Win Some Lose Some and Henry's Friend won. Not a bad day after the sadness of yesterday when Lucid Dreams, who was running a great race, had a fatal injury on the flat. A real disgrace.
18:00 Newcastle -. Pals Battalion Class-4 Handicap over 6f on the Tapeta surface. Invincible Army gelding owes me nothing, is ultra.consistent, and was impressive when winning 22-days ago at this course, coming with a powerful late run. Certainly goes well on this surface, and has sporting chance of a repeat win. Well-drawn, and wears visor as in previous runs. David Noonan rides for the David O'Meara yard. 7/2 best price early-doors, in most places on the ATR site.
Some serious horses on display lately: Sir Gino 10/11 Arkle Challenge The New Lion 10/3 Novice Hurdle Galopin Des Champs 6/4 Gold Cup That'll do for me £100 Treble returns £2,068
Won by a neck at 5/2 SP fav. Again showed an impressive turn of foot to storm home on the far side this time, from a stands-side draw! Another fine piece of race-riding by David Noonan for the David O'Meara stable, and another decent success for owners, Middleham Park Racing Cix.