0

Zoustar (AUS)-Meandering(Galileo)

(14) (Mr J P Romans)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ellerton (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Galactic Jack (IRE)1
18th Nov 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Soft) Ellerton (FR) 7th (33/1 11-0) James Best Galactic Jack (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-0) J J Burke (11 ran)
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3
610p
Galactic Jack (IRE) b g 11-0

Galileo (IRE)-Jack Naylor(Champs Elysees)

ts5cp4(14) (Mark & Maria Adams)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Galactic Jack (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Midnight Lion (GB)2
8th Jul 2023 Haydock(1m 6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Midnight Lion (GB) 8th (10/1 8-9 Rated 81) J Fanning 30.00L in front of Galactic Jack (IRE) 11th (14/1 9-6 Rated 95) Harry Davies (11 ran)
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21st Sep 2022 Goodwood(1m 1f 197yds, Flat Maiden, Good to Soft-Good in places) Galactic Jack (IRE) 1st (2/1 9-7) David Probert 1.00L in front of Midnight Lion (GB) 2nd (7/4Fav 9-7) W Buick (9 ran)
sp
Ellerton (FR)1
18th Nov 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Soft) Ellerton (FR) 7th (33/1 11-0) James Best Galactic Jack (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-0) J J Burke (11 ran)
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4
2815
Insanity (GB) b g 11-0

Nathaniel (IRE)-Queen's Dream(Oasis Dream)

(50) (McNeill Family & The Spero Partnership)

5
-418
Midnight Lion (GB) br g 11-0

Nathaniel (IRE)-Coyote(Indian Ridge)

ts1WS1(147) (Mr Paul Stewart & Mr Jim S Goldie)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Midnight Lion (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Galactic Jack (IRE)2
8th Jul 2023 Haydock(1m 6f , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Midnight Lion (GB) 8th (10/1 8-9 Rated 81) J Fanning 30.00L in front of Galactic Jack (IRE) 11th (14/1 9-6 Rated 95) Harry Davies (11 ran)
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21st Sep 2022 Goodwood(1m 1f 197yds, Flat Maiden, Good to Soft-Good in places) Galactic Jack (IRE) 1st (2/1 9-7) David Probert 1.00L in front of Midnight Lion (GB) 2nd (7/4Fav 9-7) W Buick (9 ran)
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6
7527
Ragosina (GB) b f 10-7

Teofilo (IRE)-Hadeeqa(Cape Cross)

cp6(1) (Ms Ciera McKeown)

First Time - Over Hurdles Midnight Lion, Captain Potter, Insanity. Wind Surgery Captain Potter, Midnight Lion. Tonguestrap Midnight Lion» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/4 Insanity, 2/1 Ragosina, 6/1 Midnight Lion, 7/1 Ellerton, Galactic Jack, 25/1 Captain Potter.

Previous Years
2022 Cabrakan 3 11-0 J J Burke 15/8 (M Harris)
2021 Too Friendly 3 11-3 Bridget Andrews 5/4Fav (Dan Skelton)
2020 Son Of Red 3 10-12 D A Jacob 3/1 (Alan King)
2019 Tavus 3 10-12 Joe Colliver 9/2 (J O'keeffe)
2018 Style De Vole 3 10-12 B J Geraghty 2/5Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2017 Act Of Valour 3 10-12 Sean Bowen 11/8 (Paul Nicholls)
2016 Domperignon Du Lys 3 10-12 D A Jacob 10/11Fav (Nicky Henderson)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Alan King
9
33
27

Syd Hosie
4
38
10

I Jardine
4
34
11

B Ellison
2
18
11

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J J Burke
8
44
18

N de Boinville
5
26
19

G Sheehan
5
48
10

Craig Nichol
4
36
11

James Best
3
29
10

Harry Reed
2
4
50

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Newcastle

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
B Ellison
29
200
15

I Jardine
9
104
9

Alan King
2
14
14

Syd Hosie
0
1
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Newcastle

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Craig Nichol
25
312
8

G Sheehan
11
30
37

J J Burke
7
30
23

Harry Reed
6
56
11

N de Boinville
3
6
50

James Best
1
10
10

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Newcastle

Horse
Wins
Runs
Captain Potter (GB)
0
2
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