NewcastleFri, November 10, 2023

Roger Varian enjoys a good record with horses he sends to Newcastle and LUNA EFFECT (9) looks a strong player on evidence of his recent Yarmouth second. First-time hood worn that day is retained and he brings plenty of untapped potential in middle-distance handicaps of this nature. A 3.3lb rise in weights could see the recent Kempton (1m3f) winner EVENING STORY (6) be competitive for new connections. GRACES QUEST (11) was first before being demoted to second due to interference here last time and cannot be discounted revisiting this venue. DANCE TIME (10) made a winning handicap debut over 1m4f at Southwell last month and must be considered once more.