A fairly valuable claimer, but a claimer nevertheless with the vast majority of the declared runners arriving well below their peak level of form.
Florencio is perhaps the exception, so this solid AW performer (albeit yet to score at Newcastle) commands respect. However, both
Suzi's Connoisseur and
STAMP HILL are essentially better than claiming races (past Class 2 Handicap winners). The former should relish the return to Tapeta but isn't guaranteed an end-to-end gallop (potential negative), so the selection is the Richard Fahey-trained runner who bids for victory on AW debut.
- Stamp Hill
- Florencio
- Suzi's Connoisseur